PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SITAPUR

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 2024-25

CLASS – VII SUBJECT – ENGLISH
TIME:2.30 HRS. M.M – 60
General Instructions:
1.This question paper is divided into three sections.
SECTION -A- READING : 15 MARKS
SECTION - B- WRITING & GRAMMAR : 15 MARKS
SECTION -C – LITERATURE: 30 MARKS
2. All the questions are compulsory.
3. Attempt all the questions section wise.
4. You may attempt any section at a time.
5. All answers must be numbered correctly in the answer sheet provided to you as given in the question
paper.
6. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.
SECTION – A- READING 8 marks

Q1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Rabindranath Tagore was a poet, writer, musician and philosopher. He was born in 1861 in Kolkata to
Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. Young Tagore was popularly called “Rabi”. Music was an important
part pf the Tagore family. Rabi too liked poetry and music. He wrote his first poem “Banphool” when he
was just 15. It was later published in a magazine.

Rabindranath had a keen interest in the folk music of Bengal. He used it in many of his songs. Our national
Anthem, “Jana- Gana -Mana” was composed by him.

Tagore wrote nearly 50 books and more than 3000 poems. He was awarded the Noble Prize for literature in
1913 for his book “Gitanjali”.

Rabindranath believed that education was the only means through which India could progress. He founded
a school at Shantiniketan in 1901. It is now known as the Vishwa Bharati University. Tagore devoted a great
deal of his time to this school. He lived there till he passed away in 1914.

Rabindra Sangeet, the music of Tagore, is very popular today. It is sung and enjoyed by people all over the
world.

(a)Who was Rabindranath Tagore?

(i) writer and poet (ii)a poet, writer and a philosopher

(iii) a poet, writer, musician and philosopher (iv)a poet and philosopher

(b)What was his nickname when he was a young child?

(i)Raja (ii)Rabindranath (iii)Rabi (iv)Rakesh

(c)How old was Tagore when he wrote his first poem “Banphool”?

(i)10 years old (ii)15 years old (iii)20 years old (iv)25 years old

(d)Which of Tagore’s famous works earned him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913?

(i)Gitanjali (ii)Jana-Gana-Mana (iii)Rabindra Sangeet (iv)Vishwa Bharati University

(e)What did Rabindranath Tagore believe was the key to India’s progress?

(i)Industrialization (ii)Agriculture (iii)Political reform (iv)Education

(f)When was Shantiniketan founded? What is it known as today?

(g)State whether the given sentence is TRUE or FALSE.

Rabindranath Tagore’s family had no interest in music.

(h)Fill in the blank with suitable word.

Rabindranath Tagore had a keen interest in the folk music of _____________.

Q2. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given below. 7 marks

Man is the wisest of all animals by virtue of only one thing – his extraordinary power of thinking and
emoting. Stripped of this power, he will be no better species than other multitude animals. Except
knowledge, all other animals have the same basic necessities as man has- food, shelter and clothing. The
third, of course, is naturally provided to animals in the form of long hair and fur to enable them to face
adverse weather conditions. Man’s basic necessities are four in number – food, shelter, clothing and
education. As the modern world is completely propelled by knowledge acquired by all means, education to
all has become the focus of attention all over the world. Those countries which cannot provide it equitably,
to all their citizens, are considered backward, however affluent and resourceful they may be materially.
Illiteracy is identified as the root cause of most of the social evils.

(a)What protects the animals from the adverse weather conditions?

(b)Mention the basic necessities of man.

(c)How is man different from other animals?

(d)What is the root cause of all the social evils?

(e)Which countries are considered backward?

(f)Find out a word from the passage which means ‘ a large number of people or things’.

(g)Pick out from the passage the antonym of the word ‘ favourable’.

SECTION -B- WRITING & GRAMMAR

Q3. You are Raksha /Rakesh of class VII. You have lost your library book somewhere in the school campus.
Write a Lost Notice to be put up on the school notice board, giving all the details using not more than 50
words. Write the notice in the box. 4 marks

OR

You are Mohita/ Mohita studying in St. Marry Public School in class VII. Write an application to the
principal of your school to issue you a character certificate. Give necessary reason for it also.

Q4. Write a paragraph on any one of the following in about 100 to 120 words. 4 marks

(a)Importance of Tree

Hints: Important for human beings --- innumerable things -----purifies air ----cut forest -----fulfill

Our needs-----avoid cutting------provide home to various --------birds and animals------face

dangerous consequences------spread awareness-----motivate tree plantation -------take pledge--------------
not to cut trees.

OR

(b) Importance of Reading Books

 Hints: Increases our intellectual growth --------books on various subjects --------give knowledge on
various subjects---------best friend ------------entertains us ------keep ourself engaged --------increases
curiosity--------adds academic excellence.

Q5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words given in the bracket. 2 marks

(a) How do you like my _________kitchen garden? Big enough for you, is it? (roof/tiny)
(b) As soon as he caught ________of the teacher, Mohan started writing. (sight/eye)

Q6. Use the given phrases to complete the given sentences. 3 marks

Look after, look into, look up

(a) Rohan has always _______ to his uncle, who is a self – made man.
(b) The police are _________the matter thoroughly.
(c) If you want to go out, I will ________the children for you.

Q7.Choose an adjective in the given sentence. 1 mark

(a) Japanese goods are superior.

Q8.Fill in ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’ in the given blank. 1 mark

(a) On my way to _____ house of Rakesh, I met an European .

SECTION – C- (LITERATURE)

Q9. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow: 4 marks

There is a shed at the bottom of our garden

With spider’s web hanging across the door.

The hinges are rusty and creak in the wind.

When I’m in bed I lie and I listen

I’ll open that door one day.

(a) Name the poet of the poem.

(i) D. J. Enright (ii)Mildred Bowers Armstrong (iii)Michael Rosen (iv)Frank Flynn
(b) Where is the spider’s web hanging?

(i)across the door (ii)At the shed (iii)in the wind (iv)in the bed

(c) Why do hinges creak in the wind?

(i)they are attached to the shed (ii)they are hanging (iii)they are rusty (iv)due to the wind

(d) When does the poet listen the sounds of the door?

(i)at the shed (ii)while looking at the spider (iii)while laying in the bed (iv) while listening

Q10. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow: 4 marks

“The most necessary person is the person you are with at a particular moment, for no one knows what will
happen in the future and whether we will meet anyone else. The most important business is to do that
person good, because we were sent into this world for that purpose alone.”

(a)Who is the speaker of the above lines?

(i)The king (ii)The hermit (iii) The courtier (iv) The enemy

(b)What is the hermit’s advice to the king?

(i)to do good to the people (ii)to do important work (iii)to do hard work

(iv)to do good to the person who needs your help at the moment

(c)What does ‘No one is sure’ suggest?

(i)if he would get time to meet someone else. (ii)if he will live

(iii)what is in store for him (iv)whether the future is bright for him.

(d)What does ‘to do good’ mean?

(i)the only work for you (ii)the main purpose of our life

(iii)greatly admired by Gods (iv)liked by even the devils

Q11. Answer any FOUR of the following questions in 30-40 words. 4x2=8

(a)What was the noise that startled Mridu and frightened Mahendran?

(b)Why did the king want no more talk about the Hilsa fish?

(c) What did the dog do lead the farmer to the hidden gold?

(d)Why does the poet say the squirrel “wore a question mark for tail”?

(e)Why does the poet say, “It is very good that we have rebels”?

(f) How do the trees help human beings?

Q12. Answer any THREE of the following questions in about 20-30 words. 3x2=6

(a) In what ways is an ant’s life peaceful?

(b) Why did Kari push his friend into the stream?

(c)What did Golu eat before starting for the Limpopo river?

(d)Why did Abbu Khan buy a young goat?

Q13. Answer any ONE of the following questions in 60-80 words. 4 marks?

(a)Imagine you are the hermit. Write briefly the incident of your meeting the king.

(b)Do you think Mr. Gessler was a failure as a bootmaker or as a competitive businessman.

Q14. Answer any ONE of the following questions in about 60- 80 words. 4 marks?

(a)Mention the three things we learn from the “Tiny Teacher”. Give reason for your answer.

(b)Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give reason for your answer.