DPS – MODERN INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA- QATAR

ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2021–2022)

CLASS: VII

Subject: ENGLISH Date: 15.03.2022

Time Allowed: 1½ Hours Maximum Marks: 40

General instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Marks are indicated against each question.
(3) Write the given options as answers and not numbers only.
(4) Please check that this question paper contains 10 questions only.
(5) Please check that this question paper contains 6 printed pages only.

SECTION A-READING 10 Marks

1. Read the following passage carefully and do as directed:

Professor Hawking’s Funny Bone

Para 1- Stephen Hawking was a cosmologist and physicist. Though he

was wheelchair bound, paralysed and dependent on a computerized
voice system for communication, he did not let it affect his personal life
and work. Hawking, the man who changed our understanding of the
universe, is also the man who famously said, ‘’ Life would be tragic if it
wasn’t so funny.’’

Para 2-Indeed, his wit and humour have influenced much of his
interactions with scientists, interviewers and fans. He once hosted a
party for time travellers, but with a twist- he didn’t send out any
invitations until after the time of the party. He made elaborate
preparations and laid out special food for his guests from the future. The
world renowned ambassador for science even filmed the party and
posted the video on social media platforms. He waited to see if anyone
would turn up to prove that travelling back in time was possible. “I sat
there a long time,’’ Professor Hawking said. “No one came.’’

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Para 3-Once the BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh went to
interview Professor Hawking and found himself at the receiving end of
one of his jokes. This was Ghosh’s first interview with the legendary
scientist and he was keen to make it a memorable one. While they were
setting up the equipment, the cameraman said that the room needed
better lighting. He wanted to make some adjustments, so he pointed to
an electric cord and asked, “Is it all right if I unplug this?’’

Para 4-Without waiting for an answer, the cameraman unplugged the

cord. Immediately, all kinds of sirens went off. Professor Hawking
slumped forward in his wheel chair. Pallab Ghosh was terrified that they
had inadvertently switched off something crucial to the equipment that
Professor Hawking used.

Para 5-They rushed forward to help Professor Hawking and discovered

that he was bent with laughter! They realized that the celebrity scientist
had played a practical joke on them and was now laughing at their
worried expressions. Pallab Ghosh certainly achieved his goal of making
the interview memorable.
Stephen Hawking has been adored for many reasons, not least of which
is the cheer and light heartedness that he spread wherever he went.

Answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate

option from given below: 1x5=5

1. What does the line “Life would be tragic if it wasn’t so funny.’’ mean –
a. We should take life seriously and mourn over everything.
b. We should laugh often but also remember our sorrows.
c. Life can be tragic if we do not put humour into it.
d. We should keep a pessimistic/negative approach to life.
2. Stephen Hawking sent invitation after the party because-
a. He was playing a prank to see if anyone could really travel back
in time and attend the party.
b. He was keen to post about the party on social media platforms.
c. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
d. He wanted no one to attend the party.
3. The title- ‘Hawking’s Funny Bone’ refers to
a. His bone which was funny
b. His wit and humour

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 c. His understanding of the universe
d. His physical condition

4. What practical joke did Professor Hawking play on the BBC

correspondent and his team?

5. Find a word from Para 4 which means- ‘without any intention/

accidentally’.

2. Read the following poem written by William Shakespeare and

answer the questions carefully.

FRIENDS AND FLATTERERS

Every one that flatters thee
Is no friend in misery.
Words are easy, like the wind;
Faithful friends are hard to find.

Every man will be thy friend

Whilst thou have wherewith to spend;
But if store of crowns be scant,
No man shall supply thy want.

If that one be prodigal

Bountiful they will him call
And with such like flattering,
‘Pity but he were a king’

He that is thy friend indeed,

He will help thee in thy need:
If thou sorrow, he will weep;
If thou wake, he cannot sleep;

Thus of every grief in heart

He with thee do bear a part.
These are certain signs to know
Faithful friend from flattering foe.
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Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate
option from the ones given below:
1x5=5
1. The central idea of the poem revolves around-
(a) true and fair weather friends
(b love and companionship
(c) a mother and a son
d) foe in misery

2. What do you mean by a ‘friend in misery’?

(a) a crooked friend
(b) a friend who supports us in good and bad times.
(c) a flattering friend
(d) a flattering foe

3. The poetic device given in line 3 (first stanza) is-

(a) Metaphor
(b) Simile
(c) Alliteration
(d) Onomatopoeia

4. According to the poet, a true friend is someone who -

(a) weeps when we are distressed.
(b) supports us when we have wealth.
(c) sleeps while we are awake.
(d) flatters us when we are famous.

5. Find a word or a phrase from Stanza II that means ‘money or wealth’-

SECTION B-WRITING 10 Marks

3. Using the information given below, complete the story in about 120
words. Give a suitable title and add moral to the story.
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Accident on the road--------- two friends----------------
motorcycle-----------------------hit the dog-----------------dog
bleeding-------------bike upside down. Boys guilty---------------vet
clinic-----------------money required-------------use their pocket
money--------------dog owner forgive the boys------------dog got
saved.
Moral: --

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4. Attempt any ONE of the following: 5
You felt sad and humiliated when your dad scolded you in front of
your best friend. Write a diary entry in about 80-100 words
recording the situation and your feelings later when you realized
that you were really wrong.
OR

Your friend has asked you to advise him/her on watching

Television. Write a letter in about 100 words explaining him/her
about both the positive and negative effects of TV upon children.

SECTION C- GRAMMAR 8 Marks

5. Do as directed:
1. As soon as she read the shocking news, Garima was stunned for a
moment. (Identify the non-finite verb and state whether it’s an
infinitive, participle or a gerund.)
1

2. State whether the underlined part of the sentence is dependent or

independent clause: My uncle bought a car which was manufactured in
Japan.
1

3. The students had not completed their project. (Identify the verb and
state the tense of the given sentence.)
1

4. He said to me, “Do you like this book?” (Rewrite the given sentence in
indirect speech.)
1

5. Everyone in our class ___________ (has/ have) paid the money.

(Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.) 1

6. The following passage has not been edited. There is one mistake in
each line. Write the incorrect and correct word.
3
Incorrect Correct

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a) Automobile accidents is the major cause of death ________
_______
b) among many youngsters with our country. ________
_______
c) According to an recently conducted survey, ________
_______
d) though youngsters accounts of only a minor ________
_______
e) percentage of drivers, yet they are involved from most _____
_______
f) of the accidents. So driving classes must be make ________
_______
mandatory for obtaining a driver’s licence. x x

SECTION D- LITERATURE 12 Marks

7. Explain with reference to context:

1. “He’s outwardly respectable. 3

And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s”
a. Name the poem and the poet of the given lines.
b. ‘And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s’
suggests _____________________________________________.
c. Identify any one poetic device used in the given lines with example.

2. “But say no more, if thou’dst be true” 1

a. Interpret the given line in your words.

8. Answer any TWO of the following questions in 20-30 words: 2x2=4

1. How did the jealous musicians try to discredit Tansen? What was the
ultimate challenge proposed by them?

2. How did Miss Sullivan teach Helen to spell the first word? How did
Helen react?

3. Why do you think the Wandering Singers do not stay at one place?

9. Answer any ONE of the following questions in 30-40 words: 1x3=3

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1. Who was Ben Price? What was his role in Jimmy Valentine’s life?
OR
2. What does the speaker think after reflecting on the woods?

10. Replace the underlined words with suitable synonyms: - 0.5X2=1

1. The Princess is a well-known supporter of several charities.

2. She found her grandfather healthy and strong, walking five miles each
day before breakfast.

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