7th Std English First Term Exam 2024 Question Paper with Answers | Samacheer Kalvi | Krishnagiri District

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7th English First Term Summative Examination 2024 - Solved Question Paper

7th English Question Paper

Here are the solutions for the 7th Standard English First Term Summative Examination paper for the year 2024. This answer key covers all the sections, including Vocabulary, Grammar, Prose, Poem, and Supplementary Reader.

SECTION - I (VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR)

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

  1. All decorated so gaily!

    b) colourfully

  2. They met after long years excitedly.

    c) eagerly

  3. I can see them perch on my window.

    a) stay

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

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

    a) silence

  2. Why should I be afraid?

    c) bold

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

    b) ascended

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

  1. Hamid's friends are __________.

    a) Mahmood, Mohsin, Noorey and Sammi

  2. The market was __________ away from the Village.

    a) 3 miles

  3. We should learn to __________ questions.

    a) ask

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

  1. __animate

    inanimate

  2. __happy

    unhappy

  3. Patriot__

    Patriotism

  4. Excite__

    Excitement

V. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. (clue, detective, suspect) (3 x 1 = 3)

  1. A __________ is someone who investigate a crime.

    detective

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

    suspect

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

    clue

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?

    some

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

    any

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

    some

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

  1. We __________ (complete) our project by next week.

    will have completed

  2. She __________ (write) a letter.

    will have written

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

  1. He discussed the problem __________ with his parents.

    a. with

  2. Latha was praised __________ her father.

    c. by

  3. I am going __________ Chennai.

    b. to

SECTION - II (PROSE)

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

  1. Why did Granny scold Hamid?

    Granny scolded Hamid for buying a pair of tongs instead of eating or buying toys for himself at the fair. She was initially angry but later her heart filled with love seeing his selflessness.

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

    The children were playing near the stone wall. They were excited and running around, enjoying the atmosphere of the fair.

  3. What is inclusion? Why is it important?

    Inclusion means making sure everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of their abilities, background, or differences. It is important because it allows everyone to participate, learn, and grow together, creating a fair and respectful community.

  4. What kind of learning brings joy to you?

    (This is a personal response question. A model answer is provided.)
    Learning that is interactive, hands-on, and related to my interests brings me joy. For example, learning through experiments, group projects, or creative activities makes the process fun and memorable.

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

  1. Write about Hamid and his parents.

    Hamid was a young, thoughtful boy who lived with his grandmother, Ameena. His parents had passed away. His father died of cholera, and his mother died soon after. His grandmother told him that his father had gone to earn money and his mother had gone to Allah to get lovely gifts for him. Hamid was a poor but happy and selfless child who cared deeply for his grandmother.

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

    Grandfather told the children the story of a haunted hill where a mysterious woman in white would appear at night. He said she would ask for help, but anyone who went near her would disappear. The story was meant to be spooky and was part of the local folklore, adding an element of thrill and adventure to their lives.

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' and 'forty'.

  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 rule with love than with fear. Gentle words can win hearts and create positive relationships.

XIII. Quote from Memory. (5 marks)

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

"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 - IV (Supplementary reader)

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

  1. Tom was miserable on Monday morning because __________.

    b. he hated going to school

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

    a. miss school

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

    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 marks)

Write a few lines about your grandma.

My grandma is the kindest person I know. She tells me wonderful stories from her childhood and cooks the most delicious food. She is always patient and teaches me important life lessons. Her hugs are the warmest and she always has a smile for me. I love spending time with her and learning from her wisdom and love. She is my best friend and my hero.

(OR)

Write a letter to your class teacher requesting her leave for one day.

[Your Name]
[Your Class and Section]
[Date]

The Class Teacher,
[Your Class and Section]
[School Name]
[School Address]

Subject: Request for one day's leave.

Respected Madam/Sir,

I am writing to request leave for one day on [Date of leave]. I am unable to attend school as I am suffering from a high fever and cold. The doctor has advised me to take complete rest for a day.
I will complete any missed classwork once I return. Kindly grant me leave for one day.

Thank you.

Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
[Your Roll Number]

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