Class 8 English: Reading Comprehension Passages
CBSE Class 8 English reading comprehension worksheet with unseen passages and questions to develop reading and inference skills.
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- Q1.Read the passage and answer the questions. Passage: Trees are the lungs of the Earth. They absorb carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen, which all living beings need to breathe. A single mature tree can absorb up to 22 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year. Trees also provide shade, prevent soil erosion, give us fruits, wood, and medicine. Many birds and animals make their homes in trees. Despite all these benefits, millions of trees are cut down every year for timber, paper, and to make space for buildings. This is called deforestation. If we do not stop cutting trees, the Earth will become hotter, floods will increase, and many animals will lose their homes. Q1. Why are trees called the lungs of the Earth?
- Q2.Refer to the same passage. Q2. What is deforestation? Write one harmful effect of deforestation mentioned in the passage.
- Q3.Refer to the same passage. How much carbon dioxide can a single mature tree absorb per year?
- A.5 kilograms
- B.10 kilograms
- C.22 kilograms
- D.50 kilograms
- Q4.Refer to the same passage. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of trees?
- A.Shade
- B.Oxygen
- C.Gold
- D.Fruits
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This Class 8 English Practice contains 10 questions across 2 printable pages and includes a full answer key at medium difficulty. Aligned to the CBSE and NCERT syllabus.
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- Builds confidence in core English concepts taught in Class 8 through repeated, varied practice.
- Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
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