CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 19 Solutions: Dear Daddy-Long-Legs (प्रिय डैडी-लॉन्ग-लेग्स) – 2026-27

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Complete 100% textbook-grounded CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 19 Solutions: Dear Daddy-Long-Legs (प्रिय डैडी-लॉन्ग-लेग्स) in Bilingual Format (English & Hindi Medium).


🌐 Select Language / माध्यम चुनें:

Question

Who do you think is DaddyLongLegs


📝 Question:

Who do you think is Daddy-Long-Legs?

💡 Solution:

Daddy-Long-Legs is a wealthy, kind guardian or benefactor who sponsors the higher education of an orphan girl named Jerusha Abbott.

(b) Jerusha Abbott

(c) an orphan student

(b) Incharge of John Grier Home

(c) Daddy Long Legs

  1. Is the writer happy to go on a trip to a farm?

Answer: Yes.

  1. Is the home in the lesson same as your home?

Answer: No.

  1. Does the writer love Daddy Long Legs?

Answer: Yes.

  1. Has she finished her examination?

Answer: Yes.

  1. Has Daddy Long Legs answered her questions?

Answer: No.

Question 1

What is the promise made in the first…


📝 Question:

What is the promise made in the first letter?

💡 Solution:

In the letter dated 11th February, Jerusha promises to write a proper, longer letter pretty soon as soon as her examinations are over.

Question 2

Why does the writer say that this is…


📝 Question:

Why does the writer say that this is not a letter?

💡 Solution:

The writer says this is not a letter because it is just a short line written in a hurry to inform Daddy-Long-Legs about her ongoing examinations.

Question 3

Why is the writer happy to go on…


📝 Question:

Why is the writer happy to go on a trip?

💡 Solution:

The writer is happy to go on a trip because she has never been to a farm in her life and looks forward to living freely.

Question 4

Why does the writer say I am going…


📝 Question:

Why does the writer say ‘I am going to love being free’?

💡 Solution:

The writer says this because she lived her entire childhood inside the strict orphan house, John Grier Home, under Mrs. Lippett, and now she gets three months of freedom on a farm.

Question 5

What is the name of the home the…


📝 Question:

What is the name of the home the writer lives in?

💡 Solution:

The name of the home the writer lives in is the John Grier Home.

Question 6

What is the feeling you have for the…


📝 Question:

What is the feeling you have for the writer?

💡 Solution:

We feel deep affection, admiration, and sympathy for the writer Jerusha because of her cheerful spirit, hard work, and optimistic attitude despite growing up as an orphan.

Raju: Can I see you on Monday?

Doctor: Sorry, I am going to attend a health conference.

Raju: What about Tuesday, then?

Doctor: Oh, that day? I am going to operate on a patient for heart disease.

Raju: Then can I see you on Wednesday?

Doctor: That day, sorry, I am going to have a hospital inspection.

Raju: How about Thursday, then?

Doctor: Oh! No, that day, I am going to work in an eye camp.

Raju: Oh! Then I think Friday will be OK.

Doctor: Sorry, that day I am going to attend a marriage.

Raju: Can I come on Saturday, then?

Doctor: I think that day I am going to teach medical college students.

Raju: Oh! I think Sunday will be your day of rest. I would catch up with you later then.

(Words: thin, slim, plump, fair, pale, stout, brown, blue, pink, long, curly, thick, smart, beautiful)

Model Description of a Friend:

My friend’s name is Ankit. He is 13 years old and studies in Class 8. He is tall and slim with a fair complexion. He has brown eyes and short curly hair. He is very smart and helpful. He likes to wear a pink shirt and blue jeans. He is a beautiful person at heart and always works hard in school.

Question

s based on given email a Who is…


📝 Question:

s based on given e-mail: (a) Who is the sender of this e-mail?

💡 Solution:

Chelsi ([email protected]) is the sender.

Daddy ([email protected]) is the receiver.

“Happy Birthday” is the subject.

Task: Write an e-mail to your friend wishing him/her a happy new year:

E-mail Format & Content:

From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Subject: Happy New Year Wishes

Dear Amit,

Wish you and your family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! May this new year bring you lots of joy, good health, and success in your studies.

Your loving friend,

Rahul

: [email protected]

Based on the listening passages in Appendix-1 Lesson 19, here is the identification for the pictures:

  1. Picture 1 (Child playing with puzzle pieces): Nimmi (curly hair, tall, quick in solving puzzles).
  2. Picture 2 (Boy in dotted shirt and grey trousers sitting thoughtfully): Pradeep (thoughtful boy in dotted shirt).
  3. Picture 3 (Young boy standing in brown half pants and white shirt): Anuj (naughty young boy in school uniform).
  4. Picture 4 (Elder sister teaching young boy at desk): Anuj and his elder sister.
  5. Picture 5 (Bald old man in coat, tie and square glasses): Grandfather (oldest member of Deepu’s family).

Task: Practice dialogues using “Have you ever…?” with given prompts:

  1. Prompt: given a speech?

A: Have you ever given a speech?

B: Yes, I have. / No, I have not.

  1. Prompt: visited Bastar mela?

A: Have you ever visited Bastar mela?

B: Yes, I have.

  1. Prompt: visited Kutumssar caves?

A: Have you ever visited Kutumssar caves?

B: Yes, I have.

  1. Prompt: climbed a mountain?

A: Have you ever climbed a mountain?

B: No, I have not.

  1. Prompt: won a race?

A: Have you ever won a race?

B: Yes, I have.

  1. Prompt: cooked food?

A: Have you ever cooked food?

B: Yes, I have.

  1. Prompt: white washed your house?

A: Have you ever white washed your house?

B: No, I have not.

  1. Prompt: lost money?

A: Have you ever lost money?

B: No, I have not.

  1. Prompt: decorated your class?

A: Have you ever decorated your class?

B: Yes, I have.

Task: Describe an interesting person whom you like the most and tell the class why you like him/her. Prepare a character sketch of the person. Mention how that person is special.

Model Character Sketch Solution:

Title: Character Sketch of My English Teacher

The person I like the most is my English teacher, Mr. Sharma. He is about 35 years old, tall, slim, and always dresses in simple, neat clothes. He has a pleasant face, bright eyes, and a warm smile that makes every student feel comfortable.

What makes Mr. Sharma special is his patience and creative teaching style. He never gets angry when students ask questions repeatedly. Instead of just lecturing, he uses funny stories, drawings, and real life examples to make every lesson clear and enjoyable. Beyond academics, he encourages us to read books, participate in sports, and help those in need. His cheerful nature and caring attitude inspire all of us to become good human beings.


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