7th English First Term Exam Question Paper with Answers 2024-25 | Villupuram District
VILLUPURAM DIST.
FIRST TERM - SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT(SA) - 2024-25
CLASS: 7 - ENGLISH
SECTION-I (VOCABULARY)
- They came across the stores of the sweet - Vendors All decorated so "gaily"
a) Bright Colours b) Gradable c) Dull - Grandfather says during a "Terrible" storm one of the houses was hit.
a) Brilliant b) Fearful c) Minor - Teacher, I will live in an increasingly "Commercial" world.
a) Help - Minded b) Love - Minded c) Money - Minded
Answer: a) Bright Colours
Answer: b) Fearful
Answer: c) Money - Minded
- On both sides of road were big houses of the "rich".
a) Poor b) Wealthy c) Popular - When he has passed through the ruins "late" at night.
a) Gone b) Fast c) not on time - My personal "success" will be determined by my ability to consume.
a) Achieve b) Win c) Failure
Answer: a) Poor
Answer: The direct antonym for "late" is "early". Since this is not an option, there might be an error in the question's options.
Answer: c) Failure
SECTION - II
a) Excite ______ (ful, ous, ment)
Answer: Excitement
b) ______ happy. (un, after, im)
Answer: unhappy
a) Do you have ______ coins with you?
Answer: any
b) I need ______ help.
Answer: some
a) Kith and Kin - ______
Answer: Relatives / Family and friends
b) Fore fathers - ______
Answer: Ancestors
a) Is your mother ______ home?
Answer: at
b) He has been absent ______ last week.
Answer: since
c) There is a bridge ______ the river.
Answer: across
a) We ______ (complete) our project by next week.
Answer: will have completed
b) All was dark again. Night ______ (fall).
Answer: had fallen
PART - II SECTION - I (PROSE)
12. How did Hamid's friends enjoy the games in the fair?
Hamid's friends enjoyed the fair by riding on the merry-go-round for one paisa, which gave them twenty-five rounds of fun. They also bought various clay toys like a policeman, a water-carrier, and a holy man.
13. Write about Hamid in one or two sentences?
Hamid was a thoughtful and selfless four-year-old boy who lived with his grandmother. Despite his young age, he showed great maturity and love by buying a pair of tongs for his granny instead of toys for himself.
14. What did Suresh ask Usha? Why?
Suresh asked Usha if she wanted to come with him to the bazaar. He asked her because he was on his way to buy a new football.
15. What story did Grandfather tell them about the Haunted hill?
Grandfather told them that during a terrible storm, lightning struck an old house on the hill, killing an English family who lived there. He said their ghosts could still be seen on stormy nights.
16. What should we learn from our teachers?
We should learn knowledge, discipline, good values, and essential life skills from our teachers. They guide us to become responsible and successful individuals.
17. What kind of learning brings joy to you?
Learning through hands-on activities, group projects, and exploring new topics that I am curious about brings me joy. It makes education an exciting adventure rather than a chore.
18. Write about Hamid and his Granny?
Hamid, a four-year-old orphan, lived with his loving grandmother, Ameena. They were very poor but shared a deep bond. Granny Ameena worked hard to provide for him and was his whole world. On the day of Eid, she gave Hamid three paise for the fair. Instead of buying toys or sweets like other children, Hamid bought a pair of tongs for her because he remembered she always burnt her fingers while cooking. This selfless act showed his immense love and concern for his grandmother, proving that love and care are more valuable than material pleasures.
19. "Was it just the wind"? - What do you think Usha thought it was? Why?
Initially, Usha tried to convince herself that the strange noises she heard in the ruins were just the wind. However, as the storm intensified and she saw two small, ghostly figures in the lightning, she began to believe it might be the ghosts from her grandfather's story. She was scared because she was alone in a haunted place during a dark and stormy night, and the eerie sounds seemed too real to be just the wind.
20. What kind of a life do you want to lead in this World?
I want to lead a life of purpose, kindness, and continuous learning. I wish to pursue my passions, build strong relationships with family and friends, and contribute positively to my community. I believe in being compassionate towards others, respecting nature, and always striving to be a better person. Ultimately, I want to lead a happy and meaningful life that brings joy to myself and those around me.
SECTION - III (POETRY)
"The computer swallowed grandma"
21. Who swallowed whom?
The computer swallowed grandma.
"It devoured her completely"
22. Who does it refer to?
'It' refers to the computer.
"And his horse in the silence champed the
grasses of the forest's ferny floor;"
23. What was the horse doing?
The horse was chewing the grassy, fern-covered ground of the forest.
"Is there anybody there? said the traveller,"
24. Who is the speaker?
The traveller is the speaker.
"Speak gently - let not harsh words mar
The good we might do here!"
25. Why should we speak gently?
We should speak gently because harsh words can ruin the good we are trying to achieve. Gentle words have the power to create a positive and peaceful impact.
"I've searched through the recycle bin,
And files of every kind
I've even used the internet,
But nothing did I find".
a) Pick out the rhyming words in the above lines.
Answer: kind, find
b) Write the rhyming scheme of the given stanza.
Answer: a-b-c-b
c) Find out the alliteration words in first line.
Answer: There are no alliteration words in the first line ("I've searched through the recycle bin").
From: And his horse ......
To: ...... there? he said.
And his horse in the silence champed the grasses
Of the forest’s ferny floor:
And a bird flew up out of the turret,
Above the Traveller’s head:
And he smote upon the door again a second time;
‘Is there anybody there?’ he said.
SECTION - III (SUPPLEMENTARY)
a) Holmes found the tunnel from the cellar to the bank's strong room.
b) Wilson was assigned to copy the encyclopedia.
c) Wilson asked Sherlock Holmes for help.
d) Wilson got the job in the red headed league.
e) One day he found the notice that "The Red Headed League" was dissolved.
Correct Order:
- d) Wilson got the job in the red headed league.
- b) Wilson was assigned to copy the encyclopedia.
- e) One day he found the notice that "The Red Headed League" was dissolved.
- c) Wilson asked Sherlock Holmes for help.
- a) Holmes found the tunnel from the cellar to the bank's strong room.
On monday morning, Tom sawyer was not excited about going to school. He had spent the weekend playing and did not want to return to his lessons. As he walked to school, he thought of ways to avoid going. When he reached the school gate, he saw his friends and remembered that school could be fun if he was with them. Tom decided to go inside and make the best of his day. He quickly joined his friends, Who were already chatting and laughing. By the end of the day, Tom realized that school wasn't so bad after all.
a) How did Tom sawyer feel about going to school on monday morning?
Tom Sawyer was not excited about going to school on Monday morning.
b) What did Tom think about doing instead of going to school?
He thought of ways to avoid going to school.
c) What changed Tom's mind about going to school?
Seeing his friends at the school gate and remembering that school could be fun with them changed his mind.
d) How did Tom feel when he saw his friends at the school gate?
He felt that school could be fun if he was with his friends.
e) What did Tom realize by the end of the day?
He realized that school wasn't so bad after all.
PART - IV (LITERARY WRITING)
Answer any two: (2x5=10)
Here are the directions to my house from school:
- Start from our school gate and walk straight along TVK Street.
- You will see a Hospital on your left. Continue walking past it.
- When you reach the junction with the traffic island, turn right onto the Main Road.
- Walk down the Main Road. You will pass a Temple on your left side.
- My house is the third building on the right, just after you pass the temple.
Title: A Serene Village Morning
Description: This picture shows a beautiful and peaceful village scene. A small house with a tiled roof is surrounded by green trees. In the background, there are mountains under a clear sky where birds are flying. The entire scene feels calm and captures the simple beauty of rural life.
[Your Name],
Class 7,
[Your School Name],
Villupuram.
[Date]
The Class Teacher,
Class 7,
[Your School Name],
Villupuram.
Respected Sir/Madam,
Subject: Request for leave for three days.
As I have to attend my elder brother's marriage, which is to be held in my native town, I will not be able to attend school from [Start Date] to [End Date].
Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave for three days. I assure you that I will complete all the pending work after I return to school.
Thank you.
Yours obediently,
[Your Name]