DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION#4
Grade 7 English Language Week 1
Metaphor
What is a Metaphor?
 A metaphor shows a resemblance between two totally different objects by saying that one
object is another.

 It compares these two unlike objects by identifying a single similar common

characteristic.

 One example of the metaphor “Sport is war minus the shooting”. In this Metaphor,
George Orwell compares sports to war, showing that they are both aggressive. It must be
noted that while sports and war are two absolutely different activities, they are both seen
as aggressive because of this comparison which causes sport to seem deadly. Take for
instance rugby which is a very violent sport. Orwell then states that the only difference is
a gun which shows the aggressive nature of sports.

 Another example of metaphor is “Thoughts are a storm, unexpected”. It causes us to

realize how thoughts pops into a person’s mind when they least expect it.

 Metaphor does not express how persons naturally speak in everyday conversation, so the
phrases are said to be colourful, therefore, we have to interpret its meaning.
Exercise 1
In the following exercises, give the meaning of each of the underlined metaphor.
1. “Sally is such a chicken. She is not sneaking out with us to go to the party.” Joyce
uttered.
A. Sally enjoys eating chicken
B. Sally is shy and afraid
C. Sally is short and feathery
D. Sally always flocks around her friends

2. I hate going home with Ethan because he is a snail.

A. Ethan walks slowly
B. Ethan dribbles slimes
C. Ethan walks briskly away from his friends
 D. Ethan’s back had a shell-like look

3. “That night owl snoring at the back of my class will get detention!” shouted Miss Jones.
A. A person who rises early
B. A person who sleeps often
C. A person who sleeps late
D. A person who doesn’t sleep

4. Life is a roller coaster.

A. Life is playful
B. Life is exciting
C. Life is always busy
D. Life is full of ups and downs

5. Mom said my bedroom is a pig-pen.

A. An animal lives in my bedroom
B. A pig pen is near my bedroom
C. My bedroom is filthy
D. My bedroom is fitting to live in
Exercise Two
Construct five metaphors. Each metaphor should be about one of the following:
I. Someone who is very smart
J. Someone who is a fast runner
K. Someone who is not well behaved
L. A tree
M. One of your friends
English Language Worksheet
Level Seven
Antonyms
Remember what antonyms are. They are words opposite in meaning to another word.
Select the word that is the antonym of the words in bold.
 His fruitless attempts to steal the golden-apples was rewarded with tears.
A. Useless
B. Pointless
C. Purposeful
D. Unprofitable
 He was sure the tapes were counterfeit.
A. True
B. Fake
C. Forge
D. Copy
 She took the utmost care in ensuring that the crown was safely returned.
A. Minimal
B. Supreme
C. Great
D. Limitless
 She lavished her love and attention on her only daughter.
A. Poured
B. Showered
C. Economized
D. Spent
 The infamous burgular was finally caught red handed.
A. Notorious
B. Outrageous
C. Glorious
D. Sincere
Exercise 2
Replace the underlined word with its antonym.
A. Our home is quire modern. __________________
B. The lake is extremely deep. __________________
C. The court ruled against the defendant. __________________
D. Cynthia and Megan are friends. __________________
E. Please raise your hand. __________________
 F. Peter always does his chores. ___________________
G. The geologist discovered a rare stone. ___________________
H. Cleaning products soon became expensive. ___________________

English Language Worksheet

Level Seven
Narrative Writing: Placing Narrative in Paragraph Form/ Organization of Narrative
A narrative tells a story that has a beginning, a middle and an end. For this reason, a narrative
must be divided into three (or more) paragraphs.
To Help You to Organize Your Narrative, note that:
Beginning Who are the characters?
What is the setting?
What is the problem?
Middle What events happen to the
characters?
What is the climax/ the most
important problem in the
story?
End How is the problem resolved?
How has the character/s
changed?

Note: Each part of the narrative must be placed into a new paragraph.
Observe the use of paragraphing in the following narrative.
“Paul, remember it is important for us to remain in the house, just until this virus is over. I know
you want to play with your friends but please be obedient and stay inside the yard.” Paul’s
mother said to him firmly as she looked him in the eyes. She knew that he was not often an
obedient child but she hoped that for once, because of all the morbid events taking place in the
country, he would listen. Paul lived in a beautiful country called Guyana, on the coast of South
America, and like every country, was affected by the deadly virus. If he came into contact with
an affected person, he could not only infect himself, but his family. Further, Paul lived in the
country area on the East Bank of Demerara in a street with many of his school friends. They
couldn’t wait to go outside for a swim. In fact, Paul’s Friend Imran had already called him to
make plans to go swimming, and nothing could make Paul resist.
Paul listened out for the melodious voice of his mother, but the sound of the totally silent house
told him that his mother had already begun to work. She was an accountant who, as a result of
the deadly virus, was working from home. Paul spared not a second. He climbed through the
window of his bedroom and was soon struggling to get unto the mango tree close-by. No sooner
was he climbing unto the branch of the tree than his vest was hooked to the window sill by a
rusty nail wrenching the branch from his grasp. He found himself dangling from the sill over his
mother’s office window. His vest began to tear slowly, lowering him ever so slightly to stare into
the deadly glare of his mother. After working all morning, she had slowly walked to the window
for some fresh air only to be greeted by the shocked look of her son, dangling from his window
by the tail of his white school vest.
Paul’s mother angrily rescued him from the right grasp of the nail. When he got down, she took
him to her office and had him sit at the computer looking at every article describing persons who
did not survive the virus, children who were now orphans and families torn apart. She further had
him read articles of boys who did not listen to their parents and were ow no more. To make
matters even worst, Paul spent the rest of the day stitching his best, hold up on a chair beside his
mother. Although he hated not being able to see his friends, having read the articles caused him
to realise the importance of staying at home. He did not want to cause his family any
unnecessary grief. Like every other Guyanese, Paul realized the importance of staying at home.
Note: Each new part of the story, the beginning, middle and end, is placed in a new paragraph.
From the story, answer the following questions:
Beginning:
Who are the characters?
What is the setting?
What is the problem?
Middle:
What events happen to the
character?
What is the climax of the
story?
End:
How has the problem been
resolved?
In what way has the character
changed?
English Language Worksheet
Level Seven
The Complex Sentences
 A complex sentence has a main clause and one or more subordinating or dependent
clause.
 A main or independent clause can stand by itself and make sense.
 S subordinate or dependent clause cannot stand by itself and is joined by a main clause to
be made complete.
 A subordinating conjunction links the two clauses.

Examples:
 We missed part of the movie because we arrived late.
(main clause) subordinate clause
The two clauses are joined by the subordinating conjunction because.
 While he was climbing the ladder, he slipped and fell.
Subordinate clause main clause
The two clauses are joined by the subordinating conjunction while.
 After I finished my homework, I went out to play.
Subordinate clause main clause
The two clauses are joined by the subordinating conjunction after.

Exercise One
Draw one line under the main clause and two lines under the subordinate clause.
1. When my mother is angry, we give her chocolates to cheer her up.
2. No matter what others say about you, you will always be my best friend.
3. Johnny played until the sun went down.
4. Although I studied for the test, I failed miserably.
5. Unless you visit me, I will not come to your house.
6. Sit at the table before the food gets cold.
7. I will have to walk to school because the buses are on strike.
8. When the class president arrived, we will inform her of the problems in
the classroom.
9. John will purchase the materials since he has lots of money.
10. I am going home because am not well.

Exercise Two
Construct FIVE complex sentences about your daily experiences.