Std. 7th First Semester English Exam Paper 2023 With Answers

Std. 7th First Semester English Exam Paper 2023 With Answers

 

Std. 7^th. Sub.: English Marks: 50

• 1. (A) Read the following passage and answer the questions. (10 marks)

It was an early Easter. In the yards lay snow, and rills ran down the village. A large puddle had run down from a manure pile into a lane between two farms. And at this puddle two girls, one older than the other, had met. Both of them had been dressed by their mothers in new clothes. The little girl had a blue dress, and the elder a yellow one with a design. Both had their heads wrapped in red kerchiefs.

After prayers in the Church, the two girls went to the puddle, where they showed their new garments to each other, and began to play. They wanted to plash in the water.

• • 1. Say whether the following sentences are right or wrong. (2)
       1. A large puddle had run down from a manure pile.
       2. The girls had wrapped their heads in white red kerchiefs.
    2. Where did two girls go after prayers in the Church? What did they want to do? (2)
    3. Find opposite words from the passage for the following: (2)

1. late x ………….
2. up x ………….
3. small x ……………
4. old x ……………….
   • 1. Complete the following table: (2)

Present tense	Paste tense	Past Participle
run	……………….	run
begin	began	…………..
meet	……………	met
go	…………….	gone

• • 1. Write four sentences about your best friend. (2)
  1. Read the stanzas and answer the following questions: (5 marks)

Morning light spreads over the earth.

Once again, the Sky bows his head in respect, For children are going to school.

The Sun, after his morning dip in the river dressed up in his golden muslin turban waits and smiles on one side of the road, For children are going to school.

• • 1. Complete the following using correct alternative:
       1. Morning light spreads over the ……………. (sky, moon, earth) (1)
       2. the Sky bows his ………… (head, light, turban) (1)
    2. Answer the following:
       1. Who are going to school? (1)
       2. What time is mentioned in the stanzas? (1)
    3. Find rhyming words for the following from the stanza. (1) (a) birth ……………… (2) fool ……………….

Q. 3. Language study (8 marks)

1. Complete the following words using correct letters: (2)
   1. riv_r
   2. sm_ll
   3. d_ess
   4. wor_d
2. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order: (2)
3. make, book, woman, girl
4. story, small, school, same
5. Write the plural forms of the following: (2)

	Singular	Plural
	book	books
(i)	girl
(ii)	book
(iii)	story
(iv)	man

1. Write four related words for the following: (Any 1) (2)
   1. classroom
   2. earth

Q.4. Do as directed:

1. Fill in the blanks using correct words given in the brackets. (4)

(Is, What, Are, Has)

• 1. you reading a story?
  2. she given you a book?
  3. is she painting?
  4. she going to the market?

1. Classify the following nouns into Common nouns and Proper nouns in proper column. (4)

Anvita, computer, Mumbai, animal, Akash, school, Sahyadri, chair

	Common Nouns	Proper Nouns
1.
2.
3.
4.

1. Fill in the blanks using correct options: (4)
   1. They happy. (am, is, are)
   2. He like to dance. (don’t, doesn’t, isn’t)
   3. Radha a story. (read, reads, reading)
   4. I my face in the mirror.

(is watching, am watching, are watching)

Q. 5. (A) Complete an application for library membership with the help of given clues. (5)

Application for Library Membership

Name (in block letters): …………………………………………………….

(Last name) (First name) (Middle name) Class: ……………… Division: ……………… Roll No: …………….

Address: ……………………………………………………………………..……

…………………………………………………………………………………….

Please read the Library Rules carefully

I have read the Library Rules carefully and I will follow them.

Date: …………………

Membership Fees (Tick the correct option.)

Half yearly: New Members – ₹ 50

Student’s Signature

—————————

Renewals – ₹ 35

1. Write 5 to 6 sentences about given topic. (Any 1) (5)
   1. My school
   2. My favourite bird
   3. My Pet Animal

Q.6. Translate the following into your mother tongue: (5)

1. Reading is my hobby.
2. Trees are our best friends.
3. Save water, save life.
4. Respect your parents and teachers.
5. Take care of your health.

 

 

 

Answer Sheet

(a) Say whether the following sentences are right or wrong.

(1) Right –

(2) Wrong –

(b) Where did two girls go after prayers in the Church? What did they want to do?

After prayers in the Church, the two girls went to the puddle. They wanted to play and plash in the water.

(c) Opposite words from the passage:

(i) late x early

(ii) up x down

(iii) small x large

(iv) old x young

(d) Complete the table:

(e) Write four sentences about your best friend.

1. My best friend is always by my side, no matter what happens.
2. We have lots of fun memories and jokes that only we get.
3. They make bad days feel better in a special way.
4. I’m thankful for their support and our strong friendship.

Q.2. Read the stanzas and answer the following questions:

(a) Complete the following using correct alternative:

(1) Morning light spreads over the earth.

(2) the Sky bows his head in respect.

(b) Answer the following:

(1) The children are going to school.

(2) The stanzas mention the morning time.

(c) Find rhyming words for the following from the stanza.

(1) birth – earth (2) fool – school

Q. 3. Language study

(1) Complete the following words using correct letters:

(1) (i) river (ii) smell (iii) dress (iv) world

(2) Arrange the following words in alphabetical order:

(1) book, girl, make, woman

(2) same, school, small, story

(3) Write the plural forms of the following:

(i) girl – girls

(ii) book – books

(iii) story – stories

(iv) man – men

(4) Write four related words for the following:

“classroom”: (i) teacher (ii) students (iii) desks (iv) chalkboard

“earth”: (i) planet (ii) soil (iii) environment (iv) globe

Q.4. Do as directed:

(a) Fill in the blanks using correct words given in the brackets.

(Is, What, Are, Has)

(1) Are you reading a story?

(2) Has she given you a book?

(3) What is she painting?

(4) Is she going to the market?

(b) Classify the following nouns into Common nouns and Proper nouns in proper

column.

 

Common Nouns	Proper Nouns
chair animal school book	Anvita Mumbai Akash Sahyadri

(c) Fill in the blanks using correct options:

(1) They are happy.

(2) He doesn’t like to dance.

(3) Radha reads a story.

(4) I am watching my face in the mirror.

Q. 5. (A) Complete an application for library membership with the help of given clues.

Application for Library Membership

(B) Write 5 to 6 sentences about given topic. (Any 1)

(1) My school

(2) My favourite bird

(3) My Pet Animal

(1) My School:

My school is a special place for me. It’s not just where I learn, but it’s also where I have friends and make memories. The school building has classrooms, a library, and a playground where we spend a lot of our day. Teachers are like guides, helping us learn. My friends at school are like family, and we have lots of fun together in class and during activities. My school helps me grow and learn for the future.

(2) My Favorite Bird:

I really like eagles. Eagles are strong, graceful, and they can fly really high. They represent freedom and power, and it’s amazing how they soar in the sky. Eagles have sharp eyes and are good at hunting. People think of them as brave and tough birds. When I see an eagle in the sky, it reminds me of the beauty of nature.

(3) My Pet Animal:

My pet is a friendly dog named Max. Max is part of our family and has been with us for a long time. He makes us happy and is always excited when we come home. Max is a great friend for walks, and he loves us no matter what. Taking care of Max has taught me about being responsible and loving animals. He’s not just a pet; he’s like a beloved family member, and I can’t imagine life without him.

Q.6. Translate the following into your mother tongue:

(i) Reading is my hobby.

वाचन हा माझा छंद आहे.

(ii) Trees are our best friends.

झाडे आपले चांगले मित्र आहेत.

(iii) Save water, save life.

पाणी वाचवा, जीवन वाचवा.

(iv) Respect your parents and teachers.

तुमच्या पालकांचा आणि शिक्षकांचा आदर करा.

(v) Take care of your health.

आपल्या आरोग्याची काळजी घ्या.