Half Yearly Class 7 English Set 3 (Solutions) | English Poorvi Class 7 - New NCERT PDF Download

M.M – 80
Time Allowed – 3 Hours
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
The question paper is divided into three sections:

• Section A: Reading
• Section B: Writing and Grammar
• Section C: Literature

Section A: Reading (20 Marks)

Q1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (12 Marks)
In a quaint village cradled by misty hills and blooming orchards, lived Priya, a girl whose curiosity led her to explore every nook of her home. She adored the village spring, where she’d weave flower crowns by its bubbling waters. One dawn, Priya found the spring clouded with plastic cups, wrappers, and chemical runoff, its flow sluggish. No birds drank, and the grass around it wilted. The spring seemed to plead, “I’m fading, save me.” Shaken, Priya met a wise beekeeper tending hives nearby. “The spring is poisoned,” he said, “by the village’s waste.” Priya’s heart sank, seeing fish gasp in the murky water. The spring irrigated farms, quenched animals, and was the village’s heart. Resolved to act, Priya approached the community leader, proposing a restoration plan. Her friends joined, clearing debris and planting grasses to filter runoff. The beekeeper explained how the spring’s health sustained their honey and crops. Priya’s zeal inspired the village; they banned harmful chemicals and set up recycling stations. Children created songs about the spring, while elders taught sustainable farming. Months later, the spring’s waters danced again, and birds returned, their chirps like applause. Priya started a youth council to guard the spring, her flower crowns now symbols of hope. The village held a festival, with dances celebrating the spring’s revival. Priya’s diary, once filled with sketches, now held vows to protect the spring forever. The beekeeper nodded, proud of her spark. (460 words)
(i) What did Priya do by the spring, and what did she notice one dawn? (1 mark)

Ans: Priya wove flower crowns by the spring and noticed its clouded waters.

(ii) What did the beekeeper tell Priya about the spring’s condition? (1 mark)

Ans: The beekeeper said the spring was poisoned by village waste.

(iii) Describe the state of the spring when Priya saw it. (2 marks)

Ans: The spring had plastic cups, wrappers, chemical runoff; birds left, grass wilted.

(iv) How did Priya and the villagers restore the spring, and what was the outcome? (2 marks)

Ans: Priya led a cleanup, villagers banned chemicals, planted grasses; the spring danced again.

(v) Why was Priya shaken by the spring’s condition? (1 mark)

Ans: Priya was shaken seeing fish gasp and murky water.

(vi) What roles does the spring play in the village? (1 mark)

Ans: The spring irrigates farms, quenches animals, and is the village’s heart.

(vii) How did the spring show its gratitude? (1 mark)

Ans: Birds’ chirps were like applause.

(viii) What did the elders teach to support the spring’s restoration? (1 mark)

Ans: Elders taught sustainable farming.

(ix) Find synonyms for the following words from the passage: (2 marks)
(a) Begged (para 1)
(b) Enthusiasm (para 1)

Ans: (a) Begged – Pleaded
(b) Enthusiasm – Zeal

Q2.  Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (8 Marks)
Marine animals exhibit clever strategies to nurture their young. Sea turtles bury eggs in sandy beaches, protecting them from predators. Octopuses guard their eggs in hidden dens, fanning them for oxygen. Penguins huddle to keep chicks warm in icy climates. Clownfish lay eggs near anemones, using their sting for defense. Whales migrate to warmer waters, ensuring calves survive. These behaviors showcase marine animals’ adaptability, allowing their young to thrive in vast oceans. Such instincts highlight nature’s brilliance in sustaining life in challenging aquatic environments. (200 words)

(i) Where do sea turtles lay their eggs? (1 mark)
(a) In water
(b) On sandy beaches
(c) In caves
(d) On rocks

Ans: (b)

(ii) How do octopuses protect their eggs? (1 mark)
(a) By burying them
(b) By guarding them in dens
(c) By hiding them in coral
(d) By carrying them

Ans: (b)

(iii) Why do penguins huddle with their chicks? (1 mark)
(a) To feed them
(b) To keep them warm
(c) To teach them to swim
(d) To protect them from wind

Ans: (b)

(iv) Where do clownfish lay their eggs? (1 mark)
(a) Near anemones
(b) In open water
(c) On seaweed
(d) In sand

Ans: (a)

(v) Why do whales migrate to warmer waters? (1 mark)
(a) To find food
(b) To ensure calves survive
(c) To avoid predators
(d) To mate

Ans: (b)

(vi) The word ‘brilliance’ means: (1 mark)
(a) Strength
(b) Cleverness
(c) Speed
(d) Beauty

Ans: (b)

(vii) The opposite of ‘protect’ is: (1 mark)
(a) Guard
(b) Harm
(c) Save
(d) Help

Ans: (b)

(viii) Which word in the passage means ‘difficult’? (1 mark)
(a) Adaptability
(b) Challenging
(c) Vast
(d) Clever

Ans: (b)

Section B: Writing and Grammar (30 Marks)

Q1. You are Anjali/Arjun, Cultural Secretary of Blue Star School, Chennai. Write a notice in about 50 words to inform students of classes VI to X about an Inter-House Debate Competition. Include necessary details. (4 marks)

Ans: BLUE STAR SCHOOL, CHENNAI
NOTICE
15th June 2025
Inter-House Debate Competition
Students of classes VI to X are invited to participate in the Inter-House Debate Competition on 28th June 2025 at 10 AM in the school hall. Topic: “Technology: Boon or Bane.” Register by 25th June with the undersigned.
Anjali/Arjun
Cultural Secretary

Q2. Write a letter in about 100-120 words to your friend inviting them to a family picnic. Mention the place, date, and activities planned. (5 marks)

Ans: Dear Priya,
I’m thrilled to invite you to a family picnic on 20th June 2025 at Lodhi Gardens, Delhi, at 10 AM. We’ll enjoy games, a nature walk, and homemade snacks. Bring your camera for some fun photos! Please join us.
Yours,
Arjun

Q3. Write an article in about 120-140 words on the topic “The Dangers of Plastic Pollution.” (6 marks)

Ans: The Dangers of Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution threatens our planet, clogging rivers, harming wildlife, and polluting soil. Single-use plastics like bags take centuries to decompose. Marine animals die from ingesting plastic, and microplastics enter our food chain. We must reduce plastic use, recycle, and adopt eco-friendly alternatives.

Q4. Change the following sentences to passive voice. (3 marks)

• The artist painted a beautiful portrait.
• The workers are building a bridge.
• Has she written the essay?

Ans: 

• A beautiful portrait was painted by the artist.
• A bridge is being built by the workers.
• Has the essay been written by her?

Q5. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets. (3 marks)

• We ______ (not finish) our homework yet.
• She ______ (dance) when the music stopped.
• ______ they ______ (visit) the museum last week?

Ans: 

• We have not finished our homework yet.
• She was dancing when the music stopped.
• Did they visit the museum last week?

Q6. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions. (3 marks)

• He didn’t come ______ he was sick.
• I’ll wait here ______ you return.
• Practice daily ______ you won’t improve.

Ans: 

• He didn’t come because he was sick.
• I’ll wait here until you return.
• Practice daily or you won’t improve.

Q7. Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs. (3 marks)

• She spoke ______ (clear) during the speech.
• The car moved ______ (slow) on the icy road.
• He works ______ (careful) on his project.

Ans: 

• She spoke clearly during the speech.
• The car moved slowly on the icy road.
• He works carefully on his project.

Q8. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles (a, an, the). (3 marks)

• ______ eagle soared above the mountain.
• ______ Earth revolves around the sun.
• She is ______ intelligent student.

Ans: 

• An eagle soared above the mountain.
• The Earth revolves around the sun.
• She is an intelligent student.

Section C: Literature (30 Marks)

Q1. Answer the following questions briefly in 30-40 words. (2M x 5 = 10 marks)
(i) In the lesson about a river speaking, what are the consequences of pollution described?

Ans: The river describes pollution’s harm to fish, birds, and crops, urging action.

(ii) In the poem about persistence, how does the poet emphasize resilience?

Ans: The poet emphasizes resilience, showing a spider’s persistence leads to success.

(iii) In the lesson about imagining three days of sight, what does the narrator imagine experiencing?

Ans: The narrator imagines seeing nature, people’s faces, and art.

(iv) In the poem admiring animals, why does the poet value their traits?

Ans: The poet values animals’ simplicity and lack of malice.

(v) In the lesson about a man helping animals, what challenges does he face?

Ans: He faces ridicule but persists in helping animals.

Q2. Answer the following question in 80-100 words. (5 marks)
In the lesson about a boy’s imaginative creation, explain how creativity drives innovation. Provide examples from the text.

Ans: The lesson about a boy’s imaginative creation highlights creativity as a driver of innovation. The boy designs a machine to fly to the stars, showing boundless imagination. Though impractical, his vision inspires others to dream big, illustrating how creative ideas spark progress.

Q3. Read the extract carefully and answer the questions that follow. (4 marks)
“The river cried, ‘Your waste is killing me!’”

• Who is the speaker?
• Why is the speaker upset?
• From which lesson is this line taken?
• What is the lesson’s central theme?

Ans:

• The river
• It is upset due to pollution from waste.
• The Day the River Spoke
• Environmental conservation

Q4. Read the extract carefully and answer the questions that follow. (5 marks)
“Say the right thing, and hearts will mend.”

(i) What is the advice given in this line?
(a) To speak loudly
(b) To speak kindly
(c) To speak quickly
(d) To speak clearly

Ans: (b)

(ii) What is the effect of saying the right thing?

Ans: It mends hearts.

(iii) From which lesson is this line taken?

Ans: Say the Right Thing

(iv) What is the theme of the lesson?

Ans: The power of kind words

Q5. Imagine you are the narrator from the lesson about imagining three days of sight. Write a diary entry in about 100-120 words describing what you would do on your first day of sight. Use the proper diary entry format. (6 marks)

Ans: Dear Diary,
If I could see today, I’d watch dawn’s colors flood the sky, each hue a miracle. I’d study faces, their smiles revealing silent stories. In a forest, I’d trace leaves and watch birds soar. Artworks would unveil their secrets. Seeing would fill me with awe, etching beauty in my soul.
Yours,
The Narrator