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Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Guide Pdf Telangana Unit 4B Dear Mum Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 4B Dear Mum

I. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Who do you think is responsible for all the mischievous deeds?
Answer:
The boy is responsible for all mischievous deeds.

Question 2.
Why was there a strange jam stain on the kitchen wall ? How do you think did it happen?
Answer:
When the mischievous boy was taking jam from the bottle which is in cupboard happened to fall on the wall. The boy might have tried to clean the jam on the wall. In this process, the stain was formed.

Question 3.
Did the boy play only indoors? Support your answer.
Answer:
No, the boy didn’t play indoors. The white carpet was covered with series of muddy foot prints. So, the boy could have played outside.

Question 4.
What do the muddy foot prints on the carpet suggest?
Answer:
The boy perhaps has gone outside to play. After returning from outside, his muddy feet might have formed the foot prints on the white carpet.

II. Work in pairs and discuss :

Question 1.
Have you ever been mischievous? Share with your partner some mischievous deeds that you have done in the past.
Answer:
When I was in 5th class I had been mischievous. I was weak in Mathematics. One day I didn’t complete maths home work. When I reached school the teacher asked me to submit the homework note book. I pretended as if I searched for the book and said that I forgot my notes at home. He asked me to go back to home and bring the book. I hesitated to do so. The teacher observed me and understood my position. He asked me to submit the book by the next day.

Question 2.
If you were mischievous like the boy in the poem, how would your mother react?
Answer:
If I were mischievous like the boy in the poem, my mother would first get angry with me but later she would understand the situation.

PROJECT:

I. Collect one story of Tenali Raman/Birbal/Nasruddin or any other humorous story.
Answer:

STORY – 1
Tenail Raman

One day king Krishna Deva Raya had won a war and was very happy. He decided to give gifts to all his ministers. He put gifts of jewels, precious stones, gold and silver behind a curtain. Among these was an empty bowl. That day Tenali was not in the court. He had gone out on some work.

The other ministers were happy as they thought that they got a chance to leave Tenali behind. All the ministers chose valuable gifts and left the empty bowl for Tenali. After Tenali had arrived the king asked him to take his gift. Tenali took the empty bowl and hid it behind him. One of the ministers immediately utilized the opportunity and told Krishna Deva Raya that it was an insult to hide the gift.

Krishna Deva Raya was angry and he asked Tenali. Tenali replied that he loved his king who had always given him so plenty of everything that he didnot want people to see the empty bowl and insult him. The king was so pleased that he immediately ordered the guard to fill the bowl with gold coins. The ministers had to eat a humble pie but Tenali was very happy. As usual Tenali had outwit others.

STORY- 2
Birbal

One day Akbar saw a dream in which he had only one tooth and he was sitting alone. Akbar was so disturbed by the dream that he woke up immediately from his deep sleep. The next day he called two great astrologers and asked them to predict his dream. One of the astrologers told Akbar that all his relatives would die before him and he would remain quite old. Akbar was enraged on hearing this and ordered the astrologer to be hanged.

The other astrologer was scared at this and making an excuse of forgetting his book, he left the palace. He approached Birbal for a solution. Birbal suggested him to tell the king that he would live a long life more than his sons and grand sons and enjoy the bounty of the earth for a long time. The astrologer followed Birbal’s suggestion and was rewarded a bag full of gold coins.

STORY – 3
Mufloft Nasruddin

Mullah Nasruddin started a new business but no one knew what kind of business he did. Mullah was growing richer and richer. He started going to Russia to do business. While crossing the border to Russia, the officer used to stop him to check if he was taking anything illegal with him. Mullah used to take his donkey and a bag of straw for the donkey. The officer was confused as to what Mullah used to take to Russia. One day the officer met Mullah in the market and asked him what he used to carry apart from the donkey and straw.

To this Nasruddin replied that he was selling donkeys. Donkeys were in demand in Russia. If he took a train of donkeys each time he went to Russia, the officer would not allow him, so he carried one donkey at a time and sold it. The officer was astonished to hear this.

II. Make a fun cap.
Answer:
Student’s activity.

Dear Mum Summary in English

When you went out some mysterious things like the breaking of a cup by itself, the crack in the blue vase which was brought by great grand father from China, the stain of jam of the size of a boy’s hand, the cat starting a washing machine while it was inside it, swelling of flour by itself, the appearance of muddy foot prints on a newly bought white carpet happened. I thought the house might be haunted and knowing that you would be shocked, I went to grand mother.

Glossary:

mysteriously : strangely
Usage; I don’t know how mysteriously the thing happened.

scared : frightened of something
Usage: I was scared when a snake crawled between my legs.

haunted : (of a building) believed to be visited by ghost
Usage: No one dares enter a haunted hous.

have a fit : to be very shocked, upset or angry
Usage: I know that you will have a fit when you hear such a horrible event.

self-raising flour : flour that contains a substance which makes cakes swell when they are cooked
Usage: We use a self-raising flour to prepare cakes

gran : grandmother
Usage: My gran used to tell stories at nights

turning on : open
Usage: Don’t turn on the switch.

discover : find out
Usage: Newton discovered gravity.

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Guide Pdf Telangana Unit 4A Tenali Paints a Horse Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 4A Tenali Paints a Horse

Pre-Reading:

Look at this picture and answer the questions that follow :

Question 1.
Look at the title and guess what you are going to read about.
Answer:
I am going to read about the wit of Tenali Raman.

Question 2.
Who do you think is the person with the turban?
Answer:
The man in the turban is the king of Vijayanagara, Raja Krishna Devaraya.

Question 3.
Can you name the person sitting on the throne?
Answer:
Raja Krishna Devaraya, the king of Vijayanagara.

Question 4.
What do you think Tenali Raman will do in the story?
Answer:
Tenali Raman will exhibit his wit and dextrous nature.

Question 5.
Can you share a story about Tenali Raman?
Answer:
Yes, I can share a story about Tenali Raman.

Oral Discourse:

Talk on : Each one of you share a joke before your class.
Answer:
Student – 1:

Teacher : Why is the Mississippi such an unusual river ?
Student : Because it has four eyes (4 ‘i’ letters in Mississippi) and still can’t see.

Student – 2:

House owner : I had asked you to come here yesterday and repair my calling bell. What happened ?
Electrician : I did come sir, I rang the bell three times, but there was no answer. I thought you must have gone out.

Student – 3:

Customer : Those fruits look as if they were plucked a week ago, yet your notice says ‘Freshly plucked’.
Shop Keeper : That’s right. This notice is fresh. I’ve just written it.
Customer : ? !?!? !!

Student – 4:

Man : Hey, you little child, why are you crying ?
Child : I’ve lost my dog.
Man : Don’t worry, we’ll together search for it.
Child : We don’t need to : it has gone home.
Man : Then why are you crying ?
Child : Because I don’t know the way to go home; my dog only knows.

Comprehension:

I. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Why did Tenali Raman look displeased?
Answer:
Tenali Raman looked displeased because he was not impressed by the paintings which were highly praised by the King and other courtiers.

Question 2.
How did the King reward the artist? What would have you done if you had been in the King’s place ?
Answer:
The King rewarded the artist with a bag of gold.
I would have also honoured the artist like the King.

Question 3.
Why did the King call Tenali Raman an ignorant fool?
Answer:
Tenali Raman pointed out that the artist didn’t paint the otherside of the two men and the face of the cow in his painting. As it was not possible to do such a way and anyone could easily imagine the missing bits, the King called him an ignorant fool.

Question 4.
What do you think is the reason for the courtiers’ giggling?
Answer:
The courtiers thought that Tenali Raman would lose the bet. Moreover they knew him well that he could not paint at all. So, they giggled.

Question 5.
What was the bet between the King and Tenali Raman?
Answer:
Tenali Raman had to paint a picture in a month. It must be half as good as the artist brought to the court. Then, he would be given a bag of gold and the title “King of Artists”. This was the bet between the King and Tenali Raman.

Question 6.
If you were Tenali Raman, would you accept the bet?
Answer:
If I were Tenali Raman, I would not accept the bet because I haven’t such wit.

Question 7.
How did Tenali Raman win the bet?
Answer:
Tenali Raman brought the painting. He showed it to the king. The painting had a few curved strokes of black on the right hand edge and a few lines of green at the bottom below it. The King asked him to explain the painting. He said that it was a beautiful stallion with a white star on his forehead and had a polished leather saddle on its back.

The King couldn’t see anything. Tenali Raman said that the deficiencies should be imagined since the king had said before. The king was very much pleased with his cleverness and rewarded him with a bag of gold.

Question 8.
Could you predict that Tenali Raman would win the bag of gold?
Answer:
Yes, I could predict that Tenali Raman would win the bag of gold.

Question 9.
If you were Tenali Raman, what would you do?
Answer:
If I were Tenali Raman, I would accept the bet.

Question 10.
Can you suggest a different ending to the play? Discuss it in your group.
Answer:
The King got angry on Tenali Raman for making fun of him. He ordered his servants (soldiers) to arrest and put him in prison. Then Tenali Raman requested him to think for a while. He could understand the inner meaning of his practical example. Then the King realised that he tried to make him understand the painting of the artist is not a good one. He pointed out its defects. So, the King offered him a bag of gold finally.

Vocabulary:

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words given below :

Question 1.
Birbal was a ________ in the court of Akbar.
Answer:
jester

Question 2.
The teacher was ________ with their nice work done by his pupils.
Answer:
pleased

Question 3.
Sarada paid a ________ for not paying the fees on time.
Answer:
penalty

Question 4.
When I visited Kashmir, the mountains were ________ with snow.
Answer:
covered

Question 5.
You should use your ________ when you look at a painting.
Answer:
imagination

II. Phrasal verbs:

A phrasal verb is a phrase which consists of a verb in combination with a preposition or an adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts. You have really caught him out, Sir.

Perhaps his painting is so good that he can’t bear to part with it.

The words in bold are phrasal words. The phrase ‘caught out’ means ‘to show somebody does not know much.’ The phrase ‘part with’ means ‘to give something to somebody else, especially something that you would prefer to keep.’
Eg : You have really caught him out, Sir

1. Consult a dictionary and list other phrasal verbs beginning with ‘catch’ and ‘part’ Write some sentences of your own for each phrasal verb.

catch cold : become ill with a cold
Eg: Don’t take ice cream, you will catch cold.

catch fire : ignite/start to bum
Eg : Sheela’s night dress caught fire when she stood near the open hearth.

part with : give up
Eg : He parted with smoking.

part and parcel : an integral part of something.
Eg: Animals are part and parcel of God’s creation.

2. Read the following passages, circle the phrasal verbs, and guess their meanings.You may choose the meanings from the list given in the box. Write the phrasal verbs and their meanings in your notebook. Write one sentence of your own for each phrasal verb.

1. Ramana Rao’s house was robbed of Venkateswara Rao, the inspector of police who was looking into the case released the picture of the suspect and asked the people to look out for him. In a press release, he said that he had some clues and that the robber could not get out of the case.
Answer:
1. looking into: investigating/examining
Eg: Raman is looking into the possibility of purchasing a new car.

2. look out for : taking care of
Eg : You should look out for pick pockets.

3. get out of : avoid or escape
Eg: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting.

2. Bhanu joined a new company. In the beginning, she had problems with her manager. But now she is getting on with her new boss very well. Initially, she had problems with her paying-guest accommodation too. But the superb food her host served made up for the uncomfortable room. Now the problem is with looking after the host’s children. They are like little devils. God only knows how she would get through this.
Answer:
1. getting on : managing
Eg : We can get on perfectly well without money.

2. made up : compensated for
Eg : Can I leave early this afternoon and make up the time tomorrow?

3. looking after : taking care of
Eg : I am looking after an orphan girl.

4. get through : succeed
Eg : She got all her students through the exams.

III. Idioms:

Read the following sentence from the play:

It’s only fair that if he doesn’t make good his boast…

The underlined phrase is an idiom. What is an idiom? An idiom is a phrase similar to the phrasal verbs you have just learnt. Their meaning is difficult to guess by looking at the individual words. Here ‘make good’ means to carry out a promise. Some other idioms that begin with make are: make merry, make do, make it, make the most of something, make something of yourself, and make like.

make good : carry out a promise /compensate
Eg : When my scooter was stolen, the insurance company made good my claim.

make merry : fun and happy
Eg : Let’s make merry today.

make do : to manage with something that is not really good enough
Eg : We were in a hurry so we had to make do with a quick snack.

make it : (1) to be successful in your career
Eg : He never really made it as an actor
(2) to succeed in reaching a place intime, especially when this is difficult.
Eg: The flight leaves in fifteen minutes, we will never make it.

make the most: to gain much advantage, enjoyment etc. of something
Eg : It is my first trip abroad. So, I’m going to make the most of it make something of yourself.

make like : to pretend to be, know or have something in order to impress people.
Eg : He makes like he is the greatest actor of all time.

Look up these idioms in a dictionary and find out what they mean.
Here are some more idioms. Guess their meanings and use them in your own sentences:

1. Once in a blue moon : rarely
Eg : Hailey comet comes once in a blue moon.

2. Bury the hatchet : forget past quarrels
Eg : Let us bury the hatchet and become friends again.

3. To make both ends meet : make one’s income meet one’s expenditure to keep out of debt.
Eg : A school master’s pay is so low that he finds it hard to make both ends meets

4. To burn the midnight oil : work or study till late at night.
Eg: In order to finish his project work as soon as possible, he burnt the midnight oil for nearly two weeks.

Grammar:

I. Short forms:

You have already learnt that an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone or something before it. It has another use. When one or more letters are omitted in a phrase, an apostrophe is put where they have been left out; thus making it a short form of the original word. Short forms are used when we write a conversation, as it was done in the play you read. However, when these elements are used as main verbs, (Kamala is a lawyer) or used for emphasis (I will do it.), they are not contracted.

Question 1.
Pick out some short forms (contracted forms) used in the play and write their full forms in your notebook as shown above.

contracted form	full form
can’t	can not
he’s	he is
I wouldn’t	I would not
he’s	he is
what’s	what is
you’re	you are
I’ll	I will
I’d	I would
where’s	where is
it’s	it is
there’s	there is

Question 2.
Read the following conversation between Sarada and Usha and rewrite it in your notebook using the short forms wherever necessary.
Answer:
Sarada : What’re you going to do after school?
Usha : I’ll go home and take rest for an hour.
Sarada : Then, when will you cook supper for your children?
Usha : I needn’t cook today. I’ve made some Pulihora in the morning. We’ll eat it for supper too.
Sarada : Forgot to tell you this. I planned a quiz for 6th class children. Are you coming tomorrow?
Usha : I won’t. I’m taking leave for two days.
Sarada : Why? Are you going somewhere?
Usha : I’d love to do that. But my mother-in-law is visiting us tomorrow.
Sarada : Then you’ll have a hard time, I suppose.
Usha : I don’t think so.

II. Adverbs of manner:

Revision :

Adjectives describe nouns.

Adverbs describe verbs.

We can make adverbs from adjectives by adding -ly as shown below:
Adjective + ly : adverb
safe + ly : safely
eager + ly : eagerly

However, you should remember that all adverbs are not formed in the same way. For example you can’t add -ly to the following adjectives to make adverbs: good, fast.
Eg: Mani is a safe driver
Eg : Mani drives safely
Adverbs of manner tell us the manner in which something happens. They are usually placed after the main verb or after the object.

Look at the following sentences from the play you have read:

1. The courtiers are waiting eagerly for Tenali to bring in his painting.
2. Tenali looks at the giggling courtiers angrily and walks out.
In the first sentence the adverb ‘eagerly’ comes after the main verb ‘waiting’.
In the second sentence the adverb ‘angrily’ comes after the object ‘courtiers’.

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Tick (✓) the sentences where the adverb of manner is put after the object and put a cross (✗) against the sentences where the adverb of manner is put immediately after the main verb.

Question 1.
Sriram speaks ________ English. He speaks English ________. (correct)
Answer:
correct, correctly

Question 2.
Saleem is a ________ tailor. He makes dresses ________. (careless)
Answer:
careless, carelessly

Question 3.
You always speak ________. Please speak ________. (loud, quiet)
Answer:
loudly, quietly

Question 4.
Be ________ and do your homework ________. (careful, correct)
Answer:
careful, correctly

Question 5.
Nandu is a ________ reader. He reads books very ________. (slow)
Answer:
slow, slowly

Question 6.
Please be ________ or do your work ________. I want to sleep. (quiet)
Answer:
quiet, quietly

Question 7.
My Mother shouted ________ when I showed my progress card. (loud)
Answer:
loudly

Question 8.
Please listen ________. (careful)
Answer:
carefully

Question 9.
P.T. Usha is a ________ runner. She runs very ________. (fast)
Answer:
fast – fast

Question 10.
Raghavathi is a ________ teacher. She teaches very ________. (good, well)
Answer:
good – well

III. Editing:

Read the following passage. Every numbered sentence has an error, identify and edit it.

(1) The oddest fellow on my class was Bodh Raj. (2) All of us was afraid of him. (3) He always had a catapult in his hand and was a excellent shooter. His favourite targets were birds.(4) He would stand under a tree, take aim and shoot a pebble and the catapult. (5) The next moment a bird would fell down.
Answer:
1. in my class
2. were afraid of him
3. was an excellent shooter
4. shoot with a pebble
5. would fall down

Writing:

I. Imagine that you were the King Krishnadevaraya. Now give an account of what had happened in your court. You can start like this:

One day, an artist came to my court and showed me some paintings. They were very beautiful. I liked them very much. Everyone except Tenali Raman in the court liked them.
Answer:
I offered the artist a bag of gold and requested him to stay on at my court and make more beautiful paintings like those. Tenali Raman commented that he didn’t think those were such good paintings at all. He said that the artist was able to paint one side of the men and face of the cow. I shouted at him he was an ignorant fool. Some of the things were not possible to paint in the paintings.

Those would be left for our imagination. I bet him that he had to paint a beautiful painting in a month’s time. It had to be at least half as good as that painting. Then I would give him a bag of gold and title the King of artists. Tenali Raman accepted and went away. At the end of the month Tenali Raman came with two men carrying a painting covered with a cloth. He gestured his men.

The men lifted the cloth to display an empty canvas. The painting had only a few curved strokes of black on the right edge and few lines of green at the bottom below it. He said that he had drawn a magnificent black stallion with a white star on its forehead. It had leather saddle on it. But I couldn’t see anything. I shouted at him whether he was trying to make a fool of me. Tenali Raman said in a modest manner that we had to use our imagination when we looked at the paintings.

In the painting the tail of the horse was able to be seen the rest of the part imagined as if it were grazing at some lush green grass. Then I realised my folly. He wanted to try to point out that the artist is not a good professional one. I honoured him with a bag of gold.

Study Skills:

Jesters used to entertain people with their wit and humour. Now we have comedians in films doing that job. Here is an interesting passage about one such comedian Mr. Rajababu.

Read on:

Sri Rajababu was a famous comedian in Tollywood. He was born in Rajahmundry, East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh on 20 October 1937. He entered Tollywood in 1960 and acted until 1981. In his 21 year film career, he acted in more than 550 movies.

Can you imagine what he was doing before entering the Telugu Film Industry? Believe it or not, he was working as a Telugu teacher! Imagine how much fun his students might have had. Between 1955 and 60 he acted in many dramas. 1960 was a milestone in his life because that was the year in which he had his first chance to act in a film called ‘Samajam’.

From that time onwards he never looked back. He married Lakshmi Ammalu in 1965. In 70’s he had become a very popular comedian and won many Filmfare Awards. His combination with Ramaprabha was a super hit and they were considered the best comedy pair.

In 1972 he acted as a hero for the first time in the movie ‘Tata Manavadu.’ He acted as a hero in four more films. He produced films too. In 1974 he produced the film ‘Evariki Vare Yamuna Theere’. His film career came to an end in 1981 with the film ‘Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu’. He could not act because of his ill health. This wonderful comedian, who was fondly called ‘Haasya Nata Chakravarthi’ passed away on 7 February, 1983.

Now, write an important events in the life of Mr. Rajababu on the timeline given below.

Answer:

Listening & Speaking:

The Miser

Once there was a very rich man. He was a miser. He ate cheap food and spent very little money. He lent money to small shopkeepers at a high rate of interest. In this Way he earned a lot of money.

Every morning he went out to see the shopkeepers and came home at midday. The miser had a watchman to look after his house. The watchman lived in a hut near the gate, he liked fish, and his wife cooked it for him everyday. The watchman told his wife, “Cook the fish before midday. Our master will be out then. He doesn’t eat meat or fish, and he will not like the smell of fish.”

One day the master came home early. He walked past the watchman’s hut and caught the smell of fish. It was a nice smell and he liked it very much.

That afternoon, he called the watchman and asked him, “What were you cooking today?”
The watchman said quickly, “I won’t do it again, sir. Please forgive me.”

The miser said, “Don’t be afraid. I am not angry. What was your wife cooking? Please tell me.”
The watchman said, ” We were cooking fish.”
The miser said, ” Please cook it every day. I like the smell very much.”
The watchman and his wife thought, “Our master is mad.” But they cooked fish everyday.

After a month, one evening, the watchman and his wife came to see their master. “Sir, you like the smell of fish, “the watchman said to his master, “so we cook it everyday. But fish is not cheap. It is very expensive. It costs us a lot of money. I earn only thirty rupees a month. You ordered us to cook fish even though we cannot afford it. So please give us money for the fish.”

The miser thought for a while. Then he said, “Oh, all right. Wait here,” He went into his room and shut the door behind him. He took out some silver coins from a bag. He dropped them one by one on the floor. The watchman and his wife heard the tinkle of the coins and were very happy. They said, “He is going to give us all that money!”

After some time their master came out and sat down on a chair. He then asked the watchman and his wife, “Did you hear the tinkle of the coins ?”

“Yes, sir, we did,” said the watchman.

“Did you enjoy it ?” asked the miser.

“Yes, sir,” said the watchman and his wife.

The miser then said, “All right. I enjoyed the smell of your fish and you enjoyed the sounds of my coins. I didn’t ask for your fish, so don’t ask me for my money. Now go away.”

Your teacher will read the story “The Miser’. Listen carefully and answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Why did the rich man eat cheap food?
Answer:
As the rich man was a miser, he ate cheap food.

Question 2.
Did the rich man like the smell of fish? Do you think he likes eating fish too?
Answer:
Yes, the rich man liked the smell of fish, I don’t think he likes eating fish too.

Question 3.
If you had a lot of money, would you be a miser? Give reasons.
Answer:
If I had a lot of money, I wouldn’t be a miser because money only is not my life. It is one of the essential things of my life. So, I wouldn’t be a miser.

Question 4.
“Please cook it every day. I like the smell very much.” Who said this?
Answer:
The rich man said this to his watchman.

Question 5.
Do you think the watchman is honest? Support your answer.
Answer:
I think the watchman is honest. If he had known of his master’s nature well, he couldn’t have asked his wife to cook fish every day.

I. Work in groups. Some groups can work on scene-1 and the others on scene-2. Rehearse and then present it before the class. (Compering)
Answer:
Student’s activity

II. Put yourself in the shoes of Tenali Raman and narrate what had happened in the court.
Answer:
I am Tenali Raman. I am a poet and jester in the court of Krishna Devaraya. One day a painter came to the court and showed his paintings to the King. The King was very much pleased with his painting. It was a village scene. The King rewarded him a bag of gold. He asked him to stay on the court and make more beautiful paintings.

I commented that it was not a good painting at all! I said that the otherside of the men and the face of the cow was not painted. The King shouted at me and said that I was an ignorant fool. I had to imagine the bit that was missing. I bet that I could paint better than that. The Raja bet a bag of gold. He provided paper and paints. I took leave from the court for a month. At the end of the month I had to bring my painting.

After a month I brought the painting and showed it to the King. He asked me to explain about it. I told him that it was a beautiful black stallion with a white star on its forehead and also had a polished saddle on its back. The King couldn’t see anything. I said that the deficiencies should be imagined as the King had said before. The King was pleased with my cleverness and rewarded me.

Tenali Paints a Horse Summary in English

Tenali Raman was a great poet and jester in the court of king Krishna Devaraya of Vijayanagar. One day, an artist came to the court of Krishna Devaraya and showed his paintings. The king and his courtiers appreciated his art. But Tenali Raman said that he could paint better. He criticised that there was no face of the cow and the otherside of two men. Krishnadevaraya said that deficiencies should be imagined. There was a bet between the King and Tenali Raman. He was given one month time.

At the end of the given time, he brought his painting. The painting had a few curved strokes of black on the right hand edge and a few lines of green at the bottom below it. All the courtiers thought that Tenali would lose the bet. The King asked him to explain his painting. He said that it was beautiful stallion with a white star on his forehead and had a polished saddle on its back. The King could not see anything. Tenali said that the deficiencies should be imagined as the King had already said. The King was pleased with his cleverness and rewarded him.

Glossary:

wit (n) : the ability to say clever and amusing things
Usage : She is popular as a speaker because of her ready wit.

jester (n) : a man who tells jokes and funny stories
Usage : Don’t behave like a jester.

gestures (n) : signals with hand
Usage : She made an angry gesture by shaking her first.

stallion (n) : an adult male horse, (kept for breeding)
Usage : My uncle wants to buy a stallion.

uncomfortable (adj) : unpleasant
Usage: The house which we live in is very uncomfortable.

provides : gives
Usage: we cannot provide facilities more than these.

talented : having talent
Usage: There used to be many talented persons in olden days.

ignorant : without knowledge
Usage: Ignorant people cannot be easily convinced.

promise : agree to do something surely
Usage: Promises should be kept.

smart : active and able
Usage: Don’t be dull, be smart.

eagerly : anxiously
Usage: The mother waited eagerly for her son’s return.

display : show
Usage: Don’t display your foolery.

magnificent : wonderful
Usage: The Taj is a magnificent structure.

courtiers (n) : people who are in king’s court
Usage: The king and most of his courtiers are impressed with paintings.

giggling (v) : laugh in a silly way
Usage: Stop giggling! This is a serious matter.

part with : give up
Usage: He never parts with his shares in the company.

boast (v) : self praise
Usage: He has boasted that he scored a century in the match.

saddle (n) : a seat, usually made of leather, which is tied to the back of a horse on which the rider sits
Usage: My father bought a new saddle for our horse.

rein (n) : a narrow band made of leather, tied to the head of a horse and used to control its movements
Usage: The horse will stop – if you pull the reins.

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 3C The Magic of Silk Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 3C The Magic of Silk

I. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Who do you think the old man is ? Justify your reasons.
Answer:
The old man must be either a messenger of God or God himself who appeared to the girl Siew Mei, to eliminate her poverty and make her family happy. Giving as a present a little of his long white beard instead of some articles is a surprising thing. The little beard became fine silk thread. Siew Mei and her mother noticed the bundle of silk thread remaining exactly the same as before. All these are miracles which only the God can do.

Question 2.
Do you believe in miracles ? Do you think that magic and mircales are the same? If not, give your reasons.
Answer:
I do believe in miracles. Miracle is something supernatural. It is a sudden wonder and absolutely an unexpected one. It happens to many people. Even in Siew Mei’s life that miracle happened in the form of an old man, whereas magic is practising tricks by a magician or a juglar. Magic is something, which is enchanting and spell bounding. Magic is a physical trick whereas mircale is a supernatural one.

Question 3.
If you were Siew Mei, how would you feel ?
Answer:
If I were Siew Mei, I would feel happy. I would feel very much thankful to the old man because the help or the gift given by the old man was so wonderful and unexpected and perpetual.

The Magic of Silk Summary in English

This is a story from China. An old woman lived with her daughter Siew Mei. Her husband was killed by a tiger. Siew Mei did all the household work. She used to sell the silk and maintain themselves. One day while she was returning home; there was a heavy rain. She went into a nearby hut. There was nobody in it. She cleaned the house and when she was about to return she saw a long bearded old man.

He gave her some hair from his beard in a cloth and asked her not to open the cloth except in her house. As she opened it she found the finest silk. Though she sold the fine silk, the same quantity remained. The mother and her daughter became famous.

Glossary:

swept = cleaned
worried = be anxious
strange = odd
noticed = saw
exactly = correctly
famous = popular

Self Assessment:

How well have I understood this unit?

Read and tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

Section – A : Reading Comprehension

Please also practise additional exercises given from P.No. 117 to 126

(Questions 1 -10) : Read the following Passage.

This is a story from China. A long, long time ago, there lived an old woman in a hut in the forest. Her husband had been killed by a tiger some years ago. She was old and weak. Life was difficult for her and her daughter, Siew Mei.

Siew Mei did all the cooking and cleaning herself. She also looked after the silkworms in their garden. The worms gave them fine thread to make beautiful silk. Siew Mei sold the silk to travellers in the village market. In this way, she got enough money to buy food and other things.

One day as Siew Mei was returning home, it started raining heavily. It was getting dark, too. Siew Mei ran into the first hut she saw. The door was open and there was no one inside.

“Is anybody in?” she called loudly, again and again. But there was no reply.

Siew Mei looked around the hut.The floor was very dirty. Bowls and pots were left unwashed. Siew Mei swept the floor and washed all the bowls and pots.

(1 – 5) Now answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5 M

Question 1.
The country where the story took place is ( )
A) Indonesia
B) Japan
C) China
D) Russia
Answer:
C) China

Question 2.
Where did the old woman live? ( )
A) In a forest
B) In a city
C) In a town
D) In a village
Answer:
A) In a forest

Question 3.
What was the old woman’s daughters name? ( )
A) Siew Mee
B) Siew Mel
C) Shig chag
D) None
Answer:
B) Siew Mel

Question 4.
To whom did Siew Mel sell the silk? ( )
A) cloth merchants
B) vendors
C) fruit sellors
D) travellers
Answer:
D) travellers

Question 5.
Why did Siew Mei run into a hut? ( )
A) Because she liked it
B) Because the doors were open
C) To clean the hut
D) To take shelter from rain
Answer:
D) To take shelter from rain

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10 M

Question 6.
What happened to the old woman’s husband ?
Answer:
The old woman’s husband was killed by a tiger some years ago.

Question 7.
How did Siew Mei get money to buy food and other things ?
Answer:
The silk worms gave them fine thread to make silk. Siew Mei sold the silk to travellers in the village market. In this way she got money to buy food and other things.

Question 8.
What happened one day when Siew Mei was returning home ?
Answer:
It started raining heavily and it was getting dark. So Siew Mei ran into the first hut she saw.

Question 9.
How was the hut ?
Answer:
The floor was very dirty, bowls and pots were left unwashed.

Question 10.
What did Siew Mei do in the hut ?
Answer:
Siew Mei swept the floor and washed all the bowls and pots.

(Questions 11 -16) : Study the following table.

Percentage of marks of students in S.S.C. Examinations in 2016

Girls	Percentage	Boys	Percentage
Swathi	86	Abhilash	85.6
Swetha	82	Farooq	85
Naga Rani	78	Sai Krishna	79.6
Hemalatha	69	Bhanu Prasad	67.6
Mamatha	68	Uday Kumar	76
Sruthi Geetha	68	Vinod Kumar	76.8
Manjula	67.6	Masanna	71

(11 -16) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 2 × 1 = 2M

Question 11.
What is the percentage of Uday Kumar ?
A) 72
B) 73
C) 76
D) 69
Answer:
C) 76

Question 12.
Among girls who got 78 ?
A) Swathi
B) Naga Rani
C) Manjula
D) Reshma
Answer:
B) Naga Rani

Answer the questions in two or three sentences each.

Question 13.
Who is the school topper ?
Answer:
The school topper is Swathi.

Question 14.
Who got the least percentage ?
Answer:
Manjula and Bhanu Prasad got the least percentage.

Question 15.
Comment on the over all performances of the students.
Answer:
All the students of S.S.C got above sixty percent.

Question 16.
Who performed well, boys or girls ? Support your answer.
Answer:
Boys performed well. The average marks of boys is more than the average of girls.

Section – B : Vocabulary & Grammar

Read the following passage focussing on the parts that are underlined and answer the questions given at the end. Write the answers in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5 M

The big bird carried (17) the child for more than a kilometre. It was flying (18) towards its nest. Eagles build their nests on high (19) rocks. This one’s nest was on the side of a mountain. Growing tired, the bird put (20) the child down on a flat rock. This rock was eight hundred feet high on the side of the mountain. The bird’s nest was just fifty feet (21) away.

Question 17.
add ‘mg’ to the underlined word ( )
A) carrying
B) carring
C) carreing
D) carriyng
Answer:
A) carrying

Question 18.
Choose the tense form of underlined word. ( )
A) present tense
B) past tense
C) present continuous tense
D) past continuous tense
Answer:
D) past continuous tense

Question 19.
Superlative form of underlined word ( )
A) highier
B) highyer
C) height
D) highest
Answer:
D) highest

Question 20.
Past form of put ( )
A) puts
B) put
C) putted
D) putting
Answer:
B) put

Question 21.
Singular form of feet. ( )
A) feets
B) foots
C) foot
D)feet
Answer:
C) foot

(Q. 22 – 26) Complete the following passage choosing right words from those given below it. Each blank is numbered, and for each blank four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given. Choose the correct answer from these choices and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5 M

When the weather is hot, the shady places ________ (22) the best. People prefer to sit ________ (23) a tree or in a cool room or if they must go out, they ________ (24) along the shady side of the street ________ (25) is cooler in the shade than the bright sunshine ________ (26) we should plant trees on either side of a street.

Question 22.
A) is
B) was
C) are
D) were
Answer:
C) are

Question 23.
A) under
B) above
C) over
D) below
Answer:
A) under

Question 24.
A) walking
B) have walked
C) walk
D) walks
Answer:
C) walk

Question 25.
A) That
B) It
C) What
D) How
Answer:
B) It

Question 26.
A) Because
B) It
C) So
D) But
Answer:
C) So

(Q. 27-31) Read the following passage. Five sentences are numbered. Each numbered sentence has an error. Find the error and write the correct answer in your answer booklet. 5 × 2 = 10 M

(27) I saw what you mean, and here I agree with you. (28) The Indian generals are still follows the old methods of warfare. (29) Their battle plans are faulty and they depends too much upon their elephants. (30) But as fighters they are wonderfully. (31) I has the highest respect for them.
Answer:
27. see
28. following
29. depend
30. wonderful
31. have

Section – C : Conventions of Writing

(Q. 32) Read the following passage carefully and supply punctuation marks (. , ? ” “) and capital letters, wherever necessary. Also correct the spelling of the underlined word. 5 M

What do you do every morning asked Rajat Bindu replied I wake up at 5’o clock go for a morning Walk, drink milk, read the newspaper and get ready for school. Ah you are so disiplined said Rajat.
Answer:
“What do you do every morning?” asked Rajat. Bindu replied, “I wake up at 5’o clock, go for a morning walk, drink milk, read the newspaper and get ready for school.” “Ah! You are so disciplined,” said Rajat.

Section – D : Creative Writing

(Question 33) : 12 M

a) You have heard the lesson “Puru, the brave”. After the battle the soldiers chain the Puru and bring him to the court of Alexander.
Now write the conversation between Alexander and his soldiers.
Answer:
Soldiers : Your majesty ! He is really a great hero.
Alexander : Great! About whom are you talking ?
Soldiers : Till today we have not seen a king like him. He is so ferocious in the battle field.
Alexander : Let me know his name first.
Soldiers : Yeah ! His name is Puru Purushotham, the brave.
Alexander : What’s so special about him ?
Soldiers : We are unable to stand his bravery.
Alexander : Oh really !
Soldiers : It’s true my lord.
Alexander : Then how did you manage to imprison him ?
Soldiers : With some tactics.
Alexander : Present him in front of me.
Soldiers : Yes, your majesty.

(OR)
b) You read the lesson “Home They Brought Her Warrior Dead”.
Write a small conversation between the old woman and the warrior’s wife.
Answer:
Old woman : Oh! My dear warrior’s wife, please burst out and cry. If not, you cannot survive.
Warrior’s wife : Why should I cry ? For what purpose should I cry ?
Old woman : Your husband is dead and he is no more.
Warrior’s wife : No, he is not. He is alive and you can’t say like that.
Old woman : No, my dear child, he is dead and here is his body .
Warrior’s wife : I can’t believe that he is dead. He will be back soon.
Old woman : Oh God! Please let her understand the situation and let her know the reality.
Warrior’s wife : What about my son ? Where is he ?
Old woman : (yes, her son is apt person to choose to make her weep:)
Warrior’s wife : Call my son, I should go my home.
Old woman : Here is your son my child. Call him and let him sit on your lap.
Warrior’s wife : (viewing the sight of her son and her husband’s dead body) Oh! What’s this evil
act on me ? (saying so she burst out with cry.)

(Question 34) : 8 M

a) You have read the lesson ‘The Magic of Silk’. Now imagine that you are Siew Mei and leave a message to your mother that you are going out to earn some livelihood for that day.
Answer:

MESSAGE

Saturday
Date: XX.XX.XXXX

Mom,
I am going out to earn livelihood for today. I’ll be back by evening with some earnings. We can have something to eat.

Yours
Siew Mei.

(OR)
b) You are Siddhartha, the cultural secretary of your school. An inter-school mono¬action competition is to be held in your school. Write a notice in about 50 words giving information regarding the date, time and venue of the competition.
Answer:

Blossoms High School
NOTICE

Date: XX.XX.XXXX

Inter-school mono-action competition

There is an inter-school mono-action competition with 45 schools participating in it, on 3rd August 20XX, at 6 pm., in the Railway Auditorium. Interested candidates can give their names to the cultural head by 30th July.

Siddhartha.
Cultural Secretary.

Additional Exercises

Section – A : Reading Comprehension (Questions 1 -10)

1. Read the following passage.

He took out a pair of scissors and cut off a little of his long white beard. He put it in a piece of old cloth, tied it up, and gave the bundle to her.

“Do not give it to anyone,” said the old man. “Open it when you get home.”
Seiw Mei thanked him and went home. Her mother was very glad to see Siew Mei safe. Siew Mei told her mother about the old man.

Siew Mei opened the bundle to show her mother the old man’s white beard.To their surprise, they saw the finest silk thread in the whole of China.

(1 – 5) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 1.
The passage describes ( )
A) a war
B) a miracle
C) a tragedy
D) a song
Answer:
B) a miracle

Question 2.
The old man gave a little of his long beard to Siew Mei because ( )
A) he was angry on Siew Mel
B) he wanted to teach a lesson
C) she spoiled his hut
D) he wanted to help the girl with a gift
Answer:
D) he wanted to help the girl with a gift

Question 3.
From the passage we understand
A) Siew Mie was a good girl
B) The old man and Siew Mie were good people
C) The old man was a good man
D) Both are selfish
Answer:
B) The old man and Siew Mie were good people

Question 4.
Siew Mel opened the bundle to show the beard to her ________
A) father
B) sister
C) brother
D) mother
Answer:
D) mother

Question 5.
The old man asked the little girl to open the bundle when she
A) gets home
B) is at temple
C) is in the forest
D) is in the middle of the road
Answer:
A) gets home

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences in your own words.

Question 6.
Why do you think the old man took out a pair of scissors ?
Answer:
I think the old man took out a pair of scissors to cut his long white beard.

Question 7.
How did the old man hand over the white beard to the little girl?
Answer:
The old man cut the beard, put it in an old cloth, folded it and handed it over to the little girl.

Question 8.
What was the warning he gave when he handed it over to the little girl ?
Answer:
The old man warned the little girl not to open the bundle any where else except at home.

Question 9.
Who was very glad on seeing Siew Mei ?
Answer:
Seiw Mei’s mother was very glad when she saw her daughter.

Question 10.
Why did Siew Mei open the bundle ?
Answer:
Siew Mei opened the bundle to show the white beard to her mother.

2. Read the following conversation.

Alexander : I’m sure he will not behave like a coward. (A soldier enters and bows to Alexander)
Soldier : Sir, Puru has been brought to the camp.
Alexander : Has he been put in chains ?
Soldier : Yes, Your Majesty.
Alexander : Go and remove the chains, and bring him in. I don’t want to see a brave man in chains.
(The soldier bows and goes out.)
Alexander : They should not have put him in chains. He is a king besides being a great soldier.

(1 – 5) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 1.
I’m sure he will not behave like a coward. Who is ‘he’ here ?
A) Alexander
B) Soldier
C) Minister
D) Puru
Answer:
D) Puru

Question 2.
Name of the king / kings mentioned in the passage
A) Pure, the brave
B) Alexander
C) Majesty
D) Puru and Alexander
Answer:
D) Puru and Alexander

Question 3.
According the passage who was not a coward? ( )
A) Alexander
B) Soldier
C) Puru
D) none
Answer:
C) Puru

Question 4.
Who had been brought to the court? ( )
A) Alexander
B) Puru
C) Soldier
D) Minister
Answer:
B) Puru

Question 5.
Go and remove the chains – who said these words? ( )
A) Alexander
B) Puru
C) Soldier
D) None
Answer:
A) Alexander

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences in your own words.

Question 6.
Name the characters in the passage.
Answer:
The characters in the passage are Alexander and soldiers.

Question 7.
Whose bravery is mentioned in the passage ?
Answer:
Puru’s bravery is mentioned in the passage.

Question 8.
What was the order of Alexander ?
Answer:
Alexender ordered to go and remove the chains of Puru, the brave.

Question 9.
What was the feeling of Alexander about Puru, the brave ?
Answer:
Alexander felt that Puru, the brave was not a coward.

Question 10.
Why did Alexander say “They should not have put him in Chains”?
Answer:
Because Puru was a king besides being a great soldier.

Questions 11 – 16:

3. Read the following poem.

‘ Not gold, but only men, can make
A people great and strong
Men who for truth and honour’s sake
Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men who work while others sleep
Who dare while others fly –
They build a nation’s pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 11.
Who are mentioned in the poem ? ( )
A) bold people
B) coward
C) middle class people
D) no one
Answer:
A) bold people

Question 12.
A nation’s strength is in the hands of
A) great and strong people
B) small children
C) adults
D) cowards
Answer:
A) great and strong people

(13 – 16) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences in your own words.

Question 13.
Can gold make a nation strong?
Answer:
No, gold can’t make a nation strong

Question 14.
What do bold people do ?
Answer:
Bold people make the nation strong with their bravery.

Question 15.
What type of people will bring pride to the nation ?
Answer:
People who are strong and great bring pride to the nation.

Question 16.
Who build the nation strong while others fly ?
Answer:
Brave people build the nation strong while others fly.

4. Read the following passage.

Once a lion lay fast asleep in the Ranathambore forest of Rajastan. Some mice were playing hide and seek near him. One mouse got trapped under the lion’s paw. The lion woke up laughed loudly and let the mouse go. After some days the mouse heard the lion’s roar. He saw that the lion was in great pain as he was tied with many ropes. The mouse used his sharp teeth and cut the ropes. “You are a true friend.” said the lion.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 11.
Did the lion eat the mouse ? ( )
A) yes
B) no
C) the lion tried but the mouse escaped
D) can’t say
Answer:
B) no

Question 12.
What game did the mouse play ?
A) running race
B) hide and seek
C) see saw
D) long jump
Answer:
B) hide and seek

(13 – 16) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences in your own words.

Question 13.
Where did the lion live ?
Answer:
The lion lived in the Ranathambore forest of Rajastan.

Question 14.
Where was the mouse trapped ?
Answer:
The mouse got trapped under the lion’s paw.

Question 15.
Why was the lion in great pain ?
Answer:
The lion was in great pain as he was tied with many ropes.

Question 16.
What is the moral of the story ?
Answer:
A friend in need is a friend indeed.

5. Study the following table. It shows the temperature of the four major places In Telangana on 29th April 2015.

City	Maximum Temperature	Minimum Temperature
1. Adilabad	34.6°C	28.4°C
2. Hyderabad	36.0°C	25.6°C
3. Khammam	37.3°C	29.0°C
4. Nizamabad	35.4°C	25.6°C

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 11.
What is the maximum temperature of Hyderabad ? ( )
A) 25.6°C
B) 36°C
C) 34°C
D) 35°C
Answer:
B) 36°C

Question 12.
What is the difference in the maximum and minimum temperatures of Khammam ? ( )
A) 8.3°C
B) 7.9°C
C) 7.3°C
D) 8.9°C
Answer:
A) 8.3°C

(13 – 16) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences in your own words.

Question 13.
The data given is of a particular season. What is that season ?
Answer:
Summer

Question 14.
Which has the highest minimum temperature ?
Answer:
Khammam

Question 15.
Two places have the same minimum temperature. What are they ?
Answer:
Hyderabad and Nizamabad

Question 16.
Which occupies 2nd place in maximum temperature ?
Answer:
Hyderabad

Section – B : Vocabulary and Grammar

Questions 17 – 21:

6. Read the following passage focussing on the parts that are underlined and answer the questions given at the end. Write the answers in your answer booklet.

It was (17) large lonely garden, with soft green grass. Here and their (18) over the grass stood beautiful flowers like stars and their twelve peach trees. The birds sat over (19) the trees and sang so sweetly. “How happy we are here !” they cried (20) to each other, one day the Giant came back to the garden (21).

Question 17.
Identify the part of speech. ( )
A) adverb
B) adjective
C) noun
D) verb
Answer:
B) adjective

Question 18.
Replace the underlined word with correct word. ( )
A) there
B) that
C) these
D) those
Answer:
A) there

Question 19.
Choose the right preposition. ( )
A) under
B) on
C) below
D) at
Answer:
B) on

Question 20.
Present form of cried. ( )
A) cried
B) cri
C) cries
D) cry
Answer:
D) cry

Question 21.
Choose a suffix of the underlined word to make it a person. ( )
A) ing
B) er
C) ning
D) ful
Answer:
B) er

7. Charaka was the first person to find out what actually (17) makes a human being fall sick. As a great (18) physician, he presented the concept of digestion (19), metabolism, and immunity. He differentiated the body of one human being from the other by showed (20) how the same quantity of food taken by different people make some fat, and some others thin and strong (21).

Question 17.
Meaning of underlined word. ( )
A) really
B) actively
C) steadily
D) correctly
Answer:
A) really

Question 18.
Identify the part of speech. ( )
A) noun
B) pronoun
C) adverb
D) adjective
Answer:
D) adjective

Question 19.
Identify the verb form. ( )
A) digestee
B) digest
C) digester
D) digene
Answer:
B) digest

Question 20.
Replace the underlined word with correct word. ( )
A) show
B) shown
C) showing
D) shows
Answer:
C) showing

Question 21.
Superlative form of strong. ( )
A) strength
B) stronger
C) strongest
D) strengthy
Answer:
C) strongest

Questions 22 – 26:

8. (Q. 22 – 26) Complete the following passage choosing right words from those given below it. Each blank is numbered, and for each blank four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given. Choose the correct answer from these choices and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Tyagaraja ________ (22) a gifted musician. He was the ________ (23) composer in Carnatic music. He was a great devotee ________ (24) Lord Rama. He was born ________ (25) Tiruvarur in Tanjavur district of Tamil Nadu on May 4,1767. He was ________ (26) third child of Sitamma and Ramabrahmam.

Question 22.
A) is
B) was
C) has
D) had
Answer:
B) was

Question 23.
A) greatest
B) greater
C) great
D) none
Answer:
A) greatest

Question 24.
A) off
B) to
C) in
D) of
Answer:
D) of

Question 25.
A) at
B) in
C) to
D) inn
Answer:
A) at

Question 26.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) no article
Answer:
C) the

9. The attack shook Adam Smith ________ (22) his nephew John. Smith was particularly upset ________ (23) he had lost what ________ (24) valued most-a small gold casket, containing a beautiful picture ________ (25) his dead wife, inlaid ________ (26) rubies and diamonds.

Question 22.
A) end
B) and
C) as
D) if
Answer:
B) and

Question 23.
A) because
B) and
C) as
D) if
Answer:
A) because

Question 24.
A) his
B) her
C) she
D) he
Answer:
D) he

Question 25.
A) off
B) of
C) in
D) into
Answer:
B) of

Question 26.
A) over
B) and
C) with
D) because
Answer:
C) with

Questions 27 – 31:

10. (Q. 27-31) Read the following passage. Five sentences are numbered. Each numbered sentence has an error. Find the error and write the correct answer in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5 M

(27) I must say every Indian soldier fought like tiger. They fought like devils, Your Majesty. The Indians are good soldiers. (28) They know how to fought. (29) They fight best than our men. (30) But their generals aren’t so good as our. (31) If you mean they aren’t so brave as the Greek generals, I don’t agree at you.
Answer:
27. a tiger
28. how to fight
29. better
30. ours
31. with you

11. (27) Puru enter with four Greek soldiers following him. (28) Alexander but the generals (29) stand up to greet him. (30) Puru joins the palms of his hands and rises them to his (31) forehead to returned the greeting.
Answer:
27. enters
28. and
29. greet
30. raises
31. return

Section – C : Conventions of Writing

Question 32:

(Q. 32) Read the following passage carefully and supply punctuation marks ” “) and capital letters, wherever necessary. Also correct the spelling of the underlined word.

12. Long long ago in the fairy land, there lived many fairies, their king and queen the king and the queen loved the fairies very much. They always said oh how lovlv our fairies are we love them.
Answer:
Long long ago, in the fairy land, there lived many fairies, their king and queen. The king and the queen loved the fairies very much. They always said, “Oh! How lovely our fairies are. We love them.”

13. Many years ago in a valley, was a small village in it lived a good natured, simple boy named jill he helped his neigbours, played with children made everyone happy and gave food to animals too.
Answer:
Many years ago, in a valley, was a small village. In it lived a good natured, simple boy named Jill. He helped his neighbours, played with children, made everyone happy and gave food to animals.

Section – D : Creative Writing

Question 33:

14. Sudha participated in a quiz competition and won the 1st prize. She comes to class the next day. Write a conversation between Sudha, class teacher and the class.
Answer:
Class teacher : Claps, Sudha participated in the Hindu quiz and won the 1st prize.
Class : Congratulations Sudha.
Teacher : Come here Sudha, share your experience with your friends. (Sudha comes out)
Class : How many participants were there ?
Sudha : Around 35 schools participated in the competition.
Class : What topics did they cover ?
Sudha : They covered almost all, science, maths, history, geography, sports etc.
Teacher : Were the questions easy ?
Sudha : A few were quite easy but I didn’t know a few of them.
Class : How many questions did you answer in all ?
Sudha : I think, I answered around 65 out of 70 questions.
Class : Wow, that’s amazing. Where did you learn so much from ?
Sudha : Friends, I read the newspaper daily.
Teacher : That’s good. Newspaper gives you a lot of knowledge. Give Sudha a big applause.
Sudha : Thank you.

(OR)
15. It’s your friend Sneha’s birthday. You are invited for the party but you can’t attend due to exams. Write a letter apologizing for not being able to attend the party. Send a birthday gift.
Answer:

Sarovar Bagh,
Meghmarg,
Delhi.

Date: XX.XX.XXXX

Dear Sneha,

I received your invitation for the birthday. Thank you for inviting me.

I’d love to be a part of the birthday bash, but unfortunately I have my exams till the 20th of August. I’m sorry for not coming. But, I wish you a very happy birthday. I’ll see you soon after my exams are over. We shall have an amazing time together. I’m enclosing your favourite pop singer’s album CD, as a gift. Hope you’ll like it.

Have a great time.

Yours lovingly,
Meghana.

To
Sneha,
Carol House,
M.G Road,
Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.

Question 34:

16. Madan goes to his friend Ram’s home to ask him to accompany him for a movie. Unfortunately he is not at home. Madan leaves a message. Write the message and mention the necessary details.
Answer:

MESSAGE

Date: XX.XX.XXXX
2 p.m.

Ram,

I came to take you for the movie at Imax. You were not at home. I have started for the movie hail so that I can buy the tickets. After reading the message, immediately start for the theatre. I will be waiting for you with the tickets. Please be in time as I do not want to miss the beginning.

Madan

(OR)
17. You are Ramu. You have found Rs. 2000/- inside a General Science book, which you found it in school playground without the student’s name. Draft a notice in about 50 words.
Answer:

A.S.M. Public School
NOTICE

Date : XX.XX.XXXX

General Science book and money found

A General Science book with Rs. 2000/- inside it was found in the playground yesterday. Whoever has lost it can collect it from administrative office, after giving the details of the currency lost.

Ramu
VIII class

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 3B Honey They Brought Her Warrior Dead Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 3B Honey They Brought Her Warrior Dead

Home they brought her warrior dead
She nor swooned, nor uttered a cry;
All her maidens, watching, said.
‘She must weep or she will die’.

Then they praised him, soft and low.
Called him worthy to be loved,
Truest friend and noblest foe;
Yet she neither spoke nor moved.

Stole a maiden from her place,
Lightly to the warrior stepped,
Took the face cloth from the face;
Yet she neither moved nor wept.

Rose a nurse of ninety years,
Set her child upon her knee –
Like summer tempest came her tears –
‘Sweet my child, I live for thee’.
-Alfred Lord Tennyson.

I. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
How do you think the warrior lost his life ?
Answer:
The warrior lost his life while fighting a battle in the battle field.

Question 2.
What was unnatural with the warrior’s wife ?
Answer:
When the warrior’s dead body was brought home his wife neither swooned nor cried.

Question 3.
What did the maidens do to make her cry ?
Answer:
The maidens praised the dead soldier as worthy to be loved, the truest friend and noblest foe. Yet she neither cried nor uttered a word. A maiden removed the cloth from the face of the dead body. Yet she neither moved nor cried.

Question 4.
Why did they want her to cry ?
Answer:
The wife of the believed soldier sat like a rock in deep shock looking at the dead body of her husband. All her maidens were afraid that she would die if she did not cry. They wanted her to cry.

Question 5.
Who succeeded in making the woman cry ?
Answer:
A ninety year old nurse brought the warrior’s child and kept upon the lady’s lap of dead soldier’s wife. When she looked at the child, tears rolled down her cheeks like a summer tempest. . The ninety year old maiden succeeded in making the woman cry.

Question 6.
Look at the word order in the title. Normally we say “They brought her dead warrior home.” Why do you think the poet changed the word order ? Is it beautiful ? Discuss. Find other lines with a similar order in the poem.
Answer:
The poet focussed on the concept of bringing the dead body home. The poet changed the word order to give emphasis to ‘home’ which is supposed to be the best place in the world. When the warrior went for fighting in the battle field, his wife must have been eagerly waiting for him. The word order is beautiful symbolising the pathetic condition of the warrior’s wife. The other similar lines are ‘nor swooned, nor uttered a cry”.

PROJECT:

Here is a list of a few states in India. Collect the information about the heads mentioned below in the table. After collecting this information present it before the class and display it in “Our Reading Corner” (ORC).

Answer:

Honey They Brought Her Warrior Dead Summary in English

Alfred Lord Tennyson, who concentrated much on war and war heroes, wrote this above poem.

In the poem, ‘Home They Brought Her Warrior Dead’ the poet depicted the feelings of a warrior’s wife who was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her husband who went to the battle field. Instead of the arrival of the warrior, his dead body was brought home. The wife of the warrior was frozen with deep shock. She neither cried nor lost her consciousness. All her maidens were worried. They said within themselves, she must cry, otherwise she would die.

They started praising the dead warrior. They called him a lovable person, a true friend and a noble enemy. Yet, there was no response from her. She was like a statue.

Meanwhile one of her maids slowly moved from that place and unveiled the cloth from the face of the dead warrior. Even though they were anxious, the warrior’s wife neither move nor she rolled down a tear drop. She was standstill. Then a nurse, who was in her nineties, slowly got up and brought the warrior’s child. She rested the baby on her knees. Then the wife of the dead warrior burst into tears. Tears! which were like summer tempest. She took the child into her arms, and told that she would live for her/him.

Glossary:

warrior = a soldier good at fighting
swooned = became unconscious
maiden = lady of a high rank
stole = moved silently
like summer tempest = suddenly and forcefully
uttered = said
praised = flattered
worthy = fit
tempest = storm in the ocean
foe = an enemy

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 3A Puru, the Brave Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 3A Puru, the Brave

Pre – Reading:

Look at the picture and answer the questions that follow :

Question 1.
What do you see in the picture ?
Answer:
The picture shows us that a severe battle is going on. Two armies are fighting with each other, men on elephants are trampling the rival soldiers to death. The soldiers are fighting with swords, spears, clubs and other weapons.

Question 2.
What do you think may be the causes of this war ?
Answer:
The causes of this war must be rivalry between two kings and kingdoms due to lack of natural resources, poverty etc. Each king wants to defeat the other king.

Oral Discourse:

Question.
Talk on – Impact of wars on human life.
Answer:

IMPACT OF WARS ON HUMAN LIFE

The twentieth century has seen the fierciest World Wars I & II. The atom bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II made human race taste the severity of wars.

The wars result in an enormous loss of humans and material. The loss can not be estimated by even the experts in mathematics, economics and statistics. Crores of rupees are spent on armies and weapons leading to economic crisis. People are taxed heavily. Crores of people get injured or killed. Scarcity of essential commodities, severe unemployment and rise in the prices of commodities all lead to burden common man. The air and water pollutions are other problems which affect generations to generations.

Wars are disasters of human life.

Comprehension:

I. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Who is Alexander ?
Answer:
Alexander is the king of Macedonia who conquered Greece, Persia etc., and invaded India. When he invaded India, he fought with the Indian King Puru or Purushotham.

Question 2.
Why did the generals and Alexander think that the battle of Jhelum will go down in the history of the world ?
Answer:
The generals and Alexander thought that the battle of Jhelum will go down in the history of the world because they had never fought such a battle before. Every Indian soldier fought like a tiger. They were amazed by Puru’s fighting in the battle.

Question 3.
What do you think is the reason for Indian soldier’s defeat ?
Answer:
The reason for the defeat of Indian soldiers was that they were still following the old methods of warfare. Their battle plans were faulty and they depended too much upon their elephants.

Question 4.
Do you think that Indian generals were not as brave as the Greek generals ?
Answer:
No, the Indian generals fought like devils. But their methods were age old. So they got defeated.

Question 5.
Do you believe that Puru was really proud ? Give reasons. Do you justify his pride ? How ?
Answer:
No, King Puru was not really proud. “A soldier is not a soldier if he is not proud.” Indeed it was his self-pride. He did not want to yield himself to a foe. He wanted to safeguard his mother land from the invasion of a foreigner.

Question 6.
If you were Alexander, what would you do with Puru ?
Answer:
If I were Alexander, I would do the same with Puru as what exactly Alexander did with king Puru. Alexander was really great.

II. Tick (✓ ) the correct answers.

Question 1.
Alexander asked his generals to remove the chains of Puru because ( )
a) he was sympathetic to Puru
b) he did not like a brave man like Puru in chains
c) Puru requested Alexander to remove his chains.
d) Alexander did not dare see Puru in chains.
Answer:
b) he did not like a brave man like Puru in chains

Question 2.
Puru did not accept Alexander’s proposal to be a vassal because, ( )
a) he was very proud.
b) he was very brave and patriotic.
c) he was not very wise
d) he did not have respect for Alexander.
Answer:
b) he was very brave and patriotic.

Question 3.
Alexander made friends with Puru because, ( )
a) Puru accepted that Alexander was really great.
b) Alexander wanted to make use of Puru’s services.
c) Alexander liked Puru’s bravery and self-respect.
d) Alexander was very king.
Answer:
c) Alexander liked Puru’s bravery and self-respect.

Question 4.
Alexander was really great because, ( )
a) he defeated Puru.
b) he made friends with a brave king like Puru.
c) he defeated Puru, set him free, respected, and made friends with him.
d) he was the conqueror of the world.
Answer:
c) he defeated Puru, set him free, respected, and made friends with him.

Vocabulary:

I. Pick out antonyms from the text for the words given below.

victory x defeat
accept x refuse (or) reject
timid x brave
dependent x independent
humble x proud

II. Fill in the blanks in the following paragraph with the words given in the box.

I know that you are very ________ (a) and ________ (b) of the position you hold. But I am really ________ (c) to know that you feel as though you have ________ (d) the world. These days nobody is being ________ (e) by the other. I would like to make a ________ (f) so that you will ________ (g) humble and ________ (h). I hope my words ________ (i) your imagination and you ________ (j) me as your teacher.
Answer:
a) skillful
b) worthy
c) amazed
d) conquered
e) frightened
f) proposal
g) remain
h) lawful
i) capture
j) respect

Grammar:

1. Let’s have a look at the following sentences from the text.
1. My kingdom should remain independent.
2. You should treat me as your equal.
3. I must say every Indian soldier fought like a tiger.
In sentence 1, should indicates obligation whereas in 2, it indicates condition.
In sentence 3, must is used to indicate insistence on the part of the speaker/ necessity.
It is also used when the speaker has authority over the listener.
It is important to understand how the modals ‘should’ and ‘must’ are used. (People sometimes use should to indicate something that is desirable and must to indicate obligation. However, some people use them interchangeably)

Now fill in the blanks in the following paragraph with ‘should’ or ‘must’.

I ________ (a) say that you ________ (b) come to school regularly because you cannot miss important lessons. You ________ (c) attend extra classes in time tomorrow. Otherwise I will punish you. You ________ (d) return my book which I gave you a month ago. You ________ (e) change your habits otherwise you will not come up in life.
Answer:
a) should
b) must
c) must
d) must
e) should

Now read the conversation between a doctor and a patient and fill in the blanks with should (should not) and must (must not) (Text Page No. 46)

Doctor : Mr. Rao, what exactly is your problem ?
Patient : I’ve been suffering from gastric problem for a long time.
Doctor : Mr. Rao, I ________ (a) say you ________ (b) eat non – vegetarian or spicy food for some time.
Can I eat boiled eggs or omelette, doctor ?
Doctor : Isn’t an egg non-vegetarian ? You ________ (c) eat any non – vegetarian food for quite some time. In fact, you. have stopped eating it long ago. You ________ (e) consult me in a week.
Patient : I am sorry doctor. I won’t eat non-vegetarian food any longer. You are quite correct, Doctor. I ________ (f) take your advice and eat non-vegetarian and spicy food. Thank you very much, doctor.
Doctor : You are welcome. I think you ________ (g) remember my advice.
Answer:
a) must
b) must not
c) should not
d) should
e) must
f) should
g) must

II. Look at the following sentences from the text:

1. But their generals are not as good as ours.
2. The Indian generals are not as skillful as the Greek generals.
3. It has been a great battle – perhaps the greatest of my life.

In the above sentences 1 & 2, the Indian generals are compared with Greek generals. The third sentence means that it was the greatest or the best battle of all his (Alexander’s) battles. When we want to compare one thing with the other, we use degrees of comparison-positive, comparative and superlative forms of adjectives.

If we compare two things or two sets of things, we use positive or comparative forms of adjectives. If we compare more than two things or two sets of things, we use the superlative form of adjectives. We can transform positive, (comparative and superlative degrees) into comparative and superlative and vice versa.

Let us observe the sentences 1 and 2 above.
1. Their generals are not as good as ours.
2. The Indian generals are not as skilful as the Greek generals.
The underlined words in the above sentences are adjectives. These are the positive forms of adjectives. The other forms of these adjectives are given below.

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
good	better	best
skillful	more skillful	most skillful

The two sentences are said to be in the positive degree since the adjectives are in the positive degree.
They can be transformed comparative degree by changing the adjectives into comparative degree and making certain other changes.

Sentences 1 and 2 can be changed into comparative forms as shown below :
1. Our generals are better than their generals.
2. The Greek generals are more skilful than the Indian generals.
Now look at the third sentence.
It is the greatest battle of my life.

The above sentence can be turned into the comparative and positive degrees as shown below.
It is greater than any other battle of my life.
No other battle of my life is so great as this.

Now look at the following sentence in the superlative degree of comparison :

Puru is one of the bravest kings in the world.

This sentence means that there are a few kings in the world who are as brave as Puru. It also means that Puru is not the only bravest king in the world. Let’s see how the above sentence can be transformed into comparative and positive degrees of comparison.

Puru is braver than many other/most of the other kings in the world (Comparative) Very few kings in the world are as brave as Puru (Positive Degree)

Observe the following forms of comparison of some adjectives.

Change the following sentences into other forms of comparison as indicated in brackets.

Question 1.
Rahul Dravid is one of the greatest batsmen in the world. (comparative degree)
Answer:
Rahul Dravid is greater than many other batsmen in the world.

Question 2.
Alexander was the greatest soldier in the world (positive degree)
Answer:
No other soldier in the world was as great as Alexander.

Question 3.
India is one of the fastest developing countries in the world. (comparative degree)
Answer:
India is faster than many other developing countries in the world.

Question 4.
No other river in the world is as long as the Nile (superlative degree)
Answer:
Nile is the longest river in the world.

Question 5.
Hindi is one of the most popular languages in India (positive degree)
Answer:
Very few languages in India are as popular as Hindi.

Question 6.
Lara is not as great as Tendulkar.
Answer:
Tendulkar is greater than Lara.

Question 7.
Rekha is one of the most beautiful girls in the class.
Answer:
Very few girls in the class are as beautiful as Rekha.

Question 8.
Very few metals are as expensive as platinum.
Answer:
Platinum is more expensive than most other metals.

Question 9.
Shimla is colder than all hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. (superlative degree)
Answer:
Shimla is the coldest hill station in Himachal Pradesh.

Question 10.
Delhi is one of the most crowded cities of India (positive degree).
Answer:
Very few cities of India are as crowded as Delhi.

Writing:

I. Given below are some jumbled sentences. Rearrange them in the right order and write a meaningful paragraph by using appropriate connectives.

1. Alexander asked Puru why he had rejected his offer.
2. Alexander defeated many kings besides Puru, became the world conqueror, and was called Alexander, the Great.
3. Alexander was bom in Greek and he was the disciple of the greatest Greek philosopher, Aristotle.
4. Puru lost the battle though his generals and soldiers fought very bravely.
5. Alexander asked his generals to remove the chains and bring Puru to him.
6. Puru killed more than one hundred soldiers but he was gravely injured and chained in the battle.
7. Puru lost the battle as he had used the oldest methods of warfare and elephants.
8. Puru said that he was the lawful owner of his kingdom.
9. Puru was a brave king and a great soldier of Northern India.
10. Alexander liked Puru’s bravery and self respect. So he became his best friend.
11. There was a great battle between Alexander and Pum on the banks of Jhelum.
12. Alexander asked Puru to be his vassal but he refused.
Answer:
Correct Order: 3, 2, 9, 11, 4, 7, 12, 6, 5, 1, 8, 10

Rearranging the jumbled sentences.

1. Alexander was bom in Greece and he was the disciple of the greatest Greek philosopher, Aristotle.
2. Alexander defeated many kings besides Puru, became the world conqueror, and was called Alexander the Great.
3. Puru was a brave king and a great soldier of Northern India.
4. There was a great battle between Alexander and Pum on the banks of Jhelum.
5. Puru lost the battle though his generals and soldiers fought very bravely.
6. Pum lost the battle as he had used the oldest methods of warfare and elephants.
7. Alexander asked Puru to be his vassal but he refused.
8. Puru killed more than one hundred soldiers but he was gravely injured and chained in the battle.
9. Alexander asked his generals to remove the chains and bring Puru to him.
10. Alexander asked Puru why he had rejected his offer.
11. Pum said that he was the lawful owner of his kingdom.
12. Alexander liked Puru’s bravery and self respect. So he became his best friend.

II. Rewrite the playlet ‘Puru, the Brave’ as a short story. You may follow the steps given below:

Read the drama script as many times as necessary.
1. Identify the major events depicted in the drama.
2. Take turn and share the major events in the order they occur.
3. Expand each event in terms of
• The location where it takes place.
• The characters involved.
• What they say / think / feel
4. Write the first draft.
5. Edit and refine the draft.

Story :

Alexander the king of Macedonia who conquered Greece and Persia wanted to conquer India. He reached the north western frontier of India. He invaded the Kingdom of Purushothama, who was also known as king Puru or Poras. The kingdom of Puru was situated on the banks of river Jhelum.

An historic battle took place between Alexander and king Puru. According to Alexander, this battle will go down in the annals of the history of the world, because he or his generals had never fought such a great battle. The armies of Puru fought like devils. But the methods of warfare followed by the generals of Puru were age-old and not skillful. As a result they were defeated in the hands of King Alexander.

Alexander was amazed by the valour of King Puru. Meanwhile, his soldiers captivated Puru in chains. When Alexander, heard that Puru had been put in chains, he ordered them to remove the chains and bring him in. He did not want to see a brave man in chains.

When King Puru was brought before Alexander, he and his generals rose from their chairs and wished King Puru. In return, King Puru also greeted them with folded hands. When Alexander proposed Puru to be his vassal, Puru refused. It was his self pride, but not his arrogance. Alexander asked Puru how should he be treated. Puru replied to treat him like another king. Alexander was pleased with this answer. Alexander and Puru became friends.

Study Skills:

There are many words which can function as more than one part of speech. For instance ‘talk’ can be used as a verb as well as a noun.

She talks at length about her dress.
Her talk is boring

Refer to the dictionary and say whether the following words can different parts of speech like a noun, a verb, an adjective, etc. The first for you.

Answer:

Listening & Speaking:

I. Your teacher will read the passage “Nepal and the Himalayas.” Listen carefully and answer the questions given below :

Nepal and the Himalayas

Nepal lies between India and Tibet, among the Himalayan mountains. It is a country of mountains and valleys. The tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, is in Nepal. And there are several other mountains nearly as high as Mount Everest. When mountaineers try to climb Mount Everest, they take the help of the Sherpas, who live in these mountains, to carry heavy loads and to act as guides.

A long time ago, the Sherpas crossed over the mountains from Tibet and made their homes along the slopes of the Himalayas in Nepal. So, they are rather like the people of Tibet to look at. Here, life is hard, and the entire family, including the children, have to work to get enough to eat.

The Sherpas grow potatoes, barley, garlic and other vegetables. They also graze their yaks on the higher moutain slopes in summer and on the lower slopes in winter. The Sherpas use them for almost everything they need. They ride them, plough with them, and use them to carry their goods. The hairy wool of these animals is made into cloth and their skins into leather boots and tents. The yaks also provide milk, fat and meat. Their dung is dried and used as a fuel instead of wood or coal.

There are hardly any roads in the Himalayas, and everything has to be carried either on animals like yaks and donkeys or on human backs. Even children learn to carry heavy loads in large baskets which are tied to them. The baskets are big enough to carry a person.

The highest mountain tops of the Himalayas are cold, cheerless and covered with snow, but lower down one can find flowers in the spring and summer, and fir trees too. There are colourful butterflies, kites and eagles in the skies, and black and red Himalayan bears hiding in the rocks.

Though the Sherpas lead a tough life in their beautiful country, these small, dark – haired people are always cheerful, and like most Buddhist people, they are friendly and kind.

Choose the right answer from the choices given below:

Question 1.
The passage is about ( )
a) Nepal
b) The Himalayas
c) The Himalayas and Sherpas
d) none of these
Answer:
c) The Himalayas and Sherpas

Question 2.
The Sherpas came from ( )
a) Nepal
b) Tibet
c) China
d) none of these
Answer:
b) Tibet

Question 3.
Lower down the Himalayas we can see ( )
a) colourful butterflies
b) kites
c) eagles
d) all of these
Answer:
d) all of these

Question 4.
The most useful animals for Sherpas are ( )
a) cows
b) buffaloes
c) yaks
d) none of these
Answer:
c) yaks

II. Read the following sentences and say whether they are true or false.

Question 1.
Mount Everest is in India. ( )
Answer:
False
True Statement – Mount Everest is in Nepal.

Question 2.
There are many roads in the Himalayas. ( )
Answer:
False
True Statement – There are hardly any roads in the Himalayas.

Question 3.
Even the children of Sherpas carry heavy loads. ( )
Answer:

Question 4.
One can find flowers on the top of the Himalayas. ( )
Answer:
False
True Statement – Lower down the Himalayas one can find flowers.

III. Work in groups. Ask and answer the following questions :

Question 1.
What are the modes of transport in the Himalayas ?
Answer: The modes of transport in Himalayas are either human beings or animals like yaks and donkeys. Heavy loads can be carried on human backs. Even the children learn to carry loads in large baskets which are tied to them.

Question 2.
Why do Sherpas look like the people of Tibet ?
Answer:
A long time ago, Sherpas crossed over mountains from Tibet and made their homes along the slopes of the Himalayas in Nepal. So, they are rather like the people of Tibet to look at.

Question 3.
What interesting things would you find in the Himalayas ?
Answer:
The colourful flowers in spring and summer, fine trees, colourful butterflies, kites and eagles in the skies, black and red Himalayan bears hiding in the rocks.

Listen to the following conversation :

Teacher : Good morning Meghana! Have you ever been to the Himalayas ?
Meghana : No, Sir. I have never been to the Himalayas.
Teacher : Do you have any idea about the Himalayas ?
Meghana : Yes, I do.
Teacher : Tell me whatever you know about them.
Meghana : Sir, the Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world.
Teacher : Oh! Are they ? Then tell me which is the highest peak among them?
Meghana : Mount Everest, Sir.
Teacher : What sort of help is available to the climbers in the Himalayas?
Meghana : Sir, there are plenty of sherpas.
Teacher : Who are these sherpas ?
Meghana : Sir, they are helpers in the mountains. They carry our luggage to earn their living.
Teacher : Thanks, Meghana.
Meghana : Welcome, Sir.

Work in groups and share your experiences about the place you have visited. You may talk about the following :

• The place you have visited.
• How you travelled ?
• Where was it ? Where did you stay ?
• Who went with you ?
• The places you visited. The places you liked and disliked.
• Any memorable experience or anecdote.

Answer:
I had been to Kodaikanal along with my friends. My teachers organized a trip in the summer holidays. We travelled by a fine T.S. Tourism Bus. After reaching Kodaikanal, at the starting point itself, there was a big 4 star hotel. We stayed in that hotel, freshed up ourselves with lukewarm water and had our meals. We went for sight seeing in the evening.

First we went to Kodai Botanical Park. It was quite beautiful with finest variety of flora. After that we got back to the hotel where we had a delicious supper. Next day we went for sight seeing by a private cab. The nature was very cool and pleasant even in the month of May. As it is a hill station we found rocks and hills. The rocks were surrounded by fog.

There were water streams and many water falls. Juicy carrots in coral red were available. They were tasty. One central shopping bazar was there where we found Eucalyptus oil, dry flowers, fine coloured scarfs etc., The whole trip was a very very memorable one.

Puru, the Brave Summary in English

Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, conquered Puru, a king of North India, at the Jhelum War. Puru fought very bravely and was badly injured. He was captured in the war. His generals told Alexander that Puru was a proud man. But Alexander said that he had a great respect for Puru. Alexander unchained him. He asked Puru how he should be treated. Puru said that his kingdom should be independent and he should be treated as an equal to Alexander. Alexander agreed and both became good friends.

Glossary:

go down = to be recorded
Usage: The acts of good men go down in the history of the world.

your highness = a title of respect used when talking to or about a member of the Royal family
warfare = the act of fighting a war
Usage: There is a kind of warfare called Guerilla warfare.

your majesty = the way of addressing Royal people
Usage: Your Majesty, the culprit is a criminal.

vassal = A man promising to fight for a king in return for the right to hold land
Usage: When a king conquers another king, the other king is said to be a vassal.

skilful = clever
Usage: There are many skilful artists in India.

faulty = defective
Usage: Your procedure seems to be faulty.

amazed = wondered
Usage: I was amazed to find that you stood as a topper in your school.

capture = catch
Usage: The police at last captured the criminal.

coward = without bravery
Usage: Don’t be a coward, face any problem bravely

reject = refuse
Usage: He rejected my offer

pleased = felt happy
Usage: My father was pleased with my behaviour.

battle = a prolonged fight between two armies at war
Usage: The battle of Kalinga was a turning point in the life of Emperor Ashoka.

injury = physical damage
Usage: Sachin injured his wrist in the cricket practice.

brave = able to face or endure danger
Usage: Lakshmi is a brave girl.

frightened = feeling of sudden fear
Usage: I was frightened at the sight of a snake in the garden.

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 2C Susruta, an Ancient Plastic Surgeon Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 2C Susruta, an Ancient Plastic Surgeon

Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
Why did Susruta offer the traveller a mug of wine ?
Answer:
Susruta offered a mug of wine to the traveller to numb his senses.

Question 2.
Why was Susruta recognized as the father of plastic surgery today ?
Answer:
Susruta mended a nose some 26 centuries ago. And what he did is not greatly different from what a plastic surgeon would do today. His treatise, Susrutasamhita, has considerable medical knowledge of relevence today.

Question 3.
What made him the father of anaesthesia ?
Answer:
His suggestion to give wine to patients about to be operated upon makes him the father of anaesthesia.

Question 4.
Who could become a good physician according to Susruta ?
Answer:
According to Susruta one could become a good physician only if one knew both theory and practice.

Question 5.
What was his advice to his pupils ?
Answer:
He advised his pupils to use carcasses and models for practice before surgery.

Susruta, an Ancient Plastic Surgeon Summary in English

Susruta mended a nose some 26 centuries ago. Susruta is recognized as the father of plastic surgery. His treatise, Susrutasamhita, has considerable medical knowledge of relevance even today. Susruta was a descendant of the Vedic sage ViswamitrAnswer: He learnt surgery and medicine from Divodasa Dhanvantari. He was the founder of ‘Caesarean’ operation. He was the father of anaesthesiAnswer: He was specialist in removing urinary stones, locating and treating fractures and doing eye-operations for cataract. He listed 101 Samdamsayantras in his treatise. He was an excellent teacher. In his opinion, one could become a good physician only if one knew both theory and practice. He suggested his pupils to use dead bodies and models for practice before performing operations.

Glossary:

frantic = extremely worried
approach = meet
revered = respected
moaned = express pain
numbered = to make someone unable to feel pain
descendant = someone who is related to a person who lived a longtime ago
hermitage = a place where a hermit / sage lives
anguished = suffered by extreme pain
forceps = a medical instrument used for holding things.

Self Assessment:

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Section – A: Reading Comprehension

(Questions 1 – 10) : Read the following passage from “C.V. Raman, the Pride of India”.

The world hailed the discovery as the ‘Raman Effect’. For scientific research in this country, it was a red-letter day. His discovery caught the attention of the world. With equipment worth hardly Rs. 200/- and limited facilities, Raman was able to make a discovery which won him the Nobel Prize in physics in 1930.

Raman was born on November 7, 1888, at Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. His father was a college physics teacher. He was a brilliant student right from the start. When Raman passed his matriculation, his parents were keen to send him abroad for higher studies. But on medical grounds, a British surgeon advised them against it.

(1 – 5) Now answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5M

Question 1.
Red letter day means ______ ( )
A) an important day
B) a bad day
C) a crisis creating day
D) a birth day
Answer:
A) an important day

Question 2.
The month of C.V. Raman’s birth ( )
A) December
B) October
C) November
D) January
Answer:
C) November

Question 3.
In which year did Raman win Nobel Prize ? ( )
A) 1930
B) 1932
C) 1931
D) 1935
Answer:
A) 1930

Question 4.
Ramana could not go abroad because ( )
A) of financial burden
B) his parents not interested
C) his health did not permit
D) Raman not interested
Answer:
C) his health did not permit

Question 5.
Raman Effect relates to ( )
A) behaviour of a beam of light
B) conduct of electricity
C) effect of essential commodities
D) effect of atoms in wars
Answer:
A) behaviour of a beam of light

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10M

Question 6.
With what did Raman win the Nobel Prize ?
Answer:
Raman won the Nobel Prize with limited facilities and equipments which worth hardly 200/ -.

Question 7.
What did Raman’s parents think when he passed his matriculation ?
Answer:
Raman’s parents thought of sending him abroad for higher studies when he passed his matriculation.

Question 8.
When and where was Raman born ?
Answer:
Raman was born on November 7,1888 at Tiruchirapally in Tamilnadu.

Question 9.
What was Raman’s father ?
Answer:
Raman’s father was a college physics teacher.

Question 10.
Why was Raman not sent abroad ?
Answer:
Raman was not sent abroad because on medical grounds a British Surgeon advised them against it.

(Questions 11 – 16) : Read the following passage.

The origin of the Bravery Award dates back to 2 October, 1957. When India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru,was watching a performance at Delhi’s Ramlila grounds, at the Red Fort, a fire broke out in a shamiana (decorated tent) due to a short circuit. Then Harish Chandra, a 14-year old scout, promptly took out his knife, and ripped open the burning shamiana, saving the lives of hundreds of trapped people, this incident inspired Pandit Nehru to initiate the awards. He asked the authorities to constitute an award to honour brave children from all over the country, and the tradition has continued since then. Harish Chandra became the first recipient of the award. In 2001, a commemorative book titled “Brave Hearts” was released featuring winners of the National Bravery Awards.

The 2008 Bravery Awards were given by the Vice-President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari instead of the Prime Minsiter. For the first time the real name of a 2008 award winner, 12- year-old ballon seller, “Rahul” was withheld, as he had identified the men who planted bombs on Barakhamba Road in New Delhi, during 13 September, 2008 Delhi bombings. He helped the police make sketches of the suspects. Amongst 21 bravery awards for 2009, two posthumous awards are included. These are the awards given to three girls, Rekha Kalidi (11), Sunita Mahato (11), and Afsana Khatun (12), who revolted against child marriage.

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (2 × 1 = 2 M)

Question 11.
When did the bravery awards originate ? ( )
A) 2nd October 1957
B) 2nd August 1957
C) 2nd Octover 1967
D) 2nd October 1977
Answer:
A) 2nd October 1957

Question 12.
According to the passage what is the meaning of Shamiyana ? ( )
A) a very big piece of cloth
B) a decorated tent
C) a large curtain
D) a blanket
Answer:
B) a decorated tent

Question 13.
Which incident led to the initiation of national bravery awards ?
Answer:
When PM Jawaharlal Nehru was watching a performance in the Red fort, fire broke out in the tent. Then Harish Chandra, a 14 year old boy, bravely ripped open the tent and saved many lives. It inspired Nehru.

Question 14.
When and why for the first time was the real name of an award winner withheld?
Answer:
In 2008, a ballon seller named Rahul, a 12 yr old, identified the man who planted bombs on Barakhamba road in New Delhi. It must have been withheld for security purpose.

Question 15.
What happened in the year 2001 according to the passage ?
Answer:
In 2001, a commemorative book, “Brave Hearts” was released featuring winners of the national bravery awards.

Question 16.
Name the 2009 bravery award winners.
Answer:
Rekha Khaladi (11 years), Sunita Mahato (11 years), Afsana Khaton (12 years).

Section – B :Vocabulary & Grammar

Read the following passage focussing on the parts that are underlined and answer the questions given atthe end. Write the answers in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Fathers have the bigger (17) role in their children’s language development then (18) was previously suspected. A study was conducted in North Carolina U.S.A on 67 toddlers (19) whose (both) parents were working. The tots whose fathers used a bigger vocabulary with them at age two scored higher in the language test a year later. The study didn’t (20) find that the mother’s vocabulary significantly effected (21) the results.

Question 17.
Write the superlative form ( )
A) big
B) biggest
C) biggust
D) biggur
Answer:
B) biggest

Question 18.
Write the correct word ( )
A) than
B) that
C) at
D) this
Answer:
A) than

Question 19.
Identify the meaning of toddler. ( )
A) adult
B) father
C) mother
D) young child
Answer:
D) young child

Question 20.
Identify the full form ( )
A) do not
B) did not
C) does not
D) don’t
Answer:
B) did not

Question 21.
Replace the underlined word with correct word. ( )
A) affect
B) affects
C) affected
D) effects
Answer:
C) affected

(Q. 22 – 26)
Complete the following passage choosing right words from those given below it. Each blank is numbered, and for each blank four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given. Choose the correct answer from these choices and write (A), (B), (C) ) or (D) in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha was born as the second daughter of Paithal and Lakshmi Amma ______ (22) 20th May 1964 in the village of Payyoli, Kozhikode District, KeralAnswer: Balakrishna, a dedicated physical ______ (23) teacher, discovered the extraordinary and instinctive skill of P.T. Usha. He explained to her what to do and why. She strictly followed his advice and ______ (24) the peak level in her life. In 1975, when Usha was 11 years old, she participated in the Sub-junior District Meet and came first in 100 m. running race, 200 m. running race, long jump and high jump. Though she had ______ (25) injured her heel, she achieved this. In her studies also Usha ______ (26) in front.

Question 22.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) of
Answer:
C) on

Question 23.
A) stress
B) education
C) fitness
D) studies
Answer:
B) education

Question 24.
A) reached
B) reaches
C)reach
D) reaching
Answer:
A) reached

Question 25.
A) toughly
B) hardly
C) badly
D) freely
Answer:
C) badly

Question 26.
A) stood
B) came
C) stand
D) sit
Answer:
A) stood

(Q. 27 – 31) Read the following passage. Five sentences are numbered. Each numbered sentence has an error. Find the error and write the correct answer in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5 M)

(27) Could light also change their nature when passed through a transparent medium? (28) That were the question that Raman asked himself. (29) For five year he had been doing research in optics, the science of light. (30) No sophisticate equipment was available in his laboratory, (31) but Raman was confident that he could find the answer with some modifications in his equipments.
Answer:
27. its nature
28. was
29. years
30. sophisticated
31. equipment

Section – C: Conventions of writing

Question 32.
Read the following passage carefully and supply punctuation marks (., ? “ “) and capital letters, wherever necessary. Also correct the spelling of the underlined word. 5M

It was winter the ponds were all frozen. At the court akbar said birbal, tell me birbal will a man do anything for money birbal replied yes. The emperor orderd him to prove it.
Answer:
It was winter. The ponds were all frozen. At the court, Akbar asked Birbal, “Tell me Birbal, will a man do anything for money ?” Birbal replied, ‘Yes’. The emperor ordered him to prove it.

Section – D : Creative Writing – 12 M

Questions 33.
A) Write the narration of the poem “It’s change’.
Answer:
‘Its change’ is a poem written by an American Poetess Emma Gorrie.

She narrated the poem on simple lines in a couplet form. Here the speaker is a school going child who is not willing to go to school due to some fears which he expresses to her mom.

She says to her mom that scientists on the name of a great change started cloning animals. Biologists are making experiments with stem cells and saying that it is all for a change.

Geologists are also equally busy in finding cracks in the earth. They are saying that they are tracing the origin of the earth.

Archaeologists are excavating the physical remains of the dead and saying it is all for a new change and it is the right time for cloning.

The girl finally says to her mom that all these are causing great worry to her. They are a great burden for the children to learn.

(or)
B) Write the biographical sketch of P.T. Usha.
Answer:
Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha was bom as the second daughter of Paithal and Lakshmi Amma on 20th May, 1964 in the village of Payyoli, Kozhikode District, Kerala. Balakrishna, a dedicated physical education teacher, discovered the extraordinary and instinc¬tive skill of P.T. Usha. He explained to her what to do and why. She strictly followed his advice and reached the peak in her life. In 1975, when Usha was 11 year old, she participated in the Sub junior District Meet and came first in 100 m. running race, 200m. running race, long jump and high jump.

Though she had badly injured her heel, she achieved this. In her studies also Usha stood in front. She was an extremely bright student. She passed her standard VII exams with a first class grade. Later Usha joined the Sports Division at Cannanore where she was coached by Madhavan Nambiar. Theirs was the perfect combination. He trained her in a proper and system¬atic way. Nambiar made her run joyfully and freely on the beach of Payyoli as a part of sand training. She won two silver medals in the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games.

She stood at the 4th place in the 400m. relay in the 1984 Jakarta Asian Meet and won four gold medals and one silver medal at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul. Through her sheer dedication and immense hard work she achieved international success.

Questions 34.
A) Describe your feelings regarding present day science and technology. 8M
Answer:
Science and technology has been taking many changes since many years. To tell about present day science and technology though we are enjoying the fruits of it in some cases it is a big disas¬ter to the biotic life, electric field, medical field, mechanical field, space field. What not, these days we are putting a step forward in all aspects. Many life saving medicines, new approches in space, new technology in communication helps people to live a sophesticated life. So, on the whole science and technology is both a boon & a bane to human life.

B) Draft a poster showing the importance of Water – Conservation.
Answer:

Additional Exercises:

Section – A : Redding Comprehension (Questions 1 – 10)

1. Read the following passage.

It was midnight when Susruta was awakened by a frantic knocking at the door. “Who’s out there?” asked the aged doctor, taking a lighted torch from its socket in the wall and approaching the door.

“I’m a traveller, my revered Susruta,” was the anguished reply. “A tragedy has befallen me. I need your help ”
Susruta opened the door. What he saw was a man kneeling before him, tears flowing from his eyes and blood from his disfigured nose.

“Get up, my son, and come in,” said SusrutAnswer: “Everything will be all right. But be quiet, now.”

Susruta led the stranger to a neat and clean room, with surgical instruments on its walls. He washed his face with water and the juice of a medicinal plant. He then offered him a mug of wine and began preparing for the operation.

(1 – 5) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 1.
To which country does Susruta belong ? ( )
A) Doctor
B) Lawyer
C) Scientist
D) Germany
Answer:
C) Scientist

Question 2.
Susruta was a ______
A) Doctor
B) Lawyer
C) Scientist
D) Minister
Answer:
A) Doctor

Question 3.
Which organ of the traveller was injured?
A) ear
B) tongue
C) nose
D) leg
Answer:
C) nose

Question 4.
The passage tells that
A) People were suffering from illness
B) Only aged doctors conducted operation
C) Herbal medicines healed wounds
D) Indians conducted surgical operations long back
Answer:
D) Indians conducted surgical operations long back

Question 5.
Why was the wine given before operation ?
A) So that pain not felt during operation
B) The stranger liked it
C) For clotting of blood
D) Susruta liked it
Answer:
A) So that pain not felt during operation

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each.

Question 6.
Why was Susruta awakened at an uneven time ?
Answer:
Susruta was awakened at mid night by a frantic knocking at the door.

Question 7.
Who was Susruta ?
Answer:
Susruta was an age old doctor, physician, teacher and a surgeon.

Question 8.
What did Susruta see when he opened the door ?
Answer:
On opening the door, Susruta saw a man kneeling before him, tears flowing from his eyes and blood from his disfigured nose.

Question 9.
What did Susruta do to the traveller ?
Answer:
Susruta led the traveller to a neat and clean room, with surgical instruments on its walls. He washed his face with water and the juice of a medicinal plant. He then offered him a mug of wine and began preparing for the operation.

Question 10.
Why did the traveller come to Susruta ?
Answer:
As a tragedy befell him, he came to Susruta.

2. Read the following passage.

Science had already made an impression on him and he began to write research papers for science journals. When he was only 19, he became a member of the Indian Association for Cultivation of Science. Meanwhile, respecting his parents’ wishes, he took up an administrative job in the Finance Minsitry in CulcuttAnswer: His interest in science, however, did not flag. He used to spend his hours after office in the lab of the Association working throughout the night.

In his youth, Raman was mainly interested in acoustics, the science of sound. He studied how stringed instruments like the violin and the sitar could produce harmonious music.

He was elected to the Royal Society of London in 1924 and the British Government made him a knight of the British Empire in 1929. It was a high honour for any great scientist. (1-5) Now, answer the following questions.

Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 1.
Who was Raman ? ( )
A) doctor
B) teacher
C) scientist
D) lawyer
Answer:
C) scientist

Question 2.
As per parents interest Raman took up ______ job. ( )
A) administrative
B) executive
C) professional
D) daily wages
Answer:
A) administrative

Question 3.
What was Raman’s age when he became president for Indian Association for the
A) 17
B) 18
C) 20
D) 19
Answer:
D) 19

Question 4.
Which main city of India is mentioned in the passage ? ( )
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Calcutta
D) Hyderabad
Answer:
C) Calcutta

Question 5.
In which year was Raman elected to the Royal Society of London ? ( )
A) 1921
B) 1931
C) 1924
D) 1925
Answer:
C) 1924

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10M

Question 6.
Which subject had made an impression on Raman ? What did he do ?
Answer:
Science had already made an impression on him and he began to write research papers for science journals.

Question 7.
What was the highest rank Raman got at the age of 19 years ?
Answer:
When he was only 19, he became a member of the Indian Association for Cultivation of Science.

Question 8.
What did Raman do for the respect he had for his parents ?
Answer:
In order to respect his parents Raman took up an administrative job in the Finanace Ministry in Calcutta.

Question 9.
How did Raman spend his hours after job ?
Answer:
Raman used to spend his hours after office in the lab of the Association working throughout the night.

Question 10.
What was Raman’s interest in his youth ?
Answer:
In his youth, Raman was mainly interested in acoustics, the science of sound. He studied how stringed instruments like the violin and the sitar could produce harmonious music.

Questions 11 – 16:

3. Read the following stanza.

When the umpire puts the toss,
Dhoni is the boss.
When Gambhir hits a century,
Brett Lee goes for a knee injury.
When Sehwag hits the ball to the fence,
Ponting becomes tense.
When Taylor’s runout is taken
To the third umpire’s decision,
He loses his batting position.

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 11.
Who has lost the batting position ? ( )
A) Taylor
B) Ponting
C) Scott
D) Dhoni
Answer:
B) Ponting

Question 12.
Who gets an injury ? ( )
A) Dhoni
B) Brett Lee
C) Gambhir
D) Scott
Answer:
B) Brett Lee

(13 – 16) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences in your own words.

Question 13.
Who is the captain of the Indian cricket team ?
Answer:
Dhoni is the captain of the Indian Cricket team.

Question 14.
Two teams play this match – name them.
Answer:
The two teams are India and South Africa.

Question 15.
Who hits a century ?
Answer:
Gambhir hits a century.

Question 16.
Why does Ponting become tense ?
Answer:
When Sehwag hits the ball to the fence Ponting becomes tensed.

4. Study the routine of a class VI Student, Rajesh

Time of the day	Activity
1. 5.00 a.m.	gets up from bed
2. 5.15 a.m.	brushes his teeth
3. 5.45 a.m.	takes his bath
4. 6.00 a.m.	7.30 a.m. attends to his homework
5. 7.30 a.m.	7.45 a.m. takes his breakfast
6. 8.00 a.m.	walks to the main road to board the school bus
7. 8.30 a.m.	reaches school
8. 8.45 a.m.	4.30 p.m attends classes at school.

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 11.
How much time does Rajesh stay at school ? ( )
A) 7 hours
B) 9 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 10 hours
Answer:
C) 8 hours

Question 12.
At what time does Rajesh brush his teeth ? ( )
A) 6.20 a.m.
B) 7.00 a.m.
C) 5.15 a.m.
D) 5.20 a.m.
Answer:
C) 5.15 a.m.

(13 – 16) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences in your own words.

Question 13.
At what time does Rajesh get up ?
Answer:
Rajesh gets up at 5.00 a.m.

Question 14.
What does Rajesh do between 6.00 a.m. and 7.30 a.m. ?
Answer:
Rajesh attends to his homework between 6.00 a.m and 7.30 a.m.

Question 15.
How does Rajesh reach his school ?
Answer:
Rajesh reaches his school by bus.

Question 16.
When does Rajesh take his breakfast ?
Answer:
Rajesh takes his breakfast between 7.30 a.m. and 7.45 a.m.

Section – B : Vocabulary & Grammar

Questions 17 – 21:

Read the following passage focussing on the parts that are underlined and answer the questions given at the end. Write the answers in your answer booklet.

5. When Birbal came, he understood the trick. He silently took the bowl and hidden (17)
it behind him. Akbar was angry with (18) it. Then Birbal said “Your Majesty, till today I have received precious (19) gifts from you. If anybody sees this empty bowl today, it will be an insult to you. How can I insult such a great king.” Akbar was very happy (20) to hear this. He immediately filled the bowl with jewels and gold coins. Thus Birbal got the costliest (21) gift.

Question 17.
Replace the underlined word with the correct word.
A) hid
B) hidded
C) hide
D) hids
Answer:
A) hid

Question 18.
Replace the word with correct word ( )
A) in
B) at
C) of
D) for
Answer:
B) at

Question 19.
Synonym of underlined word ( )
A) pretty
B) useful
C) costly
D) valuable
Answer:
D) valuable

Question 20.
Antonym of underlined word. ( )
A) unhappy
B) happy
C) anhappy
D) cry
Answer:
A) unhappy

Question 21.
Comparative form of the underlined word ( )
A) costly
B) costlier
C) cost
D) costliest.
Answer:
B) costlier

6. Shivaji once attacked the city of Surat, who (17) was under the Mughals then. The Englishmen who lived in Surat fly (18) for safety. Though they escaped with their lives, (19) their belongings were taken away.
The attack shook Adam Smith and his nephew John. Adam Smith was particularly upset because he had lost what he valued most-a-small gold casket (20), containing a beautiful picture of his dead wife (21), inlaid with rubies and diamonds.

Question 17.
Replace the word with the correct word ( )
A) which
B) when
C) what
D) why
Answer:
A) which

Question 18.
Replace the word with the correct word ( )
A) flew
B) fled
C) flown
D) flewd
Answer:
B) fled

Question 19.
Singular form of the underlined word.
A) live
B) life
C) lived
D) lively
Answer:
B) life

Question 20.
Meaning of casket
A) a jewel
B) a small decorative box
C) a picture
D) an eatable
Answer:
B) a small decorative box

Question 21.
Plural form of wife
A) wives
B) wiles
C) wife
D) wive
Answer:
A) wives

Questions 22 – 26:

Complete the following passage choosing rightwords from those given below, it. Each blank is numbered, and for each blank four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given. Choose the correct answer from these choices and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

7. There ______ (22) music in Tyagaraja’s blood. His mother was a good singer. He had ______ (23) first lessons ______ (24) music from her. His father was a good scholar in Telugu and Sanskrit. He learnt both ______ (25) languages from him. When he was seven years old, the family moved to a village ______ (26) Thiruvaiyaru.

Question 22.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) were
Answer:
C) was

Question 23.
A) he
B) his
C) him
D) none
Answer:
B) his

Question 24.
A) into
B) inside
C) for
D) in
Answer:
D) in

Question 25.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) in
Answer:
C) the

Question 26.
A) call
B) told
C) said
D) called
Answer:
D) called

8. ______ (22) this sad condition, I ______ (23) ready to die with grief, ______ (24) cried out in agony, beat my head and breast and threw myself ______ (25) the ground, where I lay sometime overwhelmed by a rush¬ing current of thoughts, each more distressing than the ______ (26).

Question 22.
A) Into
B) For
C) In
D) To
Answer:
C) In

Question 23.
A) was
B) is
C) are
D) were
Answer:
A) was

Question 24.
A) me
B) mine
C) I
D) my
Answer:
C) I

Question 25.
A) in
B) up
C) into
D) on
Answer:
D) on

Question 26.
A) last
B) lost
C) loose
D) none
Answer:
A) last

Questions 27 – 31:

Read the following passage. Five sentences are numbered. Each numbered sentence has an error. Find the error and write the correct answer in your answer booklet.

9. (27) In this manner Susruta mends a nose some 26 centuries ago. (28)And what he did
is not greatly different from what an plastic surgeon would do today. (29) In fact, Susruta is today recognised like the father of plastic surgery all over the world. (30)His treatise, Susrutasamhita, has considerable medicine knowledge of relevance even today. (31)It indicates that India was far infront of the rest of the world in medical knowledge.
Answer:
27. mended
28. a plastic surgeon
29. as the
30. medical
31. ahead of

10. (27) C.V. Raman was the one Indian scholar who studied wholly in India and received
the Nobel Prize. (28) He is the first Asian and the first non – white to win such a great award in science. He passed away in 1970 on November 21. (29) And his memories are with us. (30) February 28, the day in which he discovered the ‘Raman Effect’, is celebrated as National Science Day (31) to commemorate he remarkable achievement in science.
Answer:
27. first Indian
28. was the first
29. but his memories
30. on which
31. his remarkable

Section – C : Conventions of Writing

Question 32:

Read the following passage carefully and supply punctuation marks (., ? ” “) and capital letters, wherever necessary. Also correct the spelling of the underlined word.

11. Where did you go yesterday, rani asked her brother I went to collage and from there to my friends house thats why I was late to home said rajesh.
Answer:
“Where did you go Yesterday?” Rani asked her brother. “I went to college and from there to my friend’s house. That was why I was late to home”, said Rajesh.

12. Suma asked her teacher what is the shape of the earth the teacher said it is spherical and it is also called as the blue planat.
Answer:
Suma asked her teacher, “What is the shape of the earth?” The teacher said, “It is spherical and it is also called the blue planet”.

Section – D : Creative Writing

Question 33:

13. Write an application to the Principal of your school for fee-concession.
Answer:

The Principal,
M.D. Higher Secondary School.
Khammam.

Date : XX.XX.XXXX Sir

I beg to say that my father is a poor man. His monthly income is only three thousand rupees. We are six members in our family. My father is not in a position to pay my fee. I request you to grant me full fee concession. I shall be highly obliged to you for this act of kindness.

Yours obediently,
Pratyusha,
Class VI.

(or)
14. Krishna goes for shopping to a mall. Write a conversation between Krishna, the shopkeeper and the sales man.
Answer:
.Shopkeeper : Good evening sir. How may I help you?
Dholu : Where is the mens section?
Shopkeeper : It is on the second floor sir.
Dholu : Where is the lift?
Shopkeeper : This way sir. (Shows the lift)
Dholu : Thank you. (Goes on to the 2nd floor)
Salesman : Good evening sir. What are you looking for, sir?
Dholu : Ah! I’m looking for formais.
Salesman : What’s your size sir?
Dholu : Well, it’s 38.
Salesman : Look at this model sir. It is the fastest moving.
Dholu : Do you have a discount on these?
Salesman : Yes sir, we have 20% discount
Dholu : That’s nice. Show me the pink one. Where’s the trial room?
Salesman : Please go straight and take a right turn, sir.
Dholu : Thank you. (After trying) please pack this.
Salesman : Sure sir.

Question 34:

15. Read the following conversation between Mahesh and Naveen arid write a message for Anjali.
Mahesh : Hello, can I speak to Anjali?
Naveen : I’m sorry Anjali has gone out. I’m her friend Naveen. Can I take a message please?
Mahesh : Hi, I’m Mahesh speaking. I’m Anjali’s cousin from Chennai.
Naveen : Oh hi! What’s the message?
Mahesh : I just wanted to convey that Anjali’s mother has taken the flight at 4.30 p.m. She will be reaching Hyderabad in an hour or so. Anjali should go and receive her.
Naveen : OK, anything else.
Mahesh : No, thanks, Bye.
Answer:

MESSAGE

Date : XX.XX.XXXX

4.40 pm

Anjali

Mahesh, your cousin from Chennai called up to say that your mother has taken the flight at 4.30 p.m. She will reach Hyderabad within an hour. She wants you to pick her from the airport.
Naveen

16. Your school is planning a 5 day excursion to Kanyakumari. As a school captain write a notice informing the students about the fee and things to be carried.
Answer:

ABC Public School
NOTICE

Date: XX.XX.XXXX

Excursion to Kanyakumari

The school is planning an excursion to Kanyakumari for 5 days on 1st October 2016, for students from class 6th to 10th. Those interested will have to pay Rs. 2000/- to Mr. Raman, the science teacher, by 20th September. Students shall carry minimum luggage possible. Carrying cell phones and other gadgets is strictly prohibited.

Spandana
School Captain.

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 2B It’s Change…. Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 2B It’s Change….

Read the following poem :

ITS CHANGE…

Mum, I don’t want to go to school today,
‘Cause I fear our world is in decay.
I feel my teachers are part of the plot,
I’m the only one who sees through the rot.
Scientists are cloning pigs and sheep,
Saying, it’s change – a quantum leap.
Biologists are making stem cells grow,
Saying, it’s change – the way to go.
Geologists are finding cracks in our earth,
Saying, it’s change – predicting its birth.
Archaeologists are digging up fossils and bones,
Saying, it’s change – time for clones.
Yes, scientists are causing me great concern,
Giving us kids too much to learn! – Emma Gorrie

Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
Who is the speaker of this poem ? Guess her age. Support your answer.
Answer:
A school going girl who is about/ around 12 years old is the speaker of this poem. She is talking about Scientists, Biologists, Geologists and Archaeologists.

Question 2.
What is the speaker’s complaint ?
Answer:
The speaker’s complaint is that Scientists, Biologists, Geologists and Archaeologists are coming forward with their extreme experiments in which the teachers also have some share.

Question 3.
How would you feel if a scientist cloned you ?
Answer:
If a scientist cloned me, first I would feel thrilled. Later I would feel slaved and confused.

Question 4.
What is the speaker’s concern ? Which line in the poem shows it ?
Answer:
The speaker’s concern is that the scientists of today are putting too much of bur-den on kids to learn. Thirteenth line of the poem shows it.

Question 5.
‘Yes, scientists are causing me great concern.’ –
How is this statement true in view of the speaker’s view? What is your view ?
Answer:
One has to agree with the speaker’s view, because the scientists are coming forward with unusual things like cloning, which is very dangerous to the human race. Even I agree with the speaker’s view.

Question 6.
What does an archaeologist do?
Answer:
An archaeologist studies archaeology. Archaeology means study of ancient soci-eties, done by looking at tools, bones etc. from that time that have been found.

Question 7.
What would you like to be when you grow up?
Answer:
When I grow up I would like to become a lawyer. I would file cases against corrupt people. I would make sure that innocent people are not cheated by others. I protect them. I would never fight false cases. I would work for a good cause and not for money.

II. Read the following lines from your poem and notice that the underlined words end with the same sound. Such words are called rhyming words.

Mum, I don’t want to go to school today.
Cause, I fear our world is in decay.
Answer:
Mum, I don’t want to go to school today.
Cause, I fear our world is in decay.

Now match the following words that rhyme. One is done for you. Add two more words to each pair that rhyme with them.

Answer:

Project:

I. Collect information about any five scientists and write it in your notebooks in the format given below:

Answer:

Name of Scientist	Country	Discovery/Invention	Award
1. Marie Curie	Poland	Radiation	Nobel Prize
2. Albert Einstein	Germany	General thoery of Relativity	Nobel Prize
3. Frederick Banting	Canada	Insulin	Nobel Prize
4. Gobind Khorana	India	Role of Nucleotides in nucleic acids	Nobel Prize
5. Thomas Aiwa Edison	USA	Electric bulb, Phonograph	Nobel Prize

II. From the list write biography of one scientist and present it before the class.
Answer:
Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor. Fie developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world. His inventions include phonograph, motion picture camera, electric light bulb. He was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production. Edison’s invention of electric bulb has changed the fate of the world.

ITS CHANGE… Summary in English

‘It’s change’ is a poem written by an American Poetess Emma Gorrie.

She narrated the poem on simple lines in a couplet form. Here the speaker is a school going child who is not willing to go to school due to some fears which she expresses to her mom.

She says to her mom that scientists in the name of a great change have started cloning animals. Biologists are doing experiments with stem cells and saying that it is all for a change.

Geologists are also equally busy in finding cracks in the earth. They are saying that they are tracing the origin of the earth.

Archaeologists are excavating the physical remains of the dead and saying it is all for a new change and it is the right time for cloning.

The girl finally says to her mom that all these are causing great worry to her. They are putting a great burden on the children to learn.

Glossary:

plot (n) = a secret plan made to do something wrong
Usage: The Pakistan army plotted against their President.

see through (phrasal v) = understand
Usage: The District Collectors are working hard to see through the distribution of ration cards.

the rot (n) = (here) the situation is getting worse
Usage: Now-a-days youth are rottening their energies for trivial causes.

cloning (v) = producing an exact copy of an animal
Usage: Americans are cloning sheep and goat.

quantum leap (n) = a sudden, great and important change
Usage : The Indo-Pak talks brought a quantum leap in their diplomatic relations.

stem cell (n) = a basic type of cell from which all other cells develop.
Usage: Planting the stem cell of a shoe flower is enough to get a new plant.

fossil (n) = the remains of an animal or a plant which have become hard and turned into rock,
Usage : Archaeologists and Anthropologists make an elaborate study of pre-historic fossils.

concern (n) = worry
Usage: The teacher has a great concern for his students.

decay = down fall, perish
Usage: Many historical monuments are getting decayed.

grow = develop
Usage: If every one grows vegetable plants at home the shortage of vegetables will be reduced.

predicting = foretell, prophecy
Usage: One cannot predict the movements of monsoons.

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 2A C.V. Raman, the Pride of India Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 2A C.V. Raman, the Pride of India

Pre – Reading:

Look at the following pictures and discuss the questions that follow:

Question 1.
Who are these people?
Answer:
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyangar (FRS), C.V. Raman, Homi Jahangir Baba, Rakesh Sharma.

Question 2.
Tell your class what you know about them.
Answer:
1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: Ex-President, Missle man of India. His full name is Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen.
2. Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyangar (FRS) : Famous Indian mathematician . He is known for Landau – Ramanujan constant.
3. C.V. Raman : C.V. Raman was the first Indian scientist to receive the Nobel Prize for physics in 1930 for his pioneering work related to the scattering of light.
4. Homi Jahangir Bhabha : Famous Indian atomic scientist. He served as the first chairman of India’s atomic energy commission.
5. Rakesh Sharma : First Indian to travel in Space.

Comprehension:

I. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Why was Raman happy when he learnt that Professor Compton had won the Nobel Prize ?
Answer:
Raman was very happy because Professor Compton got the due recognition. Morever, he was sure that if Compton effect is true of X-ray, it will be true of light too, an experiment on which he had been working.

Question 2.
What does the “Compton Effect” tell us ?
Answer:
Compton Effect tells us that the nature of X-rays changes when passed through matter. The change was dependent on the kind of matter.

Question 3.
What was Raman’s advice to young scientists?
Answer:
Raman advised young scientists to look at the world around them and not to confine themselves to laboratories. “The essence of science,” he said “is independent thinking and hardwork, not equipment”.

Question 4.
Which paragraph tells about the ill health of C.V. Raman ?
Answer:
The seventh paragraph tells about the ill health of C.V. Raman.

Question 5.
What was the challenging situation when Raman started his experiment on light?
Answer:
Raman took up a job in the Finance Ministry on the wish of his parents. But it did not flag his interest in science. He used to spend his time after office in the Association Lab working throughout the night.

Question 6.
What was the unseen force working behind Raman for reaching great heights?
Answer:
The unseen force behind Raman was the discovery of “Compton Effect” by A.H. Compton.

Question 7.
What is ‘Raman Effect’ ?
Answer:
Raman discovered ‘new radiation’, which describes the behaviour of a beam of light passing through a liquid chemical. The world hailed his discovery as “Raman Effect”.

Question 8.
If Answer:H.Compton had not discovered the Compton Effect, do you think Raman would have discovered the Raman Effect ? Give your reasons.
Answer:
Though Answer:H.Compton had not discovered Compton Effect, Raman definitely would have discovered the Raman Effect because his experiments on lights were already on progress, by the time ‘Compton Effect, was out. It might have taken a little more time.

Question 9.
In what way was Raman different from other Indian Scientists ? List them and justify your answer.
Answer:
Chandra Sekhar Venkata Raman was different from other scientists like Arabind Khurana, Srinivasa Ramanujam, APJ Abdul Kalam etc. Unlike others C.V. Raman got his entire education in India itself. He did his research with limited equipment worth rupees 200/- only. He was the one and the only scientist who won Nobel Prize for his work.

Question 10.
If you were a scientist, what would you like to invent/discover ?
Answer:
If I were a scientist I would like to invent medicines for epidemics, cancer and AIDS.

II. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.

Question 1.
C.V. Raman was born in Calcutta.
Answer:
False
Correct statement – C.V. Raman was born at Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu.

Question 2.
The Compton Effect was a discovery made by C.V.Raman.
Answer:
False
Correct statement – The Compton Effect was a discovery made by Answer:H.Compton

Question 3.
Raman’s mother was a college physics teacher.
Answer:
False
Correct statement – Raman’s father was a college physics teacher.

Question 4.
Raman was an average student at school.
Answer:
False
Correct statement – Raman was a brilliant student at school right from the start.

Question 5.
Raman studied how the drum could produce music.
Answer:
False
Correct statement – Raman studied how stringed instruments like the violin and sitar could produce harmonious music.

Question 6.
Raman spent only two hundred rupees to win the Nobel Prize.
Answer:
True

Question 7.
Raman was only 42 when he won the Nobel Prize.
Answer:
False
Correct statement – Raman was only 40 when he won the Nobel Prize.

Vocabulary:

I. The following sentences are from your lesson. Read them carefully and tick (✓) the correct meaning of the underlined word.

Question 1.
His parents were keen to send him abroad for higher studies.
a) particular
b) eager
c) worried
Answer:
b) eager

Question 2.
The world hailed the discovery as the ‘Raman Effect’.
a) admired
b) called
c) thought
Answer:
b) called

Question 3.
In his youth Raman was mainly interested in acoustics.
a) primarily
b) simply
c) certainly
Answer:
a) primarily

Question 4.
The British made Raman a knight of the British Empire.
a) appointed
b) managed
c) placed
Answer:
a) appointed

Question 5.
Raman passed away on November 21, 1970
a) was killed
b) died
c) left
Answer:
b) died

II. Read the following sentence.

Raman was equally delighted.

The underlined word ‘delighted’ is a verb and has been used to express a feeling of joy or happiness. Its noun form is ‘delight.

Now look at the following verbs and write their corresponding noun forms.

Answer:

Verb	Noun and the feeling expressed
1. enjoyed	enjoyment
2. surprised	surprise
3. disappointed	disappointment
4. worried	worry
5. satisfied	satisfaction

Now fill in the blanks with suitable noun forms of the underlined words in each sentence.

Question 1.
He was shocked to see a snake in his room but he recovered from his __________ in no time.
Answer:
shock

Question 2.
He pretended to look relieved but, in fact, he did not have any __________
Answer:
relief

Question 3.
I can understand your __________ But do not be so excited that you have health problems.
Answer:
excitement

Question 4.
Raju, an auto driver, was very honest. His __________ was known to everybody when he returned the bag of jewellery a passenger had left in his auto.
Answer:
honesty

III. (1) Read the following sentence and notice the underlined part.

Raman stayed in the country to do the M.A. Course.
The underlined letters in capitals denote an abbreviation. The full form of this abbreviation is ‘Master of Arts’. Here is a list of some common abbreviations. Write their full forms.

Answer:

Abbreviation	Full form
B.A.	Bachelor of Arts
A.D.	Anno Domini
B.C.	Before Christ
C.M.	Chief Minister
C.D.	Compact Disc
DVD	Digital Video Disc
a.m.	ante meridium
p.m.	post meridium

(2) Read the following sentence and notice the underlined word.

He used to spend his hours after office in the lab.
The underlined word “lab, is the short form of laboratory.”

Look at the following list of short forms and write their full forms. The first one is done for you. (Use a dictionary)

Answer:

Short form of the word	Full form of the word
plane	aeroplane
kilo	kilogram
para	paragraph
mike	microphone
spect	spectacles
photo	photograph
bike	motor bike

IV. In paragraph 4 you have learnt that ‘optics’ is the study of light. Do you know the word for the study of living beings? It is ‘biology’. It comes from ‘bio’ (means ‘life’) + ‘logus’ / ‘ology’ (means ‘study or science’). So the suffix ‘-logy’ adds the meaning ‘the study of.

Guess the meaning of the words under Column A and match them with the phrases under Column B.

Match the following sciences with their corresponding objects of study.

1. Archaeology	(a) the study of the mind
2. Physiology	(b) the study of animals
3. Psychology	(c) the study of earth
4. Geology	(d) the study of the cultures of the past
5. Zoology	(e) the study of the bodies of living things.

Answer:
1. (d)
2. (e)
3. (a)
4. (c)
5. (c)
1. Archaeology – The study of the cultures of the past.
2. Physiology – The study of the bodies of living things.
3. Psychology – The study of the mind.
4. Geology – The study of earth
5. Zoology – The study of animals

Grammar:

I. Read the following sentences from your lesson and observe how the underlined words are used before the names of dates, the names of years and the names of places.

‘On‘ is used for days and dates.
‘On‘ is used in speaking of things at rest.

1. Raman was born on November 7,1888. (para 6)
2. Raman passed away in 1970 on November 21. (Para 11)

‘In’ is used for months and years.
‘On’ is used for days and dates, in indicates period of time

3. Raman did his M.Answer: course at Presidency College in Madras (para 6)
‘at’ is used to indicate small places, addresses, villages and towns.
Here ‘in‘ is used to indicate big places like cities, countries etc.

4. In December, on a fine evening in 1927, there was much excitement. (Para 1)
‘In’ is used for months, seasons and years.

Now fill in the blanks with ‘in’, ‘on’ and ‘at’.

Sarath Chandra and Keerthana are brother and sister. Sarath was born ______ (1) 25th April ______ (2) 2000. Keerthana was born ______ (3) December 2,2001. They are with their parents. They live ______ (4) Kondamudusupalem, a small village ______ (5) Medak District. They play games ______ (6) school. It is usually very hot ______ (7) May ______ (8) their village. So they spend their summer ______ (9) Hyderabad ______ (10) their uncle’s house. Mr. Srisailam is their uncle. He resides ______ (11) High Court Colony ______ (12) Hyderabad with his wife, Jagadeeswari and his daughter, Vishnu Priya.
Answer:
1) on
2) in
3) on
4) at
5) in
6) at
7) in
8) at
9) in
10) at
11) at
12) in

II. Revision of ‘Articles’.

1. ‘a’ is used before singular common nouns/in noun phrases beginning with consonant sounds.
2. ‘an’ is used before singular common nouns/in noun phrases beginning with vowel sounds.
3. ‘the’ is used
(a) before words / phrases that indicate unique things (“It was the headquarters of the Indian Association……’ )
(b) in situation where the sentence itself contains a clue to identity of the thing or the person referred to (eg. His advice to young scientists was also to look at the world around them)
(c) in social situations where the identity of the person / object is identifiable (“But ……. look here, Krishnan,” he said turning to the young man…”)
(d) before the names of ‘musical instruments (“He studied how stringed instruments like the violin…”)

III. List 20 phrases from the text that begin with ‘a’ / ‘an’ or ‘the’. Then put (1, 2, 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), or 3(d) against them depending on how ‘a’/’an’ or ‘the’ is used. One is done for you.

an old building – 2

1. An old building – 2,
2. The Indian Association – 3(a),
3. A fine evening – 1,
4. A young man – 1,
5. The middle range – 3(a),
6. The young man – 3(c),
7. The nature – 3(b),
8. The compton effect – 3(a),
9. A transparent medium – 1,
10. An assembly of scientists – 2,
11. The Raman effect – 3(a),
12. The attention – 3(b),
13. A red-letter day – 1,
14. A college – 1,
15. A discovery – 1,
16. A brilliant student – 1,
17. A British Surgeon – 1,
18. The country – 3(b),
19. An impression – 2,
20. A member – 1.

Now fill in the blanks with ‘a’, ‘an’ or ‘the’.

1. In 1987 M.S.Swaminathan was awarded ______ Raman Magsaysay Award.
Answer:
the

2. We dined yesterday at ______ Maurya Sherton hotel.
Answer:
the

3. Tejaswini lent me ______ interesting book.
Answer:
an

4. My father is ______ school teacher.
Answer:
a

5. M.S. Swaminathan worked at ______ Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
Answer:
the

6. Rekha bought ______ long notebook yesterday.
Answer:
a

7. Sravani is eating ______ mango now.
Answer:
a

8. Ganesh always carries ______ umbrella with him.
Answer:
an

9. Rambabu is ______ English teacher in a high school.
Answer:
an

10. Manjula and Sruthi play ______ guitar well.
Answer:
the

‘The’ is called the definite article and ‘a’ or ‘an’ the indefinite article.
Article ‘a‘ is used before words beginning with a consonant sound.
Article an is used before words beginning with a vowel sound. (The sounds begin with (a, e, i, o, u)
Article ‘The‘ has a “definite” meaning. That is, ‘the’ is used when it is clearly understood who or what is meant.

Writing:

I. Write a paragraph on J.C.Bose using the hints given below. You must use the right linkers to join the sentences.
Answer:
J.C.Bose – Indian Scientist – born 30-09-1858 – St. Xavier’s School, Calcutta – abroad for higher studies – returned in 1885 – published a monograph, Response in the Living and Non-living – became famous – Fellow of the Royal Society in 1920 – wireless telegraphy in 1895 – the Crescograph – plants have life – the Bose Institute in Calcutta – devoted to the study of plants – died 23-11-1937.
Answer:
J.C.Bose, an Indian Scientist was born on 30-09-1858. He studied at St. Xavier’s School, Calcutta. He went abroad for higher studies and returned in 1885. He published a Monograph Response in the Living and Non-living things. He became famous for his publications. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1920. He invented wireless telegraphy in 1895 and the Crescograph, an instrument which proves plants have life. He founded the Bose Institute in Calcutta which is devoted to the study of plants. Bose died on 23.11.1937.

II. Editing:

The passage given below has a few errors in the use of capital letters, verbs, prepositions and articles. Edit the passage by underlining the incorrect parts and writing them correctly over the space available.

Raman was borne on November 7,1888, in tiruchirapalli at tamil nadu. He finishes his m.a. course at Presidency college in chennai. He became-member of the indian association for cultivation of science. He took up a administrative job in the finance ministry in Calcutta. He was elected to the royal society of London in 1924 and the british government made him a knight of the british empire in 1929. He was first indian scholor who studied wholly in india and received the nobel prize.
Answer:
Raman was born on November 7,1888 at Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. He finished his M.Answer: course at Presidency college in Chennai. He became a member of the Indian Association for Cultivation of Science. He took up an administrative job in the Finance Ministry in Calcutta. He was elected to the Royal Society of London in 1924 and the British Government made him a Knight of the British Empire in 1929. He was the first Indian Scholar who studied wholly in India and received the Nobel Prize.

Study Skills:

I. Study the pie charts and answer the questions given below them. Distribution of Weight in Human Body.

1. Which of the following constitute most of the weight in the human body ? ( )
a) water
b) proteins
c) dry elements
d) bones
Answer:
Water – (65%)

2. Which of the following statement is correct ?
a) Proteins constitute 11% of the human body.
b) Dry elements constitute 15% of the human body.
c) Hormones, enzymes and other proteins constitute 2/5% of the human body.
Answer:
Hormones, enzymes and other proteins constitute 2/5% of the human body.

3. If a person’s weight is 100 kilograms, how much do his bones weigh ?
Answer:
20 Kgs.

4. If the proteins in a person weigh 12 kilograms, what will be his weight ?
Answer:
50 Kgs.

5. Are the bones in our body heavier than the water in our body? Support your answer.
Answer:
Water comprises 65% of our body.
Bones comprise 20%.
So Water is heavier in our body.

Listening & Speaking:

The Inventor of Inventors

‘Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety – nine percent perspiration’. – Thomas Alva Edison

Thomas Alva Edison, the greatest inventor of all times, is the most suitable example of his own saying. This great, outstanding US inventor had the credit of making 1001 inventions. Can you imagine a world without electric light, recorded music, cinema etc., which are the contributions of this great genius ?

Edison was bom on February 11,1847 at Milan, Ohio. His father was in-charge of a light house at Lake Huron. Although he could not continue his studies in his school, he was very inquisitive from his boyhood to learn by understanding. When he was only ten years old, he set up a laboratory in the basement of his father’s work place. He loved to mix liquid and powders to observe the reactions.

At the age of 12, he began selling newspapers and candy in trains. As a very keen observer, he learnt some preliminary techniques of telegraphy form the station master, which later led him later to work as a roving telegrapher. During his stint as a supervisor in a Telegraph company, he created a stock printer. With the money received from it, he set up a laboratory for carrying out his experiments and research work. In subsequent years he invented phonograph – the machine for recording and reproducing sound. Edison thus had made man’s voice immortal. In 1878, he demonstated the light bulb – a carbon filament electric bulb.

While experimenting on electric lamp, he discovered an important scientific principle known as ‘Edison Effect’. This discovery led to the invention of electron valves and the modem electronics industry rests on this principle. In 1882, he set up a power generating station which supplied power to a few residents of New York city.

Later he developed the kinetograph which was the first step towards motion picture camera. Cinema houses are here today because of the inventive genius of Edison. His other inventions include the spheres of X-rays, telephone and other electronic items. His inventions made him one of the richest men in America.

This great genius passed away on 18 October, 1931.

I. Say whether the following statements are true or false.

Question 1.
When Edison was twelve, he established a school.
Answer:
False
Reason – When Edison was only ten, he setup a laboratory.

Question 2.
Edison discovered an important scientific principle known as the Edison Effect.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
Edison was a poor observer.
Answer:
False
Reason – Edison was a keen observer.

Question 4.
Edison’s father was a school teacher.
Answer:
False
Reason –

Question 5.
Edison loved to mix liquids and powders to observe the reaction.
Answer:
True
Reason – Edison’s father was in-charge of a light house.

II. Here is a list of inventions. Put a (✓) against them if it was invented by Edison.

Answer:

Name of the Invention
light bulb	✓
aeroplane	✗
electric engine	✗
watermark pen	✗
phonograph	✓
pedestal fan	✗
printing machine	✗
radio	✗
kinetograph	✓
computer	✗
power generator	✓

III. Oral Activity:

Question 1.
Thomas Alva Edison invented electric bulb. If there were no electric bulbs, how would be our life?
Answer:
If there were no electric bulbs, the life would be unimaginable. Like in the olden days man has to rely upon oil lamps, kerosene lamps and candle lights. There would be no illumination and glitter. The life of man would be slow. Human progress would be curtailed.

Question 2.
Debate the following proposition:’Science has proved to be more a curse than a blessing.’ Divide the groups into two sets. One set of students speak in favour of the motion and the other against it. They may use the words / expressions listed in the box.

Answer:
Group – 1 : Good morning to one and all. Today I would like to speak in favour of scientific development going round the world. Man had done research and discovered and invented many things. These are really a boon to us.

Group – 2 : Good morning to all my dear friends. In his speech my friend has given his valuable opinion on the all round development going on now a days in the name of scientific development. Of course, science
is a boon to us to some extent. But just as light has shade, there are disadvantages also. Many weapons are being made which can destroy a large area and population. Not only that we are becoming slaves to modern gadgets like TV, Computer, Mobile phones etc.

Group – 1 : We are living in a modern age. Our existence depends more on the development of science. Long ago, a journey to a place took months. Now it takes a few hours. We can get the world wide information just sitting at our home. In the medical field also there is a lot of development. Every disease is cured.

Group – 2 : But the medicines made us extremely weak and prone to new infectious diseases. Biowars by terrorist countries is the indication of how science has been drastically effecting our life. The present times are basically the times of machines. We will become a big zero if machines are not there.

Group – 1 : Every coin has 2 sides. If we use science for peaceful purposes it is a boon.

IV. Listen to the conversation between Sindhu and Mary.

Sindhu : Mary, where have you been all the week ?
Mary : Um… I had been to Hyderabad.
Sindhu : Hyderabad? Why? Why did you go there ?
Mary : You know, my uncle lives there. I went there to visit him.
Sindhu : That’s nice. But did you visit any place ? .
Mary : Oh! Yes, I visited a museum. It’s wonderful.
Sindhu : Really! What kind of museum is it ?
Mary : It’s a science museum.
Sindhu : Science museum? But it should be boring.
Mary : Not a bit. I learnt a lot about many interesting things. You must see it.
Sindhu : Is it that much interesting? Could you tell me something more about it?
Mary : Oh! It takes a long time. Now I am in a hurry. I will talk about it later.

Now work with your partner and ask and answer questions about the science fair that may have been organised in your school or district. Use the following questions too.

Question 1.
When did you go to the science fair ?
Answer:
I went to the science fair just a couple of days ago.

Question 2.
What things did you see there ?
Answer:
I saw many things like mathematical doll, volcano, home made refrigerator, Indian Astronomical System, different clay models of water projects in Telengana.

Question 3.
Which was the most interesting thing you noticed there ?
Answer:
I saw the clay models of water projects like Kaleswaram Project, Dummugudem, Nagarjuna Sagar which were quite interesting. They explained how the river water and rain water is saved and given to the fields. It is very enlightening.

C.V.Raman, the Pride of India Summary in English

Chandra Sekhar Venkat Raman was bom on November 7,1888, at Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. He was a brilliant student right from the start. Raman’s parents were keen to send him abroad, but his health did not permit. Raman completed his M.Answer: course at Presidency College in Madras.

Raman was interested in science from his childhood. When he was only 19, he became a member of the Indian Association for Cultivation of Science. He began to write research papers for science journals. On the wish of his parents, he took up an administrative job in the Finance Ministry in CalcuttAnswer: He used to spend his hours after office in the lab working throughout the night.

In his youth Raman was interested in acoustics, the science of sound. In 1927, when he heard that professor Compton won the Nobel Prize, Raman was delighted. He told his friend Krishnan, “If this Compton Effect is true of x-rays, it must be true of light too.” For five years he had been doing research in optics, the science of light. No sophisticated equipment was available in his laboratory.

Four months later, on March 16,1928 Raman announced his discovery of New Radiation.
“The world hailed the discovery as the Raman Effect.” Raman achieved this with an equipment worth hardly Rs.200.

He was elected to the Royal Society of London in 1924 and the British Government conferred Knighthood on him.
He advised the young scientists to look at the world, develop independent thinking and hard work not equipment.

C.V. Raman was the first Indian scholar who studied in India and received the Nobel Prize. He was the first Asian as well as a non-white who got this award.
He passed away in 1970 on November 21. February 28th is celebrated as National Science Day on which he discovered Raman Effect.

Glossary:

discovery (n) = the process of finding something that was not known about before
Usage: America was a great discovery of Columbus.

red-letter day (idiom) = an important day
Usage: August 15th, 1947 is a red-letter day in Indian History.

surgeon (n) = a doctor who is trained to perform surgery.
Usage: Charaka was the first surgeon in Indian Medical History.

abroad (adv) = in or to a foreign country
Usage: Now-a-days many students are going abroad for their studies.

flag (v) = decline, become less
Usage: His strength was flagging after many years of service.

stringed instrument (n)= any musical instrument with strings (eg. the violin, the sitar etc.)
Usage: Sitar is a stringed instrument.

harmonious (adj) = very pleasant when played together
Usage: Indian Cricket Team has harmonious relations with all other teams.

knight (n) = a man of high social rank
Usage: Knighthood was conferred on C.V.Raman by the British government.

confine (v) = to restrict
Usage: The Supreme Court of India has confined the powers of State Governors.

keen (adj) = eager, full of enthusiasm, anxious
Usage: Rahul Gandhi is keen to go on far in the next elections.

hailed (v) = called, welcome
Usage: The Nation hailed the Indian Cricket Team for their victory in the World Cup.

mainly (adj) = primarily, important
Usage: Archaeology is the primary branch of History.

made (v) = appointed, bring into a shape
Usage: A treaty was made between India and Pakistan.

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 1A The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 1A The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse

Pre – Reading:

Look at these two pictures and answer the questions that follow:

Question 1.
Write the differences you notice between the things you see in the two pictures.
Answer:
The first picture depicts ideal atmosphere of a village which contains fresh air. There is no traffic. It has vegetation. The second picture depicts busy life of city which is full of vehicles and noise.

Question 2.
Where do you think life is peaceful? Why?
Answer:
Life is peaceful in the village because there is no noise and pollution.

Question 3.
Do animals feel the same like you?
Answer:
Yes, the animals feel the same way like me.

Oral Discourse:

Talk on: The place you like to live (a town or a village). Substantiate your opinion.
Answer:
I like to live in a country side as it looks very pleasant, cool, beautiful. It has a very good climate. People living in a country will have good care and show concern for others. I like to live in the country side because of its greenery. All that we see here is natural and takes us very near to nature – big trees, woods, water streams and liveliness in people.

We get good and healthy atmosphere in the country side. We can enjoy the birds, chirping sounds, dew drops, fresh breeze. We can catch the sight of pets and domestic animals roaring around freely, farm harvests, good culture and tradition. So, I wish to live in the country side.

Comprehension:

I. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Why did the town mouse want to go to the countryside ?
Answer:
The town mouse had been ill with cough. His doctor advised him to take a holiday and spend a week in the countryside.

Question 2.
Describe the town mouse’s experience in the countryside.
Answer:
The town mouse wanted to have ice-cold water to quench his thirst instead of coconut water. He liked to eat cooked food but not to eat raw food. He had to sleep on the hard, cold ground.

Question 3.
What differences do you find between the country and the town ?
Answer:
We find the greenery where in and around the country. Beautiful streams rim by the country. There is no pollution and noise. There are no factories. There is no buzzing sound all around the country. We find peace all around the country. But in a town we see a busy life. There is no peace. There is always heavy traffic on the roads. We see the buzzing of the vehicles, factories here and there in a town. There is a lot of pollution in town. We see parks and cinema theatres everywhere in a town.

Question 4.
How can you say that the town mouse could not enjoy the dinner offered by the country mouse ?
Answer:
The town mouse likes delicious cooked food but he was served tender bit of sugar-cane and a very nice piece of root as dinner. The town mouse nibbled at the root and the sugar-cane and then said he wanted to sleep. So, we can say that the town mouse couldn’t enjoy the dinner offered by the country mouse.

Question 5.
What would happen if the person who opened the cupboard found any of the mice?
Answer:
If the person who opened the cupboard had found any of the mice, he would kill it immediately.

Question 6.
Why did the town mouse travel in an ordinary train ?
Answer:
There was no air-conditioned coach in the train which had gone from town to the country. So, the town mouse had to travel in an ordinary train.

Question 7.
Why did the country mouse go back to his house in the country ?
Answer:
The country mouse could not eat food in peace. It had to rim for safety when somebody opened the cupboard door. There was no quiet. So, the country mouse went back to his house in the country.

Question 8.
How can you say that the town mouse was not comfortable in the country ?
Answer:
The town mouse had to take tender bit of sugar-cane and a piece of root as dinner. He had to lie on the hard, cold ground. He could not bear the quietness of country. He found that there was no breakfast ready. His cousin and he had to go to the near by farm to search for food. The town mouse grumbled at all these things and said that he would catch the next train home.

Question 9.
How are the streets of a town different from those of a village ?
Answer:
The streets of a town are noisy with the running down of buses, cars and trains. Even at nights, there were lights, radios and televisions.

Question 10.
Describe the life style of the country mouse in two or three sentences.
Answer:
The country mouse enjoyed a lot by taking pieces of roots and tender bits of sugar-cane. Even though there is not much food, he could fat whatever was available in peace.

Question 11.
“The town mouse and the country mouse did not visit each other again.” Why ? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer:
The country mouse and the town mouse were accustomed to living their own life styles. They could not adapt themselves new life styles when they came to other places. Each one thought that his life style was the best. So, they never tried to visit each other again.

Question 12.
Why did the country mouse want to visit the town mouse?
Answer:
The country mouse was greatly worried about the health of the town mouse. He wanted to visit town and make sure that the town mouse was alright.

Question 13.
Why was the country mouse surprised as soon as he got into the town?
Answer:
The country mouse was surprised by the noise and the lights of the town. The lights were illuminating even in the middle of the night. He heard dreadful noises made by buses, lorries, cars and aeroplanes.

Question 14.
Where did the town mouse lie in the country? Did he feel comfortable ?
Answer:
The country mouse showed the town mouse a comer in the mouse hole. The town mouse had to lie there. He did not feel comfortable because, the ground was hard and cold.

Question 15.
Why could the country mouse not take food in peace even though there was a lot of food in the cupboard?
Answer:
Even though there was a lot of food in the cupboard, the country mouse could not take food in peace because somebody opened the cupboard door and the mouse had to run for safety. It happened twice and he was tired of running and hiding.

II. Choose the best answer from the choices given to complete each sentence.

Question 1.
The town mouse and the country mouse are ___________ ( )
(a) friends
(b) cousins
(c) classmates
Answer:
(b) cousins

Question 2.
The house of the town mouse was _________ ( )
(a) a field in a village
(b) a building in a village
(c) a kitchen cupboard in a town
Answer:
(c) a kitchen cupboard in a town

Question 3.
The house of the town mouse was _________ ( )
(a) full of the most delicious food
(b) full of sugar-canes and roots
(c) full of coconut water
Answer:
(a) full of the most delicious food

Question 4.
At the end of the story the country mouse _________ ( )
(a) went back to his country
(b) stayed in the town
(c) visited the town mouse
Answer:
(a) went back to his country

III. Say whether the following statements are TRUE / FALSE. Correct the wrong statements.

Question 1.
The country mouse lives in a town.
Answer:
False
Correct Statement: The country mouse lives in a hole.

Question 2.
The town mouse feels very comfortable in the train.
Answer:
False
Correct Statement: The town mouse feels very uncomfortable in the train.

Question 3.
It was hot when the town mouse travelled to the countryside.
Answer:
True

Question 4.
The town mouse liked to eat cooked food.
Answer:
True

Question 5.
There are more lights, cars and lorries in the town than in the village.
Answer:
True

I. The following sentences are from your lesson. Read them carefully and tick (✓) the correct meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.

Question 1.
He has asked me to spend a week in the countryside.
(a) a land with towns and cities.
(b) a neighbouring country.
(c) a land outside towns and cities with fields, woods etc.
Answer:
(c) a land outside towns and cities with fields, woods etc.

Question 2.
The town mouse packed his bags.
(a) put something in a container so that it can be stored
(b) put clothes etc., into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home
(c) put expensive things in a bag so as to keep them safe
Answer:
(b) put clothes etc., into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home

Question 3.
The day was bright and sunny.
(a) with a lot of bright light from the sun
(b) with a cool wind from the east
(c) without rain
Answer:
(a) with a lot of bright light from the sun

Question 4.
He nibbled at the root and the sugar-cane.
(a) took a large quantity of food
(b) took a small quantity of food showing a slight interest
(c) took food with a great interest
Answer:
(b) took a small quantity of food showing a slight interest

Question 5.
The country mouse arrived in town.
(a) left for a place
(b) got to a place
(c) left a place
Answer:
(b) got to a place

II. Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrases given below.

a) looked around b) plenty of (c) full of d) piece of e) got off

Rambabu started his journey to his grandfather’s village in Prakasam District. He caught a train to reach the village. The train arrived at the station. At that time, he was hungry and thirsty. As soon as he _________ (1) the train, he wanted to drink and eat something. So he _________ (2) but found nothing to eat or drink. He started walking towards his grandfather’s house. On the way he found a shop which was _________ (3) cool drinks. He had _________ (4) money. So he bought a cool drink and a _________ (5) bread.
Answer:
1 – e
2 – a
3 – c
4 – b
5 – d

III. Read the following sentence from your lesson and identify the underlined expression.

He nibbled at the root and the sugar-cane. The expression sugar-cane is a compound noun. It is a combination of two nouns.
sugar + cane = sugar-cane

Now read your lesson and pick out at least two compound nouns.
Let’s form some compound nouns now.
Join each word in column -A with a suitable word in column – B to form compound nouns. The first one is done for you.

Column A	Column B
birth	cycle
door	bell
fire	kerchief
hand	light
moon	shine
motor	way
sun	wood
gate	day

Answer:
Compound Word
birthday
doorbell
firewood
handkerchief
moonlight
motorcycle
sunshine
gateway

Grammar:

I. Read the following sentences and notice the underlined words.

1. It’s always quiet in the country.
2. Sometimes it is quieter than today.
3. My grandfather savs that our village is the quietest among all the villages in our district.

Formation of different degrees of Comparison :

Positive Degree	Comparative Degree	Superlative Degree
dark	darker	darkest
small	smaller	smallest
rich	richer	richest
safe	safer	safest
clever	cleverer	cleverest
tall	taller	tallest
bright	brighter	brightest

 

Positive Degree	Comparative Degree	Superlative Degree
useful	more useful	most useful
beautiful	more beautiful	most beautiful
interested	more interested	most interested
doubtful	more doubtful	most doubtful
precious	more precious	most precious
delicious	more delicious	most delicious
dreadful	more dreadful	most dreadful
cheerful	more cheerful	most cheerful

 

Positive Degree	Comparative Degree	Superlative Degree
useful	more useful	most useful
beautiful	more beautiful	most beautiful
interested	more interested	most interested
doubtful	more doubtful	most doubtful
precious	more precious	most precious
delicious	more delicious	most delicious
dreadful	more dreadful	most dreadful
cheerful	more cheerful	most cheerful

II. Read the following sentence from your lesson and notice the underlined word.

May I stay with you?
The underlined word ‘may’ is a helping verb. It is used to take or give permission in a formal way.
But ‘can’ is used to take or give permission in an informal way.
Can I leave this place? (Taking permission)
You can go now. (Giving permission)
‘May’ has another use also. It is used to express possibility.
eg: It may rain today.

1. Read the following sentences and say what they mean. Choose the right answer from the choices given.

Question 1.
May I come in, Sir ? ( )
(a) giving permission
(b) taking permission
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(b) taking permission

Question 2.
Sindhu may come to India next month. ( )
(a) giving permission
(b) taking permission
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(c) expressing possibility

Question 3.
You may use my cell phone if you need. ( )
(a) giving permission
(b) taking permission
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(a) giving permission

Question 4.
Can I take leave of you ? ( )
(a) taking permission in a formal way
(b) taking permission in an informal way
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(b) taking permission in an informal way

Question 5.
The dog may attack you if you run. ( )
(a) giving permission
(b) taking permission
(c) expressing possibility
Answer:
(c) expressing possibility

2. Rewrite the following sentences as directed.

Question 1.
The boy seems to cry if you do not buy an ice-cream for him. (Express this using ‘may’.)
Answer:
The boy may cry if you do not buy an ice-cream for him.

Question 2.
You can use my camera if you need. (Give permission using ‘may’.)
Answer:
You may use my camera, if you need.

Question 3.
He seems to be a nice man. (Express this possibility using ‘may’.)
Answer:
He may be a nice man.

Question 4.
You want to leave the class now. (take permission using ‘may’.)
Answer:
May I leave/ go out of the class now?

Question 5.
Raju wants to use your water bottle. (Give permission using ‘may’.)
Answer:
You may use my water bottle if you want.

III. Read the following sentence from your lesson.

I wish there was an air-conditioned coach.
The above sentence expresses unreal past.
We use ” wish + subject + past tense” to express unreal past. This sentence means………..
I am sorry there is no air- conditioned coach.
I wish there was an air-conditioned coach
I am sorry there is no air-conditioned coach.
eg : 1. I wish I had two crore rupees.
2. I wish I were a Prime Minister to eradicate poverty.
eg : If I were a Prime Minister, I would eradicate poverty

Now express the wishes of the people mentioned below using unreal past (wish + subject + past tense). The first one is done for you.

Question 1.
Sindhu has missed her school bus. She has to go to school urgently. She wishes to have a car. How would Sindhu express her wish ?
Answer:
I wish I had a car.

Question 2.
Anita wants to abolish the system of exams. She wishes to be the Prime Minister. How would Anita express her wish ?
Answer:
I wish I were the Prime Minister and could abolish system of exams.

Question 3.
Srinu’s father has a car. He wishes to drive that car. But he doesn’t know how to drive a car. How would Srinu express his wish ?
Answer:
I wish I could drive my father’s car.

Question 4.
Sharmila wants to play tennis. But she doesn’t have a tennis racket. How would Sharmila express her wish ?
Answer:
I wish I had a tennis racket.

Question 5.
Mahendra wants to get first rank in the class. But he can’t. How would Mahendra express his wish ?
Answer:
I wish I got the first rank in the class.

Writing:

I. Write a letter to your friend inviting him / her to your village to spend summer holidays. Write about your family and the places where you will take him/her.
Answer:

23-32-31C,
S.S. Colony,
Hyder Nagar,
Hyderabad,
20-10-2016.

My dear friend Kavya,

Here, I’m fine and hope you are in the pink of health. I’ve written my annual examinations very well. I expect 95% in all subjects. What about you? What’s your plan during summer holidays ? My father wants to take us to my native village, Hanumakonda in summer holidays. In this connection I request you to come to Hanumakonda, with us and spend a few days. I’ll show you great ancient temple like of Thousand pillar temple, Ramappa lake etc. We can also enjoy the great view of animals in Eturunagaram wild life sanctuary. It is an important place both historically and mythologically. You should not miss this chance. So, you must come and spend with us in summer holidays.

I’ll be very happy, if you come. Convey my regards to your parents.

Your loving friend,
Vanaja.

Address on the envelope
To
P. Kavya,
3-23-4/C,
Brindavan Gardens,
Khammam.

II. Imagine you were the town mouse / country mouse and write a paragraph describing your visit.
Answer:
Imagined as a town mouse:

I am a town mouse. I am called ‘Tom.’ I live in a rich merchant’s house cup board. I have been ill for sometime. The doctor advised me to take rest. So, I decided to go to the country where my cousin lives. I have intimated him about my arrival.

I boarded a train. There was no air conditioned coach so,1 had to travel in an ordinary compartment. It was a terrible journey. I got off at the country station. My cousin received me and we went to his house. He gave me some coconut water to quench my thirst. I was served nice piece of roots and tender bit of a sugar-cane as dinner. I didn’t like all these things because I am accustomed to taking cooked food, bars of chocolates, orange juices etc. I had to lie on hard, cold ground. I felt it was terrible for me. So, the next morning I returned to my town by the next train. It is really a terrible experience in my life.

Study Skills:

I. Study the table given below and observe the changing patterns of unemployment in some advanced countries. Answer the questions that follow.

Unemployment Rates (In Percent) in Advanced Countries

Question 1.
How many countries are compared in the given table?
Answer:
Eight countries are compared in the table. They are U.S.A., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, U.K and Canada.

Question 2.
What period does the table represent?
Answer:
The table represents the period from 2000 to 2006.

Question 3.
Which country has the least unemployment rate in 2005?
Answer:
Japan has the least unemployment rate in 2005.

Question 4.
Which country has a decrease of nearly 6% in unemployment rate between 2000 and 2006?
Answer:
Spain has a decrease of nearly 6% in unemployment rate between 2000 and 2006.

Question 5.
In the case of every country we can notice that (Choose the correct answer.)
(a) The unemployment rate is steadily increasing.
(b) The unemployment rate is steadily decreasing.
(c) The unemployment rate is fluctuating i.e., sometimes it rises and sometimes it falls.
Answer:
(c) The unemployment rate is fluctuating ie., sometimes it rises and sometimes it falls.

Question 6.
Which year recorded the highest unemployment rate for many countries?
Answer:
In 2003, many countries recorded the highest unemployment rate.

Question 7.
Which country recorded the least fluctuations in the unemployment rate?
Answer:
Japan recorded the least fluctuations in the unemployment rate.

Listening and Speaking:

I. An old student of your school visits your school. Your teacher introduces her to your class like this. (Refer Text Page No. 14)
Imagine that your eldest brother has come to your school. Introduce him to your class and your teachers.

Answer:
Respected teachers and my dear students! Look here! This is Mr. Santosh, my eldest brother. I feel very happy to introduce him to you. He was the student of our school. He is now working in NASA as a scientist. He got 585 marks in S.S.C. You may see his name in our H.M.’s room. He is not a book worm. He is also a good sports man. He led our cricket team in state level competitions. I’m leaving him with you to share his feelings with you. His experiences may inspire you for your bright future.

II. Listen to the conversation between Sulochana and Madhavi.
Answer:

Conversation

Sulochana : Hi! Madhavi, welcome to the city. How are you ?
Madhavi : I am fine. Thank you. How about you ?
Sulochana : Pretty well. Why are you waiting outside ? Come in. When did you return from your village ?
Madhavi : Just this morning.
Sulochana : How was Pongal ?
Madhavi : It was great fun. I really enjoyed every moment in the village. I wish I could spend more time there.
Sulochana : Oh ! Did the village life impress you that much ?
Madhavi : Yes, It was wonderful.
Sulochana : What fascinated you so much there ?
Madhavi : Well! it was pollution free. Fresh air, fresh water, clear sky and what not ? Everthing there.
Sulochana : Was there anything else ?
Madhavi : Yes, I liked green fields, strange birds, sheep, cows, bulls etc.,
Sulochana : Oh ! That’s interesting. Why don’t you take me with you the next time you go to your village ?
Madhavi : Done.

Question.
Now, work in pairs and talk about your experience of living in a town/ village.
Answer:
My name is Uday. I was born and brought up in a village called Kandakurti which is on the river bank of Godavari. My village is a small village. Here most of people live on cultivation. The village is surrounded by green fields, mango groves, and to which River Godavari is on the other side. I used to bath and swim in the river with my friends.

We played on the bank of the river. I enjoyed very much in my village. I like fresh air, water and there is no pollution. The village is quiet. I enjoyed myself watching the beautiful sun rise and sun set. I’ll never forget my village atmosphere. Even though I am living in a town at present, I never miss a chance to spend my holidays in my village.

III. In groups, read the story ‘The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse’ by the following ideas given below. Convert the story into a play. Write the script for first scene and perform a short play once again. Decide on a scene from the story and perform a short play.
(Group work – Let the students form 3 or 4 groups)
Read the story once again.
Identify the characters.
Pick out the dialogues of the characters.
Identify the locations of the events.
Decide scenes and setting accordingly.
Assign roles to the members of the groups.
Enact the drama before the whole class.
Answer:
Skit / Role play:

Scene I

Characters : Town mouse and the country mouse
(When the curtain raises the country mouse is waiting in the railway station for his cousin)
Town mouse gets out of the train
Town mouse : It is very hot in the train. There is not even a single AC compartment.
Country mouse : Welcome to country side my dear cousin.
Town mouse : It’s a suffocating journey. Is there any ice-cold to drink
Country mouse : Ha ………. I’ve some water and can also get you some coconut water.
Town mouse : What! Isn’t there any lemonade or orange juice ?
Country mouse : There is no such drink. But I’ve a very nice piece of fruit and a bit of sugarcane.
(They go to home.)
(Early in the morning the town mouse wakes up.)
Town mouse : I’m very hungry dear cousin. Is the breakfast ready ?
Country mouse : I’m afraid not. We have to go the near by farm to search for food.
(The town mouse can’ t hear the country side)
Town mouse : Sorry cousin, I’ve forgotten something. I should go back to my town. Visit you again dear. Good luck.

IV. Have a discussion in the whole class on how the performance could be improved in terms of delivery of dialogues, costumes, action, setting, etc.
Answer:
Student’s activity.

V. You have already written the script for one scene. Develop the other scenes in the same manner and make it a complete script for the play. (Compering)
Answer:

Scene – III

The town mouse writes a letter to the country mouse to visit his town. A few days later the country mouse arrives in the town.
The country mouse : (surprised) What is this noise and lights ?
The town mouse : This is the town. Here there are lights even in the middle of the day and the noise is from buses, lorries, cars and aeroplanes.
The country mouse : Could I have some water to drink ?
The town mouse : Why only water ? I have, ice cold lemonade and orange juice for you. I also have plenty of food.
[Suddenly there is a thunder like sound. The town mouse pushes the country mouse through a hole in the back of the cupboard.]
The country mouse : (feels his heart beating very fast) What happened ?
The town mouse : Somebody opened the cupboard. If they see us we will be killed.
(the same happened twice more, they have to run away when someone opens the door)
The country mouse : Oh no! I am tired. I will go back to my country. Atleast I can live peacefully there.

The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse Summary in English

The town mouse and the country mouse were cousins. They often wrote to each other. One day the country mouse received a letter from his cousin. It said that the town mouse had been ill with cough and his doctor advised him to take a holiday and asked him to spend a week in the countryside. The country mouse invited his cousin. The town mouse left for the countryside. He wanted to travel in the air conditioned coach as it was bright and sunny.

The country mouse welcomed the town mouse at the railway station. The town mouse felt thirsty and wanted to have ice-cold orange juice or lemonade. The country mouse offered him water or coconut water. The country mouse served nice root and a bit of tender sugar-cane for dinner. The town mouse didn’t like these because he was habituated to taking cooked food. Unwillingly he nibbled the root and sugar-cane. It had to lie on the hard, cold ground. He felt everything was uncertain. It decided to go back to town.

The next morning he left for town. A few days later the country mouse wrote to his cousin about his welfare and he wanted to visit the town. The town mouse sent a telegram to his cousin. After a few days the country mouse arrived in the town. He was surprised by the noise and the lights. The country mouse didn’t like the dreadful noise of cars, lorries and buses. He felt discomfortable. He wanted some water and a little bit of food.

The town mouse offered bread and jam, different kinds of fruits, slabs of chocolate and cheese. Just then they heard a thunder like sound. The town mouse shouted at his cousin to run as some body had opened the cup board door. The country mouse was tired of running and hiding. He wanted to go back to his countryside. The next day the country mouse went back to his country. Afterwards they did not try to meet each other again.

Glossary:

country (n) : village/an area outside town or city with fields and
countryside (n) farms.
Usage: My younger brother lives in a country.
affectionately (adj) : lovingly /showing caring feelings and love
Usage: My uncle treated us affectionately, when we visited him.
pack (v) : to put clothes etc. into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home
Usage: He packed a bag with a few clothes and was off.
uncomfortable (adj) : unpleasant
Usage: The house which we live in is very uncomfortable.
chug (v) : to move making the sound of an engine running slowly
Usage: The old steam locomotive chugged slowly up the mountain.
grumble (v) : to complain about something in a bad-tempered way
Usage: The servant grumbled for more pay.
dreadful (adj) : very bad /unpleasant
Usage: I got the dreadful news of the train accident,
nibbled (v) : take tiny bites of something
Usage: The mouse nibbled the rope,
delicious (adj) : tasty and enjoyable
Usage: We had a delicious dinner last night.
sunny (adj) : with a lot of bright light from the sun
Usage: Today it is bright and sunny

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 1A The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 1B The Town Child & The Country Child

I. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Where does the town child want to live ?
Answer:
The town child wants to live in the country side near the woods.

Question 2.
Why is there smoke in the towns ?
Answer:
As there are buses, motors and trains, there is heavy smoke in the towns.

Question 3.
There is one thing that the town child loves. What is it ?
Answer:
The town child loves the blue sky which has castles of clouds.

Question 4.
“There is no one to play with at all” This sentence means………………. ( )
(a) There are no people in villages
(b) There are no players in villages
(c) The villages have lesser population than the towns
Answer:
(c) The villages have lesser population than the towns

Question 5.
What is the wish of the country child ?
Answer:
The country child wishes that he lived in a town which is full of trams, and the night is wonderful and bright with colours.

Question 6.
Which child is able to watch meadows and lambs ?
Answer:
The country child is able to watch meadows and lambs.

Question 7.
Why are the lanes in the country so quiet ?
Answer:
The lanes in the country are so quiet because there are no buses and trains. Moreover there are fewer people.

Question 8.
Why are nights colourful in towns ?
Answer:
The town streets are crowded with trams and motors at night also. They have different colourful lights. Moreover there are so many houses which have colourful lights and twinkle at night brightly.

Question 9.
Pick out the rhyming words from both the poems.
The first one is done for you.

Answer:

go	row
hear	near
bright	night
blue	too
hours	flowers
near	dear

Question 10.
If you were given an option to live in a town or a country, where would yov prefer to live ? Give reasons for your option.
Answer:
I would like to live in a country. In the country side there is no noise, no pollution no motor cars or trains. I can enjoy fresh water, fresh air, clear sky. It is surroundec by green fields. I can hear the twittering sounds of strange birds which give immense joy. Above all, I like the innocence and helping nature of villagers. Ir this atmosphere I can enjoy myself very much and live peacefully without care
and worries. So, I prefer to live in a country.

Project:

Conduct a Survey:

Study the following questionnaire and discuss the points in small groups.

Answer:

Question.
Contact any five people in your school / your locality and ask the above questions. Collect information by ticking in the relevant column.
Analyse the results in the group and write a brief report on the result of youi survey and present it before the class.
Use phrases such as the following:
Most people think that _________
A few people think that _________
Anyone hardly thinks that _________
No one thinks that _________
Report:
Most people think that they keep their body clean and healthy and feel comfortable in them. All the people feel comfortable in their bodies but are doubtful about whether they feel secure and happy about them. No one thinks that he gives it respect and receives respect from it. A few people think that they respect and take care of it. Anyone hardly thinks that he feels peaceful about his body.

The Town Child Summary in English

The poet Irene Thompson describes a town child who cherishes living in the countryside. In the town, all the streets are crowded with people and there is heavy traffic of buses, cars and trains. The streets are full of noise and smoke. The town child doesn’t like these. He imagines that there were meadows and lambs, there were woods very near. He likes only one thing in the town that is the blue sky which is far above and contains castles of clouds.

The Country Child Summary in English

In the poem, “The Country Child”, the poet Irene Thompson describes a country child who likes to stay in the town. A child lives in a country. The streets are very quiet as there are fewer people. There is nobody to play with him. There are tall trees and they are for birds and flowers. He spends his time alone there. He wishes that he lived in a town which is full of trains going down noisily. The streets are twinkling bright with wonderful colours at night. The boy loves all these things.

Glossary:

feet (n) : people who walk in streets
Eg : The town streets are crowded with traffic and feet.
tram (n) : an electric vehicle that transports people in cities.
Eg : In the olden days, trams were run in Kolkata.
meadow (n) : a field with grass and often wild flowers
Eg : There is a meadow outside our village.
castle (n) : a large strong building
Eg: There is an ancient castle in our village.
lane (n) : a narrow road in the country side or in a town
Eg: In our town there are so many lanes.
twinkling (adj) : shining strongly and then weakly
Eg: The stars are twinkling in the sky.
woods (n) : A place where many trees grow.
Eg : There are woods near my village.
quiet (adj) : silent
Eg: The house is very quiet now that the children are sleeping.
lonely (adj) : without others
Eg: She is the lonely traveller on ship.

Telangana SCERT 7th Class English Government Textbook Answers Telangana Unit 1A The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse Textbook Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class English Guide Unit 1C The New Blue Dress

Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
What kind of a street was Gates Avenue at the beginning of the story ?
Answer:
Gates Avenue was a short street in the city of Cleveland. It was dirty and ugly at the beginning of the story. The houses were not painted and did not have running water. There were no street lights and pavement. The railway trad at the end of the street added noise and dirt to it.

Question 2.
What happened to Gates Avenue by the end of the story ?
Answer:
At the end of the story, Gates Avenue had a street light and a good pavement The houses were painted and running water was provided. It had become tidy street where respectable citizens lived.

The ‘New Blue Dress’ presented by the teacher to a little girl brought about the change to Gates Avenue.

Question 3.
Why do you think the teacher gave the blue dress to the little girl ?
Answer:
The teacher observed the little girl wearing the same dirty dress throughout the winter as well as spring. She continued to wear the same dirty dress ever after the teacher had asked her to get it washed. The teacher understood that she had no other dress to wear. She took pity on the girl and gave her a new blue dress.

Question 4.
What change did the new blue dress bring in the little girl’s house ?
Answer:
Inspired by her daughter’s neat appearance in new blue dress, the mother started cleaning the house and laid a table cloth on the kitchen table. Her father repaired the fence and began to make a garden with the family members’ help.

Question 5.
How did the change in the little girl’s house influence the neighbours ?
Answer:
On watching the changes in the little girl’s house, the neighbours also began to paint their houses and keep them clean and tidy.

Question 6.
Why did Gates Avenue look dirty and ugly ?
Answer:
Gates Avenue looked dirty and ugly because the houses were not painted for many years. They did not have running water. There were no street lights’ and pavement; and the railway line added noise and dirt to it.

The people who lived in Gates Avenue were very poor and never expected to have any more facilities. So it continued to look ugly without the least facilities like running water, street light, pavement etc.

Question 7.
‘Her teacher sighed.’ Why do you think she sighed? What does it tell us about the teacher ?
Answer:
The teacher sighed out of pity as the girl was so nice and hardworking. She was friendly and polite. She was even pretty but, covered with dirt. The sighing of the teacher shows that she was kind-hearted and sympathetic towards the girl.

Question 8.
What were the nice things about the little girl ? What were the not-so-nice things?
Answer:
The nice things about the little girl were her hardwork in school, politeness and friendly nature. The not-so-nice things about her were her dirty face and untidy hair.

Question 9.
What did the teacher think when the girl continued to wear the same dirty dress? Was she right? Why do you think so ?
Answer:
When the girl continued to wear the same dirty dress, the teacher thought that her mother was probably not interested in her. She was right in thinking so. I think so because her face was charming and pretty but the dress was ugly.

Question 10.
Two things amazed the little girl’s father. What were they ?
Answer:
The little girl’s father was first amazed at how pretty his daughter looked in her clean new blue dress. The second thing that amazed him more was the cloth on the kitchen table.

Question 11.
Why did the minister want to help the people of Gates Avenue? What did he do to help them ?
Answer:
The minister observed the people in Gates Avenue working to keep their houses and surroundings clean. He thought that the people who tried hard to make their homes decent, deserved help. He asked some important citizens in the community to help them.

Question 12.
How did the Gates Avenue story influence other communities ?
Answer:
The people of the other communities heard the story of Gates Avenue’s developments and were inspired by it. They started their own ‘clean up’ campaigns and started repairing and painting the houses to live in a better way.

How well did I read?

Self Assessment:

How well have I understood this unit?

Read and tick (✓) in the appropriate box.

The New Blue Dress Summary in English

Gates Avenue was a short street but ugly. The people who lived there were very Poor. Their houses were not painted. They didn’t even have running water. There were 10 pavement and streetlights. The little girl from Gates Avenue wore the dirty dress hat she had worn all winter. Her teacher was very unhappy about her because her face was dirty and her hair was untidy although she was nice and a brilliant student. One lay the teacher asked her to clean her face and come to school.

The next morning her ace was clean and her hair tidy. But there was no change in her dress. She wore the same dress. Then her teacher brought a new blue dress and gave it to her. The next morning she came to school in her new blue dress and she was clean and tidy. Her father was amazed to see her very pretty in her new dress. He was more amazed to see i table cloth. His wife told him that they were going to begin to be neater. The girl’s mother washed the kitchen floor. Her father repaired the fence.

He began to make a garden. His neighbour watched him and he too cleaned and painted his house. While a minister was going through the Avenue, he found that there were no pavement, streetlight and running water. So, he worked hard to provide those facilities for the people of Gates Avenue. Thus Gates Avenue had become a tidy street. On hearing this, more than seven thousand towns and cities organised ‘clean up’ programmes. A ‘new due dress’ caused all these changes.

Glossary:

pretty – beautiful
spring – season of flowers and fruits
probably – Perhaps
polite – good mannered
untidy – not neat
eagerly – anxiously
deserve – worthy to have
running water – water coming from a main supply
pavement (n) – footpath
railroad (n) – railway
excitement (n) – strong feelings
amazed (adj) – filled with great wonder
minister (n) – (here) priest in charge of church
decent (adj) – respectable
community (n) – people living in one place
organize (v) – to arrange; to make preparations
campaigns (n) – series of planned activities to do something

Section – A : Reading Comprehension:

Please also practise additional exercises given from P.No. 38 to 50:

(Questions 1 -10) : Read the passage from the lesson “The New Blue Dress”.

Their houses had not been painted for many years, and they did not even have running water. The street itself was ugly too. There was no pavement, there was no streetlight; and the railroad at the end of Gates Avenue added noise and dirt.

The other girls in the school near Gates Avenue wore new and pretty clothes that spring. But the little girl from Gates Avenue still wore the dirty dress that she had worn all winter. Probably that was the only dress she owned.
Her teacher was very unhappy. The little girl was so nice ! She always worked hard in school; she was always friendly and polite. Her face was dirty and her hair was untidy, but anyone could see that she was pretty under the dirt.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct
answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5 M

Question 1.
The teacher was unhappy because ( )
A) she had to attend Gates Avenue
B) The street was ug!y
C) the little girl looked dirty
D) the little girl was pretty
Answer:
C) the little girl looked dirty

Question 2.
The street itself was too. ( )
A) worst
B) bad
C) worse
D) ugly
Answer:
D) ugly

Question 3.
What is the name of the place mentioned . in the passage? ( )
A) Gates Avenue
B) Pitsburg
C) Hamilton
D) Canada
Answer:
A) Gates Avenue

Question 4.
The season mentioned in the passage is ( )
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Rainy
Answer:
B) Spring

Question 5.
The little girl was always friendly and……….. ( )
A) kind
B) polite
C)happy
D) charming
Answer:
B) polite

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 6.
How were the houses in the place, Gates Avenue ?
Answer:
The houses in the place, Gates Avenue had not been painted for many years. They didn’t have running water.

Question 7.
Describe Gates Avenue.
Answer:
In Gates Avenue, streets had no pavement and street lights. They even had no running water. The rail road at the end of it added noise and dirt.

Question 8.
How were the girls in Gates Avenue during the spring ?
Answer:
The girls were clean and tidy and wore new dresses during the spring.

Question 9.
What kind of a girl was the little girl ?
Answer:
The little girl was very kind, polite and friendly with others. She was also a nice girl and was hard working.

Question 10.
How was the little girl in the spring season ?
Answer:
The little girl’s hair was very untidy, (her face was dirty) and she wore the same dress which she wore the last season.

(Questions 11 – 16) : Read the bar graph and answer the questions given below.

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct ansvyer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 2 × 1 = 2 M

Question 11.
In which year was the food production the highest ? ( )
A) 1978 – 79
B) 1988 – 89
C) 1970 – 71
D) 1989 – 90
Answer:
D) 1989 – 90

Question 12.
In which year was the food production the least ? ( )
A) 1975 – 76
B) 1976 – 77
C) 1970 – 71
D) 1987 – 88
Answer:
C) 1970 – 71

(13 – 16) Answer the questions in two or three sentences each. (4 × 2 = 8 M)

Question 13.
What does the bar graph represent ?
Answer:
The bar graph represents the particulars of food production during the years 1970 to 1990 in india.

Question 14.
In which years there is a fall in food production when compared to the preceeding years ?
Answer:
During the years 1976 – 77, 1986 – 87, 1987-88 there is a fall in food production compared to the preceeding year.

Question 15.
In which years there is increase in production more than that of the preceeding years ?
Answer:
During 75 – 76, 78 – 79, 83 – 84, 88 – 89 and 89 – 90.

Question 16.
Is it true to say that production of food doubled from 70 – 71 to 89 – 90 ?
Answer:
In 1970 – 71 production is 108 lakh tons and in 1989 – 90 it is 184 lakh tons. Hence it did not exactly double.

Section – B: Vocabulary & Grammar

Read the following passage focussing on the parts that are underlined and answer the questions given at the end. Write the answers in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5 M)

Wilma Rudolph was born in a poor family in Tennessee. In (17) the age of four, she had pneumonia with scarlet fever which left her paralyzed (18) with polio. She had to wear a brace and the doctor said she would never put her foot on earth. But her mother encouraged her. She told Wilma that with God-given ability, persistence (19) and faith she could do anything she wanted. Wilma said, “I want to be the fastest (20) woman runner in the world.” At the age of nine, against the advice (21) of the doctor, she removed the brace and took the first step.

Question 17.
Replace the word with correct preposition. ( )
A) At
B) On
C) Up
D) With
Answer:
A) At

Question 18.
Noun form of underlined word. ( )
A) paralyze
B) paralysis
C) paralyse
D) paralyses
Answer:
B) paralysis

Question 19.
Meaning of persistence ( )
A) unwillingly (working)
B) taking hasty decision
C) plough the field
D) continuing to do something
Answer:
D) continuing to do something

Question 20.
Antonym of fastest ( )
A) shortest
B) slow
C) slowest
D) short
Answer:
C) slowest

Question 21.
Identify the part of speech ( )
A) noun
B) verb
C) adverb
D) adjective
Answer:
A) noun

(Q. 22 – 26) Complete the following passage choosing right words from those given below it. Each blank is numbered, and for each blank four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given. Choose the correct answer from these choices and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5 M)

Once upon a time a Rajput king ruled Malwa. Though his __________ (22) was small, it was peaceful and calm. There were neither great wars nor political issues. Hence the king made it his aim to make his people happy.

One year there was severe drought. All cultivable lands dried up and cracked. Trees became bare. There were no flowers __________ (23) fruits. There were not any type of crops. The king felt sorry and always thought __________ (24) ways to save his people.

He walked to the shore of river Narmada. He knelt and prayed. “O holy river the Narmada ! Bless us with rain. If you save my people __________ (25) this famine, I shall offer you my first bom child” __________ (26) no time the whole sky was covered with clouds and there was torrential rain.

Question 22.
A) Empire
B) Kingdom
C) Palace
D) Province
Answer:
B) Kingdom

Question 23.
A) and
B) end
C) or
D) nor
Answer:
A) and

Question 24.
A) off
B) of
C) as
D) to
Answer:
B) of

Question 25.
A) since
B) for
C) from
D) over
Answer:
C) from

Question 26.
A) Without
B) Was
C) For
D) Within
Answer:
D) Within

(Q. 27-31) Read the following passage. Five sentences are numbered. Each numbered sentence has an error. Find the error and write the correct answer in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5 M

(27) When everything is silent again, the town mouse crept out of the hole. He was quite cheerful again.
(28) “Come out now, cousin,” he told “That was only somebody opening the cupboard door. We are safe now.”
(29) But they were not safe for very long. Two more, they had to run for safety when somebody opened the cupboard door.
(30) The country mouse got quiet tired of running and hiding. “I want to go back to the country,” he said, “We may not get much food there, but at least we can eat in peace.”
(31) So, the next day, the country mouse go back to his house in the country and the town mouse stayed on in his cupboard in the town. And as far as I know, they did not visit each other again.
Ans:
27. was silent
28. he said
29. Twice more
30. got quite
31. went back

Question 32.
Read the following passage carefully and supply punctuation marks ” “) and capital letters, wherever necessary. Also correct the spelling of the underlined word. 5 M

Chimpanzees are more full of life than Gorillas and are to tame they also learn tricks better people who have studied them have found that it is possible to teach them things which make them seem almost human ; but in fact there is a big difference between a Chimpanzee and even a very stupid human being.
Answer:
Chimpanzees are more full of life than Gorillas arid are easier to tame. They also learn tricks better. People who have studied them have found that it is possible to teach them things which make them seem almost human ; hut in fact there is a big difference between a Chimpanzee and even a very stupid human being.

Question 33.

a) You have read the lesson “The New Blue Dress ”
Write a small conversation between the little girl and the teacher.
Answer:
Teacher : Good morning dear students
Students : Good morning mam
Teacher : (Viewing the little girl)
Oh! Dear girl why do you look so untidy and dull?
Little girl : Nothing ma’m. I’m alright.
Teacher : No, dear. You look so pretty and polite even though you are untidy.
Little girl : Fm from Gates Avenue mam.
Teacher : Oh really ! Then do one thing (a small favour). Tomorrow morning when you come to school, you please wash your face and come.
Little girl : Sure ma’m
(The next day the little girl comes with a pretty and beautiful face.)
Teacher : Hey dear. You look so cool. Do one more thing, you wash your dress and come tomorrow. (The next day the little girl comes to school in the same untidy dress.)
Teacher : Oh ! Think this little girl’s mother is not interested in her.
(So, she brought a new blue dress for her.)
Teacher : This is for you my dear
Little girl : I’m thankful to you ma’m.

(or)
b) Write a letter to your friend inviting him to your village during summer vacation.
Answer:

Madhira,
Date : XX.XX.XXXX

Dear friend,

I am fine here and hope the same with you there. How are you studying for your exams? I’m preparing well. This time I’m sure that I’ll get 10 points. What about you?

Actually I started writing this letter to invite you to my village during these holidays. As it is too hot this year you can enjoy my village and its cool pleasant climate. My village is totally surrounded by mountains, greenery and water streams. To tell about my house, it’s a very big house with good garden, coconut trees and so on. So, why to describe my village when you are going to come and stay with me for a few days. Will be waiting for you.

My regards to your parents and wishes to your sister.

Yours loving friend,
Kalyani.

Address on the envelope:
B.Anjali,
4th Block,
J.C. Colony,
Yadagirigutta,
Nalgonda District.

Question 34.

a) You heard the poem ‘The town child and the country child’ in your class. As you have the habit of writing a diary, write your feelings in your diary after going home.
Answer:
Time: 10:30 pm

Day – Sunday
Date : XX.XX.XXXX.

Dear Diary,

Today my day went on very well. I enjoyed my day especially because I heard a very beautiful poem named Town child and the country child’. It is really a very nice poem which tells us the inner feelings of a town child and a country child. Their personal feelings and their experiences when they change their places and after returning to their home place are brought out beautifully. Oh ! I really enjoyed the poem a lot.

(or)
b) The town mouse wanted to visit his cousin the country mouse. Imagine yourself as a town mouse and leave a message for the country mouse about your visit.
Answer:
My Dear Cousin,

I am leaving for your countiy on a small visit. I wish to see the beauty of your country and how you spend your life over there. I will start from here by tomorrow morning 6’o clock train. Please pick me up at the station.
By
Your cousin
The town mouse.

Additional Exercises:

Section – A : Reading Comprehension

Questions 1 – 10:

1. Read the following passage.

“This is how it is in the country,” his cousin replied. “It is always quiet in the country. Sometimes it is quieter than today. My grandfather says that our village is the quietest among all the villages in our district.” “Oh! Is it ? The country is a strange place,” said the town mouse. But he said to himself, “I don’t think I like this place.”

Next morning, the town mouse found that there was no breakfast ready. His cousin told him that they had to go to the nearby farm to search for food.

“We are sure to find something there,” he said. “A nice piece of root or a tender bit of sugar-cane.”
But the town mouse had enough. “Thank you, cousin,” he said. “But I think I’ll catch the next train home. I have suddenly remembered that I have forgotten something.”

A few days later, the country mouse wrote to his cousin, the town mouse. Here is the letter.

(1 – 5) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 1.
Who used to say these words “Ours is the quietest village ? ( )
A) father
B) mother
C) cousin
D) grandfather
Answer:
D) grandfather

Question 2.
How is it in the country ? ( )
A) noisy
B) quiet
C) polluted
D) over crowded
Answer:
B) quiet

Question 3.
Where did both the mice go to search for food ? ( )
A) town
B) near by farm
C) to other holes
D) forest
Answer:
B) near by farm

Question 4.
What could both mice find in the near by farm ? ( )
A) a nice piece of root
B) grains
C) tender bit of sugar cane
D) both A and C
Answer:
D) both A and C

Question 5.
What is the relation between the town mouse and the country mouse ? ( )
A) sisters
B) cousins
C) brothers
D) nephews
Answer:
B) cousins

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each.

Question 6.
List the words used to describe the country side.
Answer:
The words are quiet, quitest among all the villages in the district and range.

Question 7.
According to the passage who visited the country side ?
Answer:
According to the passage the town mouse visited the country side.

Question 8.
What did the, country mouse’s grandfather say ?
Answer:
The county mouse grandfather said that, their village was the quitest among all the villages in the district.

Question 9.
What did the town mouse find out the next morning ?
Answer:
The town mouse found that there was no breakfast ready.

Question 10.
Why do you think that the town mouse left the country side ?
Answer:
I think the town mouse felt very comfortable in the country side so she left it.

2. Read the passage from “The New Blue Dress”.

One day the teacher said, “Won’t you wash your face before you come to school tomorrow morning? Please do that, just for me.”

The next morning the child’s pretty face was clean, and her hair tidy. Before the little girl went home that afternoon, the teacher said, “Now, dear, please ask your mother to wash your dress.”

But the girl continued to wear the same dirty dress, “Her mother is probably not interested in her” the teacher thought. So she bought a bright blue dress and gave it to the little girl. The child took the gift eagerly and rushed home.

(1 – 5) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 1.
What did the teacher ask the little girl to do the next morning ? ( )
A) to wash her face
B) to come in a new dress
C) to sit on the last bench
D) not to come to school
Answer:
A) to wash her face

Question 2.
How was the little girl’s face the next morning ? ( )
A) tidy
B) clean
C) ugly
D) bad
Answer:
B) clean

Question 3.
How was the little girl’s dress the next morning ? ( )
A) neat
B) clean
C) untidy
D) pretty
Answer:
C) untidy

Question 4.
Who is not interested in the little girl ? ( )
A) father
B) sister
C) teacher
D) mother
Answer:
D) mother

Question 5.
What did the teacher bring for the little girl ? ( )
A) a biscuit packet
B) a new blue dress
C) some eatables
D) ornaments
Answer:
B) a new blue dress

(6 – 10) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each.

Question 6.
How was the little girl’s face the next morning ?
Answer:
The little girl’s pretty face was clean and looked very tidy the next day morning.

Question 7.
What, kind of dress did the little girl wear ?
Answer:
The little girl wore the same dress. It was very undity.

Question 8.
What did the teacher ask the little girl to tell her mother ?
Answer:
The teacher asked the little girl to tell her mother to wash her dress.

Question 9.
Why do you think the teacher brought a new blue dress for the little girl ?
Answer:
I think the teacher was quite impressed with the little girl’s behaviour so she brought a new blue dress for her.

Question 10.
Why do you think the little girl’s mother is not interested in her ?
Answer:
I think because of their poverty, the little girl’s mother is not interested in her.

Questions 11 – 16:

3. Read the following table.

Strength of students in different classes during the years 2013 to 2015

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 11.
Which class has the largest strength throughout ? ( )
A) VIII
B) IX
C) X
D) VI
Answer:
A) VIII

Question 12.
What is the difference in strength of class VI between 2013 and 2015 ? ( )
A) 100
B) 150
C) 50
D) 200
Answer:
A) 100

(13 – 16) Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each.

Question 13.
What does the table show ?
Answer:
The strength of students in different class during 2013 to 2015.

Question 14.
What difference do you find regarding class X ?
Answer:
There is a fall in 2015.

Question 15.
In which classes do you find gradual increase in strength ?
Answer:
From class VI to VIII.

Question 16.
In 2015 which class had the least number of students ?
Answer:
X class.

4.

(11 – 12) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 11.
Ravi scored __________ marks in English. ( )
A) 60
B) 61
C) 62
D) 63
Answer:
C) 62

Question 12.
Ruchira scored marks in English. ( )
A) 92
B) 85
C) 87
D) 84
Answer:
B) 85

(13 – 16) Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 13.
How many students have scored more than 70 marks ?
Answer:
17 Students have scored more than 70 marks.

Question 14.
Are there any students who have scored 90 marks ?
Answer:
None of the students have scored 90 marks.

Question 15.
How many students have failed in English ?
Answer:
None of the students have failed in English.

Question 16.
How many students have scored below 60 marks ?
Answer:
None of the students have scored below 60 marks.

Section – B : Vocabulary & Grammar

Questions 17 – 21:

5. Read the following passage focussing on the parts that are underlined and answer the questions given at the end. Write the answers in your answer booklet.

An eight-year-old child (17), Tess, heard her parents talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that Andrew was very sick and her parents did not (18) have enough (19) money for the treatment. They were moving to a smaller house because they could not afford to stay in the present house after paying the doctor’s bills. He needs a costly (20) surgery now and there was no one to loan them the money, so her parents lost there (21) hope and gave up their efforts.

Question 17.
Plural form of child. ( )
A) childs
B) children
C) childrens
D) childes
Answer:
B) children

Question 18.
Contracted form of did not ( )
A) didn’t
B) don’t
C) din’t
D) do not
Answer:
A) didn’t

Question 19.
Meaning of enough ( )
A) very less
B) less
C) hide
D) sufficient
Answer:
D) sufficient

Question 20.
Antonym of costly. ( )
A) cheap
B) costlier
C) costliest
D) cheapest
Answer:
A) cheap

Question 21.
Replace the word with the right word. ( )
A) them
B) their
C) that
D) his
Answer:
B) their

6. Trees are the most useful things in the world. Children play below (17) them. Travellers rest in their cool (18) shade. Trees give us fruit to eat but (19) firewood to burn. We build houses and make furniture with the wood of the trees. We need trees for our lives. If there were no trees, there would be no life on earth. Living things (people and animals) breathe in air. They breathe in oxygen from the air and breathe out carbon dioxide.

If all oxygen in the air was used up leaving only carbondioxide what would happen (20) to all of us? Everyone should (21) die.

Question 17.
Replace the underlined word with the right word. ( )
A) under
B) on
C) of
D) in
Answer:
A) under

Question 18.
What is the part of speech of the underlined word ? ( )
A) noun
B) adjective
C) adverb
D) preposition
Answer:
B) adjective

Question 19.
Replace the word with right word ( )
A) and
B) with
C) on
D) off
Answer:
A) and

Question 20.
Past form of the underlined word. ( )
A) happening
B) happens
C) happened
D) happenned
Answer:
C) happened

Question 21.
Replace the word with the right word ( )
A) will
B) would
C) shall
D) may
Answer:
B) would

Questions 22 – 26:

Complete the following passage choosing right words from those given below it. Each blank is numbered, and for each blank four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given. Choose the correct answer from these choices and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

7. Child Rights and You (CRY) is an organization that believes that children are citizens and they have their own __________ (22) at CRY, they do not believe in charity. (23) __________ do they run schools nor orphanages. (24) __________ they partner some basic level organizations working for children, their parents and (25) __________ CRY’s role is that of a bridge between child developmental organisations and people working for (26) __________ children.

Question 22.
A) rites
B) rights
C) writes
D) writings
Answer:
B) rights

Question 23.
A) Neither
B) Either
C) Nor
D) Or
Answer:
A) Neither

Question 24.
A) Although
B) Since
C) Inspite of
D) Instead
Answer:
D) Instead

Question 25.
A) communities
B) societies
C) groups
D) crowds
Answer:
A) communities

Question 26.
A) marginalisation
B) marginalled
C) marginalised
D) marginal
Answer:
C) marginalised

8. The Indus Valley Civilisation left (22) __________ crafted pottery that speaks volumes of the advances its people made. After 3,000 years, (23) __________ the ruins we leave behind are excavated, chances are only plastic bags would be dug up. It may sound like an (24) __________ but these bags are not biodegradable. (25) __________ causing emissions when these are manufactured noxious fumes are released while these are being burnt or (26) __________.

Question 22.
A) beauty
B) beautiful
C) beautifully
D) beautifulness
Answer:
C) beautifully

Question 23.
A) if
B) though
C) since
D) lest
Answer:
A) if

Question 24.
A) immigration
B) exaggeration
C) articulation
D) exemplification
Answer:
B) exaggeration

Question 25.
A) Addition from
B) However
C) Probably
D) Apart from
Answer:
D) Apart from

Question 26.
A) disposed off
B) disposed of
C) disposed in
D) disposed
Answer:
A) disposed off

Questions 27 – 31:

(Q. 27-31) Read the following passage. Five sentences are numbered. Each numbered sentence has an error. Find the error and write the correct answer in your answer booklet.

9. (27) When people in other places hear the story of Gates Avenue, they began to organise their own ‘clean up’ campaigns. (28) For 1913, more than seven thousand towns and cities (29) campaigns for painting but repairing homes and making better lives for the (30) people who lives in them. (31) Who knew what will happen when a teacher gives a little girl a new blue dress ?
Answer:
27. heard
28. Since
29. and repeating
30. live
31. knows

10. (27) “Why is it so quite here? Where are all the cars and lorries? (28) Where are the radios but the televisions? Where are all the lights?”

(29)”This is how it is at the country,” his cousin replied. “It’s always quiet in the country .Sometimes it is quieter than today. (30) My grandfather says that our village is the quietest between all the villages in our district.” “Oh! Is it? The country is a strange place,” said thetown mouse. (31) But he said to himself, “I don’t think I liked this place.”
Answer:
27. so quiet
28. and
29. in the
30. among
31. like this

Section – C : Conventions of Writing

Question 32:

Read the following passage carefully and supply punctuation marks (., ? ” “) and capital letters, wherever necessary. Also correct the spelling of the underlined word.

11. catch me if you can shouted arun and he ran ahead I’ll catch you in a minute replied Seema as she fallowed.
Answer:
“Catch me if you can,” shouted Arun, and he ran ahead. “I’ll catch you in a minute,” replied Seema, as she followed.

12. wonderful smiled the man a dollar and eleven cents, the exact price of a miracal for your little brother he took her money in one hand and held her hand with the other.
Answer:
“Wonderful”, smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents, the exact price of a miracle for your little brother!” He took her money in one hand and held her hand with the other.

Section – D : Creative Writing

Question 33:

13. Write a biographical sketch of Akkineni Nageswara Rao based on given profile.
Name : Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Born on : 20th September 1923, Ramapuram, A.P.
Occupation : Actor, producer, studio owner. (Annapurna)
Other names : Natasamrat, ANR
Married to : Annapurna
Carrer : 1941, 17 years old, 1st film – Dharmapathni Acted in over 255 films
Languages : Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films
Prominent Films : Devadasu, Ardhangi, Premabhishekam
Awards : 1) Dada Saheb Phalke Award
2) Nandi Awards Padma Bhushan Padma Vibhushan Padma Shri
Other Achievements : Prolific writer, charitable
Death : 22nd January 2014. (89 years)
Answer:

Biographical Sketch:

Akkineni Nageswara Rao, also known as ANR or Natasamrat was born on 20d September 1923 at Ramapuram in AP. Besides being a famous actor he was a producer and the owner of Annapurna studio. The studio was named after his wife Annapurna. He started his career in 1941, at the age of 17. He made his entry in Dharmapathni. He acted in more than 255 films in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages.

He has a huge fan following. His prominent films are Devadasu, Ardhangi, Premabhishekam. He received Dada Saheb Phalke Award and Nandi Awards for his huge contribution to cinema. He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, Padmasri and Padma Vibhushan. Apart from being an actor, he was a prolific writer and a charitable person.

He died on 22 January 2014, at the age of 90.

(Or)
14. On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, give a speech on the ‘Role of Teachers in Education.”
Answer:
Good morning, honourable principal, respected teachers and my dear friends. First I wish all the teachers a happy teachers day.

I remember, the 1st day I stepped into the school. My nursery teacher held my hand and took me into the class. She was so loving and caring.

Teachers play a very important role in building our career, personality and the future. They guide us and teach us the difference between right and wrong. They mould our character and make us a good human being. We become doctors, lawyers, politicians, engineers and settle in our lives, we lead a happy life just because our teachers impart us knowledge and give us an understanding of the subject.

They are our 2 parent. They take every possible measure to improve our learning with remedial classes, extra attention in class etc. They understand our emotions and help us in difficulties.

No doubt, sages have said, Acharya Devo Bhava i.e., A teacher is like God who shapes our lives.
I thank you all for giving me this opportunity.

Question 34:

15. Your school is conducting an All India Sports Meet. Around 1500 students are participating in it. Volunteers are required for the smooth conducting of the meet. Write a notice in about 50 words inviting volunteers.
Answer:

Sahara League, Hyderabad.
NOTICE

Date: XX.XXXXXX

Volunteers for the All India Sports Meet

It’s an honour that our school is conducting the All India Sports Meet from 26th Oct to 3 Nov 2016 in our school premises. There are around 1500 participants from all over India. Volunteers are required for the smooth functioning of the meet and to make it a success. Those interested can give their names to the class teachers.

Volunteers will be gifted with SUPW certificate for their services.

Dheeraj Rao,
Sports Captain.

16. Write a story using the outlines given below with your own ideas. Assign a suitable title and moral.

salt merchant __________ has a donkey __________ carries __________ village to village __________ crossing slips __________ finds the bag light __________ trick __________ sits every time __________ to teach a lesson __________ cotton __________ sits __________ heavy __________ gives up.
Answer:

A Donkey And the Load of Salt

Once there was a salt merchant He had a donkey. He carried salt on it from village to village. One day they were crossing a river. All of a sudden the donkey slipped and fell down. When the donkey got up, it found the bag light. Now the donkey found the trick. It sat down in the stream every time it crossed it. The merchant understood its trick and wanted to teach it a lesson. Next day he put a bag of cotton on its back. The donkey sat down in the middle of the way in the stream. The wet cotton increased in weight. When the donkey got up, it found the load very heavy. Now it gave up its habit.

Moral : Tit for tat.

Telangana SCERT 7th Class Telugu Study Material Telangana Pdf లేఖలు Questions and Answers.

TS 7th Class Telugu Grammar నినాదాలు / కరపత్రాలు / పోస్టర్లు / ప్రకటనలు

ప్రశ్న 1.
విద్య మరియు కార్మిక, కర్షకులకు సంబంధించిన నినాదాలు రాయండి.
జవాబు.

విద్య :

1. అన్ని దానములకన్నా విద్యాదానము మిన్న.
2. విద్య లేనివాడు వింత పశువు.
3. విద్యను మించిన ధనము లేదు.

కార్మికులు, కర్షకులు :

1. జై జవాన్ …. జై కిసాన్
2. శ్రమ జీవుల ఐక్యత – వర్థిల్లాలి.
3. కార్మికులే సమాజ సోపానానికి మెట్లు.
4. రైతే రాజు.
5. దున్నేవాడిదే భూమి.

ప్రశ్న 2.
ఆహార పదార్థాలు వృథా చేయకూడదు. ఈ విషయాన్ని తెలిపేటట్లు నినాదాలు రాయండి.
జవాబు.

1. అన్నమే ఆధారం – అన్నమే ఆరోగ్యం.
2. ఆహారం వృథా చేస్తే – ముందు ముందు అసలు దొరకదు
3. మనం వృథా చేసే ఆహారం – వేల మందికి తీరుస్తుంది ఆకలి.

ప్రశ్న 3.
“పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణ”లో అందరూ పాలు పంచుకోవాలని కరపత్రం.
జవాబు.

పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణ
స్నేహితులారా! ఆత్మబంధువులారా!

ప్రస్తుతం పర్యావరణ పరిస్థితులు మీకు తెలియనివి కావు. అడవులు అంతరించిపోతున్నాయి. కారణం ఎవరు ? మనమే. వానలు పడటం లేదు. కారణం పలచబడుతున్న అడవులు. గాలి చాలటం లేదు. ఆక్సిజన్ కొరవడుతోంది. కలుషపు గాలులు కమ్ముకుంటున్నాయి. గాలినిండా పొగనిండి పోతున్నది. నీటినిండా చెత్తా, మురుగూ, రసాయనాలు చేరి తాగునీరు కరువైపోతోంది.

సెలయేళ్ళులేవు. ఏరులు లేవు. బావులు, చెరువులు ఎండిపోతున్నాయి. పశు పక్ష్యాదులు అల్లాడిపోతున్నాయి. మనుషులు రోగాల పాలబడి ఊపిరి వదిలేస్తున్నారు. ఈ ప్రమాదాలన్నీ అరికట్టాలంటే అది మనవల్లనే అవుతుంది.

అందరం చేయి చేయి కలుపుదాం. కాలుష్యాలకు మూలాలు తెలుసుకుందాం. వాటిని నిర్మూలిద్దాం. ప్రపంచాన్ని కాలుష్యరహితమైన స్వర్గంగా తీర్చిదిద్దుతాం. ముందడుగేయండి. పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణలో అందరూ పాలు పంచుకోండి.

ఇట్లు
పర్యావరణ పరిరక్షణ కమిటి
ఆనందపురం
సృజనాత్మక అంశాలు

తేది : XXXX

ప్రశ్న 4.
జీవకారుణ్యం
జవాబు.

మూగజీవాలను ఆదరిద్దాం

మహాజనులారా !

అందమైన ఈ ప్రకృతి, ప్రకృతిలో ఉన్న జీవరాసులు అంతా దేవుని సృష్టి. ఈ జీవరాసులలో ఒకటైన మానవులు మిగిలిన జీవాలను ప్రేమగా చూడాలి. వాటితో స్నేహంగా ఉండాలి. ఇతర జీవరాసులకు మానవులకు ఉన్న తేడా భాష, మాట్లాడగలగటం, మనసులోని ఆలోచనలను చెప్పగలగటం. భాషవల్లే చదువు, సంస్కారం, బుద్ధికుశలత కొత్త విషయాలను కనిపెట్టగలగటం ఇవన్నీ మానవులకు సాధ్యమైనాయి.

కాని ఈ ఆవిష్కారాల పేరుతో ఆ ప్రయోగాలకు మూగ జీవాలను ముందుగా బలి చేస్తున్నారు. ఇది అన్యాయం. కొంతమంది సర్కసులంటూ జంతువులను వాళ్ళ ఇష్టం వచ్చినట్లు ఆడించి సొమ్ము చేసుకుంటూ వాటిని బంధిస్తున్నారు. ఆహారం కోసం, వినోదం కోసం జంతువులను బలి చేస్తున్నాం.

కాలుష్యాన్ని పెంచేసి జలచరాలను ఇతర జీవాలను అంతం చేస్తున్నాం. ఎంతో సౌకర్యాన్నందించి ప్రపంచాన్ని ఒకచోట చేర్చిన అంతర్జాలం, సెల్టవర్ల నుండి వచ్చే తరంగాల శక్తికి ఎన్నో పక్షిజాతులు అంతరించిపోతున్నాయి.

తన నివాసానికి, అవసరాలకు అడవులను నరికేస్తుండటం వల్ల ఎన్నో అడవి జంతువులు ఆవాసాలను కోల్పోతున్నాయి. మనిషి ఈ విచ్చలవిడితనం వదిలేసి జంతువుల పట్ల దయ చూపించాలి. వాటి ఉనికిని కాపాడాలి.

ಇట్లు
వన్యప్రాణి సంరక్షణ శాఖ

తేది : XXXX

ప్రశ్న 5.
పచ్చదనం – పచ్చదనం
జవాబు.

పల్లెపల్లెన చెట్లు ప్రగతికి మెట్లు

ప్రియమైన స్నేహితులారా! శ్రీనగర్ కాలనీ వాసులారా!

మన కాలనీ వాసులందరం కలిసి ఈ ఆదివారంనాడు మొక్కలు నాటే కార్యక్రమాన్ని చేపడదాం. మనందరి ఇళ్ళలోను ఇళ్ళబయట కాలనీ రోడ్లు ప్రక్కన చెట్లు నాటుదాం. దీనివల్ల మనకు చల్లనిగాలి, నీడ లభిస్తాయి. పర్యావరణం పచ్చదనంతో అందంగా ఉంటుంది. సాయంకాలాలు చక్కగా నడుస్తూ వ్యాయామం చేసుకోవచ్చు. చెట్లనీడల్లో కూర్చుని కష్టం సుఖం మాట్లాడుకోవచ్చు.

ఎందుకింత శ్రమ పడాలి ? ఇంట్లో ఎ.సి. వేసుక్కూచుంటే సరిపోదా? అంటారేమో! సహజమైన గాలికి కృత్రిమమైన గాలికి తేడా లేదూ! పైగా ఎ.సి.ల వల్ల వేడిగాలి వాతావరణంలో చేరిపోతున్నది. ఆ కాలుష్యాన్ని తగ్గించవచ్చు. చెట్ల పచ్చదనం రకరకాల పూలరంగులు కళ్ళకు ఎంతో సుఖాన్ని, ఆనందాన్ని ఇస్తాయి. ఇళ్ళల్లో బందీలం కాకుండా అందరం కాసేపు కలుసుకున్నట్లుగా ఉంటుంది.

కాబట్టి తప్పక మీరందరూ పాల్గొని ఈ కార్యక్రమాన్ని విజయవంతం చేస్తారని, మన కాలనీని ఆదర్శవంతంగా తీర్చిదిద్దుతారని ఆశిస్తున్నాను.

ఇట్లు
సెక్రెటరీ,
శ్రీనగర్ కాలనీ.

తేది : XXXX

ప్రశ్న 6.
జల సంరక్షణ
జవాబు.

ప్రతిబొట్టు – ఒడిసిపట్టు

ఇందు మూలంగా గ్రామ ప్రజలందరికీ తెలియజేసేదేమంటే –

కలికాలంలో అన్నిటికీ కరువొచ్చినట్లే నీటికి కూడా కరువొచ్చేసింది. సరిపడ వానలు పడకపోవటం, భూమిలో నీరింకిపోయి బావులు, చెరువులు ఎండిపోవటం, నదుల్లోకి నీరు చేరకపోవటం మొదలైన కారణాలవల్ల ఎటుచూసినా నీటి కరువు తాండవిస్తోంది.

ఇది ఇలా ఉంటే రిజర్వాయర్ల నుండి ఇంటింటికి వచ్చే నీరు ఇష్టం వచ్చినట్లు అవసరం ఉన్నా లేకుండా వాడేస్తున్నారు ప్రజలు. కాబట్టి మేము చేసే విన్నపం ఏమంటే – నీటి విలువను గుర్తించండి. పొదుపుగా నీటిని వాడండి. తరువాత తరాల వారికి నీరు మిగిలేలా చూడండి. అంతేకాదు ఇంటింటా ఇంకుడు నీటి గుంటలు ఏర్పాటు చేస్తే నీరు వృథాగా పోకుండా నేలలోకి ఇంకుతుంది. వ్యర్థాలను, రసాయనాలను పారే నీటిలో కలిపి కలుషితం చేయకండి. జీవనమే మనకు జీవనము.

అందరూ ప్రతిజ్ఞ చేయండి. జల సంరక్షణకు నడుం కట్టండి.

ఇట్లు
యువజన సమితి
బయ్యారం.

తేది : XXXX

ప్రశ్న 7.
వృద్ధులకు సేవ
జవాబు.

వృద్ధులకు సేవ – మనకు మనం చేసుకునే సేవ

వృద్ధులు అంటే పెద్దలు. పెద్దలు అంటే అమ్మానాన్నలు, తాతా, నాయనమ్మలు, ఇంకా వయసులో మనకన్నా చాలా పెద్దవారు. మనను చిన్నప్పటి నుండి ఎంతో కష్టపడి విద్యాబుద్ధులు చెప్పించి పెంచి పెద్ద చేస్తారు. వారు మనకు చక్కని జీవితాన్నిస్తారు. అందుకోసం ఎన్నెన్నో త్యాగాలు చేస్తారు. వారి సుఖాలను వదులుకుంటారు. అటువంటి వారికి వారి వృద్ధాప్యంలో మనమేమిస్తున్నాం ? అంతులేని చింతలు, అవమానాల దొంతులు.

ఇది చాలా అన్యాయం. కొంతమంది ఏదో ఋణం తీర్చుకోవడానికన్నట్లు ఇష్టం లేకుండానే ఇంట్లో ఉంచుకుంటున్నారు. కొంతమంది ఆ మానవత్వం కూడా లేకుండా బయటికి గెంటుతున్నారు. ఇంత స్వార్థపరులు, క్రూరులు నిండిపోయి ఉన్న ఈ సమాజంలో వృద్ధులను ఆదరించేదెవరు ? వారి అతీగతీ చూసేదెవరు ?

ఏ పనైనా మనసుతో చెయ్యగలిగేది పిల్లలు మాత్రమే. కాబట్టి మిత్రులారా! మీరు నడిచే దారిలో ముసలివారు కనిపిస్తే పలకరించండి. కబుర్లు చెప్పండి. అవసరమైన సాయం చేయండి. మీకు నాన్న ఇచ్చిన పాకెట్ మనీతో ఒక పండో ఫలమో కొని పెట్టండి. జబ్బుతో ఉంటే వీలైతే డాక్టరుకు చూపించండి. మీ పుట్టిన రోజుకు పెట్టే జలసా ఖర్చుకు బదులు ఆ డబ్బుతో వృద్ధులకు బట్టలు, పళ్ళు, ఆహార పదార్థాలు వంటివి కొనిపెట్టండి. అప్పుడప్పుడూ వృద్ధాశ్రమాలకు వెళ్ళి కాలం గడిపి రండి. వారి మనుమలను చూసుకున్నట్టు సంబరపడి పోతారు ఆ ముసలివారు.

వృద్ధులను గౌరవించుదాం. ఆదరించుదాం. ప్రేమించుదాం.

ఇట్లు
రాష్ట్ర యువజన సంఘం వరంగల్
సృజనాత్మక అంశాలు

తేది : XXXX

ప్రశ్న 8.
ఈ మధ్య కాలంలో పెండ్లిళ్ళు, ఇతర కార్యక్రమాల్లో ఆహార పదార్థాలు వృథా అవుతున్నాయి. దీన్ని అరికట్టడానికి నియమావళి రూపొందించి పోస్టర్ తయారుచేయండి.
జవాబు.
ఆహార పదార్థాలు వృథా చేయకండి !

“అన్నం పరబ్రహ్మ స్వరూపం” అన్నారు. “అన్ని దానములకన్నా అన్నదానమే గొప్ప” అని ఒక మహాకవి అన్నాడు. ఈ మధ్యకాలంలో పెండ్లిండ్లు మరియు ఇతర కార్యక్రమాలు చాలా ఆడంబరంగా చేస్తూ, అది తమ ఘనకార్యంగా భావిస్తూ ఆహారపదార్థాలను వృథా చేస్తున్నారు. మనిషి జానెడు పొట్టను నింపుకోవడానికి ఆహారపదార్థాలు పది నుండి పన్నెండు రకాలు అవసరం ఉండదు. ఏదో నాలుగు రకాలు చాలు. పదార్థాలు కూడ మనం ఎంత తినగలుగుతామో అంతే వడ్డించమనాలి. వడ్డించేవారు కూడ అతిగా వడ్డించకూడదు.

ఆహారపదార్థాలు వృథా కాకుండా ఉండడానికి క్రింది నియమాలు పాటించండి.

1. ఆహార పదార్థాలు ఎక్కువ రకాలు చేయించవద్దు. దానిని ఘనంగా భావించవద్దు.
2. ఎంతకావాలో అంతే వడ్డించాలి. ఎక్కువగా వడ్డించకూడదు. ఇబ్బంది పెట్టకూడదు.
3. వేడుకలకు వచ్చే అతిథులను అంచనా వేసి పదార్థాలు చేయించాలి.
4. చిన్న పిల్లలకు పెద్ద వాళ్ళతో పాటు ఎక్కువ వడ్డించకూడదు.
5. ఆహారపదార్థాలను వృథాగా పారవేయడం నైతికంగా సమర్థనీయం కాదు.

ప్రశ్న 9.
గ్రామంలో మొక్కలు నాటాలని సూచించేలా ఒక పోస్టరును తయారుచేయండి.
జవాబు.
గ్రామ ప్రజలకు విజ్ఞప్తి

గ్రామ ప్రజలారా! ఒక నిమిషం ఆలోచించండి.

మీకు మొక్కల విలువ తెలుసు. మనం ఎన్ని మొక్కలు నాటితే, అన్నిరకాలుగా మనకు మంచిది. లేకపోతే భవిష్యత్తు బాధపడుతుంది.

• మొక్కలను ఇంటి పెరట్లోను, వీథుల్లోను నాటండి.
• మొక్కలు, చెట్లు మనకు ప్రాణవాయువునిస్తాయి.
• మొక్కలు, చెట్లద్వారా అనేక రకాల ఆహారపదార్థాలు లభిస్తాయి.
• మొక్కలు మనకు చాలావరకు మేలు చేస్తాయి.
• మొక్కలు నాటండి. కాలుష్యాన్ని నివారించండి.
• చెట్లను, మొక్కలను నరికి ప్రకృతిని నాశనం చెయ్యకండి.
• మనం నాటే ప్రతి మొక్క ముందుతరాలవారికి సాయపడుతుంది.
• వృక్షో రక్షతి రక్షితః

ప్రశ్న 10.
మీ గ్రామంలోని దేవాలయంలో లేదా గ్రామంలో జరిగే ఉత్సవం గురించి పోస్టర్ తయారు చేయండి.
జవాబు.

శ్రీ అంకాలమ్మ దేవస్థానం
వెంకటాపురం, మహబూబ్నగర్
జాతర మహోత్సవం

ది ………………. నుండి ……………… వరకు వెంకటాపురం గ్రామంలో అంకాలమ్మ జాతర మహెూత్సవాలు జరుగుతాయి. కాబట్టి చిన్నా, పెద్ద అందరూ భక్తితో పాల్గొని అమ్మవారి కృపకు పాత్రులు కాగలరని కోరుతున్నాం. చివరి రోజున అన్నసంతర్పణ గలదు.

ఇట్లు,
ఉత్సవ కమిటి,
శ్రీ అంకాలమ్మ దేవస్థానం,
వెంకటాపురం.

ప్రశ్న 11.
‘పాఠశాలలో పిల్లలకు ‘పద్యాల తోరణం’ అనే పోటీ పెట్టారు. ఒకరు పద్యం చదివితే ఇంకొకరు ఆ పద్యంలోని చివరి అక్షరంతో లేదా చివరి పదంతో మొదలయ్యే పద్యం చదవాలి. ఈ పోటీలో పిల్లలందరూ పాల్గొనాలని తెలియజేయడానికి ప్రకటన రాయండి.
జవాబు.

ప్రకటన

పోటీ – పద్యాల తోరణం.
వేదిక – జిల్లా పరిషత్ ఉన్నత పాఠశాల, వెదురుపల్లి.
తేదీ – ……………………………..
సమయం – ఉదయం గం|| 10.30 ని॥ నుండి ప్రారంభం.
వివరాలు – ఈ పోటీలో 5వ తరగతి నుండి పదవ తరగతి
వరకు చదువుతున్న విద్యార్థులు పాల్గొనవచ్చును. 5, 6, 7 తరగతులు జూనియర్ విభాగం, 8, 9, 10 తరగతులు సీనియర్ విభాగం.
ఒక జట్టులోనివారు ఒక పద్యం చదివితే ఆ పద్యంలోని చివరి అక్షరంతో మొదలుపెట్టి, రెండవ జట్టులోని వారు మరొక పద్యం చదవాలి.

ఈ పోటీలో పిల్లలందరూ పాల్గొనాలి.

ప్రశ్న 12.
చెరువుల పునరుద్ధరణపై అవగాహన కల్పిస్తూ ఒక కరపత్రం రాయండి.
జవాబు.

మననీరు జలసంరక్షణ మన చెరువు

కదలిరండి ! కదలిరండి ! మన తెలంగాణ నీటికళతో విరాజిల్లాలి. మన కాకతీయులు త్రవ్వించిన చెరువులను రక్షించుకుందాం ! మన ముఖ్యమంత్రి ప్రకటించిన కాకతీయ మిషన్ కార్యక్రమాన్ని విజయవంతం చేద్దాం ! పలుగు, పార పడదాం ! మన చెరువులను పునరుద్ధరిద్దాం. నీటితో నింపుదాం ! అందరికి ఆదర్శంగా నిలుద్దాం ! నీటికొరతలేని తెలంగాణ సాధిద్దాం ! అందరు ముందుకు కదలిరండి ! బంగారు తెలంగాణ సాధిద్దాం !

ఇట్లు,
రాష్ట్ర జలసంరక్షణ సమితి,
వరంగల్.

వరంగల్,
10.09.2016.