CBSE Class 7 English Passage Worksheet

DECEMBER 1

SA-II

WRITING LETTER (INFORMAL)

Question 1. Write a letter to your younger brother/sister advising him / her to take care of his/her health. You can use the following clues: House Number 15, Model Town, Delhi, Date, Dear [Name], I received your letter and became very upset to know that you are ill. My brother you... health is wealth... time schedule... take... lunch, dinner... avoid... take part in outdoor activities... Hope you will be alright. Yours loving brother, [Name]
Answer:
House No. 15
Model Town
Delhi
15 December, 2012
Dear Rahul,
I received your letter yesterday and became very upset to know that you are ill. My brother, you must remember that health is wealth.
You should strictly follow a proper time schedule. Take healthy and nutritious food in your lunch and dinner at the right time. Avoid junk food and cold drinks completely.
Take part in outdoor activities and light exercises daily to regain your strength. Hope you will follow this advice and get well soon.
Yours loving brother,
Amit
In simple words: This informal letter gives advice to a sick younger brother about eating healthy food and exercising to get better.

Exam Tip: In informal letters, maintain a warm, affectionate tone and follow the correct format with sender address, date, salutation, body, and subscription.

DECEMBER 2

SA-II

Read the Passage and answer the questions :

A clown is a special kind of entertainer who makes people laugh with his dress and tricks. His aim is to make people laugh. A person who wants to be a clown must have some special qualities. He must enjoy making people laugh. He must not mind being laughed out. He must be quick and nimble to perform his tricks. Like any entertainer he must be comfortable on stage in front of an audience. Many clowns are talented jugglers, mimics or acrobats. A clown always seems to be in trouble. When he tries to do something or solve a problem, it usually turns out worse for him. With his antics, a clown reminds people that they can solve their problems through fun and laughter.

Question 1. A. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the passage :
1. A clown is a type of __________
2. In order to perform his tricks, a clown must be __________ and __________.
3. He must be __________ on the stage.
4. A clown reminds people that a problem can be solved with __________ and __________
5. Choose the opposite of lazy or dull.
Answer:
1. A clown is a type of special entertainer.
2. In order to perform his tricks, a clown must be quick and nimble.
3. He must be comfortable on the stage.
4. A clown reminds people that a problem can be solved with fun and laughter.
5. The opposite of lazy or dull is quick (or nimble).
In simple words: These answers are directly found by reading the passage carefully and locating the exact descriptive words used for a clown.

Exam Tip: Read comprehension passages thoroughly before attempting fill-in-the-blank questions to ensure exact words from the text are used.

Question 2. B. Circle a Synonym (similar) for each of the following words:
1. Qualities (a) Excellence (b) Characteristics (c) thoughts
2. Nimble (a) clever (b) witty (c) agile
3. Mimic (a) copy (b) describe (c) disguise
4. Antics (a) tricks (b) speeches (c) antiques
Answer:
1. Qualities - (b) Characteristics
2. Nimble - (c) agile
3. Mimic - (a) copy
4. Antics - (a) tricks
In simple words: Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as the given word.

Exam Tip: Learn common vocabulary words and their synonyms to score full marks in vocabulary sections.

DECEMBER 3

SA-II

LESSON 8 : FIRE : FRIEND AND FOE

Question 1. How does a chemical reaction take place?
Answer: A chemical reaction takes place when oxygen combines with carbon and hydrogen in a fuel, releasing energy in the form of heat and light.
In simple words: Fire happens when oxygen mixes with fuel and creates heat and light through a chemical change.

Exam Tip: Remember the three essentials of fire: fuel, oxygen, and heat.

Question 2. Which are the things that you need to make fire?
Answer: The three things needed to make fire are fuel, oxygen, and heat.
In simple words: You need something to burn (fuel), air (oxygen), and warmth or spark (heat) to start a fire.

Exam Tip: This combination is often referred to as the fire triangle.

Question 3. Which is the best things to fight an electric fire.
Answer: Sand or a fire extinguisher is the best thing to fight an electric fire. Water should never be used on an electrical fire.
In simple words: Never use water on electrical fires because it can cause electric shocks; use sand or a special extinguisher instead.

Exam Tip: Safety first: always disconnect power supplies before attempting to put out an electrical fire.

Question 4. Who are known as fire brigade?
Answer: Fire fighters who put out fires and rescue people are known as the fire brigade.
In simple words: The trained rescue workers who rush to put out dangerous fires are called the fire brigade.

Exam Tip: Note down emergency contact numbers like 101 for the fire service.

Question 5. Complete these words with the missing vowels.
(a) re__ct__on
(b) Sm__uld__ring
(c) temp__rat__re
(d) p__rtic__lar
(e) Ext__ng__ish
(f) constr__ct__on.
Answer:
(a) reaction
(b) Smouldering
(c) temperature
(d) particular
(e) Extinguish
(f) construction.
In simple words: Vowels are A, E, I, O, U which fill the gaps in incomplete words.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to spelling rules in science vocabulary.

Question 6. Complete these words with missing words :
(a) buc__et
(b) e__uipment
(c) danger__us
(d) appli__nces
(e) d__scovery
(f) blan__et.
Answer:
(a) bucket
(b) equipment
(c) dangerous
(d) appliances
(e) discovery
(f) blanket.
In simple words: Fill in the missing letters to complete common English nouns and adjectives.

Exam Tip: Regular practice of textbook spellings prevents silly errors in exams.

DECEMBER 4

SA-II

WRITING LETTER (FORMAL)

Question 1. Write a letter to the S.H.O. of local Police Station complaining the theft of your bicycle. You can use the given clues. (your address), Delhi, Date, The S.H.O., Police Station, Delhi, Sir, Subject: Theft of Bicycle, At about... I went to... I parked my bicycle near... When I came after 35 minutes, I was shocked to find that my bicycle... I searched... I inquired... but it was untraceable. It is a new Hero Cycle with... I shall be very grateful... in help in tracing. Your faithfully, (Sign/Name)
Answer:
Flat No. 42, Pocket-B
Mayur Vihar, Delhi
18 December, 2012
The S.H.O.
Police Station Mayur Vihar
Delhi
Sir,
Subject: Theft of Bicycle
At about 5:00 p.m. I went to the local vegetable market. I parked my bicycle near the main entrance gate. When I came back after 35 minutes, I was shocked to find that my bicycle was missing from the spot.
I searched for it everywhere nearby. I inquired from the nearby shopkeepers, but it was untraceable.
It is a new Hero Cycle with a black frame, silver carrier, and a distinct red bell. Its frame number is HX789234.
I shall be very grateful if you could kindly register an FIR and help in tracing my stolen bicycle.
Yours faithfully,
Rohit Sharma
In simple words: This formal complaint letter informs the police about a stolen bicycle and provides all identification details.

Exam Tip: Formal letters require sender address, receiver designation, subject line, polite formal body, and proper sign-off.

DECEMBER 5

SA-II

ACTIVE PASSIVE VOICE : SIMPLE PRESENT

Question 1. Change the following sentences into Passive Voice.
1. He writes a letter.
2. My parents love me.
3. She sings a sweet song.
4. Children like toys and dolls.
5. Do you need money?
6. Who makes these Designs?
Answer:
1. A letter is written by him.
2. I am loved by my parents.
3. A sweet song is sung by her.
4. Toys and dolls are liked by children.
5. Is money needed by you?
6. By whom are these designs made?
In simple words: In simple present passive voice, we use is/are/am along with the third form of the verb.

Exam Tip: Change 'Who' to 'By whom' when converting interrogative sentences to passive voice.

Question 2. Fill in the blanks with passive form of verb in the simple present tense.
1. A snake __________ (kill) by the farmer.
2. A letter __________ (sent) by him.
3. His books __________ (steal) by Mohan.
4. Prizes __________ (give) to the boys on the Annual Day.
5. By whom __________ you __________ (guide) in this matter?
Answer:
1. A snake is killed by the farmer.
2. A letter is sent by him.
3. His books are stolen by Mohan.
4. Prizes are given to the boys on the Annual Day.
5. By whom are you guided in this matter?
In simple words: Match singular subjects with 'is' and plural subjects with 'are' followed by the past participle.

Exam Tip: Always check whether the subject is singular or plural to choose between 'is' and 'are'.

DECEMBER 6

SA-II

GRAMMAR : VOICE (PRESENT SIMPLE)

Example : Active : We make butter from milk
Passive : Butter is made from milk.
Passive : is / are / am + Past Participle (Verb 3)

Question 1. A. Fill in the blanks with passive form of the verbs given in the bracket :
1. Smoking __________ here (prohibit).
2. All lights __________ off at 10.30 p.m. daily (switch).
3. Leyes __________ in Room No. 12 (Test).
4. Why __________ the servant __________ so little? (pay).
5. __________ your parents __________ by you? (obey).
6. No Students __________ to class VI. (admit).
7. What __________ by you? (Want).
8. Milk __________ at Rs. 38 per Kg. (sell).
9. Children __________ to bring their own water bottles (expect).
10. I __________ by your conduct (puzzle).
Answer:
1. Smoking is prohibited here.
2. All lights are switched off at 10.30 p.m. daily.
3. Tests are held in Room No. 12.
4. Why is the servant paid so little?
5. Are your parents obeyed by you?
6. No students are admitted to class VI.
7. What is wanted by you?
8. Milk is sold at Rs. 38 per Kg.
9. Children are expected to bring their own water bottles.
10. I am puzzled by your conduct.
In simple words: Use is/are/am with the third form of the verb to form present simple passive sentences.

Exam Tip: Note that 'I' takes 'am', singular nouns take 'is', and plural nouns take 'are'.

Question 2. B. Change the following into passive :
(Change subject into object and object into subject - use is/are/am - use verb 3 - by - write new subject).
1. We love our country?
2. He expects good news.
3. They help the poor.
4. He drives car very well.
5. Mohit leads us.
6. Does he still love me?
7. How does Rani do all this?
8. He looks after me.
9. They don't water the plants.
10. Ajay does not write a letter.
Answer:
1. Is our country loved by us?
2. Good news is expected by him.
3. The poor are helped by them.
4. A car is driven very well by him.
5. We are led by Mohit.
6. Am I still loved by him?
7. How is all this done by Rani?
8. I am looked after by him.
9. The plants are not watered by them.
10. A letter is not written by Ajay.
In simple words: Interchange subject and object, make the verb passive, and use 'by' before the new agent.

Exam Tip: For negative sentences in passive voice, place 'not' right after is/are/am.

DECEMBER 7

SA-II

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

Example : Active : Somebody stole my car last week.
Passive : My car was stolen last week.
Past Simple Passive : was / were + Past Participle (Verb 3)

Question 1. Fill in the blanks with the Active or the Passive from of the verb as required (all verbs in simple past).
1. The announcement __________ by the Principal. (make)
2. The announcement __________ everybody anxious (make)
3. The soldier __________ enemy dead (Shoot).
4. The soldier __________ dead when he was running away (shoot).
5. Our team __________ the winner (declare).
6. Our team __________ the match by four goals (win).
7. __________ the luggage __________ thoroughly? (Check)
8. __________ the luggage __________ to be a source of trouble? (prove)
9. __________ the robber __________ by the Police? (Catch).
10. __________ the robber __________ anything? (Rob).
Answer:
1. The announcement was made by the Principal.
2. The announcement made everybody anxious.
3. The soldier shot enemy dead.
4. The soldier was shot dead when he was running away.
5. Our team was declared the winner.
6. Our team won the match by four goals.
7. Was the luggage checked thoroughly?
8. Did the luggage prove to be a source of trouble?
9. Was the robber caught by the Police?
10. Did the robber rob anything?
In simple words: Use was/were + Verb 3 for passive voice in past tense, and simple past second form (Verb 2) for active voice.

Exam Tip: Distinguish carefully between sentences where the subject performs the action (active) and where the subject receives the action (passive).

Question 2. Change these sentences from Active to Passive Voice.
1. Asha gave a talk.
2. A rainstorm flooded the village.
3. She bought a laptop.
4. He sold his car.
5. Did you call me?
6. Did he accept the job?
7. Virat Scored 100 runs.
8. Where did you lose your pen?
9. When did you receive my letter?
10. The crowd burnt many shops.
Answer:
1. A talk was given by Asha.
2. The village was flooded by a rainstorm.
3. A laptop was bought by her.
4. His car was sold by him.
5. Was I called by you?
6. Was the job accepted by him?
7. 100 runs were scored by Virat.
8. Where was your pen lost by you?
9. When was my letter received by you?
10. Many shops were burnt by the crowd.
In simple words: In simple past passive, use was/were with the third form of the verb.

Exam Tip: Question words like 'Where' and 'When' remain at the beginning of the passive sentence.

DECEMBER 8

SA-II

ACTIVE–PASSIVE VOICE : SIMPLE PAST

Rules : Active Voice : Past tense of the verb (helped).
Passive Voice : was/were + IIIrd form of verb (was/were helped).
Active : A very old friend helped me.
Passive : I was helped by a very old friend.

Question 1. Change the following sentences from active to passive voice.
1. They welcomed the guest warmly.
2. Who won the match?
3. Did she invite you?
4. He did not take food yesterday.
5. He wrote a letter.
6. Columbus discovered America.
Answer:
1. The guest was welcomed warmly by them.
2. By whom was the match won?
3. Were you invited by her?
4. Food was not taken by him yesterday.
5. A letter was written by him.
6. America was discovered by Columbus.
In simple words: Convert past tense active sentences to passive using was/were and the third form of the verb.

Exam Tip: 'Who' changes to 'By whom' in passive voice interrogative sentences.

Question 2. Supply the passive simple past form of verbs in the brackets.
1. The Taj Mahal __________ (build) by Shahjahan.
2. These books __________ (return) by him yesterday.
3. This book __________ (write) by me last year.
4. The boy __________ (bite) by a dog.
5. The gate __________ (open) by the watch man.
6. The milk __________ (drink) by the cat.
7. The plants __________ (water) by the gardener.
8. The ball __________ (throw) by him.
9. The school bell __________ (ring) by the peon.
Answer:
1. The Taj Mahal was built by Shahjahan.
2. These books were returned by him yesterday.
3. This book was written by me last year.
4. The boy was bitten by a dog.
5. The gate was opened by the watch man.
6. The milk was drunk by the cat.
7. The plants were watered by the gardener.
8. The ball was thrown by him.
9. The school bell was rung by the peon.
In simple words: Use 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects along with the past participle.

Exam Tip: Always verify number agreement between the subject and auxiliary verb (was/were).

DECEMBER 9

SA-II

VOICE - MODALS (THE AUXILIARIES)

Active : The auxiliary (Modal) + Verb 1st form
Passive : The auxiliary + be + verb 3rd form

Question 1. Change these sentences from active to passive voice.
1. Somebody will clean the office.
2. They will invite you.
3. They can't repair the watch.
4. You should wash this sweater.
5. You must see a doctor.
6. He must obey the laws.
7. One may achieve many things.
8. Somebody has to wash these clothes.
9. He would never disturb me.
10. May God bless you with health.
Answer:
1. The office will be cleaned.
2. You will be invited by them.
3. The watch can't be repaired by them.
4. This sweater should be washed by you.
5. A doctor must be seen by you.
6. The laws must be obeyed by him.
7. Many things may be achieved.
8. These clothes have to be washed.
9. I would never be disturbed by him.
10. May you be blessed with health by God.
In simple words: Modal passive sentences are formed by adding 'be' after the modal auxiliary and using the third form of the verb.

Exam Tip: Modals like will, shall, can, could, may, might, should, and must retain their quality while adding 'be' in the passive voice.