Class 7 English Literature
Vocabulary, Comprehension and Grammar
English Meaning: Overwhelmed or completely occupied with something.
Hindi Meaning: काम या परेशानी से घिरा हुआ
English Meaning: Unable to control one’s emotions because of extreme fear, excitement or distress.
Hindi Meaning: अत्यधिक घबराया हुआ, भावनाओं पर नियंत्रण खो देना
English Meaning: The act of starting or sending something into operation or use.
Hindi Meaning: शुरुआत करना, आरम्भ करना
English Meaning: The act of presenting, expressing or depicting something.
Hindi Meaning: प्रस्तुत करना, चित्रण
English Meaning: Showed or made something clear.
Hindi Meaning: प्रकट किया, स्पष्ट रूप से दिखाया
English Meaning: The broken remains of something damaged or destroyed in an accident.
Hindi Meaning: मलबा, टूटे हुए अवशेष
English Meaning: The first journey of a ship.
Hindi Meaning: जहाज की पहली समुद्री यात्रा
English Meaning: An opening through which people or things can pass between the decks of a ship.
Hindi Meaning: जहाज के डेक में बना प्रवेश या निकास द्वार
English Meaning: A plan, suggestion or idea put forward for consideration.
Hindi Meaning: प्रस्ताव, योजना
English Meaning: Doing something naturally, without consciously thinking about it.
Hindi Meaning: सहज प्रवृत्ति से, बिना सोचे-समझे स्वाभाविक रूप से
English Meaning: A feeling of shock, worry or confusion caused by something unexpected.
Hindi Meaning: घबराहट, स्तब्धता
English Meaning: A guess or opinion based on incomplete information.
Hindi Meaning: अनुमान, अटकल
English Meaning: Remaining calm and not becoming upset, even in a difficult situation.
Hindi Meaning: अविचल, कठिन परिस्थिति में भी शांत रहने वाला
English Meaning: Help or support given to someone who is in difficulty.
Hindi Meaning: सहायता, सहारा
Correct option: (iv) I had developed lung power to hold my breath through practice during school days.
Correct option: (iii) the wave that lifted me drowned him.
Correct option: (iii) the water was following us and in front of us was a crowd of people.
Correct option: (ii) the lifeboat came crashing down on the Boat Deck.
| Correct Order | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | I reached the side of the boat. |
| 2 | I grabbed the left arm of a young member of the crew. |
| 3 | I threw my right leg over the boat. |
| 4 | The moment of getting aboard gave me mental relief. |
| 5 | Next morning, I reached the deck of the hospital Carpathia. |
Answer: The part that had the deepest emotional impact on me was the scene in which the survivors cried for help in the dark sea. Their cries showed their fear, pain and helplessness. It was heartbreaking to imagine so many people struggling to survive in the freezing water. This part made me realise the value of human life and the importance of courage and helping others in times of danger.
Write the words in the correct columns according to whether they refer to a ship or an aircraft.
| Parts of a Ship | Parts of an Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Beam | Propeller |
| Fender | Wing Flap |
| Galley | Fuselage |
| Crow’s Nest | Horizontal Stabilizer |
| Deck | Engine Cowl |
| Hull | Spinner |
| Keel | Aileron |
| Mast | Wing Strut |
| Gangway | Landing Light |
| Prow | Wing Tip Light |
| Helm | Fin and Dorsal |
| Rudder | Elevator |
| Stern | Wing |
| Sail |
Beam: A strong horizontal structural support.
Fender: A protective cushion that prevents a ship from being damaged when it touches another surface.
Galley: The kitchen on a ship.
Crow’s nest: A high platform on a ship used for observation.
Hull: The main body of a ship.
Keel: The main structural support along the bottom of a ship.
Mast: A tall pole on a ship that supports sails or equipment.
Gangway: A passage used to board or leave a ship.
Prow: The front part of a ship.
Helm: The steering mechanism of a ship.
Rudder: A device used to steer a ship or aircraft.
Stern: The rear part of a ship.
Sail: A sheet of fabric that uses wind to move a boat or ship.
Propeller: A rotating device that produces thrust.
Wing flap: A movable part of an aircraft wing that helps control lift and landing speed.
Fuselage: The main body of an aircraft.
Horizontal stabilizer: The horizontal tail surface that helps keep an aircraft stable.
Engine cowl: A covering around an aircraft engine.
Spinner: A rounded cover over an aircraft’s propeller hub.
Aileron: A movable part of a wing that helps an aircraft roll.
Wing strut: A structural support for an aircraft wing.
Landing light: A light used to illuminate the runway during landing.
Wing tip light: A light fitted near the end of an aircraft wing.
Fin and dorsal: The vertical tail fin and its upper supporting section, which help stabilise an aircraft.
Elevator: A movable control surface on an aircraft’s tail that controls pitch.
Wing: The part of an aircraft that produces lift.
Complete the sentences using the second conditional. It describes imaginary or unlikely situations in the present or future.
Complete the sentences using the third conditional. It describes imaginary situations in the past and their unreal results.
Write a word with a similar meaning for each word in the textbook list.
| Word | Synonym | Word | Synonym |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduct | Kidnap | Abroad | Overseas |
| Behaviour | Conduct | Benevolent | Kind |
| Calamity | Disaster | Correct | Accurate |
| Remorse | Regret | Hide | Conceal |
| Residence | Dwelling | Famous | Well-known |
| Entire | Whole | Necessary | Essential |
| Location | Position | Tempt | Entice |
| Elucidate | Explain | Exorbitant | Excessive |
| Tedious | Boring | Slender | Slim |
| Inquisitive | Curious | Destitute | Poor |
| Disseminate | Spread |