Annual examination 2020-2021

Class – VII

SUBJECT- English

TIME- M.M-60

Q.1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions – 5m

We should read only those books which have stood the test of time. Such books are our great
classics like the Ramayana and the Gita. They contain the wisdom of our sages and saints. They
have appealed mankind from generation to generation. Reading of such books has ennobling
influence on our mind and character. It gives us spiritual enjoyment. These books give us
instruction with entertainment. They represent our ancient culture. They set before us high
ideals to follow. They are our best friends, best guides and the best treasure.

1. We should be selective because

(a) there is a great number of books available to us

(b) there is scarcity of books

(c) there are only bad books in the market

(d) none of the above.

2. We should avoid those books which

(a) cost high price

(b) come in paperback

(c) corrupt our lives by suggesting evils

(d) come in more than one volume.

3. The books which have stood the test of time are called….

(a) great books

(b) rare books

(c) biographies
(d) classics

4. What is /are special quality/qualities of classics?

(a) They affect our mind in a good way

(b) They teach us something great and also entertain us.

(c) They help us in our spiritual growth

(d) All the above.

5. An expression in the passage which means ‘good effect’ is

(a) Spiritual enjoyment

(b) Ennobling influence

(c) high ideals

(d) Very careful.

Q.2 Do as directed – 8m

Fill in the blank by using a, an, the.

1. ______ Gita is preached by lord Krishna.

2. You are as stupid as ______ owl.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition given in bracket.

3. A chapatti is made______ wheat. [with , of]

4. I reached there ________ dinner. [after, before]

Add question Tags to the following sentences

5. Rahul was not helping them.

6. Jiya has not completed the task.

Fill in the blank with correct form of verb-

7. She _____ in the college. (teach)

8. Has she _____ the minister? (meet)

Q.3 Punctuate the following- 2m

alas he is no more he has left a young child after him he doesnt have land but he left a good
amount of money in his bank account

Q.4 Match the coloum- 5m

A B

[i] colts [a] hospital

[ii]sanatorium [b]a bag with long strap

[iii]satchel [c]leopard

[iv]pard [d] one who pays rent

[v]tenant [e] young male horses

Q.5 Answer the following question[ Any 5] – 15m

1. What happened to the face on the wall?

2.Why does the schoolboy walk at snail’s Pace? Is he not happy?

3.what make the soldier ‘quick in quarrel’?

4. What was the topic of discussion at Dabney’s?

5. Describe the last and final part of the ‘ Hunt ‘?

6. Where is Shillong? Describe its geographical location.

Q.6 Answer the question with reference to the context - 5m

1. “ The most unique part of the khasi society is its matrilineal nature”.

a. What do you understand by ‘matrilineal’?

b. How is the wedding in khasi society so different?

c. What happen to the youngest daughter of the family?

or

2. ‘ They have found a hare,’ said my mother.

a. Who are they?

b. why were they looking for a hare?

c. What would they do with the hare?

Q.7 Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party.
5m

Or

Write a story with a moral message of –‘ Unity is Strength’.

Q.8Make a poster to give a message that water should not be wasted.

5m

Or

Write a notice as the principal of your school about the annual day programme of your school.

Q.9Write any one essay of the following- 10m

1. Value of games and sports

2. Wonder of science

3. importance of newspaper.

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