1. Unseen Passages Type I for Class 7

An unseen passage is a paragraph or short text that students have not studied before. It is followed by questions to test reading comprehension, vocabulary and understanding.

How to solve an unseen passage

• Read the passage carefully at least twice.
• Identify the main idea of the passage.
• Underline important facts, names, places and events.
• Read each question carefully.
• Answer according to the passage.
• Write complete sentences when required.
• Check spelling and grammar.

Example passage

Questions and answers

Q1. Where did Riya’s grandmother live?

Answer: Riya’s grandmother lived in a small village surrounded by green fields.

Q2. What did Riya do every morning?

Answer: She watered the plants and fed the birds.

Q3. How did her grandmother make compost?

Answer: She made natural compost from dry leaves and kitchen waste.

Q4. What lesson did Riya learn?

Answer: Riya learned that small actions could help protect the environment.

Q5. Find a word from the passage that means “keep safe from harm.”

Answer: Protect.

Tips

• Do not copy irrelevant sentences from the passage.
• Use clues from the passage to understand unfamiliar words.
• Avoid adding information that is not given in the text.

2. Unseen Passages Type II for Class 7

Unseen passages Type II may include a longer passage, a factual text, a descriptive passage, a short narrative or a passage requiring inference. The exact distinction between Type I and Type II depends on the worksheet or school pattern.

Types of questions

• Direct questions: The answer is clearly stated in the passage.
• Vocabulary questions: Find a synonym, antonym or meaning.
• Inference questions: Understand what the writer suggests without stating it directly.
• Main idea questions: Identify the central message.
• Reasoning questions: Explain why something happened.

Example passage

Questions and answers

Q1. What problem do many cities face?

Answer: Many cities face the problem of increasing waste.

Q2. Why can plastic waste be harmful?

Answer: It can block drains, cause waterlogging and harm animals.

Q3. What can be done with wet waste?

Answer: Wet waste can be converted into compost.

Q4. Why should citizens reuse useful items?

Answer: Reusing useful items reduces waste and helps keep the surroundings clean.

Q5. Suggest a suitable title for the passage.

Answer: Managing Waste for a Cleaner City.

Difference between direct and inference questions

3. Message Writing for Class 7

A message is a short written communication that conveys information to someone who is unavailable at the time of a telephone call or visit.

Format

Important rules

• Write the heading MESSAGE.
• Mention the date and time.
• Address the intended reader.
• Include only the important information.
• Use clear and concise language.
• Write the name of the person who prepared the message.

Example question

Your father receives a call from your uncle, who asks him to collect a parcel from the railway station at 5 p.m. Your father is away. Write a message for him.

Answer: Write the message in the format above, including the parcel details, railway station and collection time.

4. Notice Writing for Class 7

A notice is a short, formal announcement used to inform a group of people about an event, activity, meeting or important instruction.

Format

Essential details

Remember the five important questions:

• What is happening?
• When will it happen?
• Where will it happen?
• Who can participate?
• Whom should students contact?

Rules

• Use a suitable heading.
• Keep the notice brief and informative.
• Include the date and issuing authority.
• Use formal language.
• Follow the word limit given in the question.

5. Postcard Writing for Class 7

A postcard is a short informal written message sent to a friend or relative. A traditional postcard has a message side and an address side.

Main parts

• Address of the receiver.
• Date, where appropriate.
• Greeting.
• Short message.
• Closing and sender’s name.

Example

Tips

• Write naturally and warmly.
• Keep the message short.
• Include only the details relevant to the occasion.
• Write the receiver’s address clearly on the address side.

6. Paragraph Writing for Class 7

A paragraph is a group of connected sentences about one main idea.

Structure of a paragraph

1. Opening – Introduce the topic and state the main idea.
2. Body – Explain the topic with facts, examples and details.
3. Ending – Conclude with a summary, opinion or lesson.

Example: The Importance of Trees

Tips

• Write about one main topic.
• Arrange ideas in a logical order.
• Use connecting words such as firstly, moreover, therefore and finally.
• Check punctuation, spelling and verb forms.

7. Paragraph Writing Based on Verbal Input for Class 7

Verbal input means a set of words, phrases or points that you must develop into a meaningful paragraph.

Method

• Read all the given points.
• Identify the main topic.
• Arrange the points logically.
• Add suitable connecting words.
• Use complete sentences.
• Write an appropriate beginning and conclusion.

Example verbal input

• Morning walk
• Fresh air
• Exercise
• Healthy body
• Peaceful mind
• Good habit

Answer: A Morning Walk

8. Paragraph Writing Based on Visual Input for Class 7

Visual input includes pictures, charts, posters or illustrations. You must observe the visual carefully and describe the main idea in connected sentences.

How to write

• Identify the people, objects, actions and setting.
• Notice what is happening in the picture.
• Arrange your observations in a logical order.
• Describe the message or lesson, if relevant.
• Avoid inventing details that cannot reasonably be inferred.

Example: A Picture of a Clean Park

Suppose the picture shows children using a dustbin, people planting flowers and a gardener watering plants.

Answer: A Clean and Green Park

9. Article Writing for Class 7

An article is a piece of writing on a particular topic. It presents information, ideas, opinions or suggestions for readers.

Format

• Title
• Byline, if required
• Introduction
• Main body
• Conclusion

Example: Save Water, Save Life

Article-writing tips

• Choose an informative title.
• Arrange ideas into paragraphs.
• Support your points with examples.
• Use a suitable formal or semi-formal tone.
• Avoid repeating the same idea.

10. Speech Writing for Class 7

A speech is a talk prepared for delivery before an audience. It may inform, persuade, motivate or entertain listeners.

Format

• Greeting the audience.
• Introducing the topic.
• Presenting the main points.
• Giving examples or suggestions.
• Concluding the speech.
• Thanking the audience.

Example: Importance of Reading

Tips

• Begin with an appropriate greeting.
• Use language that is easy to speak aloud.
• Address the audience directly where suitable.
• Keep the speech focused on the topic.
• End politely.

11. Letter Writing for Class 7

Letters are written to communicate with people, institutions or organisations. They are broadly divided into informal and formal letters.

A. Informal letter

An informal letter is written to friends or relatives.

Format:

• Sender’s address
• Date
• Greeting
• Introduction
• Main message
• Closing
• Name

Example: Letter to a Friend About a School Trip

B. Formal letter

A formal letter is written to a principal, officer, editor or other official.

Format:

• Sender’s address
• Date
• Receiver’s designation and address
• Subject
• Salutation
• Body
• Complimentary close
• Name

Example: Request for a Library Book

Difference between formal and informal letters

12. Application Writing for Class 7

An application is a formal request made to a person in authority. Students commonly write applications to the principal for leave, permission or other school-related matters.

Format

• Receiver’s designation
• School name
• Date
• Subject
• Salutation
• Reason for the request
• Request for approval
• Closing and name

Example: Application for Sick Leave

Tips

• State the reason clearly.
• Mention the exact dates.
• Use polite and respectful language.
• Do not include unnecessary personal details.

13. Email Writing for Class 7

Email is an electronic method of sending messages through the internet. It is used for personal, educational and official communication.

Main parts of an email

• To: Receiver’s email address
• Subject: Short description of the email
• Greeting: Dear Sir/Madam, or Dear Aman
• Body: Main message
• Closing: Regards, or Yours sincerely
• Sender: Your name

Example: Email to a Teacher

Email-writing rules

• Write a clear subject line.
• Keep the message focused.
• Use suitable language for the receiver.
• Check the receiver’s address before sending.
• Avoid unnecessary abbreviations in formal emails.

14. Story Writing for Class 7

Story writing involves creating a sequence of events with characters, a setting, a problem and a conclusion.

Elements of a story

• Title: Gives an idea of the story.
• Characters: People or animals in the story.
• Setting: Where and when the story happens.
• Plot: The sequence of events.
• Conflict: The problem faced by a character.
• Conclusion: How the problem is resolved.
• Moral: The lesson, when appropriate.

Example: The Honest Woodcutter

Tips

• Start with an interesting opening.
• Use past tense for most traditional narratives.
• Keep events in a logical sequence.
• Use dialogue when it adds interest.
• Give the story a suitable ending.

24. Word Power Exercises for Class 7 with Answers

Word power means the ability to understand and use words correctly. A strong vocabulary helps students read, write, speak and understand English more effectively.

A. Synonyms

Synonyms are words with the same or nearly the same meaning.

B. Antonyms

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

C. Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings and often different spellings.

• Pair: Two things that go together.
• Pear: A fruit.
• Right: Correct or the opposite of left.
• Write: To form words using letters.
• Sea: A large body of salt water.
• See: To look at something.

D. Prefixes and suffixes

A prefix is added at the beginning of a word.

• happy → unhappy
• possible → impossible
• agree → disagree
• kind → unkind

A suffix is added at the end of a word.

• care → careful
• help → helpful
• quick → quickly
• teach → teacher

E. Idioms

An idiom is an expression whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its individual words.

F. Commonly confused words

• Their: Their house is big.
• There: The book is over there.
• They’re: They’re coming home.
• Your: Your bag is blue.
• You’re: You’re very helpful.
• Its: The dog wagged its tail.
• It’s: It’s a sunny day.

Exercises

Choose the correct answer.

• The synonym of brave is: (cowardly / courageous)
• The antonym of ancient is: (modern / old)
• I can ___ the birds outside. (hear / here)
• She is feeling under the ___. (weather / water)
• Add a prefix to make the opposite of possible.

1. The synonym of brave is:

• Cowardly
• Courageous

2. The antonym of ancient is:

• Modern
• Old

3. I can ___ the birds outside.

• Hear
• Here

4. She is feeling under the ___.

• Weather
• Water

5. Opposite of possible:

• Impossible
• Unpossible

25. Modals Exercises for Class 7 with Answers

Modal verbs are helping verbs that express ability, permission, possibility, advice, obligation or willingness.

Common modal verbs

Rules for modal verbs

Exercises

Fill in the blanks with suitable modals.

• You ___ obey traffic rules. (strong obligation)
• ___ I borrow your pencil? (permission)
• You ___ eat more vegetables. (advice)
• She ___ speak three languages. (ability)
• It ___ rain later. (possibility)

Answers:

• must
• May
• should
• can
• might

26. Grammar Modals Exercises for Class 7 with Answers

This topic provides additional practice with modal verbs, including choosing the correct modal according to the meaning of a sentence.

Can, could, may and might

• Can: Present ability or informal permission.
• Could: Past ability or a polite request.
• May: Formal permission or possibility.
• Might: A possibility that is uncertain.

Examples:

• I can solve this problem.
• When I was younger, I could run fast.
• May I come in, sir?
• We might visit our grandparents tomorrow.

Must, should and have to

• Must: Strong obligation or a rule.
• Should: Advice or recommendation.
• Have to: Necessity or an external requirement.

Examples:

• You must wear a seat belt.
• You should sleep on time.
• I have to complete my homework before class.

Needn’t and mustn’t

These have different meanings:

• Needn’t: Something is not necessary.
• Mustn’t: Something is prohibited.

Examples:

• You needn’t bring your notebook tomorrow. (It is not necessary.)
• You mustn’t touch the electrical wires. (It is forbidden or unsafe.)

Exercise: Choose the correct modal

• You ___ not park here. It is prohibited. (must / need)
• You ___ bring food; lunch is provided. (needn’t / mustn’t)
• ___ you please open the window? (Could / Must)
• Students ___ respect their teachers. (should / might)
• We ___ finish this task today because the deadline is today. (have to / could)

1. You ___ not park here. It is prohibited.

• Must
• Need

2. You ___ bring food; lunch is provided.

• Needn’t
• Mustn’t

3. ___ you please open the window?

• Could
• Must

4. Students ___ respect their teachers.

• Should
• Might

5. We ___ finish this task today because the deadline is today.

• Have to
• Could

27. Integrated Exercises for Class 7 with Answers

Integrated grammar exercises combine different grammar topics in one activity. They test students’ ability to apply grammar rules in context.

A. Fill in the blanks

Choose the correct word.

• Riya ___ to school every day. (go / goes)
• I saw ___ owl on the tree. (a / an)
• The children are playing with ___ toys. (their / theirs)
• You ___ respect traffic rules. (should / might)
• She ___ her homework yesterday. (complete / completed)

B. Identify the part of speech

Identify the bold word.

• The beautiful bird sat on the branch.
• The children laughed happily.
• We stayed indoors because it was raining.
• The cat is under the table.
• They are preparing for the competition.

C. Change the sentences

11. Change into passive voice: The gardener waters the plants.
12. Change into reported speech: Aman said, “I am busy.”
13. Change into a question: She is reading a book.
14. Correct the error: He go to school every day.
15. Join the sentences using but: I was tired. I finished my homework.

Answers

1. goes
2. an
3. their
4. should
5. completed
6. Adjective
7. Adverb
8. Conjunction
9. Preposition
10. Pronoun
11. The plants are watered by the gardener.
12. Aman said that he was busy.
13. Is she reading a book?
14. He goes to school every day.
15. I was tired, but I finished my homework.

✅ Final Revision for Class 7 English

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• Unseen passages Type I and Type II
• Message, notice and postcard writing
• Paragraph writing: general, verbal and visual input
• Article and speech writing
• Formal and informal letter writing
• Application and email writing
• Story writing
• Sentences and their types
• Pronouns and possessive adjectives
• Parts of speech
• Verbs and their forms
• Tenses
• Articles
• Subject–verb agreement
• Active and passive voice
• Reported speech
• Word power
• Modals
• Integrated grammar exercises

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