DPS – MODERN INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA- QATAR

NOVEMBER ASSIGNMENT
ACADEMIC YEAR (2023–24)
CLASS: VII
Subject: ENGLISH

SECTION A – READING
I Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow:

Title: "The Mystery of the Missing Painting"

Once upon a time in the small town of Willow Ville, there was an art gallery that
housed a valuable collection of paintings. One sunny morning, the town awoke to
a shocking discovery – "The Enigmatic Elegance," a famous painting by artist
Amelia Larkspur, had vanished from the gallery.

Detective Sarah was called to the scene. She carefully examined the gallery and
questioned the staff. The security guard mentioned that he had seen nothing
unusual the previous night, and the gallery's alarm system had not been
triggered.

Sarah noticed an open window in the gallery that seemed unusual. She checked
the window and found a small, peculiar feather stuck in the frame. Could this be a
clue?

While examining the feather, Sarah received a tip from a local resident. They had
overheard two individuals talking about "The Enigmatic Elegance" in a suspicious
manner near the gallery. Sarah immediately set out to find these individuals.

After hours of investigation, Sarah located the pair. They were a brother and
sister, Emily and Max, who were known for their fascination with art. When
questioned, Emily and Max confessed that they had taken the painting, but not for
ill intentions. They had borrowed it to study the details, planning to return it later.

Relieved that the painting had been found, Sarah returned it to the gallery. The
townspeople were both relieved and amused by the young art enthusiasts'
actions.

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 1. Which painting was found missing from the gallery?
a. Enigmatic Elegance
b. Amelia Larkspur
c. Peculiar fear
d. Willow Ville
2. Why did the security guard not notice the theft?
3. What clue did Detective Sarah find near the open window?
4. Who were the individuals that took the painting, and why did they take it?
5. How did the townspeople react when they learned the truth about the
missing painting?
6. Find the word from Para 2 which means- experiencing a strong emotional
reaction of fear, shock, anger or worry.

SECTION-B WRITING

II. Imagine you are a character of a book you recently read. Write a diary entry
from the perspective of that character, describing a significant event or moment
in the story. How did it make you feel, and what did you learn from the
experience.

SECTION-C GRAMMAR

III. Identify whether the following sentences are simple, compound, or

complex sentences-

1. She loves chocolate, but she is allergic to it.

2. The sun sets in the west.
3. After the rain stopped, the children went out to play.
4. I enjoy reading books.
5. Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
6. He worked hard, and he earned a promotion.
7. They studied for the test, so they were well prepared.

IV. Identify the non-finite verbs in the following sentences and state whether
they are Gerunds, Participles or Infinitives:
a. She likes to swim in the ocean.
b. Hearing a loud voice, we went to the window.
c. Swimming is my hobby.
d. Singing to herself is her chief delight.
e. Trespassing is prohibited.
f. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
g. To speak multiple language is a valuable skill.

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 SECTION-D LITERATURE
V. Answer with reference to context:

‘’ To smash this night,

To break this shadow
Into a thousand lights of sun,
Into a thousand whirling dreams’’

1. Name the poem and the poet.

2. Why isn’t it bright like a sun anymore?
3. What must be done to make it shine again?

XIII Answer the following questions-

1. Why do you think the narrator asked Todd about the currency used in
Bermuda?

 2. What did Todd write in his note to the narrator?

3. Explain the line, ‘They have their exits and their entrances,” with reference
to the monologue ‘All the World’s a Stage.’
XIV Give the meaning of the words and frame sentences for the same-

 Whirling-
 Probable-
 Oblivion-
 Treble-
 Hose-

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