8th Samacheer English – Being Safe – Quiz
1. Where does Prasanth live with his parents?
A) Chennai
B) Tiruchirappalli
C) Thanjavur
D) Madurai
Ans: B) Tiruchirappalli
2. Where does Prasanth spend his summer vacation?
A) Nagathi
B) Chennai
C) Coimbatore
D) Madurai
Ans: A) Nagathi
3. Nagathi is a river island in:
A) Tiruchirappalli District
B) Thanjavur District
C) Chennai District
D) Salem District
Ans: B) Thanjavur District
4. Why is Nagathi evergreen?
A) It receives snow throughout the year
B) The river water bifurcates and merges again around the village
C) It is surrounded by mountains
D) It has no summer season
Ans: B) The river water bifurcates and merges again around the village
5. Prasanth's grandfather was a retired:
A) Teacher
B) Central Government employee
C) Police officer
D) Doctor
Ans: B) Central Government employee
6. On which side of the road should pedestrians walk according to Grandpa?
A) Left-hand side with the traffic
B) Right-hand side against the traffic
C) Middle of the road
D) Either side
Ans: B) Right-hand side against the traffic
7. Why should we walk against the traffic?
A) To walk faster
B) To see the vehicles coming towards us
C) To avoid zebra crossings
D) To use mobile phones easily
Ans: B) To see the vehicles coming towards us
8. Before crossing a road, we should first look:
A) Left, right and left
B) Right, left and right again
C) Straight ahead only
D) Behind us
Ans: B) Right, left and right again
9. How should children walk together on the road?
A) In a large group
B) One behind the other in a line
C) Holding mobile phones
D) In the middle of the road
Ans: B) One behind the other in a line
10. What should never be used while walking on the road?
A) Shoes
B) A cell phone
C) An umbrella
D) A school bag
Ans: B) A cell phone
11. Under which tree did Prasanth's friends come to play?
A) Mango tree
B) Banyan tree
C) Neem tree
D) Coconut tree
Ans: C) Neem tree
12. Mani's mother instructed him not to roam in sunlight between:
A) 6 A.M. and 9 A.M.
B) 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.
C) 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.
D) 7 A.M. and 10 A.M.
Ans: B) 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.
13. What should children do while playing outside in hot weather?
A) Avoid taking breaks
B) Take breaks by going indoors or into the shade
C) Play only at noon
D) Wear heavy clothes
Ans: B) Take breaks by going indoors or into the shade
14. How long before going out should sunscreen be applied?
A) 1 to 5 minutes
B) 5 to 10 minutes
C) 15 to 20 minutes
D) One hour
Ans: C) 15 to 20 minutes
15. Sunscreen helps us avoid:
A) Sunburn
B) Cold
C) Cough
D) Toothache
Ans: A) Sunburn
16. What is the more serious heat-related illness mentioned in the lesson?
A) Common cold
B) Sunstroke
C) Headache
D) Cough
Ans: B) Sunstroke
17. Which of the following may be a warning sign of sunstroke?
A) Feeling giddy or nauseated
B) Feeling hungry
C) Feeling cheerful
D) Feeling sleepy after dinner
Ans: A) Feeling giddy or nauseated
18. What does “street smart” mean in the lesson?
A) Knowing how to decorate streets
B) Having the knowledge to deal with difficulties and dangers
C) Knowing every street name
D) Driving fast on roads
Ans: B) Having the knowledge to deal with difficulties and dangers
19. What should we do with knives and scissors at home?
A) Play with them carefully
B) Avoid playing with them
C) Keep them on the floor
D) Carry them outdoors
Ans: B) Avoid playing with them
20. From whom did Grandpa receive a phone call?
A) His son
B) His wife
C) His old friend Raghu
D) Prasanth's teacher
Ans: C) His old friend Raghu
21. Children should use mobile phones:
A) Without supervision
B) In the presence of adults
C) Only at midnight
D) While crossing roads
Ans: B) In the presence of adults
22. Which information should NOT be posted on social media?
A) Personal information, photos and vacation plans
B) General educational information
C) Public weather reports
D) School textbook titles
Ans: A) Personal information, photos and vacation plans
23. Where should medicines be kept?
A) On the kitchen table
B) In a locked cabinet
C) On the floor
D) Near children
Ans: B) In a locked cabinet
24. Pills and syrups should be stored in:
A) Unlabelled bottles
B) Their original containers
C) Open cups
D) School bags
Ans: B) Their original containers
25. Hazardous automotive and gardening products should be:
A) Left open
B) Secured and kept locked
C) Kept with food
D) Given to children
Ans: B) Secured and kept locked
26. What is a must in every household?
A) A hospital
B) A first aid kit
C) An injection
D) A laboratory
Ans: B) A first aid kit
27. What should a first aid kit also contain?
A) Emergency instructions
B) Jewellery
C) Toys
D) Mobile phones
Ans: A) Emergency instructions
28. Choose the correct meaning of “hazardous”.
A) Safe
B) Risky or dangerous
C) Beautiful
D) Ancient
Ans: B) Risky or dangerous
29. Choose the correct synonym of “exhausted”.
A) Tired
B) Rejoiced
C) Energetic
D) Amused
Ans: A) Tired
30. “Yes grandpa, we should wait until the road is clear of traffic. We should first look right, left and then again right, before we cross the road.” The speaker is being:
Previous Year – TNTET Paper II 2025, Question 77
A) Obedient
B) Confident
C) Hopeful
D) Suspicious
Ans: B) Confident
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