SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT (SBA) - 2025

END-OF-YEAR ASSESSMENT
SUBJECT: ENGLISH FINAL TERM
GRADE-8
[Paper A: 48 Marks, Paper B: 52 Marks, Total: 100 Marks], Time = 3 hours
School Name:

ANSWER KEYS
Q. No.1 : b Q. No.2 : a Q. No.3 : b

Q. No.4 : c Q. No.5 : b Q. No.6 : b

Q. No.7 : b Q. No.8 : a Q. No.9 : b

Q. No.10 : b Q. No.11 : c Q. No.12 : d

Q. No.13 : d Q. No.14 : d Q. No.15 : d

Q. No.16 : a Q. No.17 : b Q. No.18 : a

Q. No.19 : c Q. No.20 : a Q. No.21 : b

Q. No.22 : c Q. No.23 : a Q. No.24 : b

Q. No.25 : a Q. No.26 : a Q. No.27 : c

Q. No.28 : c Q. No.29 : b Q. No.30 : c

Q. No.31 : b Q. No.32 : c

ANSWERS / RUBRICS
Question No.33:
Item Rubric (English) :
Sample Answer
I am surprised that my kite is flying very high in the air. The fact that its thread and strings are in my hands, makes me happy and cheerful.
Rubrics
Award of Marks: Irrelevant content will not be marked.Paraphrasedstanza. Marks(10)
Scoring Rubrics: Accurately paraphrase the given stanza/lines with a complete idea of the text. Marks (10)
Partially paraphrase the given stanza/lines. Maximum ideas. of the text: Marks(6)
Paraphrase half of the. Stanza/lines with some ideas of the given text: Marks (3)
Paraphrase just one line showing a relationship with the text: Mark(1)
Deduction of Marks:
Zero mark will be deducted for up to 3 mistakes of punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Every four mistakes of punctuation, grammar, and spelling will lead to the deduction of one mark from gained marks.
Capitalization errors will be included in the punctuation errors. Maximum deduction of marks of punctuation, grammar, and spelling will not exceed
2 Marks.

Question No.34:
Item Rubric (English) :
Answer:
Dangerous sports or extreme sports involve high risks and intense physical challehges, often pushing athletes to their limits. Activities like skydiving,
rock climbing, and motocross provide an adrenaline rush, with participants drawn to the thrill of danger and the sense of accomplishment. These
sports require immense skill, focus and mental resilience, but the risks of injury or death are significant. Despite this, many athletes embrace the
danger, finding personal growth and satisfacation in overcoming fear. The culture of extreme sports values individuality, rebellion, and pushing
boundaries, making them appealing to those seeking adventure.
Rubrics:
1. Award of Marks:
Irrelevant content will not be marked.
a. 10 Relevant Sentences --------------------------- Marks (5)
b. Conventions of paragraph writing b. Main Idea ----------------------------Mark (1)
c. Formal Language and Word Choice ----------------------------Marks (2)
d. Compound Sentence Structure ----------------------------Marks (2)
Scoring Rubrics:
a. 10 Relevant Sentences Any Ten (10) relevant sentences to the topic will be awarded and assigned (0.5) mark for each sentence =Marks (5)
b. Main idea
Clearly stated the main idea. Presents one main idea. = Mark (1)
Missing, invalid, or inappropriate topic sentence; the main idea is missing. = Mark (0)
c. Formal Language and Word Choice
Uses formal language and 2 or more adjectives = Marks (2)
Uses either formal language or 1 adjective = Mark (1)
Inconsistent or Inappropriate language. = Mark (0)
d. Compound Sentence Structure
Uses at least one compound sentence structure. =Marks (2)
Uses a simple sentence structure. =Mark (1)
Uses sentence fragments. =Mark (0)
2. Deduction of Marks:
No mark will be deducted for up to 3 mistakes in punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Every four mistakes in punctuation, grammar and spelling will lead to a deduction of one mark from gained marks.
Capitalization errors will be included in the punctuation errors.
Maximum deduction of marks of punctuation, grammar and spelling will not exceed 2 marks.

Question No.35:
Item Rubric (English) :

Question No.4:
Sample Answer
1-Athletes with physical disabilities participate in the Paralympic games.
2-The Paralympic games were first organized for the British soldiers who became disabled during World War II.
3- The Paralympic Games are held after four years just like the Olympic Games.
4-The main purpose of the games is to motivate people with physical disabilities. They compete against people from other nations. They can make
their country proud by winning medals.
5- The Paralympic Games

Award of Marks:
Award 2 marks for a correct answer.
Award 1 mark for a partially correct answer.
Award 0 marks for an incorrect answer.
Question No.36:
Item Rubric (English) :
Sample Answer:
A disciplined person is an asset to himself, to his family, to his society, to the nation and to mankind. Discipline works everywhere. It controls the
physical movements and our morals. There is no sphere in heaven and the Earth where discipline does not dominate.
Title: Discipline

1. Award of Marks: Irrelevant content will not be marked.

Conventions of paragraph writing
a. Title--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marks (03)
b. Summarized Paragraph-----------------------------------------------Mark (07)
2. Award of Marks:
Irrelevant content will not be marked.
Conventions of paragraph writing
a. Title----------------------------------------------- Marks (03)
b. Summarized Paragraph------------------------- Mark (07)
Scoring Rubrics:

Create a title for the paragraph related to the main idea: Marks (3)
Partially correct title related to the main idea: Mark (1)

Summarization/ Precise

Accurately summarizes 1/3rd of the given text: Marks (7)

Summarizes leaving half of the key components of the text but writes1/ 3rd of the details: Marks (6)

2. Deduction of Marks:
Mechanics:

No marks deduction up to 3 grammar, punctuation and capitalization errors.

Four grammar, punctuation and capitalization errors will lead to a deduction of 1 mark.
Deduction of marks will not exceed 2 marks

Question No.37:
Item Rubric (English) :
Answer (a): Listening and Speaking
Instruction for the Teacher
For Listening
1. Read the instructions and the Rubrics before the start of the activity.
2. The activity should be conducted in a quiet and peaceful environment.
3. Ask the students to listen to the instructions carefully and perform the action.
4. Call each student one by one and give the following four instructions at the same time to perform the activity.
(a) Raise your hand.
(b) Come to the white board.
(c) Pick the board marker.
(d) Make a smiley face.
For Speaking
Ask the student to repeat the given instructions for the activity in four sentences.
Award of Marks:
(a) For Listening
There are total four marks for the activity.
For each one correct action according to the instruction award one mark for the listening.
(b) For Speaking
There are total four marks for the activity.
For each correct sentence the student speaks award one mark for the speaking activity.
Note: Make an award list according to the given sample and record the results on that sheet.

(b): Reading fluency

Instructions for the teachers
Prior to the test
1-Read the test instructions and scoring rubrics before taking the test.
2-The reading activity should be conducted in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
3-The teacher should maintain a friendly environment so that the student feels comfortable.
4-The students should be briefed about the aim of the activity and the time-bound grading format.
5-Encourage students to focus on reading correctly.
During the Test
1-The teacher should note the mistakes on his/ her sheet while the timer is maintained.
2-When the student makes an error he/she should be encouraged to keep trying and moving forward.
3-An error is counted only if the bold words are omitted, mispronounced or substituted for another word.

Instructions for the students

Read the given paragraph correctly with the correct pronunciation. You will be given one minute to read the paragraph. (Marks 4)
Polo is a thrilling and fast-paced team sport played on horseback, combining skill, strategy, and athleticism. Two teams, each consisting of four
riders, compete to score goals by hitting a small ball into the opposing team’s goal using long-handled mallets. Players must control their horses
while maneuvering the ball at high speeds, making polo a challenging and exciting game that requires excellent riding skills, precision, and
teamwork. This game is played on a large grass field, typically measuring 300 yards long and 160 yards wide. A match is divided into periods called
chukkers, each lasting about seven minutes. Depending on the level of play, a game may have four to eight chukkers. Between chukkers, players
often switch horses to ensure their mounts stay fresh and agile. Polo is not only a test of physical endurance and coordination but also a social and
prestigious sport with a rich history. It offers a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and engage in friendly competition. Whether playing or
watching, polo provides an unforgettable experience full of excitement and skillful play.
Scoring Rubrics
The fluency level will be calculated following these steps:
Step 1: Count the number of words read by the student.
Step 2: Calculate words read correctly:
The total number of words read _____- errors_____=_______words read correctly.
(Pronunciation of Bold words will be considered for scoring
marks, For errors teacher will focus only on underlined/Bold words in a paragraph)
Step 3: Compare the score of the students with the standard table and award the marks.