Std 7 English Unit 5: NATION FIRST - Exercises

1. 1. near - dear, here
2. 2. hide - wide, side, pride, inside
3. 3. tide - wide, side, pride, inside
4. 4. lay - say, day

1. 1. Ahmedabad → c. the ancient city where the story takes place
2. 2. Siddique Kotwal → d. the guard who loved his city very much
3. 3. Goddess Lakshmi → a. represents good luck and prosperity
4. 4. Diya → b. a lamp, burning near the three gates

1. 1. What was the duty of Siddique Kotwal?
   Every night, he watched over the city gates.
2. 2. Why did Siddique Kotwal end his own life?
   He ended his own life because he knew that if he did not return, Goddess Lakshmi could not leave, and the city would not lose its happiness and wealth.
3. 3. Who couldn't leave the city?
   Goddess Lakshmi couldn't leave the city.
4. 4. Did Siddique Kotwal love his city? How can you say it?
   Yes, he loved his city more than anything. We can say it because he made a great sacrifice of his own life for the prosperity of his city.

1. 1. India has wise people.
   → Ours is a land of sages.
2. 2. People of different religions live together peacefully.
   → Whatever caste or religion, All live here in unison.
3. 3. Our country's natural resources help it to become rich.
   → Its green forests are pretty, And are source of prosperity.
4. 4. The poet asks us to protect our nation.
   → Let's for it work hard, For its safety, be on guard.
5. 5. India is known for courage throughout history.
   → Known for bravery for ages.

1. 1. What was Captain Vikram Batra's code name? → c. Shershah
2. 2. What was the first point Captain Batra's team captured? → b. Point 5140
3. 3. What was Captain Batra's success signal? → b. "Yeh Dil Maange More!"
4. 4. How old was Vikram Batra when he was martyred? → b. 24
5. 5. What is India's highest award for soldiers, which Captain Batra received? → c. Param Vir Chakra

1. 1. India fought a war against Pakistan in the mountains of Kargil.
2. 2. Vikram Batra was a brave soldier / Captain of the Indian army.
3. 3. Vikram Batra was promoted to captain for his bravery in war.
4. 4. Naveen was a lieutenant.
5. 5. Vikram Batra's last words were "Durga Mata Ki Jai!".

1. 1. Lieutenant Naveen's code name was 'Shershah'. → False
2. 2. India fought the Kargil war in the mountains. → True
3. 3. The mission to capture Point 5140 was easy. → False
4. 4. Vikram Batra got martyred at a very young age. → True
5. 5. Naveen saved Captain Batra. → False

• 1. Vikram Batra climbed a steep cliff using ropes.
• 5. He was martyred.
• 2. He sent the success signal "Yeh Dil Maange More."
• 4. He rushed to save Lieutenant Naveen.
• 3. He was promoted to Captain.

1. 1. When was the Kargil war fought?
   The Kargil war was fought in 1999.
2. 2. How did our soldiers climb the steep hill?
   Our soldiers climbed the steep cliff using ropes.
3. 3. Did Lieutenant Naveen get the Param Vir Chakra?
   No, Captain Vikram Batra got the Param Vir Chakra.

1. 1. Komal throws rubbish here and there in the forest and teases animals.
   → 7. Protect the Environment and Show Compassion to Animals
2. 2. Ghanshyam writes his name on the walls of Sabarmati Ashram.
   → 6. Preserve our Rich Cultural Heritage (or 9. Safeguard Public Property)
3. 3. Kirti was sitting during the National Anthem.
   → 1. Respect the Constitution, National Flag, and National Anthem
4. 4. Pritesh damages the seats of a public bus with a blade.
   → 9. Safeguard Public Property and Abjure Violence
5. 5. Rupal ignores her homework.
   → 10. Strive towards Excellence (or 11. Provide Opportunities of Education)

1. 1. I help students in Maths.
2. 2. We guide students in school.
3. 3. You teach them Gujarati.
4. 4. He looks after the school garden.
5. 5. She plays with the students.
6. 6. They live in the same society.

1. 1. always arrives / Ishan / on time / at school
   → Ishan always arrives at school on time.
2. 2. play cricket / Shashank and Nikunj / on the playground / every Sunday
   → Shashank and Nikunj play cricket on the playground every Sunday.
3. 3. Vedant / potatoes / doesn't eat / in meals
   → Vedant doesn't eat potatoes in meals.
4. 4. rangoli / Do you / on Diwali? / draw
   → Do you draw rangoli on Diwali?
5. 5. play / They / kabaddi / at school
   → They play kabaddi at school.

1. 1. The Earth moves round the sun. → Universal truth / Scientific fact
2. 2. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. → Proverb
3. 3. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius. → Scientific fact
4. 4. Killol never drinks tea. → Habit
5. 5. They visit us every year. → Repeated action
6. 6. One plus one makes two. → Mathematical rule

1. 1. Do you waste time in watching reels?
   Ans. Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
2. 2. Does your sister listen stories from grandparents evey night?
   Ans. Yes, she does. / No, she does not.
3. 3. Do your parents play chess sometimes?
   Ans. Yes, they do. / No, they do not.
4. 4. Do you reach school on time daily?
   Ans. Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
5. 5. Does your mother comb your hair?
   Ans. Yes, she does. / No, she does not.

Start like this. My sister wakes up...

My sister wakes up early at 5:45 am. She brushes her teeth at 6 am. She takes a bath at 6.15. She drinks a glass of milk. She goes to school on foot. She studies Maths first because it is her favourite subject.

1. 1. bravery → courage
2. 2. prosperity → wealth
3. 3. guard → watch over
4. 4. glowing → shining
5. 5. inspired → motivated

1. 1. The soldier showed great courage when he faced the enemy.
2. 2. Major Somnath Sharma was honoured with the Param Vir Chakra.
3. 3. The Himalayas are high mountains.
4. 4. We should always wear helmets for our safety.
5. 5. Our soldiers climbed a steep cliff.