English · Class 8
Articles and Reports
Learn Articles and Reports with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Articles for school magazines and short reports on events use factual, engaging language. Class 8 writing includes headline/title, byline, introduction, body with details, and conclusion.
Articles
- Catchy title on topic: Cleanliness Drive, Sports Day
- Third person or inclusive 'we'; informative tone
- Quotes from participants add interest
Reports
- Report on event: what, when, where, who, how
- Past tense; objective facts not opinions (unless editorial)
- Headline + byline + dateline optional
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Article opening
Write opening for article on tree plantation.
- 1Hook: Trees are lungs of our city...
- 2State what the article covers
Answer
Trees are the lungs of our city. Last week our school organised a plantation drive...
Report facts
List 5W for annual day report.
- 1What: annual day
- 2When/where/who/how from prompt
Answer
What, when, where, chief guest, highlights
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Title centred or left; underline main words
- ✓ Short paragraphs; active verbs
- ✓ Reports chronological: beginning → climax → end
- ✓ Articles may suggest action in conclusion
Exam Tips
- • Word limit 120–150; count roughly
- • Use past tense for completed events
- • Add one direct quote if natural
Practice MCQs — Articles and Reports
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Article for magazine is: