PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

REVISION QUESTION BANK 1 (2025-26)

Std.: VII Answer Scheme Sub.: English

SECTION A: READING
Q.1 Read the following text. [5]
1. Dreams are a common experience. Some are scary, some are funny.
Recent research into how the brain works helps us understand why we
dream. Strange combinations of ideas in our dreams may make us more
creative and give us ideas that help us to solve problems. Or, when
memories from the day are repeated in the brain during sleep, memories
may get stronger. Dreams may also improve our moods.
2. Dreams are mostly visual (made up of scenes and faces; sound, taste, and
smell are rare in dreams). Dreams can range from truly strange to rather
boring, snapshots from a recent event. To study dreams, scientists use
dream reports (a person writes out her dreams when she wakes up or
questionnaires (a person answers questions like “How many dreams have
you recalled in the past month?”)
3. Dreams are more likely to be recalled when a person is woken up from
REM sleep. REM sleep is a type of sleep that is named for the rapid eye
movements. A stage of sleep in which the eyes move rapidly and there is
no muscle activity that can be measured during this stage of sleep.
4. Dream frequency (how often dreams happen) and content (what dreams
are about) is very different for everyone, and there are many reasons why
this may be true. For example, you will remember dreams more if you are
woken up by someone or by an alarm clock. This might be because you
can still recall that dream memory while it is fresh but, if you wake up on
your own, you will transition through a few sleep stages and possibly lose
that dream memory.
5. Dream recall changes with age, too. Older people are less likely to report
dreaming. This could also be related to memory: since older people have
weaker memories, it could be that they dream but cannot remember their
dreams by the time they wake up.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
a. Fill in the blank with the appropriate option from those given in brackets,
based on your understanding of paragraph 1.
The statement that ‘Dream frequency is very different for everyone’ is
a/an _____ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an _______ (objective detail/
subjective judgement).
a fact, an objective detail [An]

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 b. Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential benefit of dreaming
according to paragraph 1?
i. strengthening memories ii. boosting creativity
iii. increasing physical endurance iv. problem-solving
increasing physical endurance [U]
c. People tend to forget their dreams when they wake up naturally. Justify.
When we wake up naturally, our body goes through different sleep stages [U]
before we’re fully awake. During this time, our dream memory can fade as
our brain shifts from dreaming to waking up. Because of this, we might
forget the details of our dream.
d. Which phrase/word can correctly substitute ‘snapshot’ in the given
sentence?
‘Dreams can range from truly strange to rather boring, snapshots from a
recent event.’
i. a photographic film ii. a momentary glimpse
iii. a detailed analysis iv. a deep discussion
a momentary glimpse [Ap]
e. Complete the sentence appropriately.
Your dreams may be ‘fresh’ when you are woken up by someone or an
alarm clock because _______________________________.
you can still recall that dream memory [U]

Q.2 Read the following text. [5]

1. The ship sank! It made a sound like a monstrous metallic burp. Things
bubbled at the surface and then vanished. Everything was screaming: the
sea, the wind, my heart. From the lifeboat I saw, something appeared
from the water. I cried, “Richard Parker, is that you? It’s so hard to see.
Oh, that this rain would stop! Yes, it is you!” I could see his head. He was
struggling to stay on the surface of the water.
2. Do you hear this whistle? TREEEEEE! TREEEEEE! TREEEEEE! You heard
right. Swim, swim! You’re a strong swimmer. It’s not a hundred feet.” He
looked panic-stricken. He started swimming my way. The water about
him was shifting wildly. He looked small and helpless. “Richard Parker,
can you believe what has happened to us? Tell me it’s a bad dream. Tell
me it’s not real. Tell me I’m still in my bunk on the Tsimtsum and I’m
tossing and turning and soon I’ll wake up from this nightmare.”
3. I felt an intense, nerve-rending pain and deep heartache. He would not
make it. He would drown. He was hardly moving forward and his
movements were weak. His nose and mouth kept dipping underwater.
Only his eyes were steadily on me.
4. I waved the lifebuoy with a rope in the air, calling out to Richard Parker.
Although he was too far, seeing the lifebuoy gave him hope. He revived
and started beating the water with vigorous, desperate strokes.

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 5. Something in me did not want to give up on life. I threw the lifebuoy
mightily. It fell in the water right in front of him. With the last of his
energy, he stretched forward and took hold of it. He reached up and
pulled himself aboard. I had a wet, trembling, half-drowned, feeble,
heaving and coughing three-year-old adult Bengal tiger in my lifeboat.
Alone and orphaned in the Pacific, with an adult tiger before me, sharks
below, and a storm around me, I clung to an oar without thinking.
Abridged extract from Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
a. The passage includes some words that are the opposites of each other.
From the sets i – v, identify two sets of antonyms.
i. vanished and appeared
ii. steadily and wildly
iii. stretched and revived
iv. feeble and vigorous
v. screaming and trembling
vanished and appeared, feeble and vigorous [Ap]
b. In the given sentence taken from paragraph 2, select the option that gives
a most likely synonym of the underlined word.
His nose and mouth kept dipping underwater. Only his eyes were steadily
on me.
i. consistently ii. occasionally
iii. irregularly iv. intermittently
consistently [Ap]
c. What can be inferred about the narrator's feelings towards Richard Parker
based on the given line?
I felt an intense, nerve-rending pain and deep heartache.
The narrator’s actions and thoughts indicate a deep concern and [An]
compassion for Richard Parker. Even though the narrator himself is in a
dangerous situation, he wants to make sure Richard Parker survives and
didn’t want to abandon him.
d. How did the narrator get Richard Parker onto the lifeboat?
i. by pulling him with a rope
ii. by throwing him a lifebuoy and helping him climb aboard
iii. by diving into the water to rescue him
iv. by throwing him an oar and helping him climb aboard
by throwing him a lifebuoy and helping him climb aboard [U]
e. Complete the sentence.
The narrator was alone in the Pacific Ocean with an adult tiger before him
and ___________________________________________________.
sharks below and a storm around him [U]

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 SECTION B: GRAMMAR & WRITING
GRAMMAR
Q.3 Do as directed. [10]
a. Select the correct option to complete the sentence appropriately:
I watched as the bird pecked ___________ grains and flew off and then
returned to do the same again.
i. a little ii. much
iii. a few iv. any
a few [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 23
b. Choose the correct option:
_____________ (Neither/Either) my mother nor my aunt want to come to the
celebration.
Neither [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 24
c. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the comparative form of
the adjective?
i. No other boy in the school is as athletic as Ayaan.
ii. Ayaan is the most athletic boy in the whole school.
iii. Ayaan is more athletic than any other boy in the school.
iv. Ayaan is most athletic than any other boy in the school.
Ayaan is more athletic than any other boy in the school. [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 18
d. Fill in the blank with the adjective form of the word given in brackets.
We found a ___________ (mystery) package on our doorstep. No one knew
who had left it there.
mysterious [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 20
e. Identify the error and supply the correction for the given sentence.
Use the given format for your response.
The coach reported that there was many improvement in the
performance of the team.
Error Correction

Error: many Correction: some [Ap]

Source: The English Loom 7, Page 23
f. Identify the non-finite verb and state its type.
We did not notice the signage and slipped on the polished surface.
Non-finite: polished Type: past participle [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 50
g. Identify the non-finite verb and state its type.
Having seen all the animals in the zoo, we sat down for lunch.
Non-finite: having seen Type: perfect participle [Ap]

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 Source: The English Loom 7, Page 50
h. Fill in the blank with the infinitive.
Some shopkeepers try ___________ (exploit) customers by selling fake
goods.
to exploit [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 49
i. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for
the given sentence.
The project manager has asked the team to review the plan ensured
accuracy.
Option Error Correction
i. has asked asking
ii. to review reviewed
iii. ensured to ensure
iv. plan planning
Error: ensured Correction: to ensure [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 49
j. Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the correct option.
They __________ (plan) to visit the museum last weekend, but they had to
cancel their trip.
i. are planning ii. were planning
iii. planning iv. have planned
were planning [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 29
k. Select the correct verb form to complete the sentence:
Vikram __________ (drive) for five hours. He should take a short break now.
i. drives ii. drove
iii. has been driving iv. have been driving
has been driving [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 28
l. Fill in the blank with the past perfect continuous tense of the verb given
in brackets:
The people _________ (wait) for the celebrity chief guest for a long time
before they finally lost their temper.
had been waiting [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 30
m. Rewrite the following sentence in the tense mentioned in brackets.
By the end of the week, we will shift to our new apartment. (future perfect
tense)
By the end of the week, we will have shifted to our new apartment. [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 30
n. Fill in the blank with a reflexive pronoun.
After a long day, I treated __________ to a scrumptious meal at my
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 favourite restaurant.
myself [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 9
o. Choose the correct option and fill in the blank.
C
h
I want to meet the artist __________(which/whose) painting was adjudged
the best.
whose [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 8
p. Replace the underlined words by selecting the correct adverb from the
given options.
My grandparents live in Uttarakhand. I visit them once in a while.
i. occasionally ii. always
iii. frequently iv. regularly
occasionally [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 35
q. Fill in the blank with a suitable adverb from the options given in the
brackets.
He ___________ (hesitantly/enthusiastically) agreed to join the hiking trip,
still unsure if it was the right decision.
hesitantly [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 34
r. Identify the adverb in the sentence and state its type.
The manager reviewed the report thoroughly before the meeting.
adverb: _________________ type: ________________
adverb: thoroughly type: adverb of degree [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 36
s. Identify the imperative sentence from the given options.
i. Please read the book instead of watching the movie.
ii. Do you prefer to read a book or watch a movie?
iii. I prefer to read a book rather than to watch a movie.
iv. How I love reading a book over watching movies!
Please read the book instead of watching the movie. [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 42
t. Fill in the blank with the abstract noun form of the word given in the
brackets.
The workshop aimed to enhance participants' ____________ (creative) by
encouraging them to explore unconventional solutions.
creativity [Ap]
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 2

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 WRITING
(5 marks each)
Q.4 a. You are the School Captain. Write a notice in about 50 words informing
the students of grades VIII to X about the upcoming Workshop on Career
Guidance, which will be conducted by a manager of an Industry. Provide
other necessary details.
b. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board
asking the interested students to register their names for participation in
the origami competition to be held in your school. You are the Cultural
Captain of your school.
Student specific [C]
Marking scheme:
Name of the organisation & Place – 1 mark
Title – ½ mark
Date – ½ mark
Body – 2 marks
Name of the signatory – ½ mark
Designation – ½ mark
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 121

c. You went for a Heritage Walk to an ancient fort in your city. You were
upset to see that the place was neglected and in ruins. Write a diary entry
expressing your feelings.
d. You have experienced a power outage in your locality that lasted the
entire day. Write a diary entry detailing how you spent your time without
electricity and your reflections on the experience.
Student Specific [C]
Marking scheme:
Day & Date – 1 mark
Time & Opening – 1 mark
Body – 2 marks
Writer’s name – 1 mark
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 123

Q.5 a. The Culinary club in your school had organised a Food Festival a few days
ago. Write a news report in about 100-120 words, for your school
magazine. Include details on the variety of cuisines, noteworthy dishes,
budding chefs and the reactions of the visitors.
b. Write a news report in about 100-120 words about the discovery of a rare
medicinal plant in a public garden near your locality.
Student Specific [C]
Marking scheme:
Title – 1 mark

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 Designation & Writer’s name – 1 mark
Place & Date – 1 mark
Body – 2 marks
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 125

c. Write an email to your friend informing him/her about your selection in

the School Football Team and seeking his/her advice on how to improve
your stamina and skill.
d. Write an email to a famous theatre artist requesting him/her to be the
Guest of Honour at the inauguration of the Cultural Fest in your school.
Student specific [C]
Marking scheme:
From & To – 1 mark
Date – ½ mark
Subject & salutation – 1 mark
Body – 1 ½ marks
Complimentary close & Name – 1 mark
Source: The English Loom 7, Page 128

SECTION C: LITERATURE
Q.6 A. Read the extract and answer the given questions. (1 mark each)
Sunlight danced on the ripples like
restless tiny shuttles weaving golden tapestry.
‘Two ducks swam by the weedy margin above their shadows,
and the child would sit still and think. (The Banyan Tree)
Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 39 - 40
a. Identify the figure of speech in the given line.
‘Sunlight danced on the ripples like’
i. Personification ii. Alliteration
iii. Metaphor iv. Hyperbole
Personification [Ap]
b. Where did the child sit and what did he do?
The child probably sat at a window of his house. He watched the banyan [R]
tree on the bank of the pond.
c. What is the child’s emotional state as described in the poem?
i. angry and restless ii. anxious and fearful
iii. thoughtful and longing iv. joyful and excited
thoughtful and longing [An]
d. Two ducks swam by the weedy margin above their shadows. Explain the
phrase weedy margin.
The phrase ‘weedy margin’ refers to the edge of the water where weeds [U]
grow abundantly. In this context, it describes the area around the edge of
the body of water, which is overgrown with weeds.

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 e. Complete the following sentence appropriately.
It is clear that the poetic device used in the line- ‘Sunlight danced on the
ripples like restless tiny shuttles weaving golden tapestry.’- is a simile
because ______________________________________________________.
sunlight is compared to the shuttle in a loom [An]
B. Read the extract and answer the given questions. (1 mark each)
I saw the determination on her face. Yet I laughed at her. ‘Avva, at this
age of sixty-two you want to learn alphabets? All your hair are grey, your
hands are wrinkled, you wear spectacles and you work so much in the
kitchen…’ Childishly I made fun of the old lady. But she just smiled. ‘For a
good cause if you are determined, you can overcome any obstacle. I will
work harder than anybody but I will do it. For learning there is no age
bar.’ The next day onwards I started my tuition. Avva was a wonderful
student. (How I Taught My Grandmother to Read)
Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 33
a. Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word/phrase from the
extract.
hesitant : determined : : smooth : ____________.
wrinkled [U]
b. How did the narrator initially react to Avva’s decision to learn Kannada
alphabets?
The narrator initially reacted with laughter and disbelief, making fun of [U]
Avva for wanting to learn the alphabets at her age.
c. Identify whether the following statement is True or False. Give a
supporting line from the given extract.
Statement: Avva believes that age should not be a barrier to learning.
True. [Ap]
Supporting statement: For a good cause if you are determined, you can
overcome any obstacle. For learning there is no age bar.
d. What specific goal did Avva set for herself to learn the Kannada
alphabets?
Avva set the goal to learn the Kannada alphabets by Saraswati Pooja day [R]
during Dassara so that she could read a novel on her own.

Q.7 Answer the following questions in 30 – 40 words. (2 marks each)

a. The Colonel was fond of Hughie. Yet, he did not allow him to marry his
daughter. What condition did he keep for the marriage?
(The Model Millionaire)
Despite being fond of Hughie and liking his personality, the Colonel [U]
would not let Hughie marry his daughter solely because Hughie did not
have a permanent job or income of his own. He laid down the condition
that Hughie should come with the marriage proposal only when he had
ten thousand pounds of his own.

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 Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 17
b. What does the speaker ask the banyan tree to recall about the little child,
and how does this reflect the child’s connection to the tree and the pond?
(The Banyan Tree)
The speaker asks the banyan tree if it remembers the little child who once [U]
admired its roots and the way they plunged underground. The speaker
also reminds the tree of how the child would sit by the window and
marvel at the tree's tangled roots. This reflects the deep connection the
child had with the tree and the pond, showing his fascination for the
natural world.
Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 39-40
c. Why did the grandmother touch the narrator’s feet on Dassara day?
(How I Taught My Grandmother to Read)
The grandmother touched the narrator’s feet because the narrator had [An]
affectionately taught her the letters of the Kannada alphabet. She was
touching the feet of her teacher, not her granddaughter, out of respect.
Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 33
d. When did Sarah Cynthia Stout finally decide to take the garbage out?
(Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout)
Sarah Cynthia Stout finally decided to take the garbage out when it was [An]
too late. The poem implies that she realised the urgency of the situation,
but by then, the garbage had spread across the state, from New York to
the Golden Gate. She met an awful fate in the garbage.
Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 25-26

Q.8 Answer the following questions in 80 – 100 words. (5 marks each)

a. How does Krishtakka’s story convey the message that it’s never too late
to pursue education and personal growth?
(How I Taught My Grandmother to Read)
Krishtakka’s story conveys that it’s never too late to pursue education and [An]
personal growth by demonstrating her commitment to learning at the
age of sixty-two. Despite her age and lack of formal education, she set a
clear goal, worked diligently and fulfilled the wish to learn to read
independently. Her journey proves that determination and effort can lead
to personal development and self-improvement at any stage of life.
Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 32-34
b. In what ways does the poet use exaggeration to highlight the effects of
not taking out the garbage? (Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout)
The poet uses exaggeration to describe the urgency of the situation of [An]
not taking out the garbage. The poet says that the garbage raised the
roof and broke the wall, finally touched the sky, and reached across the
state. Each example shows the on-going growth of the garbage, starting
first within the house, then outside the house, and then crossing state

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 lines. None of these things can really happen. Piles of garbage could
never reach the sky or break down walls. The exaggeration creates a vivid
and exaggerated image of the overwhelming and unmanageable mess
caused by neglecting to take care of the garbage.
Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 25-26
c. How does the poet use imagery to convey the child’s connection to the
banyan tree and the natural environment? Give examples from the poem.
(The Banyan Tree)
The poet uses vivid descriptions to show the child’s strong connection [U]
with the banyan tree and nature. Words like ‘shaggy-headed banyan tree’
and ‘tangle of roots’ highlight the tree’s complexity and charm, capturing
the child's interest. The imagery of the tree’s shadow moving on the water
and sunlight creating patterns on the ripples fascinates the child. He
dreams of being part of nature, the wind, a shadow, a bird, or a duck—
which shows his deep desire to connect with the natural world around
him.
Source: The English Fabric 7, Page 39-40 [U]

SECTION D: SUPPLEMENTARY READER

Q.9 Answer the following questions in 30 – 40 words. (2 marks each)
a. How did Roger feel about Mrs Jones by the end of the story?
(Thank You Ma’am)
By the end of the story, Roger felt deep gratitude and respect for Mrs [An]
Jones. Realising the significance of her kindness and the lessons she
imparted, he wanted to express his thanks but struggled to find the right
words.
Source: The English Weaves 7, Page 7-9
b. How did the conjurer respond to the Quick Man's constant interruptions?
(The Conjurer’s Revenge)
The conjurer responded to the Quick Man's constant interruptions by [U]
cleverly teaching him a lesson. Instead of getting angry, he decided to
teach the Quick Man a lesson by pretending to destroy his belongings as
part of the final trick. This showed that the conjurer was smart and knew
how to handle difficult situations.
Source: The English Weaves 7, Page 16-17

Q.10 Answer the following questions in 80 –100 words. (4 marks each)

a. How does the Quick Man's behaviour influence the audience's perception
of the conjurer? (The Conjurer’s Revenge)
The Quick Man represents doubt and sarcasm, trying to impress and [An]
entertain the audience by making fun of the conjurer. His sarcastic
comments take away the audience's sense of wonder and replace it with
doubt. By whispering his ideas, he changes the mood from amazement to

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 mockery, showing how easily the conjurer's reputation can be damaged.
He demonstrates how one person's opinions can change what others
think.
Source: The English Weaves 7, Page 15-17
b. How does Roger’s attempt to improve himself influence his character
growth? (Thank You, Ma’am)
Roger’s character develops as he evolves from a desperate thief to a [An]
grateful young man. Through Mrs Jones' nurturing actions, he begins to
recognise the consequences of his choices and the possibility of a better
path. This transformation highlights the idea that everyone deserves a
second chance and that kindness can inspire individuals to change for the
better.
Source: The English Weaves 7, Page 6-9
c. What are the qualities that make Mrs Luella Bates Jones a strong figure in
the story, ‘Thank You, Ma’am’?
Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones is portrayed as a large, strong, and [An]
compassionate woman. Despite being a victim of an attempted theft, she
responds with understanding rather than anger. Her nurturing nature is
evident when she takes Roger to her home, feeds him, and shares her life
experiences. She embodies resilience and a belief in the potential for
redemption, illustrating her strength not just physically but morally and
emotionally.
Source: The English Weaves 7, Page 7- 9
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