Std 7 English Unit 7: TEAMWORK - Exercises

1. 1. me – three, free
2. 2. one – done, sun
3. 3. small – all, tall

1. 1. assist – help
2. 2. task – job
3. 3. little – small
4. 4. complete – done

1. 1. The friends walked to school through a forest path every day. - True
2. 2. The footbridge was damaged. - True
3. 3. Riya wanted to go back home when she saw the broken footbridge. - False
4. 4. Kunal found strong vines and Meera collected bamboo sticks. - False
5. 5. The teacher praised the children for their teamwork. - True

1. 1. Where were the four friends living?
   They were living in a small village.
2. 2. What did Aman want to do after seeing the damaged footbridge?
   Aman wanted to return home after seeing the damaged footbridge.
3. 3. What materials did the children use to repair the footbridge?
   They used long bamboo sticks and strong vines to repair the footbridge.
4. 4. Who tested the strength of the repaired footbridge?
   Kunal tested the strength of the repaired footbridge.
5. 5. Why did the children feel proud when they reached school?
   They felt proud because they had repaired the footbridge through teamwork and their teacher praised them for it.

1. 1. Rohan and Ruhi were walking in the garden with their grandfather.
2. 2. The geese were flying in a big 'V' shape.
3. 3. When a goose leaves the group, it feels strong air resistance.
4. 4. The leader goose moves to the back when it becomes tired.
5. 5. Two geese stay with the sick or injured goose until it recovers or passes away.

1. 1. What sound did the children hear in the sky?
   The children heard a soft sound in the sky.
2. 2. What did the children see in the sky?
   They saw a flock of geese flying in a big 'V' shape.
3. 3. Why do geese quack while flying in formation?
   They quack to encourage the leader to keep going.
4. 4. What happens when a goose gets tired of leading?
   When the leader goose becomes tired, it moves to the back, and another goose takes its place.
5. 5. What important lesson about teamwork did Grandfather teach the children?
   Grandfather taught that when we support each other in difficult times, we become stronger. That is the real meaning of teamwork.

1. 1. How do honeybees tell other bees where the food is?
   Honeybees show 'dances' to tell other bees where the food is.
2. 2. How do the bees divide responsibilites?
   Each bee has a special role like a worker, soldier, or queen to divide responsibilities.
3. 3. Who guides the herd in an elephant family?
   Old elephants guide the herd in an elephant family.
4. 4. Is communication important in both honeybees and elephants? Why?
   Yes, communication is important for both because honeybees use dances and elephants use trumpet sounds and body movements to talk to each other and work together.
5. 5. What values will you show if you behave like honeybees and elephants?
   I will show teamwork, discipline, responsibility, communication, sacrifice, care for others, cleanliness, and order.

I request you to kindly grant me leave as I will be playing in the school cricket match. I promise to always cooperate with my team, because unity is strength. While batting, I will keep my eyes on the ball and play patiently. As a bowler, I will focus on my line and length. I will also warm up properly to avoid injury. I shall eat healthy food and stay fit during the match.

Date: 12th December 2025

Dear Omvir,

I heard that you are going to a school trip next week. I am really happy for you. I want to give you some simple advice so that you can do well and enjoy the trip.

Eat healthy food like fruits and nuts to keep your energy high.

Most importantly, be kind and support your friends.

I am sure you will stay safe and have fun.

Yours lovingly,
Rudra

1. 1. When it started raining, I was playing (play) with my friends.
2. 2. When she has no work, she reads (read) a book.
3. 3. When the power cut off, they were watching (watch) TV.
4. 4. When he scored a goal, he was running (run) very fast.
5. 5. When the doorbell rang, we were taking (take) dinner.

1. 1. She was laughs loudly in the classroom. -> She was laughing loudly in the classroom.
2. 2. I was go to the market when I saw him. -> I was going to the market when I saw him.
3. 3. They was playing football yesterday. -> They were playing football yesterday.
4. 4. My father cook dinner when we arrived. -> My father was cooking dinner when we arrived.
5. 5. It was rains when we left the house. -> It was raining when we left the house.

Last Saturday, our class was going to the park for a picnic. We were playing games like kho-kho and badminton. Some students were drawing pictures of trees while others were writing poems. Our teacher was telling us stories under the big banyan tree. At the end, we were eating food together and enjoying the day.

1. 1. What were you doing yesterday when your father came home?
   I was reading a storybook yesterday when my father came home.
2. 2. What was your father doing at 7:00 am today?
   My father was reading a newspaper at 7:00 am today.
3. 3. What was your mother doing at 8:00 pm yesterday?
   My mother was cooking dinner at 8:00 pm yesterday.
4. 4. What was your sister doing when you called her?
   My sister was doing her homework when I called her.
5. 5. What was your grandfather doing yesterday in the evening?
   My grandfather was walking in the park yesterday in the evening.
6. 6. What were the students doing when the bell rang for prayer?
   The students were talking to each other when the bell rang for prayer.

Across (આડી ચાવી):

1. 1. The bird who flies in front: leader
2. 2. The birds fly in V-shape: geese
3. 3. Working together for a common goal: teamwork
4. 4. When a goose is hurt and others help: injured
5. 5. Force that slows motion: resistance

Down (ઊભી ચાવી):

1. 1. Working with others: teamwork
2. 2. Sound geese make to encourage the leader: quack
3. 3. Words or actions that give someone hope or confidence: encouragement

1. 1. The geese show great c. unity when flying together.
2. 2. We need to d. share the responsibilities to finish the work.
3. 3. The leader's job requires a lot of b. strength.
4. 4. His c. encouragement gave me the confidence to try again.

1. 1. Wow! The geese are flying in a perfect 'V' shape!
2. 2. Oh! I didn't know they help each other while flying.
3. 3. Hey! look, the leader goose is moving to the back.
4. 4. Alas! the sick goose cannot fly anymore.
5. 5. Hurray! the geese are encouraging their leader by quacking.

1. 1. Yellow, yellow, happy fellow,
   Running through the town,
   Yellow, yellow, happy fellow,
   Jumping up and down.


2. 2. Green, green, happy fellow,
   Walking day and night,
   Green, green, happy fellow,
   Dancing with delight.


3. 3. Blue, blue happy fellow,
   Eating healthy food,
   Blue blue, happy fellow,
   Laughing in good mood.