Std 8th English PAT Exam 2025: Solved Summative Evaluation 2 (Units 3 & 4) - STARS Project
Maharashtra Std 8th English PAT
Summative Evaluation 2 (2024-25) – Solved!
Overview PAT Exam Question Paper 2025
(This paper follows the STARS project guidelines and covers the syllabus from Units 3 and 4 of 'My English Book Eight'.)
Summative Evaluation 2 - 2024-25
Subject: English (Third Language - L.L.) | Std: 8thState Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, Pune-30
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Oral Section (10 Marks)
Q. 1) Read a passage of five to six sentences from the textbook of ‘My English Book Eight’ with proper pronunciation from units 3 and 4. [06 Marks]
Q. 2) Speak on the following topics. (Any one) [04 Marks]
Sports person
Hobby
Friendship
Writing Section (40 Marks)
Q. 3) Do as directed. (Any four) [08 Marks]
A) Prepare a word chain of ‘Noun’ beginning with given word. [02 Marks]
cloud : _________ →
D) Complete the given words. (Any two) [02 Marks]
le _ d
e _ hance
l_ unch
sea _ _ n
E) Frame compound words. (Any two) [02 Marks]
Ex. class + mate = classmate
friend + _________
dining + _________
every + _________
life + _________
F) Add a prefix or a suffix to the given words. [02 Marks]
comfort: _________
possible: _________
Q. 4) Read the following passage carefully and do the activities given below. [08 Marks]
Everyone called the Titanic the finest ship in the world. Everyone was proud of her. She was as tall as a building with fifteen storeys. Inside, she was like a large hotel with grand staircases, dining-rooms, shops and swimming pools.
Everyone thought that the Titanic could never sink. They called her the unsinkable ship. The ship's builders were so sure of this, that they put only a few life-boats on the ship.
The journey was very comfortable. The passengers were proud because they were travelling in the best ship in the world. They felt safe.
Then came the night of 14 April. The sky was clear and the sea was calm. Many of the passengers were asleep. Captain Smith knew that there were icebergs nearby, so he told a man to keep a watch from the top of the ship. Suddenly at 11.40 p.m. the man saw something. He grew cold with fear. A huge iceberg stood right in the path of the Titanic. ICEBERG! He yelled.
A) State whether the following statements are true or false. [01 Mark]
The journey was very uncomfortable. _________
A huge iceberg stood right in the path of the Titanic. _________
B) Complete the following web based on the extract. [02 Marks]
(Web center: Facilities were available on the ship)
[1] ____________
[2] ___________
[3] ____________
[4] ___________
C) Write the opposite words for the following words from the passage. (Any two) [02 Marks]
outside x _________
sinkable x _________
more x _________
day x _________
D) Underline the subordinate clause of the following sentence. [01 Mark]
The passengers were proud because they were travelling in the best ship in the world.
E) Do you like travelling? Why? [02 Marks]
Q. 5) Read the following poem carefully and do the activities. [05 Marks]
Truth
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But words can also hurt me.
Stones and sticks break only skin,
While words are ghosts that haunt me.
Slant and curved the fall word-swords
To pierce and stick inside me.
Bats and bricks may ache through bones,
But words can mortify me.
Pain from words has left its scar
On mind and heart that's tender
Cuts and bruises have now healed;
It's words that I remember.
- Barrie Wade
A) Complete the following web. [02 Marks]
(Web center: Objects that can injure our body)
[1] ______
[2] ______
[3] ______
[4] _______
B) Complete the following table : [03 Marks]
Title of the poem: _________
Name of the poet: _________
Central idea of the poem: _________
Q. 6) Read the paragraph on “True Friendship” to identify key ideas and themes such as mutual support, communication and the importance of being non-judgmental and prepare six interview questions that reflect the key aspects of true friendship mentioned in the paragraph. [06 Marks]
True friendship is a special bond between people based on trust, kindness, and respect. True friends care for each other and stand by each other in happy times and difficult moments. They accept each other's mistakes and appreciate each other's good qualities. True friends are honest, helpful, and loyal. They share their thoughts openly and feel comfortable even in silence. A real friendship makes life happier and more meaningful.
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________
Q. 7) Read the following paragraph and complete the tree-diagram. [06 Marks]
Music is a fun way to express ourselves. The rich cultural heritage of India and the West is reflected in their diverse musical instruments.
In India we have special instruments like Tabla, Mridangam, Sitar and Flute that make beautiful sounds. The Shehnai is often played on a special occasion and makes people feel happy.
In western countries people play instruments like a Drum, Violin, Piano, Guitar and Harp. These instruments help to create different kinds of music like classical and rock.
(Diagram: Musical Instruments → (Indian & Western)
Indian: Tabla, ______, ______, ______, ______
Western: Drum, ______, ______, ______, ______
Q. 8) Insert the proper words/phrases in the gaps to make the narration meaningful. Use them in their proper form. [04 Marks]
(discard, revive, diverse, handed down, bring out, sumptuous)
While shopping, I suddenly met Lata Shankaran. Meeting my classmate after twenty years _________ our friendship. We spoke on _________ topics of our past, present and future. We realized that we could not _________ old school memories. She showed me a beautiful ring _________ from her grandmother. We discussed about how we should _________ the best from our own children. Before we parted, we decided to meet again, that night and have a _________ dinner at five-star hotel along with our families.
Q. 9) Information Transfer. [06 Marks]
Rearrange the steps of ‘using an online dictionary’ with the help of the given sentences.
- Locate the app and type the word you are looking for.
- If prompted, review and accept any permissions, and wait for installation.
- Look for the download or install button.
- Search for the app and check app details.
- Tap the button to start the download.
- Access your app store and open the app store.
- _______________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
Q. 10) Translate the following sentences into your medium of instruction. [03 Marks]
A) Write the given words in your medium of instruction. (Any two)
- tortoise: _________
- fox: _________
- chicken: _________
- duck: _________
B) Write the given sentences in your medium of instruction. (Any three)
- Knowledge is power.
- Might is right.
- Practice makes man perfect.
- Why do we ask questions?
- Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra.
- ________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
PAT Summative Evaluation 2 (2024-25) प्रश्नपत्रिकेची संपूर्ण उत्तरे:
Oral Section (तोंडी परीक्षा) - १० गुण
Q. 1) Passage Reading:
(विद्यार्थ्यांनी पुस्तकातील युनिट ३ किंवा ४ मधील ५-६ ओळी वाचायच्या आहेत.)
टीप: वाचताना उच्चार स्पष्ट आणि आवाजात चढ-उतार असावा.
Q. 2) Speaking (विषयावर बोलणे):
Friendship (नमुना): "Friendship is a very special bond. A true friend helps us in difficult times. I have a best friend named [Name]. We play and study together."
Writing Section (लेखी परीक्षा) - ४० गुण
Q. 3) Do as directed (सूचनांनुसार करा)
A) Noun Word Chain:
cloud →dog → garden → nose → egg
B) Related words for Music:
smooth 2. loud 3. soft 4. melodious 5. classical
C) Solve the puzzle: (अक्षरांच्या रचनेनुसार संभाव्य उत्तरे)
S T O R Y (आडवा शब्द)
T W O (उभा शब्द)
O N E
R E D
S U N
D) Complete the words:
lead 2. enhance 3. launch 4. season
E) Compound words:
friend + ship = friendship
dining + room = dining-room
every + thing = everything
life + boat = life-boat
F) Prefix/Suffix:
comfort: comfortable (Suffix) किंवा discomfort (Prefix)
possible: impossible (Prefix) किंवा possibility (Suffix)
Q. 4) Titanic Passage Activities
A) True/False:
The journey was very uncomfortable. - False
A huge iceberg stood right in the path of the Titanic. - True
B) Web (Facilities on ship):
Grand staircases 2. Dining-rooms 3. Shops 4. Swimming pools
C) Opposite words:
outside x inside 2. sinkable x unsinkable 3. more x less/few 4. day x night
D) Underline Subordinate Clause:
The passengers were proud because they were travelling in the best ship in the world.
E) Personal Response:
Yes, I like travelling because it gives me a chance to see new places and learn about different people and cultures.
Q. 5) Poetry (Truth)
A) Web (Objects that can injure):
Sticks 2. Stones 3. Bats 4. Bricks
B) Poetry Table:
Title: Truth
Poet: Barrie Wade
Central Idea: Cruel words hurt more than physical weapons. Physical wounds heal quickly, but the pain caused by words stays in the mind for a long time.
Q. 6) Interview Questions (Friendship)
- What does true friendship mean to you?
- Why is trust the most important thing in a friendship?
- How do you support your friend during sad moments?
- Is it important to tell the truth to your friend even if it is hard?
- How do you feel when your friend appreciates your good qualities?
- Can silence between two friends also be comfortable?
Q. 7) Tree-diagram (Musical Instruments)
Indian: Tabla, Mridangam, Sitar, Flute, Shehnai
Western: Drum, Violin, Piano, Guitar, Harp
Q. 8) Narration Gap Fill
While shopping, I suddenly met Lata Shankaran. Meeting my classmate after twenty years revived our friendship. We spoke on diverse topics of our past, present and future. We realised that we could not discard old school memories. She showed me a beautiful ring handed down from her grandmother. We discussed about how we should bring out the best in our own children. Before we parted, we decided to meet again that night and have a sumptuous dinner at a five-star hotel along with our families.
Q. 9) Information Transfer (Rearranging steps)
- Access your app store and open the app store.
- Search for the app and check app details.
- Look for the download or install button.
- Tap the button to start the download.
- If prompted, review and accept any permissions wait for installation.
- Locate the app and type the word you are looking for.
Q. 10) Translation (भाषांतर)
A) Words:
tortoise : कासव 2. fox : कोल्हा 3. chicken : कोंबडीचे पिल्लू 4. duck : बदक
B) Sentences:
- Knowledge is power. - ज्ञान हीच शक्ती आहे.
- Might is right. - बळी तो कान पिळी.
- Practice makes man perfect. - सराव माणसाला परिपूर्ण बनवतो.
- Why do we ask question? - आपण प्रश्न का विचारतो?
- Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. - मुंबई ही महाराष्ट्राची राजधानी आहे.
Consistent practice is the key to success in the PAT (Periodic Assessment Test). By reviewing this solved Summative Evaluation 2 paper for 2024-25, students can familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and the types of questions asked from the "Unsinkable Ship" and "Truth" chapters. Whether you are a teacher looking for a practice resource or a student aiming for an ‘A’ grade, this guide is your go-to resource.
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