Class 7 Question Paper 2024-25 English (Half Yearly)

HALF YEARLY EXAM

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HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION, 2024-
2024-25
ENGLISH
Time – 3:00 Hrs. Class – VII M.M. : 80
Date – 13.09.2024 (Friday)

Name of the student _______________________________________________Section _____
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Read all instructions carefully before answering.
• There are four sections in this question paper:
 Section A: Reading
 Section B: Writing Skill
 Section C: Grammar
 Section D: Literature
Section A – Reading Skill – 15 marks
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Q.1 Read the passage carefully.
1. A gentleman was repeatedly picking up starfish along a beach in Mexico. He was throwing them into the
sea. When asked why he was doing so he said, “I am throwing these starfish back into the ocean
because they came in with the high tide and now the tide has receded, they will die here stranded.”
2. “But there must be thousands on every beach. You can’t possibly make a difference” asked the other
man. The man smiled, lifted yet another starfish and as he threw it back into the sea, said, “made a
difference to that one.”
3. The story shows that it is not the big things only that really count in life. In fact, all great people built
their character by doing small day-to-day good actions. Mahatma Gandhiji, once was standing in the
open compartment door of a speeding train. He was lost in his thoughts when one of his slippers
slipped from one of his feet and fell down. The moment he realized it was gone, he dropped the other
one too.
4. On being asked why he did so, he replied, “One slipper is of no use to me, nor to him who finds the
dropped one. So he might as well have the full pair.” This incident shows that nothing was too
insignificant for Gandhiji.
5. Believe firmly that even one person can change the entire world. He may not be able to do a whole lot
physically to change the world, but that person has the power to inspire and set an example for others
which may affect the outcome of any situation.
Choose the correct option - (1x5 = 5)
(i) Why was the gentleman throwing starfish back into the sea?
(a) He was collecting them as a hobby.
(b) He wanted to save them from dying on the beach.
(c) He was trying to clean the beach.
(ii) What did the other man say to the gentleman about his efforts?
(a) "You should stop wasting your time."
(b) "You are making the beach dirty."
(c) "You can't possibly make a difference."
(iii) How did the gentleman respond to the comment about not making a difference?
(a) He agreed with the man and walked away.
(b) He threw another starfish into the sea and said he made a difference to that one.
(c) He stopped throwing starfish into the sea.

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iv) Which of the following best captures the central theme of the passage regarding the impact of
individual actions?
(a) Only large-scale efforts can create meaningful change in the world.
(b) Small, thoughtful actions by individuals can have a significant impact and inspire others to
create broader change.
(c) It is better to focus on solving global issues rather than worrying about small, everyday
actions.
v) Which word in the passage means the same as “Left helpless or stuck” ?
(a) realize (b) receded (c) stranded
Q.2 Read the following passage carefully:
1. As parents we strive hard to give our children the best of everything. We ensure to give them all
possible comforts, facilities, pleasure and exposure so that they can have a wonderful life. But the most
important thing parents forget to provide their children is ‘self-worth’. If your child doesn’t love himself,
he will not have the ability to give love. If he keeps on demanding himself, he might become successful
but will never feel powerful. Give your child the gift of self-worth and his life will be a rocking affair.
2. Introspect, who do you think you are? Creative or dull? Intelligent or good for nothing? Isn’t it a fact
that what you believe you are, is something that your parents labelled you as? The label you give to
your child is the ultimate truth of his life. Your child will identify himself by not what he feels he is, but
by what label you have given him. Tell your child he is an achiever, and he’ll be. Tell him he is a loser,
and he loses all the battles of his life.
3. Every child is unique. Each child has his own set of qualities, so there is no question of comparison. Your
love will nurture his self-worth in every moment of his life.
4. Do you remember how you felt when you were last appreciated? How good it made you feel about
yourself? The same applies for children. Appreciate your child whenever you see him doing something
right. Create opportunities to boost his self-esteem. Enroll him to recreation of his choice and praise
him on his progress and do not wait till he does it perfectly.
5. Express your love for your child. Let him know how much joy he has brought in your life. Hug him, spend
time with him; do little things to make him feel cherished.
I. Answer the following questions briefly :
(a) What is the most important thing parents forget to provide their children ? (1)
(b) Why giving a label to the child is the biggest damage ? (1)
(c) Which essential fact should always be remembered by the parents ? How can we appreciate a child ? (2)
II. State whether the following statements are true or false. (1x 2= 2)
(a) The passage suggests that a child who lacks self-worth will still feel powerful and fulfilled in life.
(b) Parents often focus on giving their children material comforts but may neglect the importance of
fostering self-worth.
III. Complete the following statements. (1x 2= 2)
(a) Every child is unique because _____________
(b) You can express your love for your children by _____________
IV. Choose the correct option- (1x2= 2)
(a) The antonym of “unique” is __________.
i) ordinary ii) exclusive iii) special
(b) The synonym of “praise” is __________.
i) appreciate ii) insult iii) rebuke

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SECTION B – WRITNG SKILL - 20 marks
Q.3 You are Rishabh Kumar / Rashi Mishra, the head of the Student Council at your school. Draft a notice
informing students about an upcoming Inter-School Chess Competition, including the date, time,
venue and other relevant details. (50 words) (5)
Q.4 Your school is organizing a "Clean and Green" campaign to promote environmental awareness. Create a
poster encouraging students to participate in the event, highlighting the importance of keeping the
environment clean and green. Include catchy slogans, visuals, and essential details like the date, time,
and venue of the event. (80 words) (7)
OR
Write a descriptive paragraph about a favourite scene from a book. Focus on the setting, the
characters, and the emotions evoked in the scene. Give a suitable heading to the paragraph.
Hints: Describe the setting, Character details, Emotions expressed, Impact at the end. (100 words)
Q.5 Write a letter of complaint to the Manager of a supermarket about the poor quality of fruits and
vegetables you bought. (100 – 120 words) (8)
Hints – when and where you bought them, describe the quality issue, how it affected you, what you
want to be done, polite closing.
OR
Write a detailed letter to your friend describing the T20 World Cup Cricket Finale that you witnessed
live at the stadium. In your letter, include the following point pre-match excitement, stadium
atmosphere, key moments of the match, post-match experience, overall experience. (100–120 words)
SECTION C – GRAMMAR - 15 marks
Q.6 There is an error in each of the lines. Write the incorrect word and supply the correct word for the
same: (0.5x4=2)
Error Correction
This is the house who Jack built. who which
a. It is located in a city whose is not very populated. ________ ________
b. The people which live there are still living ________ ________
c. a life who is luxurious. Rupa ________ ________
d. which house is also there, ________ ________
told someone that it is a paradise on earth.
Q.7 Rearrange the following jumbled words to make meaningful sentences- (1x3=3)
E.g. Our / is / full of / talented swimmers / country
Our country is full of talented swimmers.
(a) not / utilised / potential / fully / their / is
(b) other activities / are given / over / priority / in school / academic subjects
(c) has done / the sport / the government / very little / to boost
Q.8 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of tense- (1x2=2)
(a) Delhi ______ (stand) on the bank of the river Yamuna.
i) has stood ii) stands iii) stood
(b) They ______ (finish) their homework already.
i) finishes ii) are finishing iii) have finished
Q.9 Change the voice of the sentences given below- (1x2=2)
(a) Call the police.
(b) The chef cooks delicious meals every day.
Q.10 Fill in the blanks with the suitable forms of the verb(s) given in the brackets- (1x2=2)
(a) Either of the boys ______ presenting the report. (is, are , am )
(b) The police __________ behind the thief. (is / am / are)

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Q.11 Complete the sentences given below with the suitable determiners given in the brackets- (1x2=2)
(a) ________ students in the class have completed their assignments. ( a few, little, any )
(b) She doesn't have ________ money left after shopping. ( much, many, several)
Q.12 Which of the following sentence contains a transitive verb? (1x1=1)
(a) The car broke down on the highway.
(b) The dog barked all night.
(c) The chef prepared a delicious meal
Q.13 Which of the following sentence contains an intransitive verb? (1x1=1)
(a) The sun rose early this morning.
(b) He fixed the broken fence in the backyard.
(c) She sings a beautiful song every evening.
SECTION D – LITERATURE ( 30 marks)
Q.14 Read the extract and answer the questions that follow. (1x3=3)
A. “Somehow I couldn’t do it myself, so I went around and got a plainclothesman to do the job.”
Choose the correct option -
i) Who is the speaker of the above line?
a) Jimmy Wells b) Silky Bob c) O Henry
ii) Who did the speaker involve to complete the job?
a) A family member b) A friend c) A plainclothesman
iii) What was ‘the job’?
a) to meet his old friend b) to arrest his old friend c) to write a letter
OR
Read the extract and answer the questions that follow-
B. “Very often you have railed at me and I have borne it with a patient shrug”.
Choose the correct option-
i) Who is the speaker of the above line ?
a) Antonio b) Shylock c) Bassanio
ii) Who is ‘You’ in the above line?
a) Bassanio b) Gratiano c) Antonio
iii) What is the main feeling conveyed in the above extract by the speaker?
a) happiness b) patience c)frustration
Q.15 Read the extract and answer the questions that follow (1x3=3)
‘I don’t like mice’, she whispered,
Her big eyes round with fear,
I felt like superheroes do,
So glad that I was near!
A. Choose the correct option -
i) Which is the figure of speech used in line “ I felt like superheroes do” ?
a) metaphor b) simile c) repetition
ii) Who is the poet of the above line ?
a) Maya Angelou b) Faith Trekson c) Faith Bond
iii) Why did the speaker feel like a superhero?
a) She had successfully chased the mouse away and made it disappear into the garden.
b) She had killed the mice.
c) She had successfully chased the cat away and made it disappear into the garden.
OR

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B. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow-
Long, long afterward, in an oak
I found the arrow, still unbroken;
And the song, from beginning to end,
I found again in the heart of a friend.
Choose the correct option –
i) What does the speaker find "from beginning to end"?
a) The arrow b) A story c) The song
ii) Where does the speaker find the song again?
a) In the wind b) In a tree c) In the heart of a friend
iii) What do you think the song symbolises?
a) Kind words b) Harsh words c) Oak tree
Q.16 Answer the following questions in 20-30 words. (Attempt any 4) (2x4=8)
a) Describe the meeting place where Bob and Jimmy agree to reunite after twenty years.
b) What did the speaker fear might have happened to her mother in poem “Mother and the Mouse?
c) What was the bond about in the story “The Merchant of Venice”?
d) What is meaning of the phrase ‘Losing with grace’? (Beyond Victory and Defeat)
e) Why did the twins look forward to interacting with Aunt Namrata ? (Treasures From the Past)
Q.17 Answer the following questions in 30-40 words. (Attempt any 2) (3x2=6)
a) Why did Jimmy Wells send plainclothes man to arrest Silky Bob?
b) Do you think the speaker was amused to see her mother in a state of fear? Give reason to support your
answer. (Mother and the Mouse)
c) Compare the origins and evolution of Ludo and Snakes and Ladders mentioned in the story “Treasures
from the Past”.
d) Do you agree that ‘laurels’ make us strong? Substantiate your answer with a reason. (Beyond Victory
and Defeat)
Q.18 Answer the following questions in 80-100 words. (Attempt any 1) (5x1=5)
a) Throw light upon the character of ‘Bassanio’.
b) Describe how the world of sports has been compared with the journey of life and how the lessons
learnt on the field. (Beyond Victory and Defeat)
c) Traditional games have been passed down through generations and have left an indelible mark by
preserving our heritage. In what way do you think traditional games help in preserving our heritage?
(Treasures From the Past)
Q.19 Choose the correct option. (5x1=5)
i) The silent letter in the word ‘moisten’ is_____.
a) s b) t c) o
ii) Plural form of the word ‘information’ is _______
a) informations b) information c) informatia
iii) The correct meaning for the following Idioms-
a) rock the boat-
i) to make a situation difficult for others
ii) to bump into a rock or an iceberg while sailing
b) a cog in the wheel –
i) a necessary but small part of a larger system
ii) daydream about something that is unlikely to happen
iv) Choose the correct spelling.
a) ardous b) arduous c) ardious
v) One word for ‘a tendency to be hopeful about the future’ is-
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