7th English - Term 1 Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper | Chennai District
SOLUTIONS
SECTION-A [Vocabulary]
I. Choose the appropriate Synonyms from the underline words from the options given: (10x1=10)
1. The cap on his head was soiled and tattered
2. Teach me to communicate with the things that animate and inanimate
II. Choose the appropriate Antonyms from the underline words from the options given:
3. They huddled together in the corner.
4. The pair of tongs was very precious.
5. Form a new word by adding a suitable Prefix to the word 'patient'
6. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix to the word 'danger'
7. Fill in the blanks with the suitable Preposition.
He discussed the problem ______ his parents.
8. Fill in the blanks with the correct Tense form.
When Usha looked out of the window, dark clouds _______ (gather) over the mountains.
9. Fill in the blank with suitable determiner.
There is _______ coffee left in the pot.
10. Fill in the blanks with suitable word from the options given:
Ram takes a _______ of soup before food.
PART - II SECTION - A
Answer any four of the following questions: (4x2=8)
11. How did Hamid's friends enjoy the games in the fair?
12. What were the children doing beside the stone wall?
13. What is Good or Effective Communication?
14. In what ways are we doing injustice to Nature?
15. Why did Granny scold Hamid?
SECTION - B
Read the poetic lines given and Answer any three of the following questions. (3x2=6)
16. It devoured her completely,
The thought just makes me squirm
a) Who does 'it' refer to?
b) What is the meaning of the word squirm?
17. And his horse in the silence champed the grasses
Of the forest's ferny floor:
a) What was the horse doing?
b) Pick out the words alliterated.
18. Speak gently, Kindly, to the poor;
Let no harsh tone be heard;
a) Why should we speak gently?
b) Will you be rude to the poor?
19. Pass through this life as best they may,
'T is full of anxious care!
a) How do you pass this life?
b) Is this the life full of worries?
SECTION - C
Do as directed: (2x2=4)
20. Choose the correct determiner.
There are _______ (many/much) apples in the basket. Only _______ (a few/some) are green.
21. Fill in the blanks with correct tense:
Iniya moves to Chennai to join an IAS coaching class. Tomorrow by this time, she _______ (join) the class. She _______ (undergo) training till next year.
PART - III SECTION - A
22. Choose the best answer. (3x1=3)
i) Aunt Polly pulled Tom's tooth out with _______
ii) Mr. Jones was a _______
iii) Bullying _______ always be violent like hitting someone or verbally abusing them.
SECTION - B
23. Write True or False. (3x1=3)
i) Photography was Vincent Spaulding's hobby.
ii) I will recognise someone who bullies by gender.
iii) We like to have fun together with friends.
SECTION - C
24. Read the following passage and Answer the questions. (3x1=3)
Tom lay thinking. Presently it occurred to him that he wished he was sick; Then he could stay home from School. He examined himself. He found no symptoms or sickness, and he investigated again. This time he felt he had a stomach ache, but it soon grew feeble, and presently died wholly away. He reflected further.
i) Why did Tom wish that he were sick?
ii) What was the result of Tom's Self - Examination?
iii) What did he detect?
SECTION - D
Answer any one of the following questions. (1x3=3)
25. How did Holmes team catch the thieves?
26. What is Empathy?
PART - IV
Answer the following: (3x5=15)
27. a) What story did Grandfather tell them about the Haunted hill? (OR) b) Why does the poet tell us to speak gently to young Children?
a) Story about the Haunted Hill:
Grandfather told them that many years ago, a lightning strike had hit the ruins on the hill, killing two children who were sheltering there. He mentioned that some people believe that on stormy nights, the ghosts of these children can be seen playing among the ruins.
28. a) You are Selvi. You are leaving for your Music Class. Write a message to your father to pick up you from Music Class. (OR) b) Write about your favourite qualities which you want to follow in your life.
a) Message to Father:
MESSAGE
Date: 15th October 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Dad,
I am leaving for my music class now. My class will finish at 6:00 PM today. Please pick me up from the class on time.
Selvi
29. a) Write a letter to your class teacher asking leave for two days. (OR) b) Look at the picture and Express your views.
a) Leave Letter:
From,
[Your Name],
Class VII, [Section],
[School Name],
Chennai.
15th October 2024
To,
The Class Teacher,
Class VII, [Section],
[School Name],
Chennai.
Subject: Request for two days leave.
Respected Madam/Sir,
As I am suffering from a fever and cold, my doctor has advised me to take complete rest for two days. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave on 15.10.2024 and 16.10.2024.
I shall be very grateful to you.
Thank you.
Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
b) Picture Description:
This picture beautifully captures the loving bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. An elderly grandfather is seated at a table with a young boy and girl. They appear to be engaged in a creative activity together, possibly drawing or writing, with the children looking keenly at the paper. The grandmother stands behind them, placing a gentle hand on the grandfather's shoulder, smiling warmly as she watches the happy scene. The entire setting radiates warmth, family love, and the joy of shared moments across generations. The note "Happy Grand Parents Day" suggests the occasion is a celebration of this special relationship.
PART - V
30. Quote from memory: (1x5=5)
From: 'Is there ..........'
To: head.
The lines are from the poem "The Listeners" by Walter de la Mare.
'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:
