Summary - English

Class 8 English Grammar Notes


1. Tense
Tense shows the time of an action. There are three main tenses: Present Tense, Past Tense, and
Future Tense.

Types of Tense:

• Present Tense – action happening now. Example: I read a book.

• Past Tense – action already finished. Example: I read a book yesterday.

• Future Tense – action that will happen. Example: I will read a book.



2. Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech are the basic types of words used in English.

• Noun – name of a person, place or thing.

• Pronoun – used instead of a noun.

• Verb – shows action.

• Adjective – describes a noun.

• Adverb – describes a verb.

• Preposition – shows relation.

• Conjunction – joins words or sentences.

• Interjection – shows feeling.



3. Sentence
A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense. Example: She is reading a book.



4. Types of Sentences
• Assertive Sentence – makes a statement.

• Interrogative Sentence – asks a question.

• Imperative Sentence – gives order or request.

• Exclamatory Sentence – shows strong feeling.


These notes are made in simple English for Class 8 students. Helpful for exams and revision.