SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-II (2023-2024)

ENGLISH WORKSHEET
GRADE - VII

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SECTION A - READING

I. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Language is the way we talk and share our thoughts. As we learn and grow, we become
better at reading, writing, and speaking. Reading introduces us to new ideas, stories, and
different cultures. It expands our knowledge. Writing allows us to express our thoughts
clearly, and speaking helps us become more confident communicators.

In addition, we get to explore the world of literature. In literature, stories and poetry use
words to create pictures. The literature conveys emotions, and delivers important messages.
It’s like a journey through the world of language, where words become our friends and tools
to express ourselves and better understand the world.

Language is a key that opens doors to knowledge and connection. It’s a skill that stays with
us throughout our lives. Language enables us to share our experiences, emotions, and ideas
with others, making the world a more connected and expressive place.

Based on your understanding of the passage, choose an appropriate answer for

the questions given below.

1. How does literature effectively convey emotions and deliver important messages?
a) Through the use of complex vocabulary
b) By creating vivid imagery with words
c) By presenting logical arguments and evidence
d) Through the use of abstract language and concepts

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2. How does reading expand knowledge and understanding?
a) By reinforcing existing beliefs and perspectives
b By exposing individuals to new ideas, stories, and cultures
c) By discouraging critical thinking and analysis
d) By restricting access to diverse literary genres and authors

3. Assertion: Literature conveys emotions and delivers important messages.

Reasoning: Stories and poetry in literature use words to evoke emotions and
convey profound messages about life, society, and human nature.

a) Both the assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning is a correct
explanation of the assertion.
b) Both the assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning is not a correct
explanation of the assertion.
c) The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.
d) The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true.

4. Why is language considered a key that opens doors to knowledge and connection?
a) Because it enables individuals to communicate and understand diverse
perspectives
b) Because it simplifies complex ideas and concepts
c) Because it limits communication to a specific cultural context
d) Because it restricts access to information and experiences

5. Assertion: Speaking helps us become more confident communicators.

Reasoning: Through speaking, we practice articulating our thoughts and
opinions, which boosts our confidence in expressing ourselves verbally.
a) Both the assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning is a correct
explanation of the assertion.
b) Both the assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning is not a correct
explanation of the assertion.
c) The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.
d) The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true.

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6. In the passage, what synonym for "speaking" is used to describe the act of articulating
thoughts and opinions?

7. Which word in the passage is a synonym for "express" and refers to conveying thoughts
and ideas clearly?

II. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow:

"Ode to Father"
In the dawn's embrace, his silhouette stands tall,
A beacon of strength, in every rise and fall.
With hands that toil, in fields of dreams he sows,
A gentle soul, where love endlessly flows.

Through laughter and tears, his wisdom guides the way,

In every word he speaks, a tale of yesterday.
A guardian of dreams, in the depths of the night,
His presence a comfort, in the absence of light.

With a heart of gold, he molds futures bright,

In every sacrifice, a beacon of light.
His legacy lives on, in each step we take,
In memories cherished, for his love's sake.

1. What emotion does the speaker primarily convey towards the father figure in the
poem?
a) Joy
b) Sadness
c) Gratitude
d) Anger
2 .How does the speaker describe the father's role in guiding their path?
a) Through strict discipline
b) With gentle wisdom
c) By setting high expectations
d) Through constant criticism
3. What does the phrase "guardian of dreams" suggest about the father's role?

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 a) He protects physical possessions
b) He fosters ambition and aspirations
c) He controls the dreams of others
d) He discourages dreaming
4. What is the significance of the line "His presence a comfort, in the absence of light"?
a) It suggests the father's physical absence during difficult times.
b) It highlights the father's supportive role during dark moments.
c) It implies the father's fear of darkness.
d) It symbolizes the father's preference for nighttime activities.

5. In the line "A beacon of strength, in every rise and fall," what poetic device is used to
compare the father to a beacon?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
6. How does the poet employ imagery in the line "With hands that toil, in fields of dreams he
sows"?
a) By depicting the father's physical labor
b) By describing the father's ability to sow seeds
c) By portraying the father's nurturing nature
d) By illustrating the father's involvement in agriculture

SECTION B - WRITING

III. Attempt ANY ONE of the following.

A. Write the biographical sketch of Raghuram Rajan, former Governor of RBI, in

your own words in not more than 100-120 words. Clues have been given
Former governor-RBI-23rd-born February 3, 1963- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – Tamil family
– father was senior bureaucrat – graduate from IIT Delhi in 1985- management degree from
IIM- Ahmedabad in 1987-doctoral degree in 1991 from MIT-HKUST (Hongkong University
of Science and Technology)-vegetarian-loves swimming, squash, tennis, running-married to
Radhika Puri-she is a lecturer of law-at Chicago Law School-he served as the Chief
Economic Advisor to Finance Ministry- was the youngest Chief Economist- at IMF in 2003 –
prestigious awards- Fischer Black Prize-Best Central bank Governor Award-Deutsche Bank
Prize for financial economics

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B. Cruelty to animals is growing day by day due to human greed. This is not good for the
ecosystem. Animals too are a part of our life. You have been asked to write an article ‘Live
and Let Live’ in order to create awareness not more than 100 – 120 words.
. You are Rohit..
IV. Attempt ANY ONE of the following.

A. Being the President of Lions Club, Model Town, prepare a poster on ‘Diwali Mela’ to
be held at Chhatrasal Stadium.
OR

B. You are Arjun or Anamika, write a formal letter to your school principal proposing the
importance of including financial literacy education in high school curriculum.

SECTION C - GRAMMAR
V. Do as directed.

1. In the sentence, "Although the weather was stormy, she decided to go for a
walk," which part of the sentence functions as the independent clause?

a) "Although the weather was stormy" is the independent clause, serving as the main
idea of the sentence.
b) "She decided to go for a walk" is the independent clause, providing additional
information.
c) Both parts of the sentence are independent clauses, creating a compound sentence.
d) Neither part of the sentence functions as an independent clause.
2. Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: "While she studied for her
exam, her friends went to the movies."

a) "While she studied for her exam"

b) "Her friends went to the movies"
c) "While she studied"
d) "For her exam"

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 3. In the sentence, "The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill," identify the
types of sentence

a) Simple sentence: It contains one independent clause with a subject and predicate.
b) Compound sentence: It consists of two independent clauses joined by a
coordinating conjunction.
c) Complex sentence: It contains one independent clause and one or more dependent
clauses.

4. Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: "Because it was raining,

we decided to stay indoors and watch movies."

a) "Because it was raining"

b) "We decided to stay indoors"
c) "To stay indoors and watch movies"
d) "It was raining"

5. Which of the following sentences is an example of a simple sentence?

a) The sun set behind the mountains, and the stars began to appear.
b) Although it was raining, Sarah decided to go for a walk.
c) John enjoys playing the guitar, but he prefers listening to music.
d) The cat chased the mouse under the table.

6. In a compound sentence, how are two independent clauses typically

connected?
a) By a subordinating conjunction
b) By a coordinating conjunction
c) By a relative pronoun
d) By a dependent marker word

7. Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause, making it a

complex sentence?
a) She ran the marathon and won first place.
b) Although he studied hard, he failed the exam.
c) The dog barked loudly, and the neighbours complained.
d) Sarah likes to read books and watch movies.

8. Which one of the examples is reported speech?

a) She will go to school tomorrow.
b) "I won't go to school," said Sarah.

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 c) Sarah told me that she wouldn't go to school on the next day.
d) She told me about it.

9. Assertion: Passive voice is often used in scientific writing when we want to

talk more about the action or result than the person doing it.
Reasoning: That's because using passive voice lets us shine a spotlight on the
action or process, making it better for presenting information in a neutral and
formal way.

a) Both are true and the reasoning explains the assertion.

b) The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.
c) Both are false.
d) The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true.

10.Which option represents a sentence in the present perfect continuous tense?

a) He is preparing for the exam.

b) They went to the beach yesterday.
c) She has finished her homework.
d) We have been studying for the test all week.

11. Identify the sentence in the past perfect continuous tense.

a) He was playing basketball yesterday.

b) They have finished their project last week.
c) She had completed her chores before dinner.
d) We had been waiting for the bus for two hours.

12. “He loves to read novels, and she prefers to watch movies.”.
What connects the two independent clauses in this sentence?

a) Period
b) Coordinating Conjunction
c) Semicolon

13. Convert the following sentences into indirect speech.

1. "Did you finish the project?" she asked.(Interrogative)

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 ​ Ans: She asked if I had finished the project.
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2. "What a beautiful day!" he exclaimed.(Exclamatory)
​ Ans: He exclaimed that it was a beautiful day.

3. "I have completed the task," he stated.(Assertive)

​ Ans: He stated that he had completed the task.

4. "Please pass the salt," she said.(Imperative)

​ Ans: She requested to pass the salt.

5. "The movie starts at 7 PM," they informed.(Assertive)

Ans: They informed that the movie started at 7 PM.

SECTION D - LITERATURE
V. Do as directed.

1.Find out the synonyms for the given words.

i) pretence -
ii) mantelpiece-

2. Find out the antonyms for the given words.

i) denizens-
ii) aboriginal-

3. Frame a sentence for the below given words.

a) Baffling-
b) Sinister-

4. Fill in the blanks with suitable answers.

(i) The old woman was_______________ because she thought that she might either slip
on the wet street or fall.
(iii) Shakespeare compares the world to a stage on which the drama of life is carried out
by men at various stages in life, who are ______________ in the drama.

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5.Identify the poetic device used in the following lines.

a) “Came the boys like a flock of sheep” -

b) “his shrunk shank”, “quick in quarrel” -
c) “creeping like snail”, “Sighing like furnace” -

6. Answer these questions with reference to the context.

a) His child-like approach to music is a living embodiment of Shillong’s musical spirit.

i) Whose child-like approach is being spoken about?
ii) How is he a living embodiment of Shillong’s musical spirit?
b) She’s somebody’s mother, boys, you know,
For all she’s aged and poor and slow,
i) Describe the old woman’s clothes, posture and looks.
ii) How did the boy feel after helping the old woman?
VI. Answer the following questions. (short)

1. Where is Shillong ? Describe its geographical location.

2. Where was the secret chamber located?
3. How did Katerina deduce the papers might be hidden in the bookshelf?
4. Why was Mr. Pauler poisoned?
5. What did the school boy do for the old woman?

VII. Answer the following questions. (Long)

1. Does Shillong have a history of rock music?
2. Explain the involvement of Mr Pauler, Professor Ralph's secretary in the crime.
3. What are the seven stages of a person’s life? Mention the notable characteristics of
each stage?