The Invention of Vita-Wonk / Dad and the Cat and the Tree — English STD 7 — Question

What role did the river play in Jahnavi’s journey to attend school?

Analyse Mary’s character based on her interactions with the guests. What do her actions reveal about her personality?

The wicked farmer wanted to be rich like his neighbour. What happened every time when he tried to do so?

India has many other Forces that serve the nation. For example, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Find out about such Forces and discuss with the teacher.

The word ‘catamaran’ is used in the text. The word originates from Tamil language ‘kattu maram’ meaning ‘tied wood’.
Find out the meanings of these words. From which Indian language these words were borrowed. An example has been given.
1. karma (Sanskrit)
2. sahib
3. chutney
4. guru
5. verandah
6. jungle
7. areca
8. palanquin

"The text has many ‘sound words’. Some of these words are given in Column 1 and their meanings are given down. At night, the watchman lit an oil lamp and made a similar inspection of the tunnel

Column 1	Column 2
1. creaking	(i) making a noise like a long 's' sound
2. chatter	(ii) making a long low sound when a door or wooden object moves or is moved
3. hissing	(iii) repeated series of short high sounds made by birds or monkeys
4. rustle	(iv) blowing with short, quick blasts, as the wind
5. puffing	(v) a soft low, dry sound made by the movement of things such as leaves, paper, etc.

Now, complete the sentences given below by filing in the blanks with the correct form of the sound words given in Column 1.
1. The steam engine reached the station __________________ black smoke into the sky.
2. Suddenly the snake raised its hood and made a __________________ noise.
3. When the wind blew, I heard the __________________ of the wooden roof.
4. He heard a __________________ of leaves behind him when he was walking in the woods.
5. I get disturbed by the continuous __________________ of the monkeys in the neighbourhood. "

You will once again listen to the five speakers. As you listen, match each statement 1-7 to each speaker (i)-(v). There are two statements that you do not need
1. Promotes active participation for all in school activities
2. Comments on how school makes learning Mathematics joyful
3. Believes in the power of education that leads to freedom of choice
4. Shares that school also means companionship
5. Understands that boys and girls have different abilities
6. Persuades the parent to grant permission to attend school
7. Believes that learning skills is not gender-based

Match the words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.

Column 1	Column 2
1. vassal (n)	(i) extreme anger
2. coronation (n)	(ii) take hold of suddenly or forcibly
3. successor (n)	(iii) happen in a violent way
4. rash (adj.)	(iv) acting or doing something without thinking about the consequences
5. sovereign country (n)	(v) association or partnership
6. league (n)	(vi) a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen
7. wrath (n)	(vii) fearless
8. seize (v)	(viii) capture
9. resolve (n)	(ix) a country with a government having complete authority
10. raged (v)	(x) a country/ state that is controlled by a more powerful country and has to pay money when needed
11. decisive (adj.)	(xi) a person who succeeds another
12. apprehended (v)	(xii) take revenge for
13. dauntless (adj)	(xiii) showing the ability to make decisions effectively
14. avenge (v)	(xiv) determination

There are a few words related to sound in the text. Pick the words from the text and write them next to the correct definition.
1. made a high-pitched piercing sound
2. to cause liquid to strike or fall on something
3. a low continuous background noise
4. cry with loud uncontrollable gasps
5. to make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving
6. took a short quick breath through the mouth due to surprise, pain or shock
7. shaking rapidly to make continuous short, sharp sounds
8. making a lot of noise
9. made a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness

Read the expressions from the poem given in Column 1 and match them with what they indicate in Column 2.

Column 1	Column 2
Q.1. miles away	(a) The speaker's affection for their friends
Q.2. cinders red	(b) The fast and powerful movement of the train
Q.3. heart is warm	(c) The busy and noisy atmosphere during the day
Q.4. day is loud	(d) The glow of the train's sparks lighting up the night sky
Q.5. engine steaming	(e) The distance of the train from the speaker