NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Honeydew (2025-26)
📌 Overview
Phymatry delivers literary excellence kits featuring:
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Animated chapter summaries
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Poetry rhythm decoders
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CBSE-aligned writing skill blueprints
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Grammar gamification tools
📚 Honeydew Chapter List & Solutions
Prose Section
| Chapter | Title | Author | Key Themes | Exercises | Solutions PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Best Christmas Present | Chris Van Wsz | War & Humanity | Q1-Q6 | [Download] | |
| 2. The Tsunami | Sonali Deraniyagala | Survival | Q1-Q5 | [Download] | |
| 3. Glimpses of the Past | Satyajit Ray | Colonialism | Q1-Q7 | [Download] |
Poetry Section
| Poem | Poet | Literary Devices | Exercises |
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| The Ant and the Cricket | Adapted Aesop | Fable, Moral | Q1-Q4 |
| Geography Lesson | Zulfikar Ghose | Imagery | Q1-Q3 |
🔗 Download All Chapters: [Honeydew Complete PDF]
📊 Exam Analytics
| Section | CBSE Weightage | High-Scoring Chapters | Skills Tested |
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| Literature | 40 marks | The Tsunami (12 marks) | Critical Analysis |
| Writing | 20 marks | Letter to Editor | Formal Expression |
| Grammar | 15 marks | Tenses | Error Correction |
📌 Key Insights:
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Most Repeated: Glimpses of the Past (5/5 years)
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Highest Scoring: Poetry Devices (100% accuracy)
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Trickiest: “The Great Stone Face” symbolism
🔍 Difficulty Spectrum
| Level | Prose Chapters | Poems |
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| High | The Summit Within | Macavity |
| Medium | This is Jody’s Fawn | The School Boy |
| Low | A Short Monsoon Diary | The Duck and the Kangaroo |
🎯 Phymatry English Lab
✔ Character Trait Cards (25+ profiles)
✔ Poetry Toolbox:
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Rhyme scheme visualizer
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Metaphor highlighters
✔ Exam Warriors Kit: -
15 Diary Entry Samples
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10 Debate Templates
✔ Digital Assets: -
Interactive Grammar Gym
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Audiobook Playlist
❓ Honeydew FAQ
Q: How to analyze war-themed chapters?
A: Use “W.A.R.S” Method:
Wounds → Actions → Recovery → Symbolism
Q: Best poem for device identification?
A: Macavity (6+ poetic devices)
Q: Remember grammar rules?
A: Apply “T.E.N.S.E” Trick:
Time → Exceptions → Negatives → Sequence → Endings
🚀 Beyond Textbook
Creative Missions:
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Rewrite “The Tsunami” as news report
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Compose anti-war poster for “Christmas Present”
Premium Boosters:
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[Descriptive Writing Masterclass]
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[Topper Answer Archive]
📌 Pro Tip: Highlight 3 quotes/chapter – 30% of inference questions!
🔗 One-Click Resources
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[Grammar Error Handbook]
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[Story Map Templates]
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[Official Sample Papers]