Grade 8 Eng

1. Change the following sentences into passive voice1. Kathe loves Jassy.2. The security opened the gate.3. They asked my name.4. The cat killed the mice.5. The boy made a kite.6. The boy is climbing the cliff.7. The manager will give you a ticket.8. Madu threw the ball.9. The farmer gathers the harvest.10. I read a book.(10 Marks)

2.Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunction.1. I read the paper ____________________ it interests me.2. She must weep_________________she will die.3. A books a book, ________________, there is nothing it.4._____________ he was not there, I spoke to his mother..5. You will pass _________________ you work hard.6. He finished first _____________ he began late.7. Will you wait _______________ I return?8. He will not pay _________________ he is compelled.9. Make hay _____________ the sun shines.10.__________________ you tell me the truth, I shall punish you.(10 Marks)

3. Change the following sentences into indirect speech.1. Paul said, I am very busy now.2. She said, I am unwell.3. He said, The horse died at night.4. Jane said, My master is writing letters.5. He said, I am glad to be here this evening.(10 Marks)

4. Write a synonym and an antonym for each given word.SynonymAntonym1. improved2. stable3. willing4. clever5. fantastic6. impressive7. annoyed8. firm9. common place10. certain(10 Marks)5.Form adverbs from the words given bellow.1. late-2. brave-3. beautiful-4. thoughtful-5. eager-6. royal-7. pleasant-8. surprising-9. honest-10. kind-(10 Marks)