Class 7 Mid Term Sample Paper 2026 English

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Class 7 Mid Term 2026 Sample Paper English

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Practice Paper - Mid Term Examination (2026-27)
CLASS: VII
SUBJECT: ENGLISH

Time Allowed: 2.30 hours Maximum Marks: 60
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Section D: Literature: 20 Marks
(ii) All the questions are compulsory.
(iii) Marks are indicated against each question.
(iv) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
(v) Read the questions carefully before answering.

SECTION: A (READING) (14)

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narrow paths, often enjoying the fresh mountain air. The village also celebrated festivals with
dances, songs, and local delicacies. Visitors appreciated the simplicity and harmony of life in the
mountains. The villagers welcomed them warmly, sharing stories about their customs and the
challenges of living in such remote locations.
1. How did children reach school? 1
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3. Why did visitors appreciate the village? 1
a. For its simplicity and harmony of life c. for its complexity and difficulties
b. For its livestock and crops d. for its stories and music

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4. Hills were known for its ____________. 1
a. irrigation b. scenic beauty c. slopes d. air

5. What did farmers grow on the slopes? 1

6. Describe the environment of the mountain village. 2

Q2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions: 7
Raghav visited an old heritage fort during a school trip along with 45 students and 3 teachers. The
massive stone walls, intricate carvings, and watchtowers reflected the grandeur of ancient
architecture. The guide narrated stories of battles, kings, and daily life within the fort. Students
explored secret passages, the royal courtyard, and the armoury. They noticed inscriptions that
described historical events and the culture of the time. The fort was not just a monument but a
window into the past, teaching students about bravery, strategy, and the lifestyle of previous
generations. After the visit, 30 students decided to read more books on Indian history. Raghav
felt inspired and decided to read more about the history of his country.
1. How many students went on the school trip to the fort? 1
a. 30
b. 45
c. 3
d. 70

2. What did students explore? 1
a. Stone walls and secret passage
b. Royal courtyard and armoury
c. Armoury and watchtowers
d. Carvings and watchtowers

3. What did inscriptions describe? 1
a. Past and bravery
b. Strategy and lifestyle
c. Historical events and culture
d. Culture and bravery

4. How many students decided to read more books on Indian history after the visit? 1
a. 45
b. 70
c. 30
d. 3

5. Why is the fort considered a window into the past? 1

6. What features of the fort impressed Raghav? 2

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Section B (GRAMMAR) (14)
Q3. DO AS DIRECTED: (14x1=14)

I. Attempt any four from the following questions by choosing the most appropriate options.

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The teacher spoke politely to the new student.

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vii. Choose the most suitable adverb to complete the sentence.
The guide asked everyone to walk ______ through the forest without making much noise.
a. quietly
b. tomorrow
c. outside
d. always

viii. Which sentence contains an adverb of time?
a. The children played happily.
b. We will visit the museum tomorrow.
c. The puppy waited outside.
d. She usually reads storybooks.

ix. Identify the type of adverb.
The train arrived early.
a. Adverb of Manner
b. Adverb of Place
c. Adverb of Time
d. Adverb of Frequency

x. Choose the most appropriate adverb to complete the sentence.
Seeing the uneven ground ahead, the boys walked ______ through the forest.
a. carefully
b. yesterday
c. nearby
d. always

III. Attempt any three from the following questions as indicated against each one of them. (3×1=3)
xi. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
The hikers walked ______ the wooden bridge to reach the campsite.
a. across
b. under

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xii. Which sentence uses the preposition across correctly?
a. The children walked across the bridge to reach the museum.
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a. The painting is hanging on the wall.
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xv. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct form of the verb.
Every evening, my sister ______ the piano for an hour.
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b. plays
c. playing
d. played

xvi. Identify the sentence with the correct subject–verb agreement.
a. The children enjoys the story.
b. The children enjoy the story.
c. The children enjoys stories.
d. The children has enjoyed the story.

xvii. The sentence below contains a subject–verb agreement error. Choose the correct option.
The list of books are on the table.
a. The list of books is on the table.
b. The list of books were on the table.
c. The list of books be on the table.
d. The list of books have on the table.

xviii. Choose the sentence in which the verb agrees correctly with the subject.
a. Neither of the boys know the answer.
b. Neither of the boys knows the answer.
c. Neither of the boys knowing the answer.
d. Neither of the boys have known the answer.

SECTION- C (Writing) (12)
Q4. A) Write a descriptive paragraph on ‘The night before the examination’ in 80-100 words
with the hints given below. You may also add your ideas. (1x6=6)
 Cause of fear and anxiety
 Read and revise everything
 Revise important questions
 Discussion with friends

OR

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B) During a visit to a beautiful natural place, you realised how important it is to protect nature.
Write a diary entry in 80–100 words describing your experience, your feelings, and what inspired
you to care for the environment. You may use the hints given below. (1 × 6 = 6)
Hints:
 Place visited
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 Sender’s Address
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B) Write an application to the Principal
hours. Write the application in80–100 words. (1 × 6 = 6)
Use the given format:
 Sender’s Address
 Date
 Name and Address of the School
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SECTION- D (LITERATURE) (20)
Q6. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow (Any Four) (4*1=4)
“I would like a pair like yours,” said the horse—“only green. They’ll keep the Sun out of my eyes
while I’m ploughing the field.”
“Certainly,” said the Doctor. “Green ones you shall have.”

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“You know, the trouble is, Sir,” said the plough horse as the Doctor opened the front door to let
him out—“the trouble is that anybody thinks he can doctor animals—just because the animals
don’t complain. As a matter of fact, it takes a much cleverer man to be a really good animal doctor
than it does to be a good people’s doctor.”
(Ch: Animal, birds and Dr. Dolittle)
i. Choose a word from the extract to complete the analogy.
digging: flower bed :: ______________: field
ii. Complete the sentence: Doctor Dolittle’s attitude in the extract is ______________.
iii. Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. Based on the extract, we can
conclude that doctors take animals for granted because ______________.
iv. Do you agree with the concluding sentence of the extract? Why/why not?
v. Write the antonym of the word: Good

Q 7. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow (Any Two) (2*2=4)
You never heard in all your life
Such a funny feeling sound.
“My friend, why do you wear two hats
Upon your feet?” I said.
He turned the other way about,
And hopped home on his head.
(P: A Funny Man)

(i) Choose the line from the extract which tells us that the sound was unique.
(ii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The poet calls the funny man ‘my
friend’ because _________________.
(iii) What does the reaction of the funny man to the poet’s question tell us about him?

Q8. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words. (Do any four) (4*3=12)
i. Why should Jahnavi follow the river’s advice? (Ch-The Day the River Spoke)
ii. How does the spider inspire us to overcome despair and not give up? (P - Try Again)
iii. What is the significance of imagining the loss of a sense? (Ch - Three Days to See)
iv. How can we say that Polynesia was a good trainer of animal language? (Ch - Animal, Birds
and Dr. Dolittle)
v. What do you think the poet has included in the dialogues in the poem? (P – A Funny Man)

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