Samacheer Kalvi Class 7 English Solutions Term 1 Chapter 2 The Wind on Haunted Hill

Warm Up

 

Question 1. Find the hidden words in the pictures. One has been done for you.
Answer: The hidden words in the pictures are:
1. Cat
2. Vase
3. Bag
4. Table
5. Mirror
These objects are commonly found in a house and are part of everyday life.
In simple words: Look closely at the pictures to find these five objects: Cat, Vase, Bag, Table, and Mirror.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to details in images. Sometimes answers are directly visible or implied by the context.

 

Question 2. Solve these riddles.
Answer:

These riddles describe common objects in a fun, challenging way. Riddles help you think creatively and improve problem-solving skills.
In simple words: The answers to the riddles are: Clock, Stamp, Umbrella, and Coin.

🎯 Exam Tip: When solving riddles, think about objects that have the described features even if they don't seem alive. Look for common items that fit all parts of the clue.

Section - I

Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 112)

 

Question 1. What were the children doing beside the stone wall?
Answer: The children were laying out clothes to dry next to the stone wall. They were likely helping with chores in a rural setting.
In simple words: The children were drying clothes near the stone wall.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always identify the main action and the location for "what" and "where" questions.

 

Question 2. What did Suresh ask Usha? Why?
Answer: Suresh asked Usha if she would not be scared to come back to the village by herself. He asked this because people believed there were ghosts living on the haunted hill. This shows his concern for her safety.
In simple words: Suresh asked Usha if she was afraid to return alone because people thought ghosts were on the hill.

🎯 Exam Tip: For "why" questions, always provide the reason or cause behind the action or statement.

 

Question 3. Who told the children the story about the ghosts on Haunted Hill?
Answer: The grandfather told the children the story about the ghosts on Haunted Hill. Grandparents often share traditional stories and folklore with children.
In simple words: Their grandfather told them the ghost story.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific character or entity responsible for an action in "who" questions.

 

Question 4. What did Usha see while walking to the bazaar?
Answer: While walking to the bazaar, Usha saw wild flowers, a wild plum tree, some lizards, and a whistling-thrush. Her journey involved seeing various parts of nature.
In simple words: Usha saw wild flowers, a plum tree, lizards, and a bird on her way to the market.

🎯 Exam Tip: List all observed items or events clearly when asked "what" was seen or encountered.

Section - II

Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 115)

 

Question. Two scary events from this section are listed here. Write the events that take place in between in the correct order.
Answer: The events in the correct order are:
1. The black clouds were threatening.
2. A sudden flash of lightning lit up the hill.
3. Usha touched the soft furry cat and gave a startled cry.
4. Thunder and lightning boomed one after another.
5. The ghostly figures were staring back.
Ordering events helps understand the sequence of a story and how tension builds.
In simple words: The scary events happened in this order: dark clouds, lightning, Usha touched a cat, loud thunder, and then the ghostly figures appeared.

🎯 Exam Tip: For sequencing questions, recall the story's timeline carefully and arrange the events as they happened.

Section - III

Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 118)

 

Question. Discuss with your partner and complete the table.
Answer:

This table helps to understand the dialogue and interactions between the characters in the story. It shows who initiated each question and the response given.
In simple words: This table shows who asked each question and who answered it, along with what they said in the story.

🎯 Exam Tip: For dialogue-based questions, accurately identify the speaker and listener to correctly attribute their lines.

Read And Understand (Text Book Page No. 119)

A. Choose The Most Appropriate Option.

 

Question 1. The wind hurried and passed through the
(a) apples and mangoes
(b) pines and deodars
(c) berries and cherries
Answer: (b) pines and deodars
In simple words: The wind moved quickly past the pine and deodar trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always re-read the specific part of the text that describes the wind's movement to confirm the details.

 

Question 2. The market was away from the village.
(a) 3 miles
(b) 7 miles
(c) 11 miles
Answer: (a) 3 miles
In simple words: The market was located three miles away from the village.

🎯 Exam Tip: Memorize key numerical facts and distances mentioned in the story for accuracy.

 

Question 3. Usha went to visit her house after shopping in the market.
(a) grandfather's
(b) aunt's
(c) cousin's
Answer: (b) aunt's
In simple words: Usha visited her aunt's house after she finished shopping.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to family relationships and destinations mentioned in the narrative to avoid confusion.

 

Question 4. Usha took shelter in the
(a) ruins
(b) caves
(c) dens
Answer: (a) ruins
In simple words: Usha found a safe place to hide in the old ruined buildings.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note important locations and events in the story. "Ruins" suggests an old, broken structure providing cover.

 

Question 5. At dawn, the began to sing.
(a) cuckoo
(b) linnet
(c) thrush
Answer: (c) thrush
In simple words: When morning came, the thrush bird started to sing.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify specific details related to nature, such as birds or plants, mentioned in the story.

B. Think And Answer.

 

Question 1. Why was it a struggle for the children to dry their clothes?
Answer: It was hard for the children to dry their clothes because there was always a strong wind blowing. This wind kept carrying their clothes away. The continuous wind made the simple task of drying clothes quite challenging.
In simple words: The children found it difficult to dry clothes because the strong wind always blew them away.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the direct cause-and-effect relationship when explaining "why" something happened.

 

Question 2. What story did grandfather tell them about the haunted hill?
Answer: The grandfather told the children stories about ghosts living on the haunted hill. These stories are a common way to explain strange occurrences in local folklore.
In simple words: Grandfather told them ghost stories about the haunted hill.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about a story, briefly state its main subject or theme.

 

Question 3. What did Usha buy in the market? List them.
Answer: Usha bought several items in the market: soap, matches, spices, sugar, a new pipe stem for her grandfather's hookah, an exercise book and marbles for Suresh, and a necklace for herself. She purchased a variety of things for different family members and for herself.
In simple words: Usha bought soap, matches, spices, sugar, a hookah stem, an exercise book, marbles, and a necklace.

🎯 Exam Tip: For listing questions, make sure to include every item mentioned in the text to get full marks.

 

Question 4. What scared Usha during the dark rainy night?
Answer: During the dark rainy night, Usha got scared when she moved sideways against the stones and touched something soft and furry. This turned out to be a cat, but in the dark, it felt alarming. The surprise of the unexpected touch in the dark led to her fright.
In simple words: Usha was scared when she touched a soft, furry cat by accident in the dark.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the specific event or object that caused the character's emotion, not just the emotion itself.

 

Question 5. How did the children react when they met each other at the ruins?
Answer: When the children met each other at the ruins, they were surprised and relieved. They fell into each other's arms and could only laugh and giggle while repeating each other's names. This shows their strong bond and the shared relief of finding friends in a scary situation.
In simple words: The children were surprised and relieved, hugging each other and laughing when they met at the ruins.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing reactions, use strong verbs and adjectives to accurately convey the characters' feelings and actions.

C. Discuss In Class.

 

Question. "Was it just the wind?"- What do you think Usha thought it was? Why?
Answer: Usha did not believe it was just the wind. She had already heard stories about ghosts on the haunted hill from her grandfather. Later, while returning from the bazaar, she saw two small children who looked like ghostly figures near a disused fireplace. These figures also seemed to stare at her. Therefore, in Usha's opinion, it was not just the wind, but the disembodied voices of those ghostly figures making the sounds. Her prior knowledge and what she saw influenced her belief.
In simple words: Usha did not think it was just the wind. She believed it was ghosts because her grandfather told her stories about them, and she saw two ghostly figures near a fireplace that stared at her.

🎯 Exam Tip: For questions asking for an opinion, state the opinion clearly and support it with specific evidence from the story.

Vocabulary

D. Unscramble The Sound – Describing Words From The Text. One Has Been Done For You. (Text Book Page No. 120)

 

Question. Unscramble the sound – describing words from the text.
Answer: The unscrambled words are:
E.g. igeglg - giggle
1. noam - moan
2. mureb - rumble
3. lowh - howl
4. mobo - boom
5. cohe - echo
6. nogra - groan
These words describe different sounds heard, often in scary or mysterious situations. Understanding sound words helps to set the mood in a story.
In simple words: Here are the correct words for the jumbled letters: giggle, moan, rumble, howl, boom, echo, groan.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the full sentence or context where the word might appear in the text to help you unscramble it correctly.

E. The Detective's Dictionary

 

Question 1. A ................. is someone who investigates a crime.
Answer: A detective is someone who investigates a crime. Detectives gather clues and evidence to solve mysteries.
In simple words: A detective is a person who looks into crimes.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the specific roles of people in crime-related contexts; each term has a distinct meaning.

 

Question 2. A ................ is someone who suffers the effect of a crime.
Answer: A victim is someone who suffers the effect of a crime. Victims are often the target of a criminal act.
In simple words: A victim is the person harmed by a crime.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the difference between terms like victim, suspect, and perpetrator to use them correctly.

 

Question 3. Someone who might have committed a crime is a ................
Answer: Someone who might have committed a crime is a suspect. A suspect is a person thought to be guilty of a crime.
In simple words: A suspect is a person who might have done a crime.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note that a suspect is not confirmed guilty but is under investigation for a crime.

 

Question 4. A ................ is an idea or fact that helps us solve a mystery.
Answer: A clue is an idea or fact that helps us solve a mystery. Clues are vital in detective work to piece together what happened.
In simple words: A clue is a piece of information that helps solve a mystery.

🎯 Exam Tip: Consider the purpose of each term in a detective's work; a clue directly aids in finding the truth.

 

Question 5. An ................ is the information we have that proves us that something is true.
Answer: An evidence is the information we have that proves us that something is true. Evidence is concrete proof that helps establish facts in an investigation.
In simple words: Evidence is proof that shows something is true.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that evidence is stronger than a clue; it is definitive information used for proof.

Listening (Text Book Page No. 121)

F. Listen To The News Report Carefully And Complete The Following.

 

Question 1. Name of the place
Answer: The name of the place is Gollamudi in Andhra Pradesh. This is a specific geographical location.
In simple words: The place is Gollamudi, in Andhra Pradesh.

🎯 Exam Tip: Listen carefully for proper nouns, especially place names, as they are specific details.

 

Question 2. What happened?
Answer: It rained heavily. Heavy rainfall is a common weather event that can have significant impacts.
In simple words: There was a lot of rain.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the main event or action described in the report without adding extra details.

 

Question 3. What time of day did it happen?
Answer: It happened in the morning. The time of day can often influence other details of an event.
In simple words: It happened in the morning.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note any specific time indicators mentioned in the report, like "morning," "afternoon," or "night."

 

Question 4. What did the people say?
Answer: The people said that it was not a usual fish found there. Their comment suggests surprise and perhaps unfamiliarity with the fish species.
In simple words: People said the fish found was not common for that area.

🎯 Exam Tip: When quoting or summarizing what people said, focus on the core message of their statement.

 

Question 5. What do strong winds and gales carry?
Answer: Strong winds and gales carried fish and sea animals. Such powerful weather phenomena can transport objects over significant distances.
In simple words: Strong winds carried fish and other sea animals.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific items or objects that are affected or moved by the natural force mentioned.

Speaking (Text Book Page No. 121)

G. Work In Pairs.

 

Question. Have you ever been scared? What happened? How did you feel? Talk about it in one or two sentences with your friend. Repeat it to the class.
Answer: Yes, I have been scared. I am scared of clowns. Even though clowns try to be funny, their painted faces look very creepy and scary to me. This personal experience highlights how different things can frighten different people.
In simple words: Yes, I get scared of clowns. Their painted faces seem creepy to me.

🎯 Exam Tip: When sharing a personal experience, describe the event clearly, state your feeling, and briefly explain why you felt that way.

Use Grammar (Text Book Page No. 123)

H. Frame Five Questions Using The Picture Clues. Begin With "Have You Ever”

 

Question. Frame questions using the picture clues, starting with "Have you ever”.
Answer: Here are the questions based on the pictures:
Eg. Have you ever written a story?
1. Have you ever visited the Tajmahal?
2. Have you ever cooked biryani?
3. Have you ever watched a horror film?
4. Have you ever played Ten-pin bowling?
5. Have you ever gone swimming?
These questions use the present perfect tense to ask about past experiences without specifying a time. This is a good way to start a conversation about shared experiences.
In simple words: The questions are about past experiences: writing a story, visiting Tajmahal, cooking biryani, watching a horror film, playing bowling, and swimming.

🎯 Exam Tip: Ensure that your questions are grammatically correct and that the verb form (past participle) matches the "Have you ever" structure.

I. Fill In The Blanks With The Past Perfect Tense With The Help Of The Words Given In The Brackets.

 

Question 1. When Usha looked out of the window dark clouds ........................ (gather) over the mountains.
Answer: When Usha looked out of the window dark clouds had gathered over the mountains. The past perfect tense shows an action completed before another past action.
In simple words: When Usha looked, clouds had already formed over the mountains.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "had" followed by the past participle of the verb for the past perfect tense, indicating an action completed before another past event.

 

Question 2. She had no umbrella with her; the weather ........................ (seem) so fine just a few hours ago.
Answer: She had no umbrella with her; the weather had seemed so fine just a few hours ago. The unexpected change in weather is highlighted by the contrast with how it 'had seemed'.
In simple words: She had no umbrella because the weather had looked good earlier.

🎯 Exam Tip: The past perfect tense is used to talk about an action that happened before another action in the past.

 

Question 3. All was dark again. Night ........................ (fall).
Answer: All was dark again. Night had fallen. The darkness was a result of night having already arrived. This illustrates how the past perfect tense sets the scene for subsequent actions.
In simple words: It was dark again because night had already come.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that "had fallen" describes the state that resulted from a prior action, making the sentence clear.

 

Question J. Read this text and fill in the blanks with future tenses.
Answer: India will move to Chennai to join an IAS coaching class. Tomorrow by this time, she will have joined the class. She will be undergoing training till next year. She will have worked very hard by the time she comes home. Her parents will be worrying about her health all the time. They will have written many letters by the time she comes home. They will be very happy when Iniya becomes an IAS officer. These different future tenses help us describe actions that will happen at specific times in the future.
In simple words: This passage talks about India's plans for joining an IAS class. We fill in the blanks using different future tense forms like 'will have joined' or 'will be undergoing' to show when these actions will take place.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to choose the correct future tense (simple future, future continuous, or future perfect) based on whether the action will be happening, completed, or a general event in the future.

 

Writing (Text Book Page No. 125)

 

Question K. Nalan's grandfather showed him an old treasure trunk. A road map was stuck on the trunk. It showed the spot where a key was hidden. Look at the road map and write five directions to reach the spot where the key is hidden. Discuss with your partner and compare your directions with those of your classmates.
Answer: Here are five directions to find the hidden key:
1. First, go straight ahead, then turn left until you reach the hills.
2. Next, turn right and walk over the hills.
3. You will then see a pond; turn right there and walk along the road.
4. After that, turn left, walk straight, and then turn right again.
5. Finally, go down the road, and the keys will be hidden among the rocks. Giving clear and precise directions is important so that anyone can follow them easily.
In simple words: To find the key, follow these steps: go straight, turn left to the hills, turn right over the hills, turn right at the pond, then turn left, go straight, and right again, until you reach the rocks where the key is hidden.

🎯 Exam Tip: When giving directions, use clear action verbs and landmark references to help the person navigate without confusion.

 

Creative Writing (Text Book Page No. 125)

 

Question L. Imagine you are Venba and act the situations in the class. Then conclude this mysterious story in your own words. Write at least five or six sentences with the help of the words given in the box.
Answer: As Venba walked on the beach, she found a beautiful green perfume bottle washed ashore. She bent down and picked it up. Something inside the bottle seemed to call her name. When she opened it, she discovered a tiny bird. This bird could talk and sing with magical powers. The bird asked Venba to set it free from the bottle. Venba gently let the bird go, and it flew happily into the sky. To show its thankfulness, the little bird gave Venba a special gift, a magical boon, as a thank you for its freedom. This magical story shows how kindness can lead to unexpected and wonderful rewards.
In simple words: Venba found a magic bottle with a tiny bird inside. The bird could talk and sing. It asked to be free, so Venba let it go. The bird was thankful and gave Venba a special gift.

🎯 Exam Tip: For creative writing tasks, ensure your story flows logically, uses descriptive words, and includes all the elements or words given in the prompt.

 

The Wind On Haunted Hill Summary In English

In the Himalayan mountains, there is a hill known for strong winds. A village was close by, where two children, Usha and Suresh, lived with their grandfather. Their friend was Binya. One afternoon, Usha planned to visit the market at two o'clock. She bought some items and then went to her aunt Lakshmi's house. Usha also got her slippers fixed at Mochi's shop. She started her journey back to the village as darkness began to fall.

 

The Wind On Haunted Hill Summary In Tamil

இமயமலைப் பகுதியில் ஒரு குன்று உள்ளது. எப்போதும் இப்பகுதியில் பலத்த காற்று வீசும். அருகே ஒரு கிராமமும் உண்டு. இரண்டு குழந்தைகள் உஷா மற்றும் சுரேஷ், பின்யா அவர்களின் தோழி ஆவாள். தங்கள் தாத்தாவுடன் வசித்து வந்தனர். மூத்தவள் உஷா கடைத்தெருவுக்கு செல்ல விரும்பினாள். மதியம் இரண்டு மணிக்கு கடைத்தெரு சென்றாள். பொருட்கள் வாங்கினாள். அத்தை லட்சுமி வீட்டுக்கு சென்று பேசிக் கொண்டிருந்தாள். மோச்சி கடையில் செருப்புகளை சரிசெய்து கொண்டு தன் கிராமத்துக்கு திரும்பினாள். இருட்டத் தொடங்கி விட்டது.