Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi

Practice Paper
CLASS-VII (2022 -23)
ENGLISH – Language and Literature

Time allowed: 2.30 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
i. This question paper is divided into four sections:
Section A: Reading: 16 marks
Section B: Writing: 12 marks
Section C: Grammar: 14 marks
Section D: Literature: 18 marks
ii. All the questions are compulsory
iii. Marks are indicated against each question

Section A: Reading
Q1.Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow (Any 4)

4*2 marks = 8 marks

Saeeda’s mother had been ailing for a long time – fever, cough, body-ache and painful joints. Treated by a
variety of physicians for weeks, she often showed signs of improvement but soon relapsed into her old, sick
self, one complaint substituted by another. Though weak and colourless, she was forbidden normal food and
was under strict orders to remain perpetually confined to her small, dingy room with doors and windows
fastened, deprived of sunshine and fresh air.

When she became critical, her relatives and neighbours persuaded her to consult a specialist even though his
fee was likely to be high. Life is more precious than money, they said. Saeeda’s mother was poor but she
heeded their advice and sold a few trinkets to pay the doctor’s fee and the cost of medicine.

The doctor came in a few days and examined her and prescribed effective but costly medicine. To the
question as to what she should eat he said, “Anything you wish to eat – chapatti, vegetables, milk and fruits
in addition to all this,” he added emphatically, “leave this dark hovel and occupy a bigger room with doors
and windows open. Sit in the sun every morning from eight to nine. Sunshine and fresh air,” he concluded,
“are more important than medicine.”

a. Saeeda’s mother was suffering from _______________ and __________________.

i. fever and painful joints
ii. cough and sneezing
iii. bodyache and vomiting
iv. vomiting and cough
b. What was Saeeda’s mother forbidden?
i. Sunlight and Milk
ii. Fruits and Air
iii. Fresh air and Sunlight
iv. Milk and fruits
 c. Saeeda’s mother was told to eat ________________ and ______________________.

1 2 3 4

i. Option 1
ii. Option 2
iii. Option 3
iv. Option 4
d. In the context of the above passage, which statement is NOT correct?
i. Saeeda’s mother was suffering from fever, cough and joint pains.
ii. The doctor examined Saeeda’s
aeeda’s mother and prescribed effective medicine.
iii. The doctor advised her to sit in the sun every morn
morning.
iv. Money is more precious than life.
e. Arrange the statements in a correct sequence.
I. She was treated by many physicians but all in vain.
II. Gradually, her condition became critical.
III. Saeeda’s mother was suffering from fever, cough, body
body-ache etc.
IV. She was forbidden
dden normal food.

II, I, III, IV III, I, IV , II IV, II, III, I

i. I, II, III, IV ii. iii. iv.

Q2. Read the following passage carefully and answer nswer the questions that follow:
follow (Any 4)
4*2 marks = 8 marks
A Bull and a Lion once entered into a quarrel. As usually happens, it started with a small argument over a
trifle. But, soon they were at each other, the Bull using his horns and the Lion attacking with his teeth and
claws, started fighting. However, as th
thee battle progressed, the Bull saw that he was not really a match for the
Lion. Since prudence is the better part of valour, the Bull decided to flee. The Bull saw a cave, so he entered
it to escape the Lion hot on his chase.

The Goatherds used that cave to shelter their flocks in stormy weather. It happened that one of the Goats had
been left behind in the cave. When this Goat saw the Bull intrude into ‘his’ cave, he lowered his head and
butted the Bull with his horns. The Lion was still prowling outside th thee entrance to the cave, waiting for the
Bull. So, the Bull submitted to the Goat’s insult. At least, for th
the time being.

“Don’t think”, warned the Bull, “that I have tolerated your rude treatment because I can possibly be afraid of
you. As soon as that Lionn leaves, I shall teach you a lesson you won’t forget the rest of your life!”

a. Who were fighting over small matter?

i. Goat and Lion
ii. Bull and Lion
iii. Bull and Goat
iv. Lion and Dog
 b. What was the lion attacking with?
i. Teeth and claws
ii. Claws and Hands
iii. Teeth and Hands
iv. Head and Claws
c. The Bull entered the ____________ to get protected from the _____________.
i. House , Goat
ii. Cave, Goat
iii. House, Lion
iv. Cave, Lion
d. On seeing the Bull into the cave, _______ lowered his head and butted it with his ________.
i. Lion, horns
ii. Goat, Paws
iii. Goat, horns
iv. Lion, Claws
e. Choose the synonyms of the word: ‘prowling’
i. Creep, Rush
ii. Roam, Creep
iii. Rush, Roam
iv. Rush, Ignore

Section B: Writing

Q3. Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics: 1*6 marks= 6 marks
i. The teacher I like the most
ii. The School Library
Q4. Write a story on the basis of the Verbal Inputs/Visual Inputs given below: (any one)
1*6 marks= 6 marks
i.

ii. An old farmer on death bed ---- sons idle ---- tells them of treasure hidden in fields ----- sons dig
---- no treasure found ---- sow the field ---- rich harvest ----- learn a lesson.
 Section C: Grammar
Q5. Fill the blanks by choosing the correct options . (Any 4) 4*1 marks = 4 marks

a. The dogs ___________ messed up the trash bin.

i. has
ii. have
iii. am
iv. was
b. ___________ox owned by Gopal fell ill and died.
i. A
ii. An
iii. The
iv. X
c. There _______ ten children in a class.
i. are
ii. is
iii. am
iv. was
d. I bought _________ (a, an, the) umbrella yesterday.
i. a
ii. an
iii. the
iv. X
e. My mother _________ (are, is, am) a wonderful chef.
i. are
ii. is
iii. were
iv. am

Q6. Fill the blanks with correct degree of Adjective. (Any 4) 4*1 marks = 4 marks

Positive Comparative Superlative

a. easy ___________________ easiest
b. __________ happier happiest
c. good better ___________
d. ________ bigger biggest
e. difficult ____________________ most difficult

Q7. Match the words in bold with words opposite in meaning:(Any 3)

3*1 marks = 3 marks

Column A Column B
a. a shallow lake i. clean
b. a costly dress ii. blunt
c. dirty clothes iii. deep
d. a sharp knife iv. cheap
Q8. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets: (Any 3)
3*1 marks = 3 marks

a. I ___________ him at the bus stop everyday. (meet)

b. Sameer _________ for a walk now. (go)
c. I _________ the school last month (join)
d. Rakesh __________ for a walk everyday in the morning. (go)

Section D: literature
Q9. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (Any 2)

2*1 marks = 2 marks

The king turned round and saw a bearded man running towards them. His hands were pressed against his
stomach, from which blood was flowing. When he reached the king he fainted and fell to the ground. The
king and the hermit removed the man’s clothing and found a large wound in his stomach. The king washed
and covered it with his handkerchief, but the blood would not stop flowing. The king re-dressed the wound
until at last the bleeding stopped.

a. The king saw a _____________ running toward him.

b. _____________ is a person who lives in solitude.
c. State the sentence whether it is True/ False.
The king and hermit did their best to save the life of the wounded man.

Q10. Read the following stanza and answer the questions that follow: (Any 2)

2*2 marks = 4 marks

There’s a dusty old window around at the side

With three cracked panes of glass,
I often think there’s someone staring at me
Each time that I pass,
I’ll peep through that window one day.
a. Name the poem and the poet of the given stanza.
i. The Squirrel, Mildred Bowers Armstrong
ii. The Shed, Frank Flynn
iii. Mystery of the Talking Fan, Maude Rubin
iv. Trees, Shirley Bauer
b. The window of the shed was ______________ and _______________.
i. Clean , two cracked glass panes
ii. dusty , two cracked glass panes
iii. Clean , three cracked glass panes
iv. dusty , three cracked glass panes
c. “I’ll peep through that window one day.” What quality does the poet wish to highlight?
i. Brave and Fearful
ii. Fearful and Rough
iii. Brave and Courageous
iv. Doubtful and Fearful
Q11. Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words: (Any 4)

4*3 marks = 12 marks

a. “There is only one time that is important and that time is ‘Now’.” Justify the statement with
reference to any real world situation of your life.
b. According to the poet Mildred Bowers Armstrong, the squirrel “wore a question mark for tail”.
Describe it.
c. In the chapter “Three Questions”, who was the bearded man and why did he ask for the king’s
forgiveness?
d. Why did the king forgive his enemy who swore revenge on him?
e. “I know that there isn’t really a ghost.” Was the speaker of the poem “The Shed” sure that there was
no ghost? Justify your answer.