7th English - Term 1 Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper with Solutions | Virudhunagar District
I. Choose the appropriate synonyms: 3x1=3
1) suburbs -
Answer: a) outskirts
2) scuttled -
Answer: c) short quick step
3) animate -
Answer: b) living
II. Choose the appropriate antonyms: 3x1=3
1) terrible x
Answer: d) fearless
2) recognized x
Answer: c) unidentified
3) loyalty x
Answer: a) disloyal
III. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box: 2×1=2
(cupful, handful, spoonful, mouthful)
1) Ram takes a mouthful of soup before food.
2) John added a spoonful of jugar to the lemon juice.
IV. Fill in the blanks with some / any / much / many: 2×1=2
1) There is some coffee left in the pot. Do you want?
2) Do you have any coins with you? I need some.
V. Fill in the blanks with the past perfect tense: 3×1=3
1) She had no umbrella with her; the weather had seemed (seem) so fine just a few hours ago.
2) All was dark again. Night had fallen (fall).
3) She ran towards the big gap in the wall through which she had entered (enter).
VI. Fill in the blanks with using appropriate prepositions: 4x1=4
1) He discussed the problem ___ his parents.
Answer: a) with
2) Lithisha was praised ___ her father.
Answer: c) by
3) Can you finish the work ___ tomorrow.
Answer: a) by
4) He has been absent ___ last week.
Answer: a) since
VII. Unscramble the words: 3×1=3
1) mobo - boom
2) cohe - echo
3) murebl - rumble
VIII. Answer any four of the following questions: 4x2=8
1) Why did Granny scold Hamid?
Answer: Granny scolded Hamid because he went to the fair all by himself without eating or drinking anything. She was worried about his well-being and upset that he spent his money on a pair of tongs instead of food or toys.
2) What did Granny say about Hamid's parents?
Answer: Granny told Hamid that his father had gone to earn money and his mother had gone to Allah to get lovely gifts for him. This was her gentle way of explaining their death to the young child.
3) What scared Usha during the dark rainy night?
Answer: Usha was scared by the fierce wind, the thunder, the lightning that lit up the dark ruins, and the eerie sounds. She was especially frightened when she saw two ghostly figures, who later turned out to be other children seeking shelter.
4) What did Usha buy in the market? List them.
Answer: Usha bought soap, matchboxes, a new pipe stem for her grandfather's hookah, and an exercise book.
5) What is inclusion? Why it is important?
Answer: Inclusion is the practice of providing equal access and opportunities to everyone, regardless of their background or abilities. It is important because it fosters a sense of belonging, promotes diversity, and ensures everyone can contribute to society.
6) What should we learn from our teachers?
Answer: From our teachers, we should learn not just academic subjects but also important values like discipline, respect, honesty, and kindness. They teach us how to think critically, solve problems, and be good citizens.
IX. Answer any one of the paragraph: 1×5=5
1) What story did grandfather tell them about the haunted hill? How did the children react when they met each other at the rains?
Answer: Grandfather told the story of an English family whose house on the hill was struck by lightning during a storm, killing everyone, including two children. He claimed that on stormy nights, the ghosts of the children can be seen playing in the ruins. Later, when Usha, Suresh, and Binya were caught in a storm and took shelter in the same ruins, they were terrified. In the dark, they mistook each other for the ghosts from the story. They screamed and ran in panic until a flash of lightning revealed their faces, turning their fear into relief and laughter.
2) In what way are we doing injustice to nature? How does the ability to question help us?
Answer: We are doing injustice to nature through deforestation, pollution of air and water, dumping plastic waste, and destroying animal habitats for our own needs. These actions disrupt the ecological balance and lead to climate change and loss of biodiversity. The ability to question is crucial because it helps us recognize these problems and seek solutions. By asking "Why is this happening?" and "How can we fix it?", we challenge harmful practices, drive scientific innovation, and develop sustainable ways to live in harmony with nature.
X. Quote from memory: 1×5=5
First five lines from the poem "The listeners".
'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,
XI. Read the following poetic lines and answer the questions given below: 3×1=3
1) It devoured her completely
Who does "It" refer to?
Answer: "It" refers to the computer.
2) Speak gently - It is better for
To rule by love than fear.
Speak gently - let not harsh words mar
The good we might do here.
a) Which is better?
Answer: To rule by love is better than to rule by fear.
b) Pick out the rhyming words.
Answer: fear - here
XII. Answer any one of the paragraph: 1×5=5
1) Write about the poet's search for his grandma.
Answer: In the poem "The Computer Swallowed Grandma," the poet describes his frantic search for his grandmother whom he believes has been "devoured" by the computer. He is confused and desperate, searching for her in the "Recycle Bin" and among various files. He tries to get her back by using the internet, searching websites, and hoping an email or a click of the mouse will bring her back. His search humorously highlights his innocence and his struggle to understand modern technology.
2) Why should we speak gently? What are the disadvantage of speaking harshly?
Answer: We should speak gently because gentle words build relationships based on love and trust, not fear. They can soothe anger, offer comfort, and create a positive atmosphere. The disadvantages of speaking harshly are significant. Harsh words can cause deep emotional pain, create resentment, damage self-esteem, and destroy relationships. They can spoil goodwill and prevent open communication, marring any good that we might try to do.
XIII. Identify the character / speaker: 2×1=2
1) famous defective (detective)
Answer: Sherlock Holmes
2) shortest in the class VII.
Answer: Mani (from Swami and His Friends)
XIV. State whether the following statements are True or False: 4x1=4
1) Aunt polly sent Sid to fetch the dentist.
Answer: False
2) Mr. Johnes was a Lawyer.
Answer: False
3) Photography was Vincent spauldings hobby.
Answer: True
4) The computer swallowed grandma.
Answer: True (according to the poem's narrative)
XV. Give a Advertisement of your new hotel. 1x3=3
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XVI. Write a letter to your friend for invite to attend your birthday celebration in your home. 1×5=5
12, Gandhi Street,
Virudhunagar - 626001.
15th September 2024.
Dear Priya,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am very excited to tell you that my birthday is on the 25th of September, and my parents are hosting a small party for me at our home.
The party will start at 6:00 PM. We have planned some fun games and music, followed by dinner and cake cutting. I would be very happy if you could come and celebrate with me. Your presence would be the best gift for me.
I am eagerly looking forward to seeing you at the party.
Yours lovingly,
Anu