Sunrise English Private School, Abu Dhabi Grade 7 Revision Term 1 Past Paper PDF

SUNRISE ENGLISH PRIVATE SCHOOL, ABU DHABI Revision –Term -1 (2024-2025) MONDAY , September 23,2024 Time –30 MTS Grade -7 Subject – ENGLISH Marks – 30...

SUNRISE ENGLISH PRIVATE SCHOOL, ABU DHABI Revision –Term -1 (2024-2025) MONDAY , September 23,2024 Time –30 MTS Grade -7 Subject – ENGLISH Marks – 30 Page No – 3` Literature The Three questions Choose the right answer 1. What was the first question the king sought an answer to in Tolstoy's "Three Questions"? a) Who is the most important person? b) What is the most important thing to do? c) What is the right time to do everything? d) What is the best way to rule a kingdom? Answer: c) What is the right time to do everything? 2. Whom did the king go to for answers to his three questions? a) A wise hermit b) A general in his army c) A merchant d) A group of scholars Answer: a) A wise hermit 3. What was the third question the king wanted an answer to? a) How to attain wisdom b) What is the most important occupation? c) How to avoid war d) Who is the most important person? Answer: d) Who is the most important person? 4. Why did the hermit not immediately answer the king's questions? a) He was testing the king's patience b) He believed the king already knew the answers c) He was busy digging and needed help d) He did not believe in giving advice to kings Answer: c) He was busy digging and needed help 5. Who was the wounded man that appeared while the king was with the hermit? a) A servant of the hermit b) An enemy of the king c) A soldier from a nearby village d) A messenger from the kingdom Answer: b) An enemy of the king 6. How did the king help the wounded man? a) He gave him money b) He bandaged his wound and cared for him c) He took him to the village doctor d) He let him rest and then imprisoned him Answer: b) He bandaged his wound and cared for him 7. What lesson did the king learn from the hermit at the end of the story? a) The most important time is the present moment b) The most important person is oneself c) The most important thing is to achieve glory d) The most important task is to defeat enemies Answer: a) The most important time is the present moment 8. According to the hermit, who is the most important person? a) The person who holds the most power b) The person you are with at the present moment c) The person who serves the king d) The one who seeks knowledge Answer: b) The person you are with at the present moment 9. According to the hermit, what is the most important occupation? a) To conquer one's enemies b) To pray and meditate c) To do good to the person you are with d) To follow the king’s orders Answer: c) To do good to the person you are with 10. Why did the wounded man plan to attack the king? a) The king had seized his lands b) The king had executed his brother c) The king had dishonored his family d) The king had caused his financial ruin Answer: a) The king had seized his lands The Squirrel 1. What color is the squirrel's tail in the poem? a) Brown b) Red c) Grey d) Black Answer: c) Grey 2. How does the poet describe the squirrel's tail? a) Like a soft pillow b) Like a question mark c) Like a straight line d) Like a feather Answer: b) Like a question mark 3. Where does the squirrel sit in the poem? a) On a branch b) On a rock c) On the ground d) On a tree trunk Answer: d) On a tree trunk 4. What does the squirrel do when someone comes too close? a) Runs away in fear b) Stands still c) Jumps on them d) Hides behind the tree Answer: d) Hides behind the tree 5. How does the squirrel appear to the poet? a) Shy and timid b) Playful and naughty c) Angry and aggressive d) Sad and lonely Answer: b) Playful and naughty 6. What food does the squirrel enjoy according to the poem? a) Nuts b) Berries c) Leaves d) Fruits Answer: a) Nuts 7. What is the squirrel's body color in the poem? a) Brown b) Red c) Grey d) Black Answer: c) Grey 8. What does the squirrel's behavior suggest about its nature? a) It is very curious b) It is aggressive c) It enjoys being alone d) It likes to play and have fun Answer: d) It likes to play and have fun Rebel 1. What is the primary theme of the poem "The Rebel"? a) Nature b) Conformity and nonconformity c) Patriotism d) Friendship Answer: b) Conformity and nonconformity 2. According to the poem, what does the rebel do when everyone has short hair? a) Grows long hair b) Cuts his hair short c) Wears a hat d) Dyes his hair Answer: a) Grows long hair 3. When everyone talks during the lesson, what does the rebel do? a) Yells louder b) Listens quietly c) Leaves the room d) Argues with the teacher Answer: b) Listens quietly 4. What does the rebel do when everyone wears a uniform? a) Refuses to go to school b) Wears casual clothes c) Complains about the uniform d) Wears the brightest uniform Answer: b) Wears casual clothes 5. When everybody is praising the sun, what does the rebel do? a) Complains about the sun b) Praises the rain c) Stays indoors d) Praises the moon Answer: b) Praises the rain 6. How does the rebel behave when nobody talks during the class? a) Stays quiet b) Shouts loudly c) Walks out of class d) Laughs to himself Answer: b) Shouts loudly 7. When people wear fantastic clothes, how does the rebel react? a) Compliments them b) Wears ordinary clothes c) Tries to look better d) Refuses to attend the event Answer: b) Wears ordinary clothes 8. What is the tone of the poem "The Rebel"? a) Serious and strict b) Humorous and light-hearted c) Sad and melancholic d) Aggressive and forceful Answer: b) Humorous and light-hearted 9. What does the poet suggest about the rebel’s behavior? a) It is always right to rebel b) The rebel’s actions create conflict c) The rebel is always admired by others d) The rebel behaves differently just to stand out Answer: d) The rebel behaves differently just to stand out 10. What does the poet imply about society's view of the rebel? a) Society admires rebels for their uniqueness b) Society dislikes rebels because they are disruptive c) Society thinks rebels are necessary for change d) Society likes rebels when they are absent but dislikes them when present Answer: d) Society likes rebels when they are absent but dislikes them when present The Shed 1. What is the poem "The Shed" about? a) A haunted house b) A mysterious and possibly scary shed c) A beautiful garden shed d) A place where animals are kept Answer: b) A mysterious and possibly scary shed 2. Where is the shed located in the poem? a) Next to the house b) At the bottom of the garden c) In the middle of a forest d) In a neighbor's yard Answer: b) At the bottom of the garden 3. What does the poet’s brother say about the shed? a) It is full of toys b) It has a ghost living in it c) It is locked forever d) It is a place for resting Answer: b) It has a ghost living in it 4. What does the poet think is behind the door of the shed? a) A pile of old tools b) A strange person staring at him c) A beautiful garden d) His lost treasure Answer: b) A strange person staring at him 5. What does the broken window of the shed suggest? a) That the shed is old and neglected b) That someone has recently broken in c) That the shed is used as a workshop d) That it is a safe place to play Answer: a) That the shed is old and neglected 6. How does the poet feel about the shed at first? a) Excited and curious b) Scared and nervous c) Happy and joyful d) Bored and uninterested Answer: b) Scared and nervous 7. What does the poet plan to do in the future? a) Go inside the shed to see for himself b) Tear down the shed c) Build a new shed d) Never go near the shed Answer: a) Go inside the shed to see for himself 8. What does the poet realize about the shed by the end of the poem? a) It is full of ghosts b) His brother has been lying to him c) It is just an ordinary shed d) It is a magical place Answer: c) It is just an ordinary shed 9. Why does the poet's brother lie about the shed? a) To keep him out of the shed b) To protect him from danger c) To play a joke on him d) To make him scared of the shed Answer: a) To keep him out of the shed 10. What is the main theme of the poem "The Shed"? a) Overcoming fear and curiosity b) Friendship and loyalty c) The importance of nature d) The joy of discovery Answer: a) Overcoming fear and curiosity Ashes That Made The Trees Bloom 1. Who are the main characters in "The Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom"? a) A kind old couple and their pet dog b) A young farmer and his wife c) A poor couple and a magical bird d) A wealthy king and his servants Answer: a) A kind old couple and their pet dog 2. What was the name of the old couple's pet dog? a) Shiro b) Muko c) Hachiko d) Toto Answer: b) Muko 3. What did the dog help the old couple find? a) A hidden treasure of gold b) A secret path through the forest c) A magical tree d) A pot of silver coins Answer: a) A hidden treasure of gold 4. What did the greedy neighbors do to Muko? a) Took him away to their house b) Buried him alive c) Killed him out of jealousy d) Locked him in a cage Answer: c) Killed him out of jealousy 5. What did the old man do with the ashes of Muko? a) Scattered them in the river b) Planted them under a tree c) Used them to make the trees bloom d) Buried them in his garden Answer: c) Used them to make the trees bloom 6. What miracle occurred when the old man scattered the ashes? a) The trees bloomed with beautiful flowers b) The dead dog came back to life c) Gold rained down from the sky d) The village became rich Answer: a) The trees bloomed with beautiful flowers 7. How did the greedy neighbors try to imitate the old couple? a) By scattering their own ashes on trees b) By stealing the old couple’s ashes c) By digging for more gold d) By planting new trees Answer: a) By scattering their own ashes on trees 8. What happened when the greedy neighbors scattered their ashes on the trees? a) The trees died b) The trees caught fire c) Nothing happened, and they were humiliated d) The trees grew fruits instead of flowers Answer: c) Nothing happened, and they were humiliated 9. What reward did the kind old couple receive from the lord of the land? a) A vast piece of land b) A bag of gold coins c) A feast in their honor d) An invitation to the royal court Answer: b) A bag of gold coins 10. What is the main theme of the story "The Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom"? a) The importance of hard work b) The value of kindness and humility c) The power of wealth and influence d) The importance of family Answer: b) The value of kindness and humility 1. What was the first question the king sought an answer to in Tolstoy's "Three Questions"? a) Who is the most important person? b) What is the most important thing to do? c) What is the right time to do everything? d) What is the best way to rule a kingdom? Answer: c) What is the right time to do everything? 2. Whom did the king go to for answers to his three questions? a) A wise hermit b) A general in his army c) A merchant d) A group of scholars Answer: a) A wise hermit 3. What was the third question the king wanted an answer to? a) How to attain wisdom b) What is the most important occupation? c) How to avoid war d) Who is the most important person? Answer: d) Who is the most important person? 4. Why did the hermit not immediately answer the king's questions? a) He was testing the king's patience b) He believed the king already knew the answers c) He was busy digging and needed help d) He did not believe in giving advice to kings Answer: c) He was busy digging and needed help 5. Who was the wounded man that appeared while the king was with the hermit? a) A servant of the hermit b) An enemy of the king c) A soldier from a nearby village d) A messenger from the kingdom Answer: b) An enemy of the king 6. How did the king help the wounded man? a) He gave him money b) He bandaged his wound and cared for him c) He took him to the village doctor d) He let him rest and then imprisoned him Answer: b) He bandaged his wound and cared for him 7. What lesson did the king learn from the hermit at the end of the story? a) The most important time is the present moment b) The most important person is oneself c) The most important thing is to achieve glory d) The most important task is to defeat enemies Answer: a) The most important time is the present moment 8. According to the hermit, who is the most important person? a) The person who holds the most power b) The person you are with at the present moment c) The person who serves the king d) The one who seeks knowledge Answer: b) The person you are with at the present moment 9. According to the hermit, what is the most important occupation? a) To conquer one's enemies b) To pray and meditate c) To do good to the person you are with d) To follow the king’s orders Answer: c) To do good to the person you are with 10. Why did the wounded man plan to attack the king? a) The king had seized his lands b) The king had executed his brother c) The king had dishonored his family d) The king had caused his financial ruin Answer: a) The king had seized his lands The Squirrel 1. What color is the squirrel's tail in the poem? a) Brown b) Red c) Grey d) Black Answer: c) Grey 2. How does the poet describe the squirrel's tail? a) Like a soft pillow b) Like a question mark c) Like a straight line d) Like a feather Answer: b) Like a question mark 3. Where does the squirrel sit in the poem? a) On a branch b) On a rock c) On the ground d) On a tree trunk Answer: d) On a tree trunk 4. What does the squirrel do when someone comes too close? a) Runs away in fear b) Stands still c) Jumps on them d) Hides behind the tree Answer: d) Hides behind the tree 5. How does the squirrel appear to the poet? a) Shy and timid b) Playful and naughty c) Angry and aggressive d) Sad and lonely Answer: b) Playful and naughty 6. What food does the squirrel enjoy according to the poem? a) Nuts b) Berries c) Leaves d) Fruits Answer: a) Nuts 7. What is the squirrel's body color in the poem? a) Brown b) Red c) Grey d) Black Answer: c) Grey 8. What does the squirrel's behavior suggest about its nature? a) It is very curious b) It is aggressive c) It enjoys being alone d) It likes to play and have fun Answer: d) It likes to play and have fun The Rebel 1. What is the primary theme of the poem "The Rebel"? a) Nature b) Conformity and nonconformity c) Patriotism d) Friendship Answer: b) Conformity and nonconformity 2. According to the poem, what does the rebel do when everyone has short hair? a) Grows long hair b) Cuts his hair short c) Wears a hat d) Dyes his hair Answer: a) Grows long hair 3. When everyone talks during the lesson, what does the rebel do? a) Yells louder b) Listens quietly c) Leaves the room d) Argues with the teacher Answer: b) Listens quietly 4. What does the rebel do when everyone wears a uniform? a) Refuses to go to school b) Wears casual clothes c) Complains about the uniform d) Wears the brightest uniform Answer: b) Wears casual clothes 5. When everybody is praising the sun, what does the rebel do? a) Complains about the sun b) Praises the rain c) Stays indoors d) Praises the moon Answer: b) Praises the rain 6. How does the rebel behave when nobody talks during the class? a) Stays quiet b) Shouts loudly c) Walks out of class d) Laughs to himself Answer: b) Shouts loudly 7. When people wear fantastic clothes, how does the rebel react? a) Compliments them b) Wears ordinary clothes c) Tries to look better d) Refuses to attend the event Answer: b) Wears ordinary clothes 8. What is the tone of the poem "The Rebel"? a) Serious and strict b) Humorous and light-hearted c) Sad and melancholic d) Aggressive and forceful Answer: b) Humorous and light-hearted 9. What does the poet suggest about the rebel’s behavior? a) It is always right to rebel b) The rebel’s actions create conflict c) The rebel is always admired by others d) The rebel behaves differently just to stand out Answer: d) The rebel behaves differently just to stand out 10. What does the poet imply about society's view of the rebel? a) Society admires rebels for their uniqueness b) Society dislikes rebels because they are disruptive c) Society thinks rebels are necessary for change d) Society likes rebels when they are absent but dislikes them when present Answer: d) Society likes rebels when they are absent but dislikes them when present The Shed 1. What is the poem "The Shed" about? a) A haunted house b) A mysterious and possibly scary shed c) A beautiful garden shed d) A place where animals are kept Answer: b) A mysterious and possibly scary shed 2. Where is the shed located in the poem? a) Next to the house b) At the bottom of the garden c) In the middle of a forest d) In a neighbor's yard Answer: b) At the bottom of the garden 3. What does the poet’s brother say about the shed? a) It is full of toys b) It has a ghost living in it c) It is locked forever d) It is a place for resting Answer: b) It has a ghost living in it 4. What does the poet think is behind the door of the shed? a) A pile of old tools b) A strange person staring at him c) A beautiful garden d) His lost treasure Answer: b) A strange person staring at him 5. What does the broken window of the shed suggest? a) That the shed is old and neglected b) That someone has recently broken in c) That the shed is used as a workshop d) That it is a safe place to play Answer: a) That the shed is old and neglected 6. How does the poet feel about the shed at first? a) Excited and curious b) Scared and nervous c) Happy and joyful d) Bored and uninterested Answer: b) Scared and nervous 7. What does the poet plan to do in the future? a) Go inside the shed to see for himself b) Tear down the shed c) Build a new shed d) Never go near the shed Answer: a) Go inside the shed to see for himself 8. What does the poet realize about the shed by the end of the poem? a) It is full of ghosts b) His brother has been lying to him c) It is just an ordinary shed d) It is a magical place Answer: c) It is just an ordinary shed 9. Why does the poet's brother lie about the shed? a) To keep him out of the shed b) To protect him from danger c) To play a joke on him d) To make him scared of the shed Answer: a) To keep him out of the shed 10. What is the main theme of the poem "The Shed"? a) Overcoming fear and curiosity b) Friendship and loyalty c) The importance of nature d) The joy of discovery Answer: a) Overcoming fear and curiosity The Ashes that made trees bloom 1. Who are the main characters in "The Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom"? a) A kind old couple and their pet dog b) A young farmer and his wife c) A poor couple and a magical bird d) A wealthy king and his servants Answer: a) A kind old couple and their pet dog 2. What was the name of the old couple's pet dog? a) Shiro b) Muko c) Hachiko d) Toto Answer: b) Muko 3. What did the dog help the old couple find? a) A hidden treasure of gold b) A secret path through the forest c) A magical tree d) A pot of silver coins Answer: a) A hidden treasure of gold 4. What did the greedy neighbors do to Muko? a) Took him away to their house b) Buried him alive c) Killed him out of jealousy d) Locked him in a cage Answer: c) Killed him out of jealousy 5. What did the old man do with the ashes of Muko? a) Scattered them in the river b) Planted them under a tree c) Used them to make the trees bloom d) Buried them in his garden Answer: c) Used them to make the trees bloom 6. What miracle occurred when the old man scattered the ashes? a) The trees bloomed with beautiful flowers b) The dead dog came back to life c) Gold rained down from the sky d) The village became rich Answer: a) The trees bloomed with beautiful flowers 7. How did the greedy neighbors try to imitate the old couple? a) By scattering their own ashes on trees b) By stealing the old couple’s ashes c) By digging for more gold d) By planting new trees Answer: a) By scattering their own ashes on trees 8. What happened when the greedy neighbors scattered their ashes on the trees? a) The trees died b) The trees caught fire c) Nothing happened, and they were humiliated d) The trees grew fruits instead of flowers Answer: c) Nothing happened, and they were humiliated 9. What reward did the kind old couple receive from the lord of the land? a) A vast piece of land b) A bag of gold coins c) A feast in their honor d) An invitation to the royal court Answer: b) A bag of gold coins 10. What is the main theme of the story "The Ashes That Made the Trees Bloom"? a) The importance of hard work b) The value of kindness and humility c) The power of wealth and influence d) The importance of family Answer: b) The value of kindness and humility Chivvy 1. What is the central theme of the poem "Chivvy"? a) Obedience and respect b) Parental instructions and rules c) The importance of education d) The beauty of nature Answer: b) Parental instructions and rules 2. What does the word "chivvy" mean in the context of the poem? a) To guide with love b) To annoy or nag persistently c) To teach important lessons d) To play joyfully Answer: b) To annoy or nag persistently 3. Which of the following is an example of the instructions given to the child in the poem? a) "Don’t talk loudly." b) "Go out and play." c) "Speak more often." d) "You can do whatever you like." Answer: a) "Don’t talk loudly." 4. In the poem, what do adults frequently tell the child to do with their hands? a) Put them on your head b) Keep them to yourself c) Keep your hands clean d) Wave at people Answer: b) Keep them to yourself 5. What complaint does the child have about the instructions? a) The rules are too easy b) The instructions are confusing c) Adults are always telling them what to do d) The child enjoys following the rules Answer: c) Adults are always telling them what to do 6. According to the poem, when do adults say, "Don’t interrupt"? a) When children are playing b) When children are studying c) When they are speaking d) When children are eating Answer: c) When they are speaking 7. What tone does the poem "Chivvy" convey? a) Humorous and light b) Angry and aggressive c) Sad and melancholic d) Formal and serious Answer: a) Humorous and light 8. At the end of the poem, what do adults finally tell the child? a) "Do whatever you want." b) "Think for yourself." c) "Be quiet." d) "Go to bed early." Answer: b) "Think for yourself." 9. What is the irony in the final line of the poem? a) After giving many instructions, adults tell the child to think independently. b) The adults tell the child to stop thinking. c) The child ignores all the instructions. d) The child enjoys being told what to do. Answer: a) After giving many instructions, adults tell the child to think independently. 10. What is the poet's main criticism through the poem "Chivvy"? a) That children should not follow any rules b) That adults often contradict themselves with their instructions c) That children should always obey adults d) That adults know what’s best for children Answer: b) That adults often contradict themselves with their instructions Bringing up Khari 1. Who is Kari in the story "Bringing Up Kari"? a) A horse b) A dog c) An elephant d) A cat Answer: c) An elephant 2. At what age was Kari brought to live with the narrator? a) Six months old b) One year old c) Two years old d) Three years old Answer: a) Six months old 3. What was Kari’s favorite food in the story? a) Bananas b) Sugarcane c) Rice d) Mangoes Answer: b) Sugarcane 4. How did Kari react when he was scolded for stealing bananas? a) He ran away b) He apologized c) He never stole again d) He felt ashamed and did not repeat the mistake Answer: d) He felt ashamed and did not repeat the mistake 5. What did Kari do to save a boy from drowning in the river? a) He pushed him to the shore with his trunk b) He lifted him with his trunk and carried him to safety c) He called for help d) He jumped into the river and swam with him Answer: b) He lifted him with his trunk and carried him to safety 6. What skill did the narrator have to teach Kari? a) To walk on a leash b) To bathe himself c) To obey simple commands d) To eat with a spoon Answer: b) To bathe himself 7. What lesson did Kari learn from his experiences in the story? a) That stealing is wrong b) That elephants are the strongest animals c) That he must always listen to the narrator d) That playing near water is dangerous Answer: a) That stealing is wrong 8. What was the narrator’s role in Kari's upbringing? a) A distant caretaker b) A passive observer c) A loving and responsible trainer d) A strict and harsh master Answer: c) A loving and responsible trainer 9. How did Kari show intelligence and sensitivity in the story? a) By learning to swim on his own b) By playing games with the children c) By sensing danger and rescuing the drowning boy d) By never forgetting anything taught to him Answer: c) By sensing danger and rescuing the drowning boy 10. What is the main theme of "Bringing Up Kari"? a) The importance of animals in human life b) The bond between humans and animals c) The dangers of wild animals d) The importance of following rules Answer: b) The bond between humans and animals