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Class 7 English Grammar — Test Paper Set 2
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COMPREHENSION & STORY WRITING

Class VII English Grammar — Test Paper Set 2 (Intermediate)

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Total: 30 MarksTime: 1 Hour
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5 marks (comprehension — short answer).
3. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 marks (comprehension — detailed & vocabulary).
4. Section C: 5 × 3 = 15 marks (story writing).
5. Read the passage carefully. Answers should be in complete sentences.
Passage for Sections A & B
Honey bees are some of the most fascinating and hardworking creatures on Earth. They live in large groups called colonies, which can have up to 60,000 bees. Every colony has three types of bees: the queen, the workers, and the drones.

The queen bee is the most important member of the colony. Her only job is to lay eggs — she can lay up to 2,000 eggs in a single day! The worker bees are all female. They do everything: collecting nectar from flowers, making honey, building the honeycomb, feeding the baby bees, and guarding the hive. Worker bees communicate with each other through a special “waggle dance” that tells other bees where to find flowers. The drones are male bees whose only purpose is to mate with the queen.

Bees are vital to our environment because they pollinate flowers and crops. Without bees, many of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we eat every day would disappear. Scientists estimate that one-third of the food we eat depends on bee pollination. Sadly, bee populations around the world are declining due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. We must protect these tiny but mighty creatures to protect our own food supply.
Section A — Short Answer Questions [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
How many bees can a single colony have?
Q2.1
Name the three types of bees in a colony.
Q3.1
How many eggs can a queen bee lay in one day?
Q4.1
What is a “waggle dance”?
Q5.1
Name any two reasons why bee populations are declining.
Section B — Detailed & Vocabulary Questions [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
List any four jobs that worker bees do.
Q7.2
Why are bees called “vital” to our environment? Explain in your own words.
Q8.2
Find words from the passage that mean: (a) very interesting or captivating (b) becoming less or fewer
Q9.2
What fraction of our food depends on bee pollination? Why is this fact alarming?
Q10.2
Suggest two ways in which people can help protect bees. (Use your own ideas.)
Section C — Story Writing [5 × 3 = 15]
Q11.3
What makes a story interesting? List any three elements of a good story.
Q12.3
Write a complete short story (80–100 words) using the following hints:
Hints: a thirsty crow … pitcher with little water … beak cannot reach … sees pebbles … drops them one by one … water rises … drinks water.
Give it a title and a moral.
Q13.3
Read the story beginning and write the middle and ending (80–100 words):
“Arjun was walking home from school when he noticed a small puppy trapped in a drain. The puppy was whimpering and looked scared…”
Q14.3
Write a descriptive paragraph (80–100 words) about the picture described below:
Scene: A rainy day in a village. Green fields, farmers with umbrellas, children playing in puddles, a rainbow in the sky, birds sitting on a wire.
Q15.3
Change the ending of the famous story “The Ant and the Grasshopper.” In the original, the grasshopper suffers in winter because he didn’t work in summer. Write a new ending (60–80 words) where the story ends differently. Include a new moral.
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Q1.
A single colony can have up to 60,000 bees.
Q2.
The three types of bees in a colony are: the queen, the workers, and the drones.
Q3.
A queen bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs in one day.
Q4.
The “waggle dance” is a special dance performed by worker bees to communicate with other bees and tell them where to find flowers.
Q5.
Two reasons for declining bee populations are: (1) pesticides and (2) habitat loss. (Also accepted: climate change.)
Q6.
Four jobs of worker bees: (1) collecting nectar from flowers, (2) making honey, (3) building the honeycomb, (4) feeding the baby bees. (Also accepted: guarding the hive.)
Q7.
Bees are vital to our environment because they pollinate flowers and crops. This means they help plants reproduce and grow fruits. Without bees, many of the foods we eat — such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts — would not be available. Our entire food supply depends partly on their work.
Q8.
(a) Very interesting or captivating = “fascinating”
(b) Becoming less or fewer = “declining”
Q9.
One-third (1/3) of our food depends on bee pollination. This is alarming because if bee populations continue to decline, we could lose a huge portion of our food supply, leading to food shortages and higher prices.
Q10.
Two ways to help protect bees: (1) Plant bee-friendly flowers like sunflowers, marigolds, and lavender in gardens so bees have more nectar sources. (2) Avoid using chemical pesticides and instead use natural methods to control pests.
Q11.
Three elements of a good story: (1) Interesting characters — readers should care about the people or animals in the story. (2) A clear conflict or problem — every good story needs a challenge that the characters must overcome. (3) A satisfying ending with a moral — the conclusion should resolve the conflict and leave the reader with a message or lesson.
Q12.
Title: The Clever Crow

Once upon a time, on a hot summer day, a thirsty crow flew over a village looking for water. After searching for a long time, he found a tall pitcher with a little water at the bottom. He tried to drink, but his beak could not reach the water because the pitcher was too tall and the water was too low.

The clever crow looked around and saw some small pebbles lying on the ground. He had an idea! He picked up the pebbles one by one with his beak and dropped them into the pitcher. Slowly, the water level began to rise. After dropping many pebbles, the water rose high enough for him to drink. The crow drank the cool water happily and flew away.

Moral: Where there is a will, there is a way.
Q13.
Model Continuation:
Arjun looked around for help, but the street was empty. He knew he had to act fast. He carefully climbed down to the edge of the drain and stretched out his hand towards the puppy. The puppy was too scared to move at first, but then it slowly crawled towards Arjun’s hand. Arjun gently picked it up and wrapped it in his school jacket to keep it warm.

He took the puppy home and gave it milk and biscuits. His mother helped him clean and dry the little pup. They named him “Lucky” because he was lucky to be saved. From that day on, Lucky became Arjun’s best friend and followed him everywhere.

Moral: A small act of kindness can make a big difference.
Q14.
Model Paragraph: It was a beautiful rainy afternoon in the village. The green fields stretched out like a soft emerald carpet, drinking up the rain happily. Farmers walked along the muddy paths, holding colourful umbrellas over their heads, their faces glowing with joy because the rain meant a good harvest. Near the pond, a group of children splashed and played in the puddles, laughing and chasing each other with pure delight. A stunning rainbow stretched across the grey sky like a magical bridge, painting the village in seven colours. On the electricity wire, a row of little birds sat huddled together, waiting patiently for the rain to stop. The whole scene looked like a painting — alive, peaceful, and full of nature’s beauty.
Q15.
New Ending:
When winter came, the grasshopper was cold and hungry. He went to the ant’s house and knocked on the door. The ant opened the door and saw the grasshopper shivering. Instead of turning him away, the ant said, “Come inside, friend. I have enough food for both of us.” The grasshopper was ashamed but grateful. He promised to work hard the next summer. True to his word, when summer came again, the grasshopper worked alongside the ants, and they all had a wonderful winter together.

New Moral: Kindness and second chances can change a person for the better.