CBSE Class 7 English Letter Worksheet

WRITING

Question 1. You are Sanjana Singh, living in a hostel in Nainital. You are the topper of your class. Write an email to your mother telling her about your result.
Answer: To: mother.abc@email.com
Subject: Sharing wonderful news about my class 7 board results!
Dear Mom,
I am writing this with immense joy to share that my class 7 results were declared today, and I have topped the class with an aggregate of 96 percent! I remember how worried I was before the mathematics exam, but all the late-night studying paid off. Please convey this good news to Dad and Grandpa. I am missing you both a lot and waiting eagerly to come home for the summer break.
Yours lovingly,
Sanjana Singh
In simple words: This is a sample email format sharing top academic results with a parent from a hostel.

Exam Tip: In formal and informal emails, always include a clear subject line and maintain a warm, appropriate salutation and sign-off.

Question 2. You are Dipanshi. On last Sunday of May, you celebrated Mother's Day with your family. Write a letter to your friend Kavita, who lives in Manali about this special day.
Answer: H.No. 42, Civil Lines
Delhi - 110001
May 30, 2024

Dear Kavita,
Hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. I am writing to tell you how wonderfully we celebrated Mother's Day last Sunday. Since Mom had been working extra shifts at the hospital, my brother and I decided to surprise her. We woke up at 5:00 AM, cleaned the entire house, and prepared a special breakfast of pancakes and tea. In the evening, we took her out to her favorite Italian restaurant. Her glowing smile made all our efforts worthwhile. Do write back telling me how you spent your weekend.
Yours affectionately,
Dipanshi
In simple words: Informal letters are written to friends or family members in a friendly, conversational tone.

Exam Tip: Always include the sender address on the top left or right, followed by the date and a warm salutation for informal letters.

Question 3. You are Mr H.N. Gupta, you have read in a newspaper that the price of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinder has been increased. You are very disappointed with the rate at which they have increased in the last year. Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India complaining about it.
Answer: 12, Green Park Extension
New Delhi - 110016
June 15, 2024

The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi - 110002

Subject: Concern over the steep and continuous rise in fuel and LPG prices.

Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to express my deep anguish and concern over the alarming and continuous hike in the prices of petrol, diesel, and domestic LPG cylinders over the past year. Essential commodities have already become expensive due to inflation, and these soaring fuel prices act as a double blow to the common salaried man. Transport costs have skyrocketed, directly driving up vegetable and milk prices. I earnestly appeal to the concerned authorities and policymakers to take immediate remedial steps to check this price spiral and provide relief to citizens.
Yours faithfully,
H.N. Gupta
In simple words: Formal letters to editors highlight social issues and must be structured with a subject line, formal body paragraphs, and a polite closing.

Exam Tip: Keep formal letters crisp, objective, and strictly free from emotional outbursts; focus on facts and constructive appeals.

Question 4. You are Simrit Kour of class 7th. You conducted today's Morning Assembly and it was appreciated by all. Write a diary entry about your experiences about it.
Answer: Monday, October 14, 2024
9:00 PM

Dear Diary,
Today was one of the most memorable days of my school year. I was given the responsibility of conducting the Morning Assembly for the entire school. Initially, my hands were shivering when I held the microphone on stage, and looking at hundreds of students seated in rows made my heart beat faster. However, as soon as I spoke the opening welcome lines, my confidence returned. The thought-for-the-day presentation went smoothly, and the school choir delivered a melodious song. At the end of the assembly, our Principal and English teacher came up to me and praised my clear voice and poise. I felt extremely proud and happy.
Simrit Kour
In simple words: Diary entries record personal thoughts, feelings, and events in the first-person perspective.

Exam Tip: Always mention the day, date, and time at the top of a diary entry, and sign off with your first name at the bottom.

LITERATURE

Question 5. Write a reference to the context with explanation of the following lines of the poem:
I wander'd lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Answer: Reference: These lines are taken from the famous poem "Daffodils" (or "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud") composed by William Wordsworth.
Context: The poet describes his solitary wandering through the countryside when he suddenly encounters a breathtaking, vast belt of bright yellow daffodils growing near a lake.
Explanation: The poet compares his own solitary wandering to a lone cloud floating aimlessly high above valleys and hills. Suddenly, his loneliness vanishes when he sees an innumerable multitude ("a host") of golden daffodils growing by the lakeside, fluttering and dancing joyfully in the gentle breeze.
In simple words: The poet compares his lonely walk to a floating cloud and describes how seeing a massive field of dancing daffodils instantly cheered him up.

Exam Tip: In reference to context (RTC) questions, always mention the poem title and poet name in the opening reference section.

Question 6. Answer the following Questions:
1. What three things does the storyteller mention to show that danger was close at hand on the night when he was lost?
Answer: To show that extreme danger was close at hand on the stormy night he was lost, the storyteller mentions: (i) the howling and fierce speed of the bitter winter wind, (ii) the pitch-dark and blinding snowstorm that obscured all pathways, and (iii) the terrifying, distant howling of wolves echoing through the valley.
In simple words: The howling wind, blinding snowstorm, and wolf cries indicated severe danger.

Exam Tip: Use bullet points or numbered lists when a question asks for multiple distinct items (like three things) to make grading easier for the examiner.

2. What did Piet observe when he looked out of the window after being woken up by the moaning Groot Vogel?
Answer: When Piet looked out of the window after being awakened by the strange moaning of the Groot Vogel, he observed a giant, monstrous bird-like creature trapped in the stormy weather, struggling against the harsh wind and dark shadows outside.
In simple words: Piet saw a huge, distressed creature called Groot Vogel struggling against the storm.

Exam Tip: Stick closely to the storyline of the specific text ("Windmill in Trouble") when answering narrative comprehension questions.

3. Why did Piet find it difficult to get hold of the brake rope at first?
Answer: Piet found it difficult to get hold of the brake rope at first because the violent speed of the spinning windmill machinery created blinding vibrations and fierce gales inside the cap, making visibility poor and throwing him off balance in the dark.
In simple words: The violent spinning and darkness inside the mill made it hard for Piet to grab the brake rope.

Exam Tip: Emphasize the physical challenge and urgency described in the scene to score full marks.

4. Explain the line 'For him no Minstrel raptures swell' of the poem 'My Native Land'.
Answer: This line means that an unpatriotic person-one who lacks love for their native land-does not inspire or deserve any poetic praise, songs, or noble melodies ("minstrel raptures"). Even if such a person achieves worldly fame or wealth, no true poet will ever sing songs of admiration or honor for them because they lacked loyalty to their motherland.
In simple words: A person who does not love their country never receives noble songs of praise or true honor.

Exam Tip: Explain archaic literary words like 'minstrel raptures' clearly as musical praise or poetic admiration.

5. What did the stranger ask the mason to do after giving him the two pieces of gold?
Answer: After giving him two pieces of gold as an advance payment, the mysterious stranger blindfolded the mason and led him through winding, secret paths to an underground location to build a hidden structure.
In simple words: The stranger blindfolded the mason and took him to an underground spot to construct a secret building.

Exam Tip: Mention the blindfolding detail, as it is a crucial plot point in "The Adventure of Mason".

6. Why did the stranger choose the mason for the job? Describe the stranger's house?
Answer: The stranger chose the mason because he was known for his exceptional skill, absolute discretion, and silence. The stranger's house was a gloomy, desolate, and heavily fortified stone mansion situated in a lonely part of the city, possessing grand but eerie chambers reflecting mystery and secrecy.
In simple words: The mason was chosen for his silence and skill. The stranger's house was a dark, isolated, and mysterious stone mansion.

Exam Tip: Address both parts of the compound question clearly: (1) why the mason was chosen, and (2) the description of the house.

Question 7. Give meaning of the following words:
boughs, portal, hovel, jocund, bliss, minstrel, raptures, vile, gripping, hark
Answer: - boughs: Large branches of a tree.
- portal: A grand doorway, gate, or entrance.
- hovel: A small, squalid, and poorly built hut or cabin.
- jocund: Cheerful, merry, and lighthearted.
- bliss: Extreme happiness or joy.
- minstrel: A medieval singer or musician who sang songs of heroism.
- raptures: Feelings of intense pleasure or enthusiasm.
- vile: Extremely unpleasant, wicked, or morally repulsive.
- gripping: Firmly holding the attention or exciting.
- hark: Listen attentively.
In simple words: These are vocabulary words from your literature units with their standard dictionary meanings.

Question 8. Rewrite the following sentences by using hyphens at the proper places.
1. The task is two thirds completed.
Answer: The task is two-thirds completed.
In simple words: Compound fractions take a hyphen when used as modifiers or nouns.

Exam Tip: Compound fractions like two-thirds, three-fourths, and one-half require hyphens.

2. The good natured old woman will be seventy three years old this July.
Answer: The good-natured old woman will be seventy-three years old this July.
In simple words: Compound adjectives ('good-natured') and compound numbers ('seventy-three') need hyphens.

Exam Tip: Always hyphenate compound adjectives placed before nouns and compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine.

3. A well rehearsed band played the national anthem.
Answer: A well-rehearsed band played the national anthem.
In simple words: 'well-rehearsed' is a compound adjective modifying 'band'.

Exam Tip: Compound adjectives formed with 'well-' before a noun must be hyphenated.

4. It is a well known fact that she is a highly efficient worker.
Answer: It is a well-known fact that she is a highly efficient worker.
In simple words: 'well-known' acts as a compound adjective before 'fact'. Note that 'highly efficient' does not need a hyphen because the first word ends in '-ly'.

Exam Tip: Never hyphenate an adjective-adverb compound when the adverb ends in '-ly' (e.g., highly efficient).

Question 9. Match the statements to the correct question tags:
Statements / Question tags:
a) That film was too short - wasn't it
b) Eating sweets is not good for diabetics - is it
c) Hold the lift for me - will you
d) We live in an exciting age - don't we
e) Let's rest here for a while - shall we
Answer: - a) That film was too short. -> wasn't it
- b) Eating sweets is not good for diabetics. -> is it
- c) Hold the lift for me. -> will you
- d) We live in an exciting age. -> don't we
- e) Let's rest here for a while. -> shall we
In simple words: Question tags match the auxiliary verb and polarity (positive/negative) of the main clause.

Exam Tip: Remember the special rule: sentences starting with "Let's" always take the question tag "shall we".

Question 10. Underline the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them correctly.
1. None of the girls in the class were keen on participating.
Answer: None of the girls in the class were keen on participating.
Corrected: None of the girls in the class was keen on participating.
In simple words: 'None' typically takes a singular verb in formal grammar when referring to each individual.

Exam Tip: 'None of' can take either singular or plural verbs in modern English, but formal grammar tests prefer singular ('was').

2. Many of them has been to this mall several times.
Answer: Many of them has been to this mall several times.
Corrected: Many of them have been to this mall several times.
In simple words: 'Many' is plural, so it must take the plural auxiliary verb 'have'.

Exam Tip: Match plural subject pronouns like 'many' and 'several' with plural verbs like 'have'.

3. Take care! My scissors is very sharp.
Answer: Take care! My scissors is very sharp.
Corrected: Take care! My scissors are very sharp.
In simple words: Nouns like scissors, trousers, and spectacles are treated as plural words.

Exam Tip: Always use plural verbs with tools and clothing made of two parts (scissors, pliers, trousers, spectacles).

4. Everyone have a key of the terrace.
Answer: Everyone have a key of the terrace.
Corrected: Everyone has a key to the terrace.
In simple words: 'Everyone' is an indefinite pronoun taking a singular verb ('has'), and the correct preposition is 'key to'.

Exam Tip: Indefinite pronouns like everyone, everybody, someone, and anybody are always singular.