Std 7 English Unit 10 & Supplementary Reading - Exercises

1. 1. hard work - c. to do
2. 2. song - a. to sing
3. 3. kind words - d. to say
4. 4. a smile - b. to show

1. 1. ytado - today
2. 2. emisl - smile
3. 3. iekdssnn - kindness
4. 4. evyer - every

1. 1. work - kite - eagle - egg
2. 2. spring - goat - tiger - rat
3. 3. music - cat - toy - yak
4. 4. clear - rose - elephant - top
5. 5. show - water - red - dog

1. 1. Why did the children decide to reduce their screen time? - c. They realized too much screen time was harmful.
2. 2. What would have happened if Smita clicked the unknown link? - b. The phone could get hacked or data stolen.
3. 3. Toral joined the group. What does it teach us? - b. Friendship grows when we include others.
4. 4. Which of the following is a good digital safety habit according to the story? - c. Think before clicking unknown links.

1. 1. How did smartphone affect the children's health and daily life?
   Smita had headaches, Rahul forgot homework, and Renuka stopped playing football.
2. 2. Which games did the children create?
   They created a bowling game, a jumping grid, and a treasure trail using chalk, stones, and old bottles.
3. 3. What was the teacher's advice about screen time?
   The teacher warned that screens are useful, but too much is harmful.
4. 4. How did the students feel after reducing screen time?
   They felt better. Smita's headaches were gone, Rahul finished homework faster, Renuka enjoyed new games, and they all made a new friend.
5. 5. How much time do you spend on screen every day? How will you replace this screen time with other activities?
   (વિદ્યાર્થીઓ પોતાના અનુભવ મુજબ લખશે. ઉદાહરણ:) I spend about 2 hours on screen every day. I will replace it by playing outdoor games, reading storybooks, and helping my parents.

1. 1. young × old
2. 2. best × worst
3. 3. always × never
4. 4. none × all
5. 5. pick up × drop

• Little boy: Sometimes I drop my spoon.
• Old man: 'I do that too.'
• Little boy: 'I wet my pants.'
• Old man: Sometimes I also wet my pants.
• Little boy: I often cry.
• Old man: 'So do I.'

1. 1. The child gave a plain simple answer in class.
2. 2. After getting help, the old man felt very thankful grateful.
3. 3. The teacher's words were full of knowledge wisdom.
4. 4. The boy fell off his bicycle and got hurt injured.
5. 5. The thief finally admitted confessed his mistake.

1. 1. The king wanted answers to three questions. (ક્રમ 1)
2. 2. Many learned men gave different answers. (ક્રમ 2)
3. 3. The king went to the hermit dressed as a simple man. (ક્રમ 3)
4. 4. The king helped the hermit by digging the ground. (ક્રમ 4)
5. 5. A wounded man arrived, and the king treated him. (ક્રમ 5)
6. 6. The hermit finally answered the king's questions. (ક્રમ 6)

1. 1. Why did the king disguise himself in plain clothes?
   The king disguised himself in plain clothes because the hermit lived a simple life and only met ordinary people.
2. 2. What made the wounded man change his mind about the king?
   The king treated the wounded man's injury and saved his life, which made him grateful and changed his mind.
3. 3. Which quality did the king show by helping the hermit dig?
   The king showed kindness, humility, and helpfulness.
4. 4. What did the hermit value most: power, riches, or doing good?
   The hermit valued 'doing good' the most.
5. 5. Which quality made the hermit's answers important?
   The hermit's wisdom and his practical understanding of life made his answers important.

1. 1. What are the 4 C's of 21st century skills?
   Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication.
2. 2. Which skill is not there in the image?
   c. curiosity
3. 3. You visit a bank with your parent... Which skill is being used here?
   Communication.
4. 4. What does Critical Thinking mean in the context of 21st century skills?
   It means finding solutions to problems.
5. 5. Your father bought new shoes... How would you use the box of the shoes to make something useful?
   I will use my 'Creativity' to turn the box into a pen stand or a bird feeder.
6. 6. Write the most appropriate skill with the given situation:
   a. thinking deeply to solve a riddle - Critical Thinking
   b. building a robot as a group project - Collaboration
   c. designing a poster for saving electricity - Creativity
   d. giving a speech in front of your class - Communication

સાચો જવાબ: (b) Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad is connected with Mahatma Gandhi and is an important place that shows his life and India's freedom struggle.

1. 1. lady -> ladies
2. 2. match -> matches
3. 3. school -> schools
4. 4. life -> lives
5. 5. potato -> potatoes

Disha woke up early on Monday. She ate breakfast with her family. After breakfast, she went to work. Her job was very interesting, and she enjoyed meeting new people. In the evening, she relaxed by reading a book.

There was a queen. Her husband was a kind man. She had two children. Her princess loved her father more. But her prince loved his mother more.

1. 1. I was reading a book, when Tanu called me.
2. 2. The children were playing outside, when it started raining.
3. 3. Krunal was waiting for the bus, when I arrived.
4. 4. We were cooking dinner, when the guests came.
5. 5. Raju was studying hard, when the exam was near.

1. 1. Piyush made a puppet. (what) -> What did Piyush make?
2. 2. Priyanka goes to the temple daily. (when) -> When does Priyanka go to the temple?
3. 3. Munifa was in Ahmedabad last week. (where) -> Where was Munifa last week?
4. 4. Happy has two brothers. (how many) -> How many brothers does Happy have?
5. 5. Kushal went to Patan to meet his friend. (why) -> Why did Kushal go to Patan?

1. 1. empathy - c. ability to understand and share feelings
2. 2. critical thinking - d. ability to analyze information objectively
3. 3. collaboration - b. ability to work together effectively
4. 4. adaptability - e. ability to adjust to new situations
5. 5. resilience - a. ability to bounce back from challenges

1. 1. communication - Meaning: exchanging of information. / Sentence: Good communication is important for teamwork.
2. 2. creativity - Meaning: the use of imagination or original ideas. / Sentence: Drawing a beautiful picture requires creativity.
3. 3. analyze - Meaning: examine in detail. / Sentence: We must analyze the problem to find a solution.
4. 4. creative - Meaning: having good imagination. / Sentence: My sister is a very creative artist.
5. 5. flexible - Meaning: capable of bending easily / adaptable. / Sentence: We should be flexible to learn new things.

1. 1. sahib - Arabic / Urdu
2. 2. chutney - Hindi
3. 3. verandah - Hindi
4. 4. areca - Malayalam
5. 5. palanquin - Sanskrit
6. 6. guru - Sanskrit
7. 7. jungle - Sanskrit / Hindi

1. 1. Wedge: c. a piece used to keep things apart
2. 2. Curious: b. interested
3. 3. Split: a. break
4. 4. Wounded: a. injured

1. 1. A carpenter works with wood.
2. 2. The monkey was curious about the wedge.
3. 3. The log was half split by the carpenter.
4. 4. The monkey was badly wounded in the log.

1. 1. One of the carpenters was sawing a huge log of wood.
2. 2. To prevent the log from closing up, he placed a wedge in between.
3. 3. After the workers went for their meal, the monkeys came down from the trees.
4. 4. One monkey became curious about the wedge and started pulling it.
5. 5. The log closed suddenly, and the monkey got caught in the gap.
6. 6. The story teaches us that those who interfere in others' work come to grief.

1. 1. Why did the carpenter put a wedge in the log? - for safety
2. 2. What quality made the monkey pull out the wedge? - curiosity
3. 3. What caused the monkey to get caught in the log? - interference
4. 4. What do we call the result of the monkey's action? - grief
5. 5. What human weakness does the monkey's act represent? - carelessness

1. 1. Prince - c. son of a king
2. 2. Boon - b. gift or blessing
3. 3. Exile - e. stay away from home as punishment
4. 4. Demon - a. evil spirit
5. 5. Loyal - f. faithful and true
6. 6. Celebrate - d. to rejoice and honour an event

1. 1. Good health is a great boon for everyone.
2. 2. The king sent his minister into exile for his mistakes.
3. 3. The dog showed its loyalty by protecting its master every day.
4. 4. We celebrate birthdays by cutting a cake.
5. 5. Firefighters must be brave.
6. 6. Children should always keep their promise to study sincerely.

1. 1. Queen Kaikeyi wanted Ram to be the king. - False
2. 2. Ram went to the forest for 14 years with Sita and Lakshman. - True
3. 3. Hanuman crossed the ocean to reach Lanka. - True
4. 4. Ram killed Ravan with his sword. - False
5. 5. People celebrated Ram's return to Ayodhya by lighting lamps. - True

1. 1. Who was the eldest son of King Dasharath? - Ram
2. 2. Who asked for two boons from the king? - Queen Kaikeyi
3. 3. Who kidnapped Sita? - Ravan
4. 4. Who became king of Lanka after Ravan's death? - Vibhishan
5. 5. Which festival celebrates Ram's return to Ayodhya? - Diwali

1. 1. Robber - King - Cheater - Thief
2. 2. Bell - Drum - Tiger - Flute
3. 3. Bold - Brave - Courageous - Coward
4. 4. Peas - Nuts - Fruits - Sword
5. 5. Village - Forest - Hill - Ocean

1. 1. This is an odd strange situation.
2. 2. After that horrifying terror incident, they lived in fear.
3. 3. I don't have enough money funds to start a business.
4. 4. My brother was readily eagerly waiting for my call.
5. 5. All my teachers praised admired my picture.

1. 1. A robber stole the temple bell.
2. 2. The jingling sound of the bell attracted a tiger.
3. 3. Villagers thought a demon was haunting the forest.
4. 4. The woman was courageous enough to go to the forest at night.
5. 5. She performed a special ritual before placing food under the tree.
6. 6. The King praised her bravery when she returned with the bell.

1. 1. A demon killed the robber. -> A tiger killed the robber.
2. 2. The woman was weak and coward. -> The woman was bold and intelligent.
3. 3. She believed the villagers. -> She did not believe the villagers (She thought there cannot be any demon).
4. 4. She wanted money to worship gods. -> She wanted money to buy food for the monkeys.
5. 5. She killed the monkeys and brought the bell back. -> She distracted the monkeys with food and brought the bell back.
6. 6. The people of the village were very courageous. -> The woman was very courageous.

1. 1. My mother churns curd to make buttermilk.
2. 2. A monkey came down and snatched away a man's spectacles.
3. 3. Wow, these fruits are as sweet as nectar.
4. 4. Taking medicine without a doctor's advice is dangerous.

1. 1. Gold is a precious metal.
2. 2. The heavy stone will sink in the water.
3. 3. I have a pain in my throat.
4. 4. We prayed for divine blessings.

1. 1. The gods and demons used Mount Mandarachal as the churning rod.
2. 2. God Vishnu took the form of a tortoise to support the mountain.
3. 3. The deadly poison that came out was called halahal.
4. 4. Finally, the pot of nectar appeared.

1. 1. What did the gods and demons want from the ocean?
   The gods and demons wanted the nectar that gives immortality.
2. 2. What came out of the ocean that was dangerous?
   A deadly poison called halahal came out of the ocean.
3. 3. Who got the nectar? Why?
   The gods got the nectar because Mohini thought giving it to cruel demons would be like feeding milk to a snake.
4. 4. How can teamwork in Samudra Manthan inspire you in your projects?
   It teaches us that great things can be achieved when we work collaboratively as a team.