CG 7th English Model Answers with Questions – Mahasamund District

Q.1 Choose the correct answer:

(a) Who encouraged Doctor Dolittle to become an animal doctor?
A. Theodosia
B. Polynesia
C. A farmer
D. A vet
Ans: B. Polynesia

(b) In ‘A Funny Man’, the man wore ______ upon his head.
A. a hat
B. a shoe
C. a rose
D. a bun
Ans: B. a shoe

Q.2 Choose the correct answer:

(a) Why was Jahnavi surprised when the River spoke to her?
A. She was with her parents.
B. She thought she was alone.
C. She was afraid of the river.
D. She was looking for her friends.
Ans: B. She thought she was alone.

(b) King Bruce became sad because he had ______.
A. lost his crown
B. failed repeatedly
C. lost his army
D. lost his kingdom
Ans: B. failed repeatedly

Q.3 True / False

(a) Polynesia could speak both people’s language and bird language. { }
Ans: True

(b) The funny man was rude and ill-mannered. { }
Ans: False

Q.4 Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:

(a) Jahnavi went ______ the river.
Ans: to

(b) The book was kept ______ the table.
Ans: on

Q.5 Choose the correct modal:

(a) We ______ respect elders. (should/might)
Ans: should

(b) ______ you please help me? (Could/Must)
Ans: Could

Q.6 Choose the correct palindrome:

(a) RADAR / ANIMAL / SCHOOL
Ans: RADAR

(b) “Step on no pets.” / “I like books.” / “Birds can fly.”
Ans: “Step on no pets.”

Q.7 Answer the following questions:

(a) Who was Polynesia?
Ans: Polynesia was a parrot. She was Doctor Dolittle’s pet and teacher. She could speak people’s language and bird language. She taught Doctor Dolittle the language of animals.

(b) Why did the River encourage Jahnavi?
Ans: The River encouraged Jahnavi because she wanted to go to school and learn, but her parents did not send her. The River wanted her to overcome fear and pursue her dream.

(c) What message does ‘Try Again’ give us?
Ans: The poem gives the message that we should never give up. Failures are stepping stones to success. If we keep trying, we will succeed one day.

(d) Why was the funny man called “funny”?
Ans: The funny man was called “funny” because of his strange appearance and unusual actions. He wore a shoe on his head, hats on his feet, sang funny songs, and hopped home on his head.

Q.8 Write the opposite word:

Q.9 Fill in the blanks using Present Perfect Tense:

(a) Doctor Dolittle ______ to communicate with animals. (learn)
Ans: has learned

(b) He ______ many animals. (treat)
Ans: has treated

(c) Polynesia ______ him bird language. (teach)
Ans: has taught

(d) Many people ______ their sick animals to him. (bring)
Ans: have brought

Q.10 Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs:

(a) The children played ______ until dark. (adverb)
Ans: on

(b) She quickly ran ______ the park. (preposition)
Ans: to

(c) We were just walking ______, chatting. (adverb)
Ans: along

(d) She drove slowly ______ the sharp curve. (preposition)
Ans: around

Q.11 Grammar:

A. Make compound words:

(i) fun + loving =
Ans: fun-loving

(ii) flower pots =
Ans: flowerpots

B. Match the following:

Ans: 1 – b, 2 – a

Q.12 Answer the following questions (Any 3):

(a) How did the River help Jahnavi overcome her fear?
Ans: The River encouraged Jahnavi and told her that little girls can do as much as little boys. It advised her to go to school, sit there, and listen. It said, “It’s up to you!” This gave her courage to go to school.

(b) How did the spider inspire King Bruce?
Ans: The spider tried nine times to reach its web. It fell again and again but did not give up. Finally, it succeeded. King Bruce learnt from the spider to keep trying and not give up.

(c) What does ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ mean?
Ans: ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ means “Guest is God.” It teaches us to treat guests with respect, kindness, and hospitality.

(d) What qualities of Doctor Dolittle made him popular among animals?
Ans: Doctor Dolittle could speak animal languages. He was kind, caring, patient, and empathetic. He treated every animal with love and gave individual attention. So animals loved and trusted him.

Q.13 Read the following:

“He wore a shoe upon his head
And hats upon his feet.”

(a) What is unusual about the man’s appearance?
Ans: He wore a shoe on his head and hats on his feet. This is the opposite of normal.

(b) Why does the poet find him funny?
Ans: The poet finds him funny because his appearance and actions are absurd, strange, and nonsensical.

(c) How does this unusual behaviour affect the mood of the poem?
Ans: It creates a humorous, light-hearted, and playful mood.

Q.14 Write a descriptive paragraph describing a place that you have visited recently.

Model Answer:

Last month, I visited Sirpur in Chhattisgarh with my family. It is a famous historical place on the bank of the Mahanadi River. The ancient temples and Buddhist monasteries were beautiful. The Laxman Temple, made of red bricks, looked stunning. The carvings on the walls were amazing. The place was calm and peaceful. I learnt a lot about our rich culture and history. It was a memorable visit.

Q.15 Writing – Attempt any 1:

A. Notice Writing: “ANIMAL CARE AWARENESS DAY”

text

NOTICE
ABC Public School, Raipur
Date: 26 September 20XX

ANIMAL CARE AWARENESS DAY

All students are informed that our school will organise an Animal Care Awareness Day on 5 October 20XX. 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Venue: School Assembly Hall
Purpose: To learn how to care for stray and pet animals.
Activities: Poster making, speech, and donation drive for animal shelter.
Interested students should give their names to the class teacher by 1 October.

For more details, contact the undersigned.

Riya Sharma
Cultural Secretary

OR

B. Letter to a friend congratulating him/her on success:

text

House No. 12, Shankar Nagar
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
26 September 20XX

Dear Ananya,

I am very happy to know that you have won the first prize in the inter-school painting competition. Congratulations! Your hard work and talent have brought you this success. I am proud of you. May you achieve many more successes in life.

Please accept my heartiest congratulations.

Your loving friend,
Rahul

Q.16 Read the passage and answer the following questions:

Passage: A little ant lived in a green forest. She was known for her determination and never-give-up attitude. One day, she found a large piece of roti, but it was too heavy for her to carry alone. She tried pushing, pulling and rolling it, but failed. Then she saw a small bird building a nest. The wind repeatedly blew away the twigs and leaves, but the bird kept trying and did not give up. This inspired the ant to try again. The ant called her fellow ants for help. Together…

1. What was the ant known for?
Ans: The ant was known for her determination and never-give-up attitude.

2. Why was the ant unable to take the roti home?
Ans: The roti was too heavy for her to carry alone.

3. What was the bird doing?
Ans: The bird was building a nest.

4. How did the bird make the ant feel?
Ans: The bird inspired the ant.

5. How did the fellow ants help?
Ans: The fellow ants formed a chain and lifted the crumb together.

6. Identify metaphors and similes. Write M for metaphor and S for simile.

1. He ran as fast as a cheetah. ( S )
2. The world is a stage. ( M )
3. He sang like an angel. ( S )
4. Her voice was music to his ears. ( M )
5. The classroom was a zoo. ( M )

Q.17 Creative Writing – Attempt ANY ONE:

A. Summary of any one lesson:

Summary of “The Day the River Spoke”
Jahnavi was a young girl who wanted to go to school, but her parents did not send her. One day, she sat near a river and cried. The River spoke to her and encouraged her. It told her that girls can do as much as boys. It advised her to go to school and listen. Jahnavi gathered courage and went to school. The teacher welcomed her and promised to talk to her father. Finally, her parents agreed. Jahnavi was very happy and thanked the River.

OR

Summary of “Three Days to See”
Helen Keller was blind and deaf. She imagined what she would see if she had three days of sight. On the first day, she wanted to see the people who were kind to her. On the second day, she wanted to see the sunrise, museums, and the history of the world. On the third day, she wanted to see the busy city life. She advised everyone to use their eyes and senses as if they would lose them tomorrow. She said sight is the most wonderful sense.

OR

B. Essay on any one:

1. Importance of Trees
Trees are very important for our life. They give us oxygen, fruits, wood, and shade. They bring rain and clean the air. They are home to birds and animals. Trees stop soil erosion and reduce pollution. We should plant more trees and save them. If we cut trees, life will become difficult. So, we must protect trees and save our environment.

2. My Dream
My dream is to become a doctor. I want to help sick people and serve my country. For this, I will study hard and get good marks. I will take science subjects and then study medicine. My parents will be proud of me. I know it is not easy, but I will work hard and never give up. One day, I will definitely achieve my dream.