{"id":5942,"date":"2021-07-23T14:36:14","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T09:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcq-questions.com\/?p=5942"},"modified":"2022-03-02T10:23:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T04:53:19","slug":"ncert-solutions-for-class-8-english-honeydew-chapter-10-the-great-stone-face-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcq-questions.com\/ncert-solutions-for-class-8-english-honeydew-chapter-10-the-great-stone-face-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Honeydew Chapter 10 The Great Stone Face 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English<\/a><\/p>\n

The Great Stone Face 2 NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Honeydew Chapter 10<\/h2>\n

The Great Stone Face 2 NCERT Text Book Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

The Great Stone Face 2 Comprehension check<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write \u2018True\u2019 or \u2018False\u2019 against each of the following statements.<\/p>\n

1. Ernest s words reminded people of the wise old sayings. True
\n2. Total strangers from far away, who visited Ernest in the valley, found his face familiar. True
\n3. The Great Stone Face confirmed Ernest\u2019s view that the poet could be worthy of its likeness. False
\n4. When Ernest and the poet met, they respected and admired each other equally. True
\n5. The poet along with Ernest addressed the inhabitants of the valley. False
\n6. The poet realized that Ernest\u2019s thoughts were far nobler than his own verses. True<\/p>\n

The Great Stone Face 2 Working with the text<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer the following questions.<\/p>\n

Question 1.
\nHow was Ernest different from others in the valley?
\nAnswer:
\nErnest was different from others in the valley because he was wise in his thoughts, gentle in his speech and pure and kind in his bearing. He was noble and respected by one and all. He believed in simple truths and had a clean heart.<\/p>\n

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Question 2.
\nWhy did Ernest think the poet was like the Stone Face?
\nAnswer:
\nErnest thought that the poet was like the Stone Face because he had not forgotten the Great Stone Face, and had celebrated it in a poem. His poetry had touched Ernest\u2019s heart.<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\nWhat did the poet himself say about his thoughts and poems?
\nAnswer:
\nThe poet did not think himself worthy of the likeness between him and the Great Stone Face. He said that his poems can be heard in the distant voice of a heavenly song. But his life had not corresponded with his thoughts. He had grand dreams, but they had been only dreams. Sometimes he lacked faith in his thoughts.<\/p>\n

Question 4.
\nWhat made the poet proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face?
\nAnswer:
\nAs the poet sat listening to Ernest speak with his heart, he felt that the life and character of Ernest were a nobler strain of poetry than he had ever written. His eyes filled with tears and he said to himself that never was there so worthy a sage as Ernest. It was then that the resemblance between Ernest and the Great Stone Face struck him. So, he proclaimed that Ernest was the Stone Face.<\/p>\n

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Question 5.
\nWrite \u2018Ernest\u2019or\u2018Poet\u2019, against each statement below.
\ni. There was a gap between his life and his words.
\nii. His words had the power of truth as they agreed with his thoughts.
\niii. His words were as soothing as a heavenly song but only as useful as a vague dream.
\niv. His thoughts were worthy.
\nv. Whatever he said was truth itself.
\nvi. His poems were noble.
\nvii. His life was nobler than all the poems.
\nviii. He lacked faith in his own thoughts.
\nix. His thoughts had power as they agreed with the life he lived.
\nx. Greatness lies in truth. Truth is best expressed in one s actions. He was truthful, therefore he was great.
\nAnswer:
\ni. Poet
\nii. Ernest
\niii. Poet
\niv. Poet
\nv. Ernest
\nvi. Poet
\nvii. Ernest
\nviii. Poet
\nix. Ernest
\nx. Ernest<\/p>\n

Question 6.
\ni. Who, by common consent, turned out to be like the Great Stone Face?
\nAnswer:
\nErnest turned out to be like the Great Stone Face.<\/p>\n

ii. Did Ernest believe that the old prophecy had come true? What did he say about it?
\nAnswer:
\nNo, Ernest did not believe that the old prophecy had come true. He did not say anything, but went on to finish his lecture. After that he took the poet\u2019s arm, and went home. He thought that one day some wiser and better man than himself would by and by appear, bearing a resemblance to the Great Stone Face.<\/p>\n

The Great Stone Face 2 Working with language<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 i. c. setting
\nii. c. causing (it) to appear hopeful
\niii. b. big and wide
\niv. b. prediction
\nV. a. wonderful
\nvi. b. declare
\nvii. b. stop
\nviii .a. stay
\nix. b. stared at
\nX. c. assumed<\/p>\n

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Question 2.
\nii. Which form of the verb is more natural in these sentences? Encircle your choice.
\na. I\u2019m not free this evening. I will work\/am working<\/span> on a project.
\nAnswer:
\nam working<\/p>\n

b. Have you decided where you will go for your higher secondary? Yes, I have. I will go\/am going<\/span> to the Kendriya Vidyalaya.
\nAnswer:
\nb. will go<\/p>\n

c. Don\u2019t worry about the dog. It won\u2019t hurt\/isn\u2019t hurting<\/span> you.
\nAnswer:
\nc. won\u2019t hurt<\/p>\n

d. The weatherman has predicted that it will snow\/is snowing<\/span> in Ranikhet tonight.
\nAnswer:
\nd. will snow<\/p>\n

e. Swapna can\u2019t go out this evening. Her father will come\/is coming<\/span> to see her.
\nAnswer:
\ne. is coming<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\ni. Complete these pieces of conversation using will or going to with the verbs given.
\nSolved
\na. Rani: Why are you turning on the radio?
\nRavi: I am going to listen<\/span> (listen) to the news.<\/p>\n

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b. Rani: Oh, I can\u2019t buy this book. I have no money.
\nRavi: Don\u2019t worry. I will lend<\/span> (lend) you some.<\/p>\n

c. Rani: Look at those dark clouds.
\nRavi: I think it is going to rain<\/span> (rain).<\/p>\n

d. Rani: What shall we have for dinner?
\nRavi: I can\u2019t decide.<\/p>\n

Rani: Make up your mind.
\nRavi: All right, then. We will have<\/span> (have) fried rice and dry beans.<\/p>\n

e. Rani: Why are you filling the kettle with water?
\nRavi: I am going to make<\/span> (make) coffee.<\/p>\n

f. Rani : We need some bread and butter for breakfast.
\nRavi: All right. I will go<\/span> (go) to the bakery and get some.
\n(Before he goes out, Ravi talks to their father.)
\nRavi: I am going to get<\/span> (get) some bread and butter. Do you want anything from the bakery?<\/p>\n

Father : Yes, I want some salt biscuits.
\nRavi: Fine, I will get<\/span> (get) you a packet.<\/p>\n

ii. Let pairs of children take turns to speak aloud the dialogues.
\nEncourage the students to form pairs and take turns to speak aloud the given dialogues.<\/p>\n

The Great Stone Face 2 Speaking and writing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Question 1.
\nEach of the following words has the sound \/f\/ as in feel. The words on the left have it initially. Those on the right have it finally. Speak each word clearly.
\nAnswer:
\nEncourage the students to pronounce the given words clearly.<\/p>\n

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Question 2.
\nUnderline the letter or letters representing \/f\/ ineach of the following words.
\n(Solved)
\nAnswer:
\nf<\/span>ile; slough<\/span>; f<\/span>aint; l<\/span>ift; cough<\/span>; def<\/span>ence; aff<\/span>ord; enough<\/span>; photograph<\/span>; staff<\/span>; tough<\/span>; aloof<\/span>; aff<\/span>ront; ph<\/span>ilosophy; soph<\/span>istry<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\nImagine that you are the poet. You have come to your native valley to meet a famous
\npreacher called Ernest. Narrate the incident of your first meeting with him.
\nAnswer:
\nI had heard a lot of things about a man called Ernest in the Great Stone Face Village. I thought that it would be worthy of my time and go and meet him. But I did not want to reveal my identity to him, as I did not want him to pretend.<\/p>\n

I saw it like a spiritual adventure. I would meet a man whose actions are noble and coincide with his words. When I went to his simple abode, I knocked at the door. An old man with the most radiant and kind face greeted me. I told him that I was a traveller and was looking for a place to stay for the night. He readily agreed. I must confess that this man has the most pleasant and the kindest face I have ever seen.<\/p>\n

This meek and gentle man has the soul of an angel. He is as innocent as a baby, and as wise as a sage. We spoke at length about profound matters in the simplest of ways. I noticed that I could pour my heart over to him. My communion with him is as close I could have ever reached to God. And I am glad that I took this journey and came to meet him. I know that I have found a lifelong friend and mentor in him.<\/p>\n

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Question 4.
\ni. Put each of the following in the correct order to construct sentences.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n