Try Again — English STD 7 — Question

India is a multilingual country, and many of us can speak two to three languages easily. Make a list of the languages that everyone in the class can speak and display it on a chart paper in the classroom.

Describe the character of the narrator’s brother. What qualities make him unique?

Analyse how the poet uses three different poetic devices to create humour in the poem. Support your answer with examples.

Discuss the symbolism of the paper boats in the poem.

Read the explanation about the kinds of sentences

Kinds of Sentences	Function	Punctuation	Examples from the text
Declarative sentences	to state or convey information	end with a full stop (.)	There's always something to say
Interrogative sentences	to ask questions	end with a question mark (?)	What shall I do when they want to go?
Exclamatory sentences	to express strong feelings or emotions	end with an exclamatory mark (!)	What beautiful children you have, Mrs. Harding!
Imperative sentences	to give order, command or request	end with a full stop (.)	Put that coat away in your bedroom

1. Identify the kinds of sentences and punctuate them appropriately.
(i) the meeting starts at 10.00 a.m. in the conference room
(ii) what an exciting adventure it was
(iii) how did you solve the problem so quickly
(iv) what is the weather forecast today
(v) how beautiful is the rainbow
(vi) clean up your room before dinner
(vii) the children are planning a surprise party for their mom
(viii) turn off the music

What did the plough horse complain about the vet over the hills?

Explain how the poem reflects a child’s perspective.

Analyse the theme of perseverance in the story.

What is the significance of the poet’s heart being “warm”?

How does the poet blend reality and imagination in “Paper Boats”?