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NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 9 North, South, East, West

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi   Chapter 9 North, South, East, West Let us think and reflect (Pages 126-127) I. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. Question 1. Amma tells me that places like the Sundarbans are called wetlands. I never knew such a place existed, and that it was possible for trees called mangroves to grow in seawater! But Amma is sad about how much this place floods today. We also saw crocodiles and a lonely snake while boating. I hope they don’t follow us home. How is everyone? Are you missing me yet? (i) What feeling does Shaana most likely experience when she says, “I never knew such a place existed…”? A. pride B. hope C. relief D. wonder Answer: D. Wonder (ii) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason. Amma is sad about the frequent flooding in Sundarbans because ____________. Answer: the place is now flooding. (iii) Select the evidence from the text that reflects a feeling of the speaker’s slight nervousne...

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 8 Paper Boats

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi   Chapter 8 Paper Boats Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 109) I. Read the questions given below. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. Question 1. What comes to mind when you think about ‘paper boats’? Answer: When I think of paper boats the thing that comes to my mind is of folding paper and making small boats and floating them item on water, such as on a stream or a puddle during rainy days. It reminds me of childhood games and simple joys. Question 2. What do you think someone might hope for when they send a paper boat down a stream? Answer: They might hope the boat travels far, reaches someone unknown, or carries a message or wish to a distant place. Question 3. Read the title of the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and predict what the poem might be about. Answer: The poem might be about a child making paper boats, floating them on a stream, and imagining where they might go or who might find them. Answer: 1. runn...

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 7 My Brother's Great Invention

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi   Chapter 7 My Brother's Great Invention Let us discuss (Pages 94-95) I. Complete the cause-and-effect table given below: Answer: Causes Effects 1. Anand set up his burglar alarm and rigged it to work when the door was opened softly Papa got wet when he opened the door 2. Remember if Papa asks 7 am not involved’ Anita was able to avoid any responsibility as Anand faced the consequences alone. 3. We watched the movie “Back to the Future’. Anand: decided to invent the Time Machine. 4. Papa firmly said “NO’ to trying out the time machine. Mother sympathised with Anand II. Do you think Anand was able to keep his promise regarding the time machine? If yes, why? If no, why not? Answer: Yes, Anand was able to keep his promise regarding not doing anything with the time machine. He did not try to work it out. It was by chance that Boppa entered their house and then his room. There he fidgeted with the time machine and so the havoc was caused. Page ...

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 6 Say The Right Thing

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi   Chapter 6 Say The Right Thing Page 70 Let us do these activities before we read I. Work in pairs and discuss. Question 1. What does “Athithi Devo Bhava” mean? Answer: It is a Sanskrit phrase that translates to “The guest is equivalent to God.” It emphasises the Indian cultural value of treating guests with utmost respect, warmth, and hospitality. Question 2. Why is it important to be polite to guests? Answer: Being polite to guests creates a welcoming atmosphere, makes them feel valued and comfortable, and reflects positively on the host. Politeness strengthens relationships and upholds social harmony. II. Choose the statements that display polite behaviour when you have guests at home.  1. Offer the guests a glass of water. 2. Enquire about the well-being of the guests. 3. Ask the guests when they would leave. 4. Comment critically about the habits of guests. 5. Accompany the guests to the door when they leave. Answer: The statemen...

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 5 A Funny Man

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi   Chapter 5  A Funny Man Let us discuss (Pages 61-62) I. Work in pairs. Identify the true statements. Check your answers with the teacher. 1. The poet says that she had never heard such an amusing song. Answer: True (Stanza 5: “You never heard in all your life such a funny feeling sound”) 2. The funny man was quite ill- mannered. Answer: False (Stanza 2: “His manners were polite”) 3. The funny man wore two hats on his feet. Answer: True (Stanza 6: “why do you wear two hats upon your feet?”) 4. The funny man hopped on his head to reach home. Answer: True (Stanza 6: “hopped home on his head”) 5. The funny man gave a rose to the poet. Answer: False (Stanza 3: “He offered a currant bun, not a rose”) 6. The funny man smiled at the poet. Answer: True (Stanza 2: “He raised the shoe and smiled at me”) II. Identify the words from the poem based on the meanings given. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher, 1. a small seedless ...

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 4 Animals, Birds and Dr. Dolittle

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi   Chapter 4 Animals, Birds and Dr. Dolittle Page 46 -  Let us discuss I. Complete the following sentence by selecting a suitable reason. The Cat’s-food-Man suggests to Doctor Dolittle that he should become an animal doctor because he believes that Dolittle ________. 1. earns less fee by treating human patients 2. enjoys the company of animals as they speak less 3. dislikes spending time with human patients 4. knows more about animals than the local veterinarians Answer: 4. knows more about animals than the local veterinarians. II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the suitable option given in the brackets. Doctor Dolittle reacts to Polynesia’s information about animal languages with both excitement and ________ (certainty/curiosity). He rushes to ________ (write/ memorise) the bird words she provides and is interested in learning more. Answer: Curiosity, write III. Do you think Doctor Dolittle would be famous as an animal doctor? If yes,...