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CBSE · Class 8 · English

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Poem about Mrs. JonesPoet and poemGarden descriptionPoetic humourTwist endingTitle meaningNotice writingNotice format
Card 1Poem about Mrs. Jones

What is the central idea of the poem about Mrs. Jones and her garden?

Answer

The poem shows a garden made mostly of stones, with tiny plants growing between them. It ends with a humorous twist when the flower the speaker is looking for is actually underfoot. The poem uses wit …

Card 2Poet and poem

Who wrote the poem about Mrs. Jones’s stone garden?

Answer

Reginald Arkell wrote the poem about Mrs. Jones and her garden full of stones. His verse is light, humorous, and full of wit.

Card 3Garden description

What does Mrs. Jones’s garden contain?

Answer

Mrs. Jones’s garden has a crazy path, a lily pond, a rockery, and a sundial with a strange device. It is described as a garden full of stones, with tiny plants placed between them.

Card 4Poetic humour

Why does the speaker think the tiny plants are difficult to place?

Answer

The speaker says the plants are so delicate and small that they seem almost impossible to set between the stones. The speaker humorously imagines that Mrs. Jones might plant them with a pin.

Card 5Twist ending

What is the twist ending in the Mrs. Jones poem?

Answer

The speaker asks where a lovely flower is, and Mrs. Jones replies, 'You're standing on it.' The flower is under the speaker’s feet, which creates a surprise ending.

Card 6Title meaning

What does the word 'concrete' suggest in the title A Concrete Example?

Answer

The word 'concrete' has more than one meaning. It can mean something solid and real, and it can also point to a clear example. The title links the idea of a real garden scene with the poem about a gar…

Card 7Notice writing

What kind of notice is needed for the Herb Garden inauguration?

Answer

A formal notice in a box is needed. It should be written in the third person form and must mention the purpose, date, time, venue, and contact details, including whom to contact, when, and where.

Card 8Notice format

What are the main features of a good notice?

Answer

A good notice is brief, clear, and formal. It should include the purpose, date, time, venue, and contact information. It is usually written in a box and uses third person language.

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What are the important topics in A Concrete Example for CBSE Class 8 English?
Key topics in A Concrete Example include The poem about Mrs. Jones and her stone garden, The poem 'A Sea of Foliage' by Toru Dutt, Garden vocabulary and visualisation, Notice writing for the Herb Garden inauguration. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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There are 30 flashcards for A Concrete Example covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 70 practice questions on A Concrete Example. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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