Get complete solutions of UP Board class 8 English chapter 4 here. This is our free guide that helps you clear all your doubts with chapter 4 – “A Visit To Cambridge”. It has covered all the questions of the exercises, and given their precise answers.
UP Board class 8 English chapter 4 “A Visit To Cambridge” narrates a poignant encounter between two extraordinary individuals – Firdaus Kanga, an Indian journalist confined to a wheelchair due to brittle bone disease, and Stephen Hawking, the renowned astrophysicist paralyzed by a debilitating illness yet celebrated for his brilliant mind.
UP Board Class 8 English Chapter 4 Solutions
| Subject | English |
| Class | 8th |
| Chapter | 4. A Visit To Cambridge |
| Author | Firdaus Kanga |
| Board | UP Board |
Comprehension Questions.
1 . Answer the following questions:-
a. Name the book written by Stephen Hawking.
Ans. The famous book written by Stephen Hawking is titled ‘A Brief History of Time’.
b. What makes the “differently abled” people stronger, according to the author ?
Ans. According to the author, seeing someone with disabilities achieve great things inspires and motivates other differently-abled people, making them stronger.
c. What is the scientist’s message for the disabled?
Ans. The scientist’s message for the disabled is to focus on their talents and abilities instead of their limitations.
d. The writer expresses his great gratitude to Stephen Hawking. What is the gratitude for?
Ans. The writer expresses gratitude to Stephen Hawking for taking time from his busy schedule to inspire and motivate the writer to overcome challenges and improve their life.
Word Power
1 . Choose the words from the box which can be substituted for the given sentences:-
- One who cannot see blind
- One who cannot hear deaf
- One who cannot speak dumb
- One who cannot walk lame
- One who cannot read or write illiterate
2 . Look at the following words.
Can you create a meaningful phrase using both these words?
(It is simple. Adding to the verb and use it before the noun. Put an article at the beginning.)
..a walking stick
Now make six such phrases using the words given in the box
Ans.
- a reading session
- a smile face
- a revolve chair
- a walking tour
- a dancing dil
- a winning chance.
Language Practice
1 . Use neither……nor to join the pairs of sentences given below. One has been done for you:-
I don’t eat candy. I don’t eat cake.
Neither do I eat candy nor cake.
I don’t like John. I don’t like Peter.
Neither do I like John nor Peter
He did not come. He did not call.
Neither did he come nor call.
He does not drink. He does not smoke.
Neither does he drink nor smoke..
She did not like Rome. She did not like Paris.
Neither did she like Rome nor Paris.
2 . Use all or both in the blanks. Tell your partner why you chose one or the other.
- He has two brothers. Both are lawyers.
- More than ten persons called. All of them wanted to see you.
- They all cheered the team.
- Both her parents are teachers.
- How much have you got? Give me all of it.
3 . Use of lets and let’s:-
Lets – without an apostrophe, is the singular form of the verb lets, meaning ‘to allow or permit’.
Example- She lets the dog out every morning. (UPBoardSolutions.com)
Let’s – with an apostrophe, is a short form (contraction) of ‘let us’, which is used for suggestion or request. It is similar to the meaning of ‘we should’. Example-Let us learn more.
Now complete the following sentences using lets or let’s :-
- His mother lets him watch T.V. till midnight.
- Let’s hope for the best.
- Let’s see what is on the menu.
- The teacher lets, the children play.
- He lets his dog to go out.
- Let’s go fishing.
