Roll No: 5
MANA
SUNRISE HERITAGE SCHOOL, GURUGRAM
ENGLISH WORKSHEET - JULY
SESSION - 2024-25
CLASS - VIII
CHAPTER 03 - GLIMPSES OF THE PAST

Directions: Read the extract given below and answer the following questions.

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"Let us not despise ourselves, our ancient culture is great. And we are capable of greater achievements. We must first reform our society. Superstitions have been ruining us. He told his wife Uma, 'Cows are of different colors, but the color of their milk is the same. Different teachers have different opinions, but the essence of every religion is the same.'"

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a) Who is the speaker of these lines?

b) According to the speaker, what was the problem with his culture?

c) How does the speaker explain the problem to his wife?

d) What did the speaker think about his culture?

e) According to the speaker, how could they save their society?

f) What were the speaker's views about religion?

The speaker of these lines is discussing the importance of self-respect and reform within their culture. They point out that superstitions have been detrimental and emphasize the need for societal changes. The speaker indicates a belief in the greatness of their ancient culture and stresses the importance of unity despite varying opinions on religion.

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