CBSE Class 7 English Composition Worksheet Set 13

Answer: International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June every year. The United Nations declared it after a proposal by India. On this day people gather in parks, schools and offices to practise yoga together. Yoga keeps the body flexible and the mind calm. Simple asanas such as tadasana and vajrasana improve posture and breathing. Regular practice reduces stress and builds concentration. The day reminds us that good health needs discipline, and that yoga is a gift of India to the world.

Teacher's Note:
1. A good paragraph has an opening line, a few supporting points and a closing thought.
2. Keep sentences short and in the present tense.

Answer: Last summer my family spent a week in Shimla. We travelled by train and enjoyed the green hills through the window. In the mornings we walked along the Mall Road, and in the evenings we ate hot snacks. My brother and I went horse riding at Kufri. We took many photographs. One cold evening we sat by the fire and played board games. When we returned home we were tired but very happy. I will always remember the time we spent together.

Teacher's Note:
1. Use the past tense for a past event.
2. Describe place, people and feelings in order.

Answer: NOTICE
Date: 12 October
Annual Sports Meet
All students are informed that the Annual Sports Meet will be held on the school ground on 20 October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Events include races, relay, long jump and tug of war. Interested students should give their names to their sports teacher by 15 October. Students must wear sports uniform and carry a water bottle.
Rahul Verma
Sports Secretary

Teacher's Note:
1. A notice needs a heading, date, body and the writer's name and post.
2. Keep it short and give the date, time and place.

Answer: CULTURAL FUNCTION
An evening of dance, music and drama
Date: 25 November | Time: 4 p.m. | Venue: School Auditorium
Items: folk dance, group song, a one-act play and a fashion show of local costumes
Entry: free. All parents and students are invited.
Contact: Cultural Secretary

Teacher's Note:
1. A poster is short and eye-catching.
2. Give the event, date, time, venue and a contact.

Answer: 12 Lake View Road
Pune
5 June

Dear Sameer,

I hope you are well. Our summer holidays have started, and I am writing to invite you to stay with us for a few days. My parents will be very happy to have you. We can play cricket, go to the museum and visit my grandparents' farm. Please bring your bat and your camera. Tell me your travel plan so that I can receive you at the station.
Convey my regards to your parents.

Yours lovingly,
Arjun

Teacher's Note:
1. An informal letter has the address and date at the top, a friendly greeting and a warm close.
2. Mention what you will do together.

Answer: Friends make life happy and meaningful. A good friend shares our joys and stands by us in difficulty. Friends help us in studies and give honest advice. We learn teamwork, sharing and trust from them. Playing together keeps us healthy and cheerful. A true friend never leaves us alone in trouble. We should choose friends carefully and be loyal to them. As the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

Teacher's Note:
1. Use present tense for general truths.
2. End with a proverb or a short moral.

Answer: Gardening is a healthy and pleasant hobby. We grow flowers, vegetables and herbs in a small space. We prepare the soil, sow seeds and water the plants daily. Plants need sunlight, air and good manure. It is a joy to see the first buds. Gardening keeps us active and teaches us patience. The garden also gives fresh air and attracts butterflies and birds. Everyone should spend some time in the garden every day.

Teacher's Note:
1. Describe what we do in sequence.
2. Close with the benefit of the hobby.

Answer: Our class visited the Nehru Planetarium last Saturday. We sat in a round hall under a large dome. When the lights went dim, the dome showed thousands of stars. A guide explained the planets, the Moon and the constellations. We saw how the Earth moves around the Sun. The show about a space journey was exciting. I learnt many new facts about the universe. I want to be a scientist and study space someday.

Teacher's Note:
1. Write in the past tense about a visit.
2. Mention what you saw and learnt.

Answer: A notice contains the name of the issuing body, the word NOTICE, the date, a clear heading, the message with the event, date, time and venue, and the name and designation of the writer.

Teacher's Note:
1. The writer's name and post prove that the notice is genuine.
2. Keep the body in two to four sentences.

Answer: A good poster has a catchy heading, brief information, important details such as date, time and venue, and an attractive layout. It also gives a contact name or number.

Teacher's Note:
1. A poster is read at a glance.
2. Use a short slogan and few words.

Answer: 1. Sender's address and date.
2. Salutation, such as Dear Rahul.
3. Body of the letter in paragraphs.
4. Closing, such as Yours lovingly.
5. Signature (name).

Teacher's Note:
1. The order is fixed.
2. Informal letters use a friendly tone and short sentences.

Answer: The first sentence introduces the topic. The last sentence gives a conclusion or a message.

Teacher's Note:
1. This gives the paragraph a clear beginning and end.
2. The middle sentences give details.

Answer: The simple past tense, such as we went and we enjoyed. The past continuous may also be used to describe a background action.

Teacher's Note:
1. Mixing tenses is a common mistake.
2. Check each verb before submitting.

Answer: Notice is hereby given that a Book Fair will be organised in the school library on 14 November from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Teacher's Note:
1. This line gives the event, date and time.
2. The venue follows in the next sentence.

Answer: Please write back soon and give my love to your family. Your loving friend, Rohan.

Teacher's Note:
1. A closing line expresses good wishes and invites a reply.
2. It is followed by the closing phrase and the name.