Std 7 English Unit 9 - Exercises

1. 1. sad - a grey and gloomy day, unkind words and unkind looks, when friends just walk away.
2. 2. angry - pests who pull my hair, people who break promises, and times when life's not fair.
3. 3. frightened - thunderstorms that BOOM!, crawly bugs and creepy dreams, and shadows round my room.
4. 4. calm - a smile from a friend, sleepy bedtime stories with a very happy end.

1. 1. Who was Sushrut?
   Sushrut was a bright student of veterinary medicine. He was later known as the "Father of Surgery".
2. 2. What question did Shalihotra ask to test Sushrut?
   Shalihotra asked, "What would you require to perform a surgery on a horse?"
3. 3. How much time did Shalihotra give Sushrut to find the missing things?
   Shalihotra gave Sushrut a week to find the missing things.
4. 4. How did Sushrut find the missing things? Select the appropriate answer.
   c. By observing his teacher carefully and thinking about what he did.
5. 5. Would you like to become a veterinarian? Give reasons.
   Yes, I would like to become a veterinarian because I love animals and I want to treat them and save their lives.

1. (1) An eagle's eye - sharp vision
2. (2) A lion's heart - courage & compassion
3. (3) A mother's touch - caring

1. 1. Ravi is as busy as a bee.
2. 2. Tommy (my pet) is as faithful as a dog.
3. 3. Gauri is as useful as a cow.
4. 4. My father is as brave as a lion.

1. 1. kind words - spread love / increase knowledge / dream more / feel lost
2. 2. joyful moments - makes movements / sad / grief / brings energy
3. 3. kindness - grows fast / touches souls / bring laughter / careless
4. 4. confidence - bring money / boosts courage / fights others / makes fun

1. 1. joyful moments: b. Let's play.
2. 2. confidence: a. I can do it.
3. 3. happy: b. It feels so good.

1. 1. Feelings are like colours. - Devrajbhai
2. 2. My heart feels heavy. - Riya
3. 3. Sir, I feel inferior. - Nisha
4. 4. I am shy. I never answer in class. - Meena
5. 5. Your feelings are not your enemies. - Devrajbhai

1. 1. Who is Riya's friend?
   Aisha is Riya's friend.
2. 2. Why did the children clap at the end?
   Because they felt calmer, like a fresh breeze had touched their hearts and they learnt how to manage their feelings.
3. 3. When do you feel stress?
   I feel stress before exams.
4. 4. Do you need counsellor at school? Why?
   Yes, because a counsellor can help us understand our feelings, manage our stress, and solve our problems.
5. 5. What would you ask the counsellor?
   I would ask the counsellor how to become more confident and overcome the fear of public speaking.

1. 1. You lost the 100m race. - sad
2. 2. You are planning for a picnic trip to Sasan Gir with whole class. - excited
3. 3. You missed the bus. - tensed
4. 4. Everyone appreciated your speech in the morning assembly. - proud
5. 5. Your teacher caught you throwing waste. - sorry
6. 6. You lost the notebook your teacher asked for correction. - confused
7. 7. You have taken your lunch. - satisfied

1. 1. Write any two advantages of mobile phone.
   Worldwide Communication and Education.
2. 2. Which disadvantage is related to our body parts?
   Eye Strain & Neck Pain.
3. 3. Write any one advantage and one disadvantage that you experienced?
   Advantage: Entertainment. Disadvantage: Distraction from Important Tasks.

1. 1. What was the session about?
   The session was about meditation.
2. 2. When was the session organized?
   The session was organized on 16 July, 2025.
3. 3. Where was the session organized?
   The session was organized at the school Auditorium (Sajjanpur Public School, Navsari).
4. 4. Who participated in the session?
   The students of class VI to VIII participated in the session.
5. 5. Why was the session organized?
   The event aimed to relieve stress and further influence the students to learn and adopt the correct way of life.
6. 6. How was the session beneficial for the students?
   All the students were taught the benefits of meditation regarding calm mind, good concentration, better clarity and improved communication.

(1) Change into Past Tense (ભૂતકાળમાં ફેરવો):

1. Neha plays football every day... ->
   Neha played football yesterday. She kicked the ball hard. Her friends cheered for her. She scored a goal.
2. Shekhar gets up at 6.30 a.m... ->
   Shekhar got up at 6.30 a.m. He brushed his teeth. He took bath at 7.00 a.m. He did yog. He took his breakfast at 8.30 a.m.

(2) Change the Pronouns (સર્વનામ બદલો):

1. You are my best friend... ->
   I am your best friend. I always help you. I play cricket with you. I share my lunch with you.
2. Karsanbhai is a farmer... ->
   Karsanbhai and Bholabhai are farmers. They work in the field. They grow the crops. They sell the vegetables in the market yard.

(3) Change the Gender (જાતિ બદલો):

1. The father tells a story... ->
   The mother tells a story. The sister listens carefully. The aunt gives her a gift. The lady smiles at the girl.
2. I have a brother. His name is Arjun... ->
   I have a sister. Her name is Anjali. She goes to school with me every morning. She likes to eat samosas after school. She plays cricket in the ground near our house. I love my sister.

1. 1. Your friend could not join you in picnic as he could not pay the required fees. - sad / sympathy
2. 2. You lost the race you worked hard for. - sad
3. 3. You stood runner up in the quiz competition by a simple mistake. - sorry / guilty
4. 4. Your principal appreciated your yoga skills in front of the school. - proud
5. 5. You solved the toughest puzzle first time in class. - confident / happy
6. 6. Your class-teacher scolded you for coming late to school. - sad / sorry
7. 7. Your mother wants you to sing an English poem in front of the guests. - shy

1. 1. shy -> The little girl is very shy.
2. 2. sad -> He was sad because he lost his toy.
3. 3. happy -> I am happy to see you.
4. 4. hate -> We should not hate anyone.
5. 5. anger -> Anger is not good for health.