CLASS VII SUBJECT ENGLISH

TIME ALLOWED- 2&1/2 Hours

MAX. MARKS:60

SECTION A Reading comprehension 15 MARKS

SECTION B Writing Skills & Grammar 25 MARKS

SECTION C Literature 20 MARKS

General instructions:

(i) All the questions are compulsory. Attempt all the sections.

1. You may attempt any section at a time.
2. All the questions of a particular section should be attempted in the correct order.
3. This paper contains 1-10 questions.

SECTION A: READING -15 Marks

Q1. Read the following extract.

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Rainbows are often seen when the sun comes out after or during a rainstorm. Rainbows are caused when sunlight shines through drops of water in the sky at specific angles. When white sunlight enters a raindrop, it exits the raindrop a different colour. When light exits lots of different raindrops at different angles, it produces the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet that you see in a rainbow. Together, these colours are known as the spectrum. These colours can sometimes be seen in waterfalls and fountains as well.

Did you know that there are double rainbows? In a double rainbow, light reflects twice inside water droplets and forms two arcs. In most double rainbows, the colours of the top arc are opposite from those in the bottom arc. In other words, the order of colours starts with purple on top and ends with the red on bottom. In addition, rainbows sometimes appear as white arcs at night. These rainbows are called Moonbows and are so rare that very few people will ever see one. Moonbows are caused by moonlight (rather than sunlight) shining through drops of water.

On the basis of the passage answer the following question;

1. Rainbows are often seen_
2. After the sun sets at night C. when it snows
3. Before a rainstorm D. after a rainstorm

1. What colour is NOT in a rainbow?
2. orange C. pink
3. indigo D. yellow

1. What would be a good title for this passage?
2. The basics about rainbows C. The history of rainbows
3. Moonbows! D. None of the above

1. Write the word of same meaning as the word 'particular'
2. Different C. Sometimes
3. Specific D. All the above

1. What colour is a moonbow?

A.The passage doesn't say C. Green

1. yellow D. white

1. The word from the passage that means "little water drops" is
2. Droplets C. Rainbow
3. rainstorm D.Indigo

1. The word opposite of "common" from the passage is
2. Read the following passage and answer the questions given: (8marks)

Versailles is the site of the Palace of Versailles, one of the most storied buildings in the history of France. It was originally built as a hunting chateau by King Louis VIII in 1624. In 1669, King Louis XIV began searching for a grand site where he could conduct the affairs of France and control the government. He settled on the hunting palace and expanded it into the world's largest palace. In addition, the King hoped to build a governmental center apart from Paris.

The palace took 36,000 workers and fifty years to build. The palace is spread out over 280 acres and can house 20,000 people. The palace features over 700 rooms and 67 staircases. There are dozens of unique rooms, features, gardens, and halls. One of the most renowned rooms of the Palace of Versailles is the Hall of Mirrors. Recently restored, the Hall of Mirrors is the centerpiece of the dazzling building. Originally added to the palace in 1684, the Hall of Mirrors was built to be a dazzling display of the power and wealth of the French Monarchy. The hall, which measures 73 meters in length, features 357 gold-coated stucco mirrors, ornate paintings, crystal chandeliers, marble fixtures, a parquet floor, and ceilings with colorful murals painted by artist Charles Le Brun. The Hall of Mirrors has also played a prominent role in history. Both the Proclamation of the German Empire in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War, and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles that formally ended World War One were signed there.

On the basis of the passage, answer the following questions.

1. When wasthe palace of Versailles originally built? 1

ii..The palace took_____ workers and fifty years to build.1

1. The palace of Versailles can hold______ people. 1
2. What is Versailles famous for? 2
3. Write two historic events related with Versailles. 2

vi Find the word from the passage which means same as 'decorative' 1

SECTION B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR) 25 MARKS