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THE SENTENCE — TEST PAPER SET 2
Class VII English Grammar — Intermediate Level
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B: 5 questions of 2 marks each.
4. Section C: 5 questions of 3 marks each.
5. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B: 5 questions of 2 marks each.
4. Section C: 5 questions of 3 marks each.
5. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — MCQ / One-Word (1 Mark Each) [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
Which of the following is an interrogative sentence?
(a) The Konkan Railway passes through many tunnels. (b) How beautiful the sunset looks from Marina Beach! (c) Does the Shatabdi Express stop at Mathura? (d) Always speak the truth.
(a) The Konkan Railway passes through many tunnels. (b) How beautiful the sunset looks from Marina Beach! (c) Does the Shatabdi Express stop at Mathura? (d) Always speak the truth.
Q2.1
What type of sentence is this? Hurrah! India won the cricket World Cup!
Q3.1
A sentence that gives an order or makes a request is called a/an ___ sentence.
Q4.1
True or False: “Running fast in the morning.” is a complete sentence.
Q5.1
Identify the kind of sentence: Never cross the road without looking both ways.
Section B — Subject, Predicate & Conversion (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
Pick out the subject and predicate:
The colourful kites in the sky during Uttarayan delighted all the children.
The colourful kites in the sky during Uttarayan delighted all the children.
Q7.2
Convert to an exclamatory sentence:
The Himalayas are very majestic.
The Himalayas are very majestic.
Q8.2
Convert to an assertive sentence:
Is there anything more precious than good health?
Is there anything more precious than good health?
Q9.2
Identify the subject (including all modifiers) in this sentence:
The old wooden boat near the riverbank belonged to the fisherman.
The old wooden boat near the riverbank belonged to the fisherman.
Q10.2
Convert to an interrogative sentence:
Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman of all time.
Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman of all time.
Section C — Application & Analysis (3 Marks Each) [5 × 3 = 15]
Q11.3
Rewrite the following groups of words as proper sentences. If a group cannot form a sentence, write “Not a sentence” and give a reason.
(a) plays Rina the sitar every Sunday
(b) very quickly the brown fox
(c) did you finish your tiffin
(a) plays Rina the sitar every Sunday
(b) very quickly the brown fox
(c) did you finish your tiffin
Q12.3
Write one sentence of each type about your school:
(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Exclamatory
(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Exclamatory
Q13.3
Read the passage and identify the sentence types (assertive, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory):
(i) The annual sports day was held last Friday. (ii) What an exciting event it was! (iii) Did your team win the relay race?
(i) The annual sports day was held last Friday. (ii) What an exciting event it was! (iii) Did your team win the relay race?
Q14.3
Convert as directed:
(a) Assertive to Imperative: You should respect your elders.
(b) Imperative to Assertive: Open the window, please.
(c) Assertive to Exclamatory: The peacock dance is very graceful.
(a) Assertive to Imperative: You should respect your elders.
(b) Imperative to Assertive: Open the window, please.
(c) Assertive to Exclamatory: The peacock dance is very graceful.
Q15.3
Correct the following sentences and state what error was present:
(a) the children plays in the garden every evening
(b) What a lovely painting
(c) Bring me glass of water.
(a) the children plays in the garden every evening
(b) What a lovely painting
(c) Bring me glass of water.
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Answer Key & Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(c) Does the Shatabdi Express stop at Mathura? — It asks a question and ends with a question mark.
Q2. [1 Mark]
Exclamatory sentence — It expresses a strong feeling of joy (‘Hurrah!’) and ends with an exclamation mark.
Q3. [1 Mark]
Imperative sentence — Imperative sentences give orders, commands, instructions, or make requests.
Q4. [1 Mark]
False — It is a phrase, not a sentence. It lacks a subject and a finite verb; it does not express a complete thought.
Q5. [1 Mark]
Imperative sentence — It gives a command/instruction (‘Never cross...’). The subject ‘you’ is implied.
Q6. [2 Marks]
Subject: The colourful kites in the sky during Uttarayan [1 mark]
Predicate: delighted all the children [1 mark]
Predicate: delighted all the children [1 mark]
Q7. [2 Marks]
How majestic the Himalayas are! [1 mark for correct form, 1 mark for exclamation mark]
Also accept: What majestic mountains the Himalayas are!
Also accept: What majestic mountains the Himalayas are!
Q8. [2 Marks]
There is nothing more precious than good health. [1 mark for correct conversion, 1 mark for full stop]
Also accept: Good health is the most precious thing.
Also accept: Good health is the most precious thing.
Q9. [2 Marks]
Subject: The old wooden boat near the riverbank [2 marks]
‘The’, ‘old’, ‘wooden’ are modifiers of ‘boat’; ‘near the riverbank’ is an adjective phrase modifying ‘boat’.
‘The’, ‘old’, ‘wooden’ are modifiers of ‘boat’; ‘near the riverbank’ is an adjective phrase modifying ‘boat’.
Q10. [2 Marks]
Is Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman of all time? [1 mark for correct conversion, 1 mark for question mark]
Also accept: Isn’t Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman of all time?
Also accept: Isn’t Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman of all time?
Q11. [3 Marks]
(a) Rina plays the sitar every Sunday. [1 mark]
(b) Not a sentence — It has no verb; it is only a noun phrase. [1 mark]
(c) Did you finish your tiffin? (Add capital letter and question mark.) [1 mark]
(b) Not a sentence — It has no verb; it is only a noun phrase. [1 mark]
(c) Did you finish your tiffin? (Add capital letter and question mark.) [1 mark]
Q12. [3 Marks]
(a) Assertive: Our school has a big playground. [1 mark]
(b) Interrogative: When does our school close for summer vacation? [1 mark]
(c) Exclamatory: What a beautiful campus our school has! [1 mark]
(Accept any relevant, correct sentences about school.)
(b) Interrogative: When does our school close for summer vacation? [1 mark]
(c) Exclamatory: What a beautiful campus our school has! [1 mark]
(Accept any relevant, correct sentences about school.)
Q13. [3 Marks]
(i) Assertive sentence — It states a fact. [1 mark]
(ii) Exclamatory sentence — It expresses excitement/surprise. [1 mark]
(iii) Interrogative sentence — It asks a question. [1 mark]
(ii) Exclamatory sentence — It expresses excitement/surprise. [1 mark]
(iii) Interrogative sentence — It asks a question. [1 mark]
Q14. [3 Marks]
(a) Respect your elders. (Remove ‘You should’ and begin with the verb.) [1 mark]
(b) You should open the window. / I request you to open the window. [1 mark]
(c) How graceful the peacock dance is! [1 mark]
(b) You should open the window. / I request you to open the window. [1 mark]
(c) How graceful the peacock dance is! [1 mark]
Q15. [3 Marks]
(a) The children play in the garden every evening. — Error: missing capital letter + wrong verb form (‘plays’ should be ‘play’ for plural subject). [1 mark]
(b) What a lovely painting! — Error: missing exclamation mark. [1 mark]
(c) Bring me a glass of water. — Error: missing article ‘a’ before ‘glass’. [1 mark]
(b) What a lovely painting! — Error: missing exclamation mark. [1 mark]
(c) Bring me a glass of water. — Error: missing article ‘a’ before ‘glass’. [1 mark]