Try Again — English STD 7 — Question

Why was Arunima’s leg amputated?

Select the words that tell us what the train symbolises for the poet.
1. education
2. adventure
3. comfort
4. opportunities

What is the narrator’s brother’s greatest strength?

Choose a phrase from the extract which shows‘that reaching the summit of Mount Everest was tiring.

The poem mentions soldiers facing different weather conditions. How does this depiction help common people understand and appreciate soldiers, challenges?

Design a badge of honour for the soldiers. You may make it by hand, with cardboard, paper, and colours, or alternately, design it digitally and take a printout. Remember to include a self-designed logo and a slogan in the badge.

What contrasts are shown in the poem regarding the poet’s feelings?

Complete the following by choosing the correct option from those given in brackets.
The poet repeats the line, ‘…there isn’t a train goes by,’ in all three stanzas to ____________.
(highlight the speaker’s fascination with the train/suggest that the area has many trains passing through).

How does the narrator recognise friends?

Why did the poet stagger back when offered the “rose”?