English Language MT4 Revision

SECOND MIDTERM ASSESSMENT
Grade 7 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE

REVISION SHEET
Question 1
Write a composition in 200 - 250 words on any one of the following:
(a) ‘Patriotism is not about what your country can do for you, but what you can do
for your country.’ - Narrate an experience of yours that resonates with the given
quote. It can be an incident that taught you the true value of Patriotism.
(b) Give a narration about a week that you spent in a new country during your
summer break.
Question 2
Attempt any one of the following:
(a) Draft a formal Block letter to the Principal of your school, thanking him/her for
the permission given to and your class to carry out a charity drive to help the stray
dogs around your school premises. Mention details of the drive and your
experience of leading the whole endeavour.
(b) Write a formal Block letter to your class teacher suggesting topics for your class’
upcoming Perspective 360. Give details about your suggested topics.
Question 3
(a) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word
given in brackets. Do not copy the passage, but write in correct
serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example: (0) - was sitting
John (0) sits in the café, thinking about the events of the day. As he ____(i)_____
(sip) his coffee, he remembers the conversation that he ____(ii)_____ (has) with his
boss earlier. "You ____(iii)_____ (is) going to lead the project," his boss ____(iv)_____
(say) confidently. John's heart ____(v)_____ (be / race) now, even though the
meeting ____(vi)_____ (happen) hours ago. He ____(vii)_____ (think) about the
challenges ahead and ____(viii)_____ (wonder) if he will succeed.
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(b) Choose the right option from those given in brackets.
(Write only the answers)
1. The group of students ___ (was/were) late to the event.
2. Neither of the derivatives ___ (is/are) correct.
3. The children, along with their teacher, ___ (is/are) going on a field trip.
4. A pair of shoes ___ (cost/costs) too much these days.
5. The jury ___ (has/have) reached a verdict.
6. Both of the cars ___ (is/are) in the garage.
7. One of the players ___ (has/have) been injured during the game.
8. The herd of cattle ___ (was/were) grazing in the field.
9. None of the information ___ (is/are) accurate.
10. Either the boys or their father ___ (was/were) responsible for the mess.
(c) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and, but or so.
1. The weather was bad. We decided to stay indoors.
2. The cake was delicious. Everyone asked for the recipe.
3. The road was blocked. We took an alternate route.
4. The pie was burnt. It was left in the oven too long.
(d) Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. Put a ‘X’ where articles are not
necessary. (Write only the answers)
1. She is ___ excellent singer.
2. I have ___ idea for the summer project.
3. ___ Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
4. We live in ___ small town near the coast.
5. Can you pass me ___ salt, please?
6. She went to ___ school early this morning.
7. ___ water in this glass is cold.
8. ___ gold is a precious metal.
(e) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
1. She is going ___ the library to study.
2. The cat is hiding ___ the table.
3. We will meet ___ noon ___ Friday.
4. He sat quietly ___ the corner of the room.
5. They walked ___ the park for hours.
6. The book is ___ the shelf, right next to the vase.
7. He was born ___ 1995 ___ a small town.
8. The train will arrive ___ 7 p.m.
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(f) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after
each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the
meaning of each sentence.
(i) Kim said, "I am planning to visit Venice next week.”
(End with: …week.)
(ii) The manager has announced the results. (Begin with: The results…)
(iii) The teacher explained that the exam would be on Friday.
(Begin: The teacher said,“)
(g) Fill in the blanks and rewrite the sentences with suitable idioms from the ones
given below. [2]
judge a book by its cover play the devil’s advocate
bell the cat break a leg
blessing in disguise hit the nail on the head
(i) Rain after the scorching summer was a ________________________________.
(ii) The moderator ________________________________, presenting opposing views
to each of their justifications.
(iii) “Some one has to ________________________________ and get the permission
from our strict boss!!”, said the accountant.
(h) Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the ones given below.
(i) The magician's tricks were full of ________ (elusive/illusive) appearances.
(ii) Thick fog began to ________ (envelop/envelope) the entire city, making it
difficult to see.
(iii) The carpenter planned to ________ (alter/altar) the design of the shelf.
(iv) They decided to ________ (differ/defer) the meeting until next week due
to scheduling conflicts.

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