Grade 7 English Textbook
Chapter 1: Grammar Fundamentals
Lesson 1: Parts of Speech
The English language consists of different parts of speech, each with a unique role in
sentence construction.
The main parts of speech include:
- Nouns: Names of people, places, things, or ideas. (e.g., cat, school, happiness)
- Pronouns: Words that replace nouns. (e.g., he, she, it, they)
- Verbs: Action or state of being words. (e.g., run, jump, is, was)
- Adjectives: Words that describe nouns. (e.g., beautiful, tall, intelligent)
- Adverbs: Words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. (e.g., quickly, very,
silently)
- Conjunctions: Words that connect phrases or sentences. (e.g., and, but, or)
- Prepositions: Words that show relationships between nouns and other words. (e.g., in, on,
under)
- Interjections: Words that express emotion. (e.g., Wow!, Oh!, Ouch!)
Exercise 1: Identify the Part of Speech
Identify the part of speech for each word in the following sentences:
1. The dog ran quickly across the park.
2. Wow! That was an amazing performance.
3. She bought a beautiful dress for the event.
Chapter 2: Reading Comprehension
Lesson 3: Understanding Main Ideas
Reading comprehension involves identifying the main idea of a passage and supporting
details.
Strategies for Finding the Main Idea:
- Look at the title and headings.
- Read the first and last sentences of a paragraph.
- Identify repeated ideas throughout the text.
Exercise 3: Identify the Main Idea
Read the following passage and answer the questions below:
"Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are known for their intelligence,
strong social bonds, and excellent memory. These gentle giants communicate using sounds,
body language, and even vibrations."
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
2. How do elephants communicate?
Chapter 3: Writing Skills
Lesson 4: Paragraph Writing
A well-structured paragraph consists of a topic sentence, supporting details, and a
concluding sentence.
Example of a Paragraph:
"Dogs are loyal pets. They protect their owners, provide companionship, and can even be
trained to help people with disabilities. Because of their friendly nature, dogs are
considered great pets."
Exercise 4: Write a Paragraph
Write a paragraph about your favorite animal using the correct structure.