Enfant India International School
Std.: VII English Semester I – 2020 Marks: 40
(Paper is divided
into two parts Section A (English Literature) & B (English Grammar)
Each section has 20
Marks
SECTION A (20)
Answer all questions.
Question 1:- Read these lines and answer the questions that follow. [2*3=6]
It
still at last
And the
leaves bushed.
Back
homeward then.
i)
Where do the thoughts of the trees turn?
ii)
What does the poet mean by ‘when the wind/Is
still?
iii)
Where was the mind of the tree before this?
Question
2:- Write the meaning of the following words. [1*4]
Conjurers: -
Suburb: -
Indignation: -
Genially: -
Question
3:- It was not a showy spectacle.. [2*2=4]
a.
What
spectacle was the narrator referring to?
b.
Who
were the spectators of this show?
Question
4:- Answer the following questions.. [3*2=6]
a.
What
is the setting of the story? What strange sights and sounds do you think the
Otis family saw and heard when they moved in?
b.
Describe
how the Rose-Beetle Man was dressed.
Section B (20 Marks)
(Attempt all questions. Each question has 5 marks.)
A) Underline the adjectives in the given
sentences and state their type.
i) There are a few lotus plants in the
pond.
ii)
There are some boys in the hall.
iii)
There isn’t any sugar left.
iv) Are there any rose plants in your garden?
v)
That gate is newly installed.
B) Identify the verbs and their objects in these
sentences. Pick out the direct objects and indirect objects, if any.
i) He gave the poor man some food.
ii)
The security guard blew his whistle.
iii)
The guard rang the school bell.
iv)
He looked at the fish swimming in the water.
V)
You should tell them the truth.
C) Fill in the blanks using articles. Put an X
where no article is required.
i) ……………………..Patliputra of Ashoka was
totally different from the Patna of today.
ii)
…………………….Ravi is………………most hardworking people in………………..class.
iii)
He gave me…………………Rs. 200 note for my work, but kept back …………………Rs. 500 in his
pocket.
iv)
In …………….last year of her school, she worked so hard that she
passed………………….class X with ………………..distinction in all subjects.
V)
………………..more delicate………………embroidery…………………more we pay for it.
D) Rewrite to change the possessive adjectives to
possessive pronouns in the following sentences.
i) Is that your pen?
ii)
He thinks this was all your fault.
iii)
This is his house and his garden.
iv)
You must always keep your promises.
V)
Is this pretty young lady your daughter?
