English Class 7: Sample Paper - 2 PDF Download

General Instructions:

• This paper consists of 4 sections.
• All questions are compulsory.
• All answers must be correctly numbered.
• Ensure that questions for each section are answered together.
• Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

Section A: Reading (20 Marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions given below. [2 × 5 = 10 Marks]

Passage: The Story of Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai, born in Pakistan, is known worldwide for her courage in standing up for girls’ education. As a child, Malala loved learning and excelled in her studies. However, when extremist groups tried to stop girls from attending school, Malala refused to be silent. She spoke publicly about the importance of education for every child. Her voice reached people across the world, and she became a symbol of courage. Even after being attacked, she did not stop fighting for education. In 2014, at the age of 17, she became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Today, Malala continues to inspire millions with her message that one child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.

(i) What was Malala Yousafzai known for?

(ii) What did the extremists want to stop?

(iii) How did Malala continue her fight even after being attacked?

(iv) What message did Malala give the world about education?

(v) Find a synonym for "bravery" from the passage.

Read the poem carefully and answer the questions. [2 × 5 = 10 Marks]

Poem – “The Rain”
The rain falls softly on the ground,
It makes a gentle, soothing sound.
The flowers bloom, the trees all sway,
The grass turns green in bright array.
The children laugh and run about,
They jump in puddles with a shout.
The earth feels fresh, the sky is clear,
The rain brings joy to all who’re near.

(i) What happens to the flowers when it rains?

(ii) What do children do in the rain?

(iii) Write a pair of rhyming words from the poem.

(iv) How does the rain change the earth?

(v) What is the overall mood of the poem?

Section B: Writing (25 Marks)

(i) Write a letter to your principal requesting him to organize a library week in your school. (100 words) [10 Marks]

(ii) Write a story with the following outline in about 150 words. [15 Marks]
Outline: A farmer has three lazy sons – they never work – farmer grows old and worried – tells them treasure is hidden in the field – sons dig the whole field – find no treasure – but the soil becomes fertile – good crops grow – sons realize the value of hard work.

Section C: Grammar (20 Marks)

In the following passage, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word. [½ × 8 = 4 Marks]

Passage:
​Once there a crow. / ____

It very thirsty. / ____

It looked water everywhere. / ____

At last it a pot. / ____

There was little water the pot. / ____

The crow dropped some pebbles the pot. / ____

The water came up the crow drank it. / ____

It flew away after quenching thirst. / ____

The following lines have an error. Write the incorrect word and the correction. [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

(i) She have completed her homework.

(ii) The dog run fast yesterday. 

(iii) They was playing in the park.

(iv) He is senior then me. 

(v) The teacher explain the poem yesterday.

Rearrange the jumbled words. [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]

(a) my / uncle / Delhi / in / lives 

(b) football / like / we / playing

Q8. Change the voice. [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]

(i) She wrote a letter. 

(ii) They are singing a song. 

Q9. Fill in the blanks. [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]

(i) The sun __________ (rise) in the east.

(ii) Yesterday, we __________ (go) to the park. 

Q10. Do as directed. [8 Marks]

(a) Choose the correct verb.
(i) The stars (shine/shines) at night. 

(ii) My sister (like/likes) ice cream. 

(b) Complete with Have you ever / Did you ever.
(i) __________ visited the zoo? 

(ii) __________ play cricket in the rain?

(c) Complete with ei / ie.
(i) rec___ve 

(ii) bel___ve 

(iii) fr___nd 

(iv) rel___f 

(d) Join the sentences.
(i) It rained heavily. We stayed indoors. (so)

(ii) She was tired. She went to bed early. (because)

(e) Correct collocations.
(i) Please __________ a story. (tell/make) 

(ii) He __________ the exam last year. (passed/took) 

Section D: Literature (25 Marks)

Read the extract and answer the questions. [1 × 3 = 3 Marks]

"Try, try again," said the wise old man,
"Success will come, just stick to the plan."

(i) What advice is given in these lines?

(ii) Who is the speaker here?

(iii) What does the phrase stick to the plan mean?

Read the extract and answer the questions. [1 × 3 = 3 Marks]

"Boats sail on the rivers,
And ships sail on the seas,
But clouds that sail across the sky
Are prettier far than these."

(i) What is compared to boats and ships?

(ii) Why are clouds said to be prettier?

(iii) Write the rhyming words from the stanza.

Answer the following questions. [2 × 5 = 10 Marks]

(i) How did the river speak to the boy in The Day the River Spoke?

(ii) Why is Helen Keller’s essay Three Days to See inspiring?

(iii) What qualities of Rani Abbakka made her a brave leader?

(iv) How does the poet in Travel express the desire to explore?

(v) What message does the poem Say the Right Thing give us?

Answer the following in a paragraph. [3 Marks]

Q. Compare Reynard the Fox and the Raven. How were they different?

Imagine you are the soldier in My Dear Soldiers [6 Marks]
Q. Write a letter to your family sharing your feelings at the border.