7th English First Term Exam Question Paper 2024 with Answers | Summative Assessment | Coimbatore

7th English First Term Exam 2024

Summative Assessment - Question Paper with Solutions

School: Corporation Middle School, Coimbatore Class: 7 Marks: 60 Time: 2 Hrs

SECTION - I (VOCABULARY) (14x1=14)

Choose the appropriate synonyms.

1. Gaped -

1. stared
2. stopped
3. laughed
4. looked

Answer: a) stared

2. Terrible -

1. fearful
2. fulfil
3. harmful
4. dull

Answer: c) harmful

3. Recognised -

1. investigated
2. identified
3. delighted
4. gathered

Answer: b) identified

Choose the appropriate antonyms.

4. up -

1. along
2. by
3. down
4. across

Answer: c) down

5. respect -

1. faithful
2. sincere
3. repute
4. disrespect

Answer: d) disrespect

6. many -

1. any
2. few
3. much
4. more

Answer: b) few

Choose the suitable prefix for the following words.

7. ____ happy

1. un
2. non
3. dis
4. mis

Answer: a) un (unhappy)

8. ____ patient

1. in
2. im
3. dis
4. un

Answer: b) im (impatient)

Unscramble the given words.

9. murebl

Answer: rumble

10. mobo

Answer: boom

Choose the suitable word for the following.

11. The thieves came out of the house with a ____ (bagful/spoonful) of gold and silver.

Answer: bagful

12. John added a ____ (pocketful/spoonful) of sugar to the lemon juice.

Answer: spoonful

Who am I? (Use a pair of....)

13. A ____ (detective/victim) is someone who investigates a crime.

Answer: detective

14. A ____ (clue/suspect) is an idea or fact that helps us solve a mystery.

Answer: clue

SECTION - II (GRAMMAR) (6x1=6)

Choose the correct answer.

15. She asked me for ____ (many/much) magazines, but I could not find any.

Answer: many

16. There is ____ (some/any) coffee left in the pot. Do you want?

Answer: some

17. She ran towards the big gap in the wall through which she ____ (enter/had entered).

Answer: entered

18. All was dark again. Night ____ (had fallen/falling).

Answer: had fallen

19. The car was travelling ____ (at/since) a great speed.

Answer: at

20. The soldier climbed ____ (for/on) a horse and rode away.

Answer: on

SECTION - III (PROSE)

Answer any THREE of the following questions in one or two sentences. (3x2=6)

21. Why did Granny scold Hamid?

Answer: Granny scolded Hamid because he had spent the entire day at the fair without eating or drinking anything.

22. What scared Usha during the dark rainy night?

Answer: Usha was scared by the fierce storm, the sound of the wind, and seeing a wild cat with glowing eyes in the ruins.

23. What is inclusion? Why is it important?

Answer: Inclusion is the practice of ensuring that all individuals are welcomed, respected, and supported. It is important because it allows everyone to participate fully and have equal opportunities in society.

24. What story did grandfather tell them about the Haunted Hill?

Answer: Grandfather told them a story about an English family who lived on the hill, died of a disease, and were buried in a nearby cemetery. He said their ghosts still wander on the hill.

Answer any ONE of the following questions in about three to four sentences. (1x5=5)

25. a) What kind of life do you want to lead in this world?

Answer: I want to lead a life filled with kindness, honesty, and respect for others. I wish to learn continuously, help those in need, and contribute positively to my community and the environment, making the world a better place.

(OR)

b) Write about Hamid in three or four sentences.

Answer: Hamid was a poor, young, and thoughtful boy who lived with his grandmother. He was very selfless and mature for his age. At the Eidgah fair, instead of buying toys or sweets for himself, he bought a pair of tongs for his grandmother because she often burned her fingers while cooking. This act shows his deep love and care for her.

26. State whether the following statements are True or False. (3x1=3)

• i) Inclusion is essential for us to do well in life. Answer: True
• ii) Usha met her uncle in the market. Answer: False
• iii) Hamid celebrated Eidgah. Answer: True

27. Choose the correct answer. (3x1=3)

i) Hamid's heart sank because the price of the tongs was ____ for him.

1. too high
2. too low
3. affordable
4. reasonable

Answer: a) too high

ii) Usha took shelter in the ____.

1. caves
2. dens
3. valley
4. ruins

Answer: d) ruins

iii) Teachers help me to learn ____ things.

1. new
2. outdated
3. old
4. bad

Answer: a) new

SECTION - IV (POEM)

Part-1: Read the poetic lines and answer any TWO of the following questions given below. (2x2=4)

28.

"I've searched through the recycle bin
And files of every kind;"

• a) Whom does 'I' refer to?
  Answer: 'I' refers to the poet or the child narrator of the poem.
• b) Where did he search for grandma?
  Answer: He searched for grandma in the computer's recycle bin and in files of every kind.

29.

"And his horse in the silence champed the grasses
Of the forest's ferny floor: And a bird flew up out of the turret,"

• a) What did the horse do?
  Answer: The horse was chewing the grasses noisily (champed).
• b) Where did the bird fly from?
  Answer: The bird flew from the turret.

30.

"Speak gently - It's better far
To rule by love, than fear"

• a) Which feeling rules us according to the poet?
  Answer: According to the poet, love should rule us.
• b) How should one speak?
  Answer: One should speak gently.

Part-2

31. Read the following poetic lines and answer the questions given below. (2+1+1=4)

Speak gently, kindly, to the poor;
Let no harsh tone be heard;
They have enough they must endure,
without an unkind word!

• i) Pick out the rhyming words from the above lines.
  Answer: poor - endure; heard - word.
• ii) Mention the rhyme scheme for the above lines.
  Answer: The rhyme scheme is abab.
• iii) Identify the alliterated words in the second line.
  Answer: The alliterated words are 'harsh' and 'heard'.

32. Quote from memory. (1x5=5)

Is there anybody...........................................................

...........................................................Traveller's head:

Answer:
‘Is there anybody there?’ said the Traveller,
Knocking on the moonlit door;
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:

SECTION - V (SUPPLEMENTARY) (1x5=5)

33. Answer any ONE of the following.

a) Read the given passage and answer the questions given below:

Wilson says that he runs a pawnshop. One day in his shop, his assistant, Vincent Spaulding, showed an advertisement in the newspaper that announced an opening in the Red-Headed League. The announcement promised a salary of four pounds a week. Spaulding urged Wilson to apply. The timid red-haired pawnbroker did so. Wilson accepted into the League by Mr.Duncan Ross, the head of the League.

• i) Who runs the pawnshop?
  Answer: Wilson runs the pawnshop.
• ii) What is the name of Wilson's assistant?
  Answer: The name of Wilson's assistant is Vincent Spaulding.
• iii) How much was the salary announced?
  Answer: The salary announced was four pounds a week.
• iv) The timid ____ pawnbroker applied for the job.
  Answer: red-haired
• v) Who was the head of the League?
  Answer: Mr. Duncan Ross was the head of the League.

(OR)

b) Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order:

1. Aunt Polly made arrangements to pull out the loose tooth.
2. Tom didn't want to go to school.
3. Aunt Polly found out that Tom was pretending.
4. Tom complained that his tooth was loose.
5. He pretended to be sick.

Correct Order:

1. ii) Tom didn't want to go to school.
2. v) He pretended to be sick.
3. iv) Tom complained that his tooth was loose.
4. iii) Aunt Polly found out that Tom was pretending.
5. i) Aunt Polly made arrangements to pull out the loose tooth.

SECTION - VI (WRITING) (1x5=5)

34. Look at the given picture and answer the questions given below.

• i) Name the vehicles you see in the picture.
  Answer: I see a car (an Ambassador) and an auto-rickshaw in the picture.
• ii) What are the people doing?
  Answer: The people are walking on the crowded street, some are driving, and others seem to be going about their daily business in a busy market area.
• iii) Is it safe to walk on a crowded street?
  Answer: No, it is not safe to walk on a crowded street amidst moving vehicles. It is always safer to use the footpath or pavement.
• iv) How are the buildings in the picture?
  Answer: The buildings are old, tall, and built very close to each other. They appear to be a mix of shops and residences typical of an old city area.
• v) Do you follow traffic rules?
  Answer: Yes, I always follow traffic rules like using zebra crossings, waiting for the signal, and walking on the pavement to ensure my safety and the safety of others.