CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 13 Solutions: Sayani (सयानी) – 2026-27

1. Galore: Plenty, a lot of things.
2. Aware: To know, one who has knowledge about a thing.
3. Consumer: A person who has purchased a product.
4. Congratulations: Form of greeting on success.
5. Guidance: To show direction.
6. Insist: To request or demand strongly.
7. Synthetic: Artificial.
8. Additives: Colour or ingredient added to natural substance.
9. Absolutely: Completely.
10. Hallmark: Symbol for proof of quality.
11. Penalised: Punishment given for wrongful act.
12. Manufacturer: One who produces goods for the market.
13. Helpline: Emergency number for the consumer.
14. Rigorous: Great effort / severe test.
15. Array: Many, several / series.
16. Grievances: Complaints.
17. Telecast: Programme shown on T.V.

1. The winners of Jago Grahak Jago TV Quiz are given a cash prize. A cash prize of Rs. 1000 was given to the winner.
2. Sayani Rani asks consumers to recognise the right ISI mark from fake ones for safety’s sake.
3. As per PFA rules, spices can only be sold in packaged and labelled form because loose spices may contain synthetic colours and additives which may be harmful to health.
4. Karatmeter is used for measuring purity of gold. It is not the right test for the complete purity of gold. Always look for BIS Hallmark symbol on gold.
5. For consumer complaints, the new helpline number is 1800-11-4000.

Example: suitable -> suitability (Root word: suitable)

1. pure -> purity (Root word: pure)
2. sure -> surety (Root word: sure)
3. grave -> gravity (Root word: grave)
4. able -> ability (Root word: able)
5. capable -> capability (Root word: capable)
6. comparable -> comparability (Root word: comparable)
7. accountable -> accountability (Root word: accountable)
8. acceptable -> acceptability (Root word: acceptable)
9. teachable -> teachability (Root word: teachable)

1. Purity: Always check the BIS Hallmark symbol to ensure the purity of gold.
2. Ability: She has a great ability to solve complex mathematical problems quickly.
3. Accountability: Every company must maintain financial accountability to its customers.
4. Capability: Our sports team has the capability to win the state championship.
5. Gravity: The scientist explained the law of gravity to the students.

Example: For safety’s sake, recognise the right ISI mark & ignore the fake. -> You should recognise the ISI mark & ignore the fake for your safety.

1. Sentence: Be wise, always insist on buying packaged spice.

Rewritten: You should be wise and always insist on buying packaged spice.

1. Sentence: Always remember our new toll free helpline number.

Rewritten: You should always remember our new toll free helpline number.

1. Sentence: Congratulate the winners.

Rewritten: You should congratulate the winners.

1. Sentence: Buy only pure gold.

Rewritten: You should buy only pure gold.

1. Sentence: Make sure that the BIS Hallmark is stamped on gold.

Rewritten: You should make sure that the BIS Hallmark is stamped on gold.

1. Sentence: Don’t use fake marks.

Rewritten: You should not use fake marks.

1. Sentence: Always use packaged spices.

Rewritten: You should always use packaged spices.

Example: You should take rest.

1. You should drink plenty of fresh water.
2. You should lie down in a quiet and dark room.
3. You should apply a cool cloth or cold compress on your forehead.
4. You should avoid looking at mobile or TV screens.
5. You should consult a doctor if the headache continues.

Example: Someone will penalize you. -> You will be penalized.

1. Active: Somebody will feed the cows.

Passive: The cows will be fed. (by phrase not required)

1. Active: They found 10,000 year old tools in Tarrighat, Chhattisgarh.

Passive: 10,000 year old tools were found in Tarrighat, Chhattisgarh. (by phrase not required)

1. Active: The Education Minister gave me this certificate.

Passive: I was given this certificate by the Education Minister. (by phrase required: ‘by the Education Minister’)

1. Active: They will serve food in time.

Passive: Food will be served in time. (by phrase not required)

1. Active: Doordarshan will relay the event.

Passive: The event will be relayed by Doordarshan. (by phrase required: ‘by Doordarshan’)

1. Flag will be hoisted. (flag – hoist)
2. Speeches will be made. (speeches – make)
3. Patriotic songs will be sung. (songs – sing)
4. Cultural dances will be performed. (dances – perform)
5. Prizes will be given. (prizes – give)
6. Sweets will be distributed. (sweets – distribute)

Correct Order:

1. I like rains for many reasons.
2. Firstly, I love to see water droplets falling on the leaves.
3. Secondly, I enjoy putting paper boats in rushing water.
4. Thirdly, I wait to see the rainbow during rainy season.
5. Lastly, it is fun to get wet in the rain.

Paragraph:

I like the summer season for several reasons. Firstly, we get long summer vacations from school to relax and travel. Secondly, I enjoy eating sweet mangoes and drinking cool watermelon juice everyday. Thirdly, I love playing in the swimming pool with my friends during hot afternoons. Lastly, we get to wear light cotton clothes and enjoy ice-cream in the evening.

1. 1 centimetre = 0.3937 inch
2. 1 kilometer = 0.621 mile
3. 1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds
4. 1 gram = 0.0352 ounce
5. 1 tonne = 1000 kg
6. 1 litre = 2.113 US pints
7. 1 hectare = 2.471 acres
8. 12 inches = 1 foot
9. 3 feet = 1 yard
10. 16 ounces = 1 pound

Listening Passage Text (from Appendix-1):

> “IF AN AD IS DISHONEST WE WILL SET IT RIGHT.

> Advertising is a wonderful thing. It informs you about the range