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CBSE · Class 8 · English

What A Concrete Example covers in CBSE Class 8 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 8 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 8 English · 2026-27

Topics in A Concrete Example

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1. The poem about Mrs. Jones and her stone garden

  • Mrs. Jones is the speaker's next-door neighbour.
  • Her garden is full of stones and has a crazy path, a lily pond, a rockery, and a sundial.
  • Tiny delicate plants grow between the stones.
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2. The poem 'A Sea of Foliage' by Toru Dutt

  • The poem describes a garden surrounded by a sea of foliage.
  • The foliage is not dull or plain; it has sharp contrasts of colour.
  • Tamarinds are light-green and graceful.
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3. Garden vocabulary and visualisation

  • A garden can include many features such as a garden hose, sapling, hedge, flower beds, flower pot, pebbles, rockery, fence, vine, and wheelbarrow.
  • A garden may be planned for beauty, usefulness, or study.
  • Different features create different effects: stones give texture, flowers add colour, and hedges create boundaries.
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4. Notice writing for the Herb Garden inauguration

  • The notice must be written in a box.
  • The language must be formal and in the third person form.
  • The notice must include the purpose of the notice.

Key Concepts

Central concept: A Concrete Example

Mrs. Jones's gardenThe narratorHumour and twist endingToru Dutt's poemGarden imageryWriting a noticeHerb gardenAmrit Udyan

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How should I revise A Concrete Example for Class 8 exams?
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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