CBSE Class 7 English Revision Worksheet Set 14

Topic : The Inexperienced Ghost

Q1. Word meaning

1. Scrubby – Very short.

2. Turn down collar – A collar word folded down as a formal shirt.

3. Frayed – With threads that are starting to come apart.

4. Emitted – Let out.

5. Peevishly – Easily annoyed.

6. As obstinate as a mule – Very stubborn.

7. Ceased even to breathe – Stopped breathing.

Q2. Reference to context.

1. “Clayton”, said I, “you’re a very good liar”.
a. Why did the narrator say this?
Ans. The narrator said to Clayton a very good liar because he almost believed the incident that Clayton narrated about his encounter with a ghost .He found a part about a ghost disappeared quiet convincing.

2. “This sort is not going to snatch Clayton into the world of darkness”.
a. Who said this and why?
Ans. Evans said this right after wish states that he wouldn't do the ghost's movements if he were Clyton. When Evans says "this sort" he was referring to Clayton recreating the ghost movements. By saying this he was dismissing wish's fear that Clayton may come to some harm.

3. “I don’t think it will come again…”.
a. Who said this and to whom?
.. Ans. Clayton said to his friends.

Q3. Answer the following questions.

1. How did Clayton convince his friends that he had seen a real ghost?
Ans. Clayton convinced his friends that he had seen a real ghost by giving a very detailed description of his encounter. He was even ready to replicate the movements which made the ghost disappear.

2. Did Clayton help the ghost find his way back? How?
Ans. Yes, Clayton helped the ghost to find his way back by not letting him give up. He kept encouraging the ghost to try out the movements he remembered. When the ghost insisted that he not watch him, he turned away to let the ghost continue trying.

3. Write down the character sketch of the inexperienced ghost in your own words.

4. Who is the author of the chapter “The inexperienced ghost”?

Please click the below link to access CBSE Class 7 English - Revision (15)