7th Standard English First Term Summative Exam 2024 - Question Paper with Answer Key

FIRST TERM SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION - 2024

Std: 7 Subject: ENGLISH Time: 2.00 Hrs Marks: 60

SECTION - I (VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR)

I. Choose the correct synonyms. 3 x 1 = 3

1. All decorated so gaily!

a) palely
b) colourfully
c) firmly

2. They met after long years excitedly.

a) uninterestingly
b) slowly
c) eagerly

3. I can see them perch on my window.

a) stay
b) move
c) run

II. Choose the correct antonyms. 3 x 1 = 3

1. Every moment is going to be full of noise!

a) silence
b) loud cry
c) high pitch sound

2. Why should I be afraid?

a) scared
b) frightened
c) bold

3. They descended on the sweet and toy vendor stores.

a) decreased
b) ascended
c) retained

III. Choose the correct answer. 3 x 1 = 3

1. Hamid's friends are __________

a) Mahmood, Mohsin, Noorey and Sarnmi
b) Raghul, Preethi, Sam and Mufeed
c) Rani, Verghese, Sita and Zahir

2. The market was __________ away from the Village.

a) 3 miles
b) 7 miles
c) 11 miles

3. We should learn to __________ questions.

a) ask
b) answer
c) discard

IV. Fill in the blanks with suitable prefix or suffix. 4 x 1 = 4

(__ism, un__, __ment, in__)

1. inanimate

2. unhappy

3. Patriotism

4. Excitement

V. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 3 x 1 = 3

(clue, detective, suspect)

1. A detective is someone who investigate a crime.

2. Someone who might have committed a crime is a suspect.

3. A clue is an idea or fact that help us solve a mystery.

VI. Unscramble the word. 3 x 1 = 3

1. lowh - whole

2. cohe - echo

3. noam - moan

VII. Choose the correct determiners. 3 x 1 = 3

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

2. Do you have (any/much) coins with you? I need some.

3. I need (some/many) help to carry the luggage.

VIII. Fill in the blanks with future perfect tense [will + have + v3]. 2 x 1 = 2

1. We will have completed (complete) our project by next week.

2. She will have written (write) a letter.

IX. Choose the correct prepositions. 3 x 1 = 3

1. He discussed the problem __________ with his parents.

a) with
b) to
c) for

2. Latha was praised __________ her father.

a) of
b) for
c) by

3. I am going __________ Chennai.

a) from
b) to
c) at

SECTION - II (PROSE)

X. Answer any three of the following. 3 x 2 = 6

1. Why did Granny scold Hamid?

Granny scolded Hamid because he had not eaten or drunk anything all morning and had spent his money on a pair of tongs instead of sweets or toys.

2. What were the children doing beside the stone wall?

The children were playing, laughing, and enjoying themselves beside the stone wall.

3. What is inclusion? Why is it important?

Inclusion means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities or background, feels welcome and is a part of the group. It is important because it promotes fairness, respect, and a sense of belonging for all.

4. What kind of learning brings joy to you?

Learning that is interactive, practical, and involves hands-on activities, creativity and exploring new ideas with friends brings joy.

XI. Answer any one of the following in paragraph. 1 x 4 = 4

1. Write about Hamid and his parents.

Hamid was a four-year-old orphan boy who lived with his grandmother, Ameena. He was a happy and positive child despite his poverty. His parents had passed away. His father died of cholera, and his mother died soon after. To protect him from the sad reality, his grandmother told him that his father had gone to earn money and would return with silver coins, and his mother had gone to Allah to get lovely gifts for him. This filled Hamid with hope.

2. What story did grandfather tell them about the haunted hill?

Grandfather told the children a story about an English family - Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their children - who lived on the hill. During a terrible storm, their house was struck by lightning, and the entire family was killed. Grandfather claimed that he had often seen their ghosts playing in the moonlight on the hill, which is why it was called the 'haunted hill'.

SECTION - III (POEM)

XII. Read the lines and answer the questions. 3 x 1 = 3

1. "The computer swallowed grandma
Yes It's honestly true"
a. Who swallowed grandma?

The computer swallowed grandma.

2. "of the forest's forty floor
And a bird flew up out of the turret'."
a. Pick out the alliterated words in the first line

The alliterated words are 'forest's', 'forty', and 'floor'.

3. "speak gently, It is better far
to rule by love, than fear"
a. Why should we speak gently?

We should speak gently because it is better to influence others with love and kindness rather than with fear.

XIII. Quote from Memory. 5

From : Is there anybody....
To : ...... Traveller's head

From: ‘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,
To: Above the Traveller’s head:

SECTION - IV (Supplementary reader)

XIV. Choose the correct answer. 3 x 1 = 3

1. Tom was miserable on Monday morning because __________

a) he was sick
b) he hated going to school
c) Aunt Polly was sick

2. Tom pretends his toe was dying in order to __________

a) miss school
b) scare Sid
c) make Aunt Polly feel bad

3. What should you do if you are being bullied?

a) speak up and tell an adult
b) know that you have the right to be safe
c) both (a) and (b)

XV. Write true or false. 3 x 1 = 3

1. Photography was Vincent Spaulding's hobby. - True

2. Mr. Jones was a lawyer. - False

3. Tom enjoyed Monday mornings as he had to go to school. - False

XVI. Match the following. 4 x 1 = 4

1. Siblings	brothers and sisters
2. Kith and kin	family and relations
3. Bread winner	father
4. Forefathers	ancestors

XVII. Write a few lines about your grandma. (OR) Write a letter to your class teacher requesting her leave for one day. 5

Answer for: Write a few lines about your grandma.

My grandmother is the kindest person I know. She has a warm smile and always tells me wonderful stories from her childhood. She cooks the most delicious food, and her special sweets are my favourite. She taught me how to be honest and caring towards everyone. I love spending time with her, listening to her wisdom, and feeling her unconditional love.

Answer for: (OR) Write a letter...

24 October 2024,
Chennai.

From,
[Your Name],
VII Standard, 'A' Section,
[Your School Name],
Chennai.

To,
The Class Teacher,
VII Standard, 'A' Section,
[Your School Name],
Chennai.

Respected Madam/Sir,

Subject: Request for one day's leave.

As I am suffering from a fever and cold, the doctor has advised me to take one day of rest. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave for today (24.10.2024).

Thank you,

Yours obediently,
[Your Name]