Comprehension check : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 69 Q1 :How does Tilloo manage to find his way to the ‘forbidden passage’? Answer : While his father was enjoying a short rest at home, Tilloo managed to get hold of his security card. Then, evading his watchful mother’s eye, he made his way to the forbidden passage. A metal door barred his entry. However, he had watched his father slip the magic card into a slot. He did the same and the door opened noiselessly. He saw a well-lit passage. Snatching the card which had come out of…
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Comprehension check : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 60 Q1 : “He had the distinction of being the only member of the party to have bagged any game…” The phrase in italics means (i) Grandfather was the most distinguished member of the party. (ii) Grandfather was the only sportsperson in the party. (iii) Grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party. Answer : The phrase in italics means that the grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party. Q2 : Complete the following sentences. (i) Toto climbed up the curtains when _____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 57 Q1 : Where did the lady find the bear cub? How did she bring it up? Answer : The lady found the bear cub in the forest. It was half dead of hunger, and very small and helpless. It had to be brought up on the bottle by the lady and the old cook. Q1 : Most people keep dogs and cats as pets. Can you think of some unusual pets that people keep? Answer : This question requires you to use your own perspective as well as your analytical…
Comprehension check : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 45 Q1 : Why did Abbu Khan’s goats want to run away? What happened to them in the hills? Answer : Abbu Khan’s goats would run away because they hated being tied with strings and they loved their freedom. In the hills, they would be attacked and killed by an old wolf. Q2 : Abbu Khan said, “No more goats in my house ever again. “Then he changed his mind. Why? Answer : He changed his mind because he was terribly lonely and could not do without his pets. Q3…
Comprehension check : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 38 NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English An Alien Hand Chapter 6 – I Want Something in a Cage Q1 : Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of following statements. (i) Mr Purcell sold birds, cats, dogs and monkeys. ________ (ii) He was very concerned about the well-being of the birds and animals in his shop. _________ (iii) He was impressed by the customer who bought the two doves. __________ (iv) He was a successful shop owner, though insensitive and cold as a person. _________ Answer : (i)True (ii)False He…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 34 Q1 : Whom does Golu ask, “Why don’t you ever fly like other birds?” Answer : Golu asked the ostrich why it never flew like other birds. Q2 : Which uncle of Golu had red eyes? Answer : The hippopotamus was the uncle who had red eyes. Q3 : Golu’s relative did not answer his questions because (i) they were shy, (ii) the questions were too difficult. (iii) Golu was a naughty baby. Answer : Golu’s relatives did not answer his questions because the questions were too difficult. Exercise :…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 29 Q1 : What are some of the signs of approaching winter referred to in the text? Answer : The narrator says that when birds begin to fly south, when people want new warm coats and when dead leaves fall, one can be sure that winter is near. Q1 : Suppose no cop came at the end. What would Soapy’s life be like through the winter? Answer : Suppose no cop had come at the end of the story, Soapy would have perhaps given up on his bad ways, in accordance…
Comprehension check : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 16 Q1 : From the first paragraph (i) pick out two phrases which describe the desert as most people believe it is; (ii) pick out two phrases which describe the desert as specialists see it. Which do you think is an apt description, and why? Answer : (i)Two phrases which describe the desert as most people believe it is: “dry, hot, waterless and without shelter” “a flat, unchanging wasteland of dry sand” (ii)Two phrases which describe the desert as specialists see it: “a beautiful place” “home of a variety of…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 14 Q1 : The enclosure in which Kari lived had a thatched roof that lay on thick tree stumps. Examine the illustration of Kari’s pavilion on page 8 and say why it was built that way. Answer : The illustration of Kari’s pavilion on page 8 confirms that the thatched roof rested on four thick tree stumps. The pavilion was built in this way so that the elephant could move about freely inside the enclosure. Q2 : Did Kari enjoy his morning bath in the river? Give a reason for your…
Comprehension check : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 3 Q1 : The story of an ant’s life sounds almost untrue. The italicised phrase means (i) highly exaggerated. (ii) to remarkable to be true. (iii) not based on facts. Answer : The italicised phrase means too remarkable to be true. Q2 : Complete the following sentences. (i) An ant is the smallest, _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ (ii) We know a number of facts about an ant’s life because __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Answer : (i) An ant is the smallest, the commonest and the wisest insect. (ii) We know a number of…