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Samacheer Class 8 English - Cyber Safety

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Sections in this chapter
Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 180) 30Listening (Text Book Page No. 190) 5Speaking (Text Book Page No. 190) 1Writing (Text Book Page No. 191) 27
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1Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 180)30 questions
Q.1I was really scared .v
  1. A. bold
  2. B. frightened
  3. C. timid
Solution

b) frightened

Answer:

b) frightened

Q.2Let us browse about it.v
  1. A. surf
  2. B. read
  3. C. glance
Solution

a) surf
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Answer:

a) surf
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Q.3There is a chance to get addicted .v
  1. A. accustomed
  2. B. known
  3. C. inclined
Solution

a) accustomed

Answer:

a) accustomed

Q.4We can’t ignore the benefits of internet.v
  1. A. favorable
  2. B. harm
  3. C. popularity
Solution

a) favorable

Answer:

a) favorable

Q.5She gathered the information from the internet.v
  1. A. disburse
  2. B. collect
  3. C. amass
Solution

b) collect
B. Choose the correct ANTONYMS from the options given below:

Answer:

b) collect
B. Choose the correct ANTONYMS from the options given below:

Q.1The explosion had weakened the building’s foundations.v
  1. A. dreary
  2. B. dull
  3. C. strengthen
  4. D. weak
Solution

c) strengthen

Answer:

c) strengthen

Q.2A stranger was roaming around the street.v
  1. A. well known
  2. B. newcomer
  3. C. unknown
  4. D. foreigner
Solution

a) well known

Answer:

a) well known

Q.3Vairavan is having a spot of bother with law.v
  1. A. worry
  2. B. annoy
  3. C. pester
  4. D. pleasing
Solution

a) worry

Answer:

a) worry

Q.4He asked the manager to improve the facility in the hall.v
  1. A. amenity
  2. B. comfort
  3. C. uneasy
  4. D. short coming
Solution

b) comfort

Answer:

b) comfort

Q.5A good diet is beneficial to health.v
  1. A. benefit
  2. B. helpful
  3. C. harmful
  4. D. useful
Solution

c) harmful
C. Fill in the blanks:

Answer:

c) harmful
C. Fill in the blanks:

Q.1Internet is a great tool where, One can gather …………………… .v
Solution

Information

Answer:

Information

Q.2Gladin is gathering information for his …………………… .v
Solution

Science project
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Answer:

Science project
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Q.3Children should use internet …………………… .v
Solution

wisely

Answer:

wisely

Q.4We should keep our personal details …………………… in the internet.v
Solution

very private

Answer:

very private

Q.5We should not get addicted to …………………… .v
Solution

Mobile phones
D. Say true or false.

Answer:

Mobile phones
D. Say true or false.

Q.1Gladin’s mom knew how screw guage works.v
Solution

False

Answer:

False

Q.2We use internet to gather information and gain knowledge.v
Solution

True

Answer:

True

Q.3Rani was frightened of an online predator.v
Solution

True

Answer:

True

Q.4Strangers don’t misuse your information.v
Solution

False

Answer:

False

Q.5Do not give your name, address, telephone number to the strangers.v
Solution

True

Answer:

True

Q.6Too much of anything is good for nothing.v
Solution

True
E. Answer the following questions in a sentence or tw o.

Answer:

True
E. Answer the following questions in a sentence or tw o.

Q.1Why did Gladin’s mom ask him to browse?v
Solution

Gladin’s mom asked Gladin to browse to know about the working of a screw gauge.

Answer:

Gladin’s mom asked Gladin to browse to know about the working of a screw gauge.

Q.2Why do we use the internet?v
Solution

Internet helps us to connect with people around the world, allows us to watch movies, listen to music, play games and enjoy various other activities.

Answer:

Internet helps us to connect with people around the world, allows us to watch movies, listen to music, play games and enjoy various other activities.

Q.3What was Rani afraid of?v
Solution

Rani was afraid of a stranger chatting with her every day, using bad words.

Answer:

Rani was afraid of a stranger chatting with her every day, using bad words.

Q.5Who is an online predator?v
Solution

An online predator is a person who sexually exploits a child over the internet.

Answer:

An online predator is a person who sexually exploits a child over the internet.

Q.6What was the father’s instruction to Gladin and Rani?v
Solution

Father advised Rani and Gladin never to chat with anybody until they know them like classmates, friends, family members etc.
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Answer:

Father advised Rani and Gladin never to chat with anybody until they know them like classmates, friends, family members etc.
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Q.7What do strangers do with our personal information?v
Solution

Strangers may use our profile and misuse our information, without our knowledge.

Answer:

Strangers may use our profile and misuse our information, without our knowledge.

Q.8What are the benefits of the computer?v
Solution

Computer and the internet are helpful to us socially and educationally. They provide us entertainment and also an e-shopping facility.
F. Answer the following in about 100 words.

Answer:

Computer and the internet are helpful to us socially and educationally. They provide us entertainment and also an e-shopping facility.
F. Answer the following in about 100 words.

Q.2What happens if someone is addicted to a mobile phone?v
Solution

Mobile addiction causes several serious problems such as headaches, weakened eyesight, sleep disorders, depression, stress, social isolation, aggressive behavior, financial problems, ruined relationships, and no or low professional growth. Too much of anything is good for nothing.
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Answer:

Mobile addiction causes several serious problems such as headaches, weakened eyesight, sleep disorders, depression, stress, social isolation, aggressive behavior, financial problems, ruined relationships, and no or low professional growth. Too much of anything is good for nothing.
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Q.3“We can’t ignore the benefits of internet and mobile phone” – Justify.v
Solution

We can’t ignore the benefits of internet and mobile phones to our life, educationally and socially. They help us to connect with people around the world. They allow us to watch movies, listen to music, play games and enjoy various other activities.
Internet helps us to gather information and gain knowledge, Online facilities are for sharing knowledge and information among known members. We should never chat with anybody until we know them like classmates, friends, and family members. We should also limit the usage of the internet and mobile phones to take charge of our lives.

Answer:

We can’t ignore the benefits of internet and mobile phones to our life, educationally and socially. They help us to connect with people around the world. They allow us to watch movies, listen to music, play games and enjoy various other activities.
Internet helps us to gather information and gain knowledge, Online facilities are for sharing knowledge and information among known members. We should never chat with anybody until we know them like classmates, friends, and family members. We should also limit the usage of the internet and mobile phones to take charge of our lives.

2Listening (Text Book Page No. 190)5 questions
Q.1A mobile phone is like a world in our pockets asv
Solution

it can connect us to the rest of the world

Answer:

it can connect us to the rest of the world

Q.2Parents do not have to remain in tension if their sons and daughters are late becausev
Solution

they can connect to their children at any time
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Answer:

they can connect to their children at any time
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Q.3Some of the negative effects of a mobile phone are:v
Solution

(a) accidents
(b) social pollution
(c) health issues
(d) privacy problems

Answer:

(a) accidents
(b) social pollution
(c) health issues
(d) privacy problems

Q.4Excessive use of mobile phones can be hazardous to one’s health asv
Solution

headache, earache, blurring vision, etc.

Answer:

headache, earache, blurring vision, etc.

Q.5A mobile phone is a threat to one’s privacy as.v
Solution

a hidden camera to take pictures and videos.

Answer:

a hidden camera to take pictures and videos.

3Speaking (Text Book Page No. 190)1 questions
Q.G2G. Imagine a world with no books, but only e-books. How would you find such a world? Deliver a two-minute talk.v
Solution

World without books would be, like feast without salt. Books are the treasure house of knowledge. In olden days there was no current in houses. There was no computer or mobile phone. Even in those days, books helped people to educate themselves. Books can be used at any time. Leisurely we can read books. We can take notes also. Reading books does not give much stress to the eyes. Reading books does not need internet. Using internet excessively might create health issues such as headaches, earache, blurring vision, etc.

Answer:

World without books would be, like feast without salt. Books are the treasure house of knowledge. In olden days there was no current in houses. There was no computer or mobile phone. Even in those days, books helped people to educate themselves. Books can be used at any time. Leisurely we can read books. We can take notes also. Reading books does not give much stress to the eyes. Reading books does not need internet. Using internet excessively might create health issues such as headaches, earache, blurring vision, etc.

4Writing (Text Book Page No. 191)27 questions
Q.G3F. Write a formal email to the young scientist Mr Sundar Pitchai CEO, of Google, requesting him for an appointment to interview him.v
Solution

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Use Grammar
Question Tags
a) Fill in the blanks with suitable tags. (Text Book Page No. 195)

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th English Guide Prose Chapter 7 Cyber Safety 11
Use Grammar
Question Tags
a) Fill in the blanks with suitable tags. (Text Book Page No. 195)

Q.1She is collecting stickers, ……………………..?v
Solution

isn’t she?

Answer:

isn’t she?

Q.2We often watch TV in the afternoon, …………………….?v
Solution

don’t we?

Answer:

don’t we?

Q.3You have cleaned your bike, …………………….?v
Solution

aren’t you?

Answer:

aren’t you?

Q.5Peter played handball yesterday, ……………………?v
Solution

didn’t he?

Answer:

didn’t he?

Q.7Mary didn’t do her homework last Monday, ……………………….?v
Solution

did she?

Answer:

did she?

Q.8He could have bought a new car, ………………….?v
Solution

could he?

Answer:

could he?

Q.9Kevin will come tonight, ……………………?v
Solution

won’t he?

Answer:

won’t he?

Q.1He is still sleeping,v
  1. A. is not he?
  2. B. isn’t he
  3. C. wasn’t he?
Solution

b) isn’t he?

Answer:

b) isn’t he?

Q.2You go to school,v
  1. A. do you?
  2. B. aren’t you?
  3. C. don’t you
Solution

c) don’t you?

Answer:

c) don’t you?

Q.3Let’s go for a walk,v
  1. A. shall we?
  2. B. shan’t we?
  3. C. will we?
Solution

a) shall we?

Answer:

a) shall we?

Q.4We won’t be late,v
  1. A. won’t we?
  2. B. will we?
  3. C. are we?
Solution

b) will we?

Answer:

b) will we?

Q.5Nobody called,v
  1. A. do they?
  2. B. didn’t they?
  3. C. did they?
Solution

c) did they?

Answer:

c) did they?

Q.6They will wash the car,v
  1. A. will it?
  2. B. won’t they?
  3. C. wouldn’t they?
Solution

b) won’t they?

Answer:

b) won’t they?

Q.7We must lock the doors,v
  1. A. mustn’t they?
  2. B. shouldn’t we?
  3. C. mustn’t we
Solution

c) mustn’t we?
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Answer:

c) mustn’t we?
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Q.8I’m right?v
  1. A. amn’t I?
  2. B. am not I?
  3. C. aren’t I?
Solution

c) aren’t I?

Answer:

c) aren’t I?

Q.9So you bought a car,v
  1. A. didn’t you?
  2. B. haven’t you?
  3. C. weren’t you?
Solution

a) didn’t you?

Answer:

a) didn’t you?

Q.10You wouldn’t like to invite my Dad,v
  1. A. did you?
  2. B. would you?
  3. C. won’t you?
Solution

b) would you?
Simple Compound and Complex
A) State which of the following sentences are Compound, and which are Complex. (Text Book Page No. 198)

Answer:

b) would you?
Simple Compound and Complex
A) State which of the following sentences are Compound, and which are Complex. (Text Book Page No. 198)

Q.2I went because I was invited.v
Solution

complex

Answer:

complex

Q.3Jancy returned home because she was tired.v
Solution

complex

Answer:

complex

Q.4Whatever you do, do well.v
Solution

complex

Answer:

complex

Q.5Listen carefully and take notes.v
Solution

compound

Answer:

compound

Q.6I called him, but he gave me no answer.v
Solution

compound
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Answer:

compound
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Q.7The town in which I live is very large.v
Solution

complex

Answer:

complex

Q.8They always talk who never think.v
Solution

complex

Answer:

complex

Q.9We must eat to live, but we should not live to eat.v
Solution

compound

Answer:

compound

Q.10Govern your passions or they will govern you.v
Solution

compound
Cyber Safety Summary in English
Cyber safety is a lesson given with pictures. There are a few characters with pictures. There are a few characters as a father, mother and two children, Gladin and Rani. Rani is scared an of an online predator. Her father advises both the children about the wise usage of the internet.
Cyber Safety Summary in Tamil
கணினி பாதுகாப்பு என்ற பாடம் படக்கதையாக கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இக்கதையில் சில கதாப்பாத்திரங்கள் உள்ளன. அப்பா, அம்மா கிளாடின், ராணி என்ற குழந்தைகள் கதாப்பாத்திரங்கள் உள்ளன. ராணி இணையத்தின் மூலம் பாலியல் தொந்தரவு கொடுக்கும் ஒரு தீயவனை நினைத்து அச்சம் அடைகிறாள். அவள் தந்தை, கணினி இணையம் இவற்றை பாதுகாப்பாக பயன்படுத்துவது எப்படி என்று விபரமாய் சொல்லித் தருகிறார்.
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Answer:

compound
Cyber Safety Summary in English
Cyber safety is a lesson given with pictures. There are a few characters with pictures. There are a few characters as a father, mother and two children, Gladin and Rani. Rani is scared an of an online predator. Her father advises both the children about the wise usage of the internet.
Cyber Safety Summary in Tamil
கணினி பாதுகாப்பு என்ற பாடம் படக்கதையாக கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இக்கதையில் சில கதாப்பாத்திரங்கள் உள்ளன. அப்பா, அம்மா கிளாடின், ராணி என்ற குழந்தைகள் கதாப்பாத்திரங்கள் உள்ளன. ராணி இணையத்தின் மூலம் பாலியல் தொந்தரவு கொடுக்கும் ஒரு தீயவனை நினைத்து அச்சம் அடைகிறாள். அவள் தந்தை, கணினி இணையம் இவற்றை பாதுகாப்பாக பயன்படுத்துவது எப்படி என்று விபரமாய் சொல்லித் தருகிறார்.
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