Baroda High School, Alkapuri

English Practice Worksheet (2023-24)

Name:____ Std.VII Sub: English Topic: Comprehension and Paragraph writing

Q.1: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Adventure sports or extreme sports are recreational activities that are known to involve a high degree
of risk. These risks could be in the form of speed, height, or a high level of physical exertion, and involve
the use of highly specialized sports equipment. Hence, adventure sports require skills and physical prowess.
These sports are usually competitive in nature. These are bold undertakings that involve hazardous action
and their outcome is almost always uncertain. These are all about excitement. While some people do it for
sheer fun, some others do it to test. The idea of unbounded freedom draws many to the sport.
Adventure sports encompass a very wide range of activities that require unusual physical and mental
challenges. Some of these are skydiving, bungee jumping, surfing, skiing, sand – boarding ng,
snowboarding, jet – boating, white – water rafting and scuba diving Adventure sports are undertaken at
various places depending on the topography and weather conditions. Many of them are undertaken in hilly
and mountainous areas. On snow-covered mountains, it is possible to carry out activities like skiing and
sledging. Hang – gliding involves piloting a flexible wing aircraft by shifting one’s weight on to it.
Lahaul and Spiti, Solan and Billing in Himachal Pradesh are known for paragliding. Hot air ballooning is
another adventure sport that is gaining popularity in India. This involves sailing across high altitudes in a
basket hanging from a giant nylon balloon filled with hot air. The Western Ghats and Aravalli Hills also
provide good opportunities for rock climbing. Adventure water sports like kayaking, sailing, surfing,
watching are practised in coastal areas. Bird watching, camping and wildlife safaris have drawn a lot of
sportspersons as well as other people too.
Answer the following questions very briefly.
1.What are adventure sports or extreme sports?
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2. What do these sports involve?
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3. What are the basic requirements of these sports?
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4. Why do people undertake hazardous sports? Give two reasons.
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5. Why do people find these sports exciting?
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6. Why do more people these days are likely to take to these sports?
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7. Mention some adventure sports.
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8. How does topography affect the choice of sport?
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2. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
The diverse culture in India has had a very positive impact on its rich tradition of folk arts. Various tribes
that live in the interiors of various states practise their distinct arts.
One such art form is Warli. This beautiful folk art of Maharashtra was traditionally created by tribal
women. This art takes its name from Warli, the largest tribe found on the northern outskirts of Mumbai.
Although they live in close proximity of the largest metropolis in India, the Warli tribesmen shun all
influences of modern urbanization. This art was first discovered in the early seventies but according to
some art critics, its roots may be traced to as early as the 10th century A.D. This art expresses the daily and
social events of the Warli tribe. This was once the only way to transmit culture when people had not learnt
the written word. Hence, one can see pictures of human beings engaged in activities like hunting, dancing,
sowing and harvesting, along with scenes from daily life. These tribal people draw these designs with white
paint on the mud walls of their house. They use basic materials for painting like rice paste with water and
gum for white and a bamboo stick that has been chewed on that serves as a brush.
The Warli paintings earlier had no straight lines. These lines are a series of dots and dashes. However, of
late, artists have recently started drawing straight lines. Moreover, these days Warli paintings are often
done on paper. These painting have modern elements such as bicycle and car. Warli paintings on paper
have become very popular and are now sold all over India. The incorporation of these elements have
helped sell these paintings in the modern day world.
The tribals are forest – dwellers but the growing popularity of the Warli paintings has helped many tribals
earn a decent living and becoming integrated with the mainstream.
Answer the following questions very briefly.
1. What has been the effect of a varied way of life on Indian art?
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2. Where did Warli art originate?
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3. Which statement in the passage shows that Warli is an ancient art?
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4. What pictures did older Warli art depict?
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5. What was the canvas used to draw?
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6. How did Warli tribals make their paint and brush?
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7. How has the Warli art changed?
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8. How does the art help Warli tribals?
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3. Write paragraph on any 3 topics in about 150 words:

 My most memorable Summer Vacation

 CoronaVirus
 International Yoga day
 My favourite holiday destination
 Taking care of Animals
 Travelling by bus
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English Practice Worksheet (2023-24)

Std.VII Sub: English Topic: Nouns and Adjectives

Q.1 In the sentences given below identify nouns and state what type of noun it is
1. A dog likes to eat bread.
2. Police have given a grand party to public.
3. The monitor told the class to keep mum.
4. Hari likes to read Indian story always.
5. The Ganga flows from the Himalayas.
6. A Bengal tiger looks great.
7. A man was standing there.
8. Players were playing football.
9. Oranges are a costly fruit.
10. Eggs were broken by a boy.

Q2 .Read the sentences and write whether the nouns in Italics are Countable or Uncountable.

1. The police was of great help during the emergency.

2. The garage is full of unwanted household rubbish.
3. He placed the books in a heap.
4. Check all the drawers properly for those papers
5. You need to be calm during a crisis

Q.3 Fill in the blanks with the correct options.

( pack, band, team, flock troupe )
1. A ___________ of musicians was hired for the wedding.
2. My brother had a rare _________ of stamps in his cupboard.
3. He comes back in the evening with his _______ of sheep.
4. West Indies has a great _______ of players.
5. A _______ of dancers has come to perform tonight in our village.

Q.4 Underline the adjectives in the following sentences and mention their types.
1 .Every person in the town spoke about her courage.
2. I wanted to enquire about their security system.
3. Unlike my sister, I love Mexican food.
4. How much does this dress cost?
5. Dr Bakshi and his assistant spent the whole day at the library looking for rare books.

Q.6 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adjectives.

1. Mother said, ‘ I had a _________ day at office today.’ (hectic/ proper/ safe)
2. Is there __________ food for everybody in the camp? (too/ sufficient / many)
3. Nitin baked a _______ cake for his daughter’s birthday. (solid/delicious/flat)
4. I noticed that she had a ________ accent. (Britain/British- like/ British)
5. That book in your hand, Harry Potter, is the _______ book I am looking for.(very /all/ some)
Q7. Read the passage given below:
The cinema is the cheapest source of entertainment today. Millions of people see movies and enjoy
them. It is a good pastime in all the places – big or small.
The cinema industry has made rapid progress after independence. In the beginning there were silent, and
black and white movies. Now we are dazzled by the colours in every movie.
Big posters are seen on the walls of cities and towns for advertisements. They also announce the coming
movies in the city. There is always a rush before the booking windows. So the tickets are often sold in the
black market or at a premium.
On the one hand the cinema is a source of entertainment. On the other it is also ae source of knowledge
and information. Films satisfy all the sections of people and their different tastes.
There are religious movies and historical movies. They recreate the past, the old culture and lifestyle. Social
films spread awareness about social evils of dowry, casteism and communal feelings. Some films expose
the corruption in high places among the policemen and the citizens.

1. Answer the following questions briefly:

(a) Why is cinema so much popular?
(b) How can you say that the cinema industry has made rapid progress after independence?
(c) Why are tickets often sold in the black market?
(d) Mention two advantages of cinema.
(e) What is the main purpose of making social films?

2. Find words from the above passage which mean the opposite to:

(a) costliest
(b) slow
(c) present
(d) hide.
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English Practice Worksheet (2023-24) Unit 1 and 2

Name:____ Std.VII Sub: English Prose (Exploring Symbols and Exploring Puzzles)

Q 1. Select the correct option:

1. RabindraNath Tagore was a ___________poet.
a) Bengali
b) Bihari.
c) Hindi
d) Kannad
2. Tagore used _______ for his first poems.
a) pet name
b) real name
c) fake name
d) pen name
3. The meaning of the word ‘dreary’ is
a) interesting
b) saddening
c) exciting
d) None of the above
4. The word ‘offender’ is used for
a) king
b) Birbal.
c) Advisor
d) Criminal
5. The words “Where Knowledge is free” conveys…
a) knowledge is free of cost
b) more accessibility of knowledge is possible’.
c) ‘knowledge is not banned or restricted’.
d) none of the above
Q2. Say whether the following statements are True or False:
1. Tagore was a Nobel Prize winner.
2. Rabindranath’s pen name was ‘Sun Lion’.
3. The poem reveals a feeling of patriotism.
4. The poem talks about dead traditions.
5. The fox could not put anyone plan into practice to save himself
6. The word ‘prophesized’ means told about past.
 7. Birbal was a great astrologer.
8. Birbal tweaked Akbar’s moustache
9. No other advisor in Akbar’s court was so wise as Birbal.
10. The courtiers were doubtful about Birbal’s wit.
Q3.Write the meanings of the following words:
1. pen name 2. dreary 3. to brag 4. to prophesize 5. amusement 6. manuscript 7 theologian.
Q4. Answer the questions:
1. What is a ‘pen name’?
2. What did the fox want to do for the rabbit?
3. Was the fox really clever ? Why?
4. How many teeth did Emperor Akbar lose in his dream?
5. What made Emperor Akbar turn to Birbal?
6. What did Birbal do to make Akbar’s line shorter?