INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL, RIYADH YEARLY EXAMINATION ENGLISH WORKSHEET 2 :-2019-20 CLASS: VII Literature Reader( Prtions covered) 1. Tragic story 2. Trees Are Great 3. The Invention of Shoes 4. The Stalled Ox 5. Chaambali I. Answer the following extracts. 1. “He mused upon this curious case” a. Whom does ‘he’ refer to? b. What was the curious case? c. Give the meaning of the word ‘mused upon’. 2. “but wondered much, and sorrowed more ” a. Who was wondered much and sorrowed more? b. Why did he sorrow? c. Name the poem and the poet. 3. “They don’t wear macs , it runs off their backs” a. Whom does ‘they’ refer to? b. What does ‘it’ refer to? c. Give the meaning of the word ‘macs’. 4. “Trees are great, they like to congregate. ” a. Whom does ‘they’ refer to? b. Where did they like to congregate? c. Give the meaning of the word ‘congregate’.
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INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL, RIYADH
YEARLY EXAMINATION
ENGLISH WORKSHEET 2 :-2019-20
CLASS: VII
Literature Reader( Prtions covered)
1. Tragic story
2. Trees Are Great
3. The Invention of Shoes
4. The Stalled Ox
5. Chaambali
I. Answer the following extracts.
1. “He mused upon this curious case”
a. Whom does ‘he’ refer to?
b. What was the curious case?
c. Give the meaning of the word ‘mused upon’.
2. “but wondered much, and sorrowed more”
a. Who was wondered much and sorrowed more?
b. Why did he sorrow?
c. Name the poem and the poet.
3. “They don’t wear macs , it runs off their backs”
a. Whom does ‘they’ refer to?
b. What does ‘it’ refer to?
c. Give the meaning of the word ‘macs’.
4. “Trees are great, they like to congregate. ”
a. Whom does ‘they’ refer to?
b. Where did they like to congregate?
c. Give the meaning of the word ‘congregate’.
5. “To clear the dust, they’ve added more!”
a. Whom does ‘they’ refer to?
b. Why did the poet say so?
c. Who is the speaker?
6. “But how could the blighter have guessed?”
a. Who is the speaker?
b. Who is the blighter mentioned here?
c. Name the poem and the poet.
7. “I think it came in by gate”
a. Who is the speaker?
b. Whom are these words spoken to?
c. What does ‘it’ refer to?
8. “Cattle-driving is not my profession”
a. Who said this to whom?
b. Why did the speaker say so?
c. Name the lesson and the author.
9. “Yes, he told me he hadn’t met you”
a. Who said this to whom?
b. Whom does ‘he’ refer to?
c. Name the lesson and the author.
10. “She’s just the girl for you.”
a. Who is the speaker?
b. Whom does ‘she’ refer to?
c. Whom are these words spoken to?
Question and Answers
1. A Tragic story is a sad story. Is this poem a sad poem, or is it a funny poem?
Why do you think so?
2. “In Praise of Trees” – Do you think this is a suitable alternative title for the
poem ?
3. In the context of the poem, what do the words ‘congregate’ , ’dance’ and
‘talk’ mean ?
4. Which lines in stanza one tell you that trees are patient and tolerant ?
5. What other benefits do trees offer ?
6. Adela Pingsford is a self centred person who is not really concerned about
others . Do you agree? Give two instances from the story to support your
answer .
7. Adela is rude to Eshley throughout. Why do you think she behaves this
way? Pick out five statements that Adela makes to support your answer.
8. Did you find the story ‘The Stalled Ox’ humorous and entertaining ? Give
two examples of humour from the story.
9. When the poem ‘The Invention of Shoes’ opens what kind of mood is King
Hobu in ? why?
10. What effect did the King’s threat have on Gobu , the courtiers , and the
pandits? Pick out the words and phrases that show the effect it had on
them.
11. Is Rajkumar attracted to Chaambali straightaway? How can you tell?
12. Why do you think Rajkumar does not tell Moti and Lambi who he really is?
Indirect questions
1. Write the summary of the poem “The Invention of Shoes”.
2. Write the summary of the poem “Trees are Great”.
3. Write the summary of the poem”A Tragic Story”.
4. Write the Character Sketch of Adela Pingsford and Eshly of the
lesson “The Stalled Ox”.
5. Write the character sketch of Chaambali ,Amma, Rajkumar ,Moti
and Lambi from the lesson “Chaambali”.
6. Imagine yourself as Chaambali. Write diary entry on how did you
meet Rajkumar in Amma’s house.
Give the Meaning of the words by choosing the correct answers
given below: -
1. Surmise( guess , dirt,cover).
2. Chores ( Daily tasks , thought deeply , Helathy)