Samacheer Kalvi Class 7 English Solutions Term 1 Chapter 1 On Monday Morning

Textual Exercise

 

A. Name the speaker.

Answer: The speakers for each line are identified in the table above. These characters speak these lines at different points in the story, showing their feelings and reactions. This helps us understand the story better.
In simple words: The table shows who said each sentence.

🎯 Exam Tip: When matching lines to speakers, recall the context and who would logically say each phrase in the story.

 

B. Write True or False against each statement.

 

Question 1. Tom enjoyed Monday mornings as he had to go to school.
Answer: False
In simple words: Tom did not like Monday mornings, especially because he had to go to school.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the story's main plot point: Tom disliked Mondays because it meant going to school.

 

Question 2. Tom's first groan woke up Sid from his sound sleep.
Answer: False
In simple words: Sid was already awake, so Tom's groaning did not wake him up.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to details about who was awake or asleep to avoid errors in True/False questions.

 

Question 3. Tom wanted to give his dog with one eye to the new girl who had come to town.
Answer: False
In simple words: The story does not say Tom wanted to give his dog to the new girl.

🎯 Exam Tip: Only mark 'True' if the statement is directly supported by the text. If it's not mentioned, it's usually false.

 

Question 4. Aunt Polly sent Sid to fetch the dentist.
Answer: False
In simple words: Aunt Polly did not send Sid for the dentist; she took care of Tom's tooth herself.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recall the actions of the characters. Aunt Polly used a thread and fire to pull the tooth, not a dentist.

 

C. Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Tom lay thinking. Presently it occurred to him that he wished he was sick; then he could stay home from school. He examined himself. He found no symptoms or sickness, and he investigated again. This time he felt he had a stomach ache, but it soon grew feeble, and presently died wholly away. He reflected further.

 

Question 1. Why did Tom wish that he were sick?
Answer: Tom wished he was sick so he could stay home from school. He really did not want to go to school on a Monday morning.
In simple words: Tom wanted to be sick so he wouldn't have to go to school.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always relate the answer directly to the reason provided in the passage, which is to avoid school.

 

Question 2. What was the result of Tom's self-examination?
Answer: Tom examined himself and at first, found no signs of sickness. This was the result of his initial self-check. He then looked again for other possible symptoms.
In simple words: Tom looked at himself but found no signs of being sick.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the immediate outcome of his first self-examination as stated in the passage.

 

Question 3. What did he detect?
Answer: Tom detected that he had a stomach ache. However, this feeling quickly went away, and he could not keep up the pretense for long. This shows how quickly his fake symptoms disappeared.
In simple words: He first thought he had a stomach ache.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be specific about the ailment he 'detected' even if it was short-lived, as the question asks what he found.

 

Textual Questions (Text Book Page No. 106)

 

D. Think and answer

 

Question 1. How did Sid show his affection towards Tom?
Answer: Sid showed his affection towards Tom by trying to comfort him. He used words to tell Tom he was not dying, even though he knew Tom was probably faking. This was his way of showing care.
In simple words: Sid tried to comfort Tom by saying he was not dying.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing affection, provide a specific action from the story that demonstrates the emotion.

 

Question 2. Did Aunt Polly believe Tom's groaning? Why?
Answer: No, Aunt Polly did not believe Tom's groaning. She knew Tom was a mischievous boy and saw that his toe was not really sore, meaning he was not in a dying state as he claimed. She understood he was trying to avoid something, likely school.
In simple words: No, Aunt Polly did not believe Tom because she knew his toe was not hurt, and he was not truly sick.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always provide a clear reason for Aunt Polly's disbelief, linking it to her knowledge of Tom's character or her observation of his condition.

 

Question 3. What did Aunt Polly do to relieve Tom's toothache?
Answer: Aunt Polly asked Mary to get her a silk thread and some fire from the kitchen. She used these items to pull out Tom's loose tooth, which she believed was the cause of his fake toothache. This was a common folk remedy at the time.
In simple words: Aunt Polly used a silk thread and fire from the kitchen to pull out Tom's loose tooth.

🎯 Exam Tip: Detail the specific objects and method Aunt Polly used, as described in the story.

 

E. Choose the correct answer.

 

Question 1. Tom pretended his toe was dying in order to
(a) miss school
(b) scare Sid
(c) make Aunt Polly feel bad
Answer: (a) miss school
In simple words: Tom faked illness because he did not want to go to school.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the character's primary motivation for their actions in the story.

 

Question 2. Aunt Polly pulled Tom's tooth out with
(a) her fingers
(b) a pair of pliers
(c) a piece of thread.
Answer: (c) a piece of thread
In simple words: Aunt Polly used a piece of thread to remove Tom's tooth.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recall the specific tool or method used by characters for key actions in the narrative.

 

Question 3. Tom was miserable on Monday morning because
(a) he was sick
(b) he hated going to school
(c) Aunt Polly was sick.
Answer: (b) he hated going to school
In simple words: Tom felt sad on Monday morning because he did not like going to school.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the core emotional state of the character and its direct cause based on the story's beginning.

 

Project (Text Book Page No. 106)

 

F. Give instructions to your friend to reach your house from school. Mention some landmarks that your friend should look out for on his way. Draw a road map with landmarks based on the instructions given to your friend.
Answer: To reach my house from school, you need to follow these steps: First, take a left turn from our school. Then, walk straight across the Nehru Road. When you reach the end of this road, you will see a Church. After the Church, take the road directly opposite to it and walk a little further. On the left side of the road, you will find a shop. My house is located right opposite that shop. Giving clear landmarks like the Church and the shop makes it much easier for a friend to find their way.
In simple words: Turn left from school, cross Nehru Road, go past the Church, take the opposite road, then find a shop on the left; my house is opposite the shop.

🎯 Exam Tip: When giving directions, use clear and precise instructions with easily identifiable landmarks to make the route understandable.

 

Connecting to Self (Text Book Page No. 106)

 

G. Draw a family tree showing the members of your family and write a sentence about the activities that your whole family does together. How does it help others in a family and what do you learn from this?
Answer: Our family always makes time to spend together. We often go on trips during weekends, which helps us relax and create many happy memories. We also share our daily experiences with each other, which strengthens our bond. Since we live as a joint family, I learn good morals and positive attitudes from my elders every day. Spending time together builds strong relationships and helps everyone feel loved.
In simple words: We spend time together, go on trips, and share experiences. This helps us learn good values and makes our family stronger.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing about family activities, mention how they foster togetherness, learning, or moral values within the family unit.

 

Step to Success

 

H. Give a relationship term for the clues given.

Answer: The table above provides the correct relationship terms for each given clue. Understanding these terms helps in describing family connections accurately. It's important to know the correct vocabulary for family relationships.
In simple words: The table matches words or phrases to their family meanings.

🎯 Exam Tip: Learn common idioms and their literal meanings related to family to answer such questions correctly.

 

I. Arrange the words according to their degrees of meaning. (Text Book Page No. 107)

 

Question 1. eager, thrilled, excited
Answer: excited, thrilled, eager
In simple words: The words are arranged from a strong feeling (excited) to a very strong feeling (thrilled), and then to wanting something strongly (eager).

🎯 Exam Tip: Arrange words from the least intense to the most intense feeling, or vice-versa, depending on the context.

 

Question 2. shiny, glow, dazzling
Answer: shiny, glow, dazzling
In simple words: The words are put in order from a little bright (shiny), to giving off light (glow), to very bright (dazzling).

🎯 Exam Tip: Consider the intensity or degree of the characteristic described by each word when arranging them.

 

Question 3. small, tiny, minute
Answer: minute, tiny, small
In simple words: The words go from extremely small (minute), to very small (tiny), and then to just small.

🎯 Exam Tip: Arrange words from the smallest to largest size, or vice versa, based on their precise meaning.

 

Question 4. guffaw, smile, laughous
Answer: smile, laugh, guffaw
In simple words: The words are ordered from a gentle expression (smile), to an audible sound of happiness (laugh), and then to a loud, boisterous laugh (guffaw).

🎯 Exam Tip: Arrange words based on the intensity or sound level of the action described.

 

J. Think and Answer

 

Question 1. X and Y are parents to Z. But Z is not the son of X. Then what is Z to X?
Answer: Daughter
In simple words: If X and Y are Z's parents, and Z is not a boy, then Z must be their girl.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use logical deduction based on given relationship facts, considering all possibilities.

 

Question 2. Meera's brother is the father of Aakash. Then how is Aakash related to Meera?
Answer: Aunt
In simple words: Meera's brother is Aakash's father. This means Meera is Aakash's father's sister, making her Aakash's aunt.

🎯 Exam Tip: Break down the relationships step-by-step: Meera's brother is Aakash's father, so Meera is Aakash's paternal aunt.

 

On Monday Morning Summary in English

Tom Sawyer found the Monday morning to be miserable. He wished to be sick so that he could avail himself leave. He found out two reasons. One of his front teeth was loose. He thought that he had a sore toe. He pretended to be sick with groaning and moaning. Aunt Polly found out the truth about Tom. She pulled the tooth of Tom in a crude way.

 

On Monday Morning Summary in Tamil

டாம் சாயர் திங்கட்கிழமை காலைப்பொழுதை வெறுப்பவன் ஆவான். உடல் நலமில்லை என்றால் நன்றாய் இருக்கும். பள்ளிக்கு செல்ல வேண்டாம். பள்ளிக்கு போகாமல் இருக்க இரு காரணங்களை கண்டறிந்தான். ஒரு முன்பல் ஆடியபடி இருந்தது. கால்விரல் ஒன்றில் காயம்பட்டு இருந்தது. எனவே முனகல் சப்தமிட்டு, சுகவீனன் போல் பாசாங்கு செய்தான். அத்தை பொள்ளி உண்மையை கண்டு கொண்டாள். ஆடிய பல்லை நூல் கட்டி இழுத்து பிடுங்கி விட்டாள்.