February 23, 2026

std 8 english unit 4tell me why act 4

ACTIVITY - 4

(A) Read the paragraph

Kartik came from school. He was happy. He had a trophy in his hand. He got it from school. There was a science fair at school. He won the trophy. He was the best speaker at the district level elocution competition based on science theme.

He showed his trophy to his parents. They congratulated him. His grandfather was proud of him because Kartik got first prize. Kartik's sister was happy because she was sure about celebration party.

ActionsReasons
Kartik was happy.He won the trophy.
Kartik won the trophy.He was the best speaker at the district level elocution competition.
His parents congratulated him.He won the trophy.
Kartik's sister was happy.She was sure about celebration party.
Kartik's grandfather was proud of him.Kartik got first prize.

(B) Read the story: The First Fruit

One morning a king went on horseback to the countryside. He came to the village and saw an old man in a field. The old man was digging the earth and planting mango saplings. He was working very hard.

King: Good morning, my friend. Why are you planting these saplings?
Old man: These saplings will be big trees in ten or fifteen years. They'll bear fruit then.
King: But you're old and weak so you will die in a few years. You will not eat their fruits.
Old man: You are right. I'll not eat the fruit. But I am doing this today because others will eat it and therefore I am happy.
King: I am pleased with you, old man. You love people therefore you are a good man. Please, take this bag of money because I love your work and thoughts.
Old man: Thank you, sir. This bag of money is first fruit of my little trees.

Read the story and complete the table

Actions Reasons
(1) The old man was digging the earth. (1) He was planting mango saplings.
(2) The king was pleased with the old man. (2) He loved people.
(3) The king gave him a bag of money. (3) He was a good man and he worked for others.
(4) The old man was planting mango saplings. (4) He wanted others to get fruits.

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