Cambridge English Stage 8 Practice Questions
1. Comprehension & Inference
Read the short paragraph:
The sun dipped below the hills as Maya clutched her suitcase, glancing one last time at the
cottage. Her eyes filled with tears, but she didn’t look back again.
Question:
What emotions is Maya feeling in this paragraph? What clues help you understand her
feelings?
2. Grammar – Tenses
Rewrite this sentence in the past perfect tense:
"He leaves the house before the rain starts."
3. Vocabulary in Context
What is the meaning of the word "clutched" in this sentence:
"She clutched her diary tightly and ran."
Choose one:
A. Dropped
B. Hugged
C. Grabbed tightly
D. Threw
4. Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short story (5–7 sentences) that starts with this sentence:
"Everything changed the moment I opened the old book."
Use strong adjectives and vivid verbs.