βRanikhetβs Giftβ is a beautiful description of the monsoon season in the Indian town of Ranikhet. The author, Rudrani Ghosh, paints a vivid picture of the natural beauty that surrounds her during this season. She starts by describing the onset of the monsoon - the ..............................
Ranikhet's Gift (Unit 2) Section B - The English Channel Coursebook - Class 7 - English
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A. Match the words and phrases to show a cause-and-effect relationship between them.
A B
1. Wind a) the mountains vanish from view
2. Hail b) the snowy range is lit up by a fiery orange glow
3. Haze c) the dark sky is lit up with the stars
4. Sunset d) The lawn takes on a whitish appearance
5. Nightfall e) the trees move back and forth
1. Wind - e) the trees move back and forth
2. Hail - d) the lawn takes on a whitish appearance
3. Haze - a) the mountains vanish from view
4. Sunset - b) the snowy range is lit up by a fiery orange glow
5. Nightfall - c) the dark sky is lit up by the stars
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βAmazingly, there was to be found neither a puddle nor a muddy patch.β
1. Why did the author expect to find puddles or muddy patches?
2. Why did she not find any puddles? What was so amazing about it?
3. How did the sky look when the author went for a walk?
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Unlock now πWhat led to the βdrastic changeβ that the writer talks about?
a) the breaking up of the haze
b) the last rays of the setting sun
c) the return of birds and butterflies
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Unlock now πWhich sight left the writer βtransfixed in aweβ?
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Unlock now π The writer builds many contrasts throughout the passage. Mention three such contrasts
presented in the passage. These hints will help you.
- What happened during the rain? What happened once it stopped?
- What did the haze do to the surroundings? What happened when it lifted?
- What happened to the surroundings at night? What did the writer see in the sky?
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Unlock now πPersonification is the literary technique of describing objects in such a way that they seem human. Tick the line that uses this technique.
a) leaves dancing in mirth
b) a million brightly lit stars
c) night gradually let down her curtains
d) winding pathway at the foot of our hillock
e) Lady Cloud caressing our face, neck, and hands
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Unlock now πFor what does the writer express gratitude at the end of the passage?
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Unlock now πwrite a short note about the author Rudrani Ghosh
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Unlock now πTalk to the class about any one time you were outdoors and were
a) Inspired by nature.
b) frightened by nature.
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Unlock now π Imagine you are at any one of these locations at dusk.
a) The seashore b) the countryside c) a forest
Now write a description of the sights, sounds, and odours you encounter at that place. Share your imagined description with the class.
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Unlock now πBack Exercises - Ranikhet's Gift (Unit 2) Section B | The English Channel Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
Circle the sound words and underline the movement words. Then write each word in front of the noun that it best describes. You may use a dictionary to find the meanings of these words. cackling ---dangling---flickering----shattering---simmering slithering---tinkling---twanging---whirring---yelping
- _____bowstring 2. _____ geese
- _____ motor 4. _____ water
- _____ bells 6. _____ glass
- _____ lamp 8. _____ snake
- _____ dog 10. _____ rope
- twanging bowstring 2. cackling geese
- whirring motor 4. simmering water
- tinkling bells 6. shattering glass
- flickering lamp 8. slithering snake
- yelping dog 10. dangling rope
Cross out the incorrect adjectives to complete the following sentences.
- There is (few/little) chance of rain tonight.
- Our house is (a few/a little) blocks from here.
- Not (much/many) people know of these facts.
- Do you have (some/any) opinion on this matter?
- The library is (a few/a little) way down the road.
- There are (few/little) gardens as pretty as this one.
- I did hear (some/any) noise coming from the workshop.
- There isnβt (much/many) hope of winning the match now.
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Unlock now πForm adjectives from the following nouns and verbs. Then make sentences with any five newly formed adjectives.
- Advantage __________ 2. Count __________
- Culture __________ 4. Doubt __________
- Grass __________ 6. Like __________
- Logic __________ 8. Mountain __________
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Unlock now πWrite whether the highlighted words are adjectives (ad) or adverbs (av) in these sentences.
- What a lovely dress she is wearing! ______
- She is looking lovely in that dress. ______
- He is a hard nut to crack. ______
- She tried hard to solve the problem. ______
- There was a long line at the ticket counter. ______
- We didnβt have to wait long for the taxi. ______
- This is the most difficult problem I have faced. ______
- Most people will find the problem difficult to solve.______
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Unlock now πImagine you found the purse on the lawn tennis court. Write a βFoundβ notice. You may use a similar format as in the βLostβ notice above. Remember to give a brief description of the purse.
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Unlock now πWhy do you think the author could not see stars at such close quarters where she came from?
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About the Author - Ranikhet's Gift (Unit 2) Section B | The English Channel Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
Rudrani Ghosh is an author who has spent a significant part of her life in various Indian cities such as Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi. She currently resides in Ranikhet, a hill station in northern India. She writes purely for her own pleasure and has penned down a few pieces on her experiences of living in the hills. Although there is not much information available about her, her writing suggests that she is deeply connected to nature and finds inspiration in the beauty and magnificence of the natural world.
Summary - Ranikhet's Gift (Unit 2) Section B | The English Channel Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
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Themes - Ranikhet's Gift (Unit 2) Section B | The English Channel Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
- The Power and Beauty of Nature:
The chapter portrays the beauty and magnificence of nature and how it has the ability to evoke awe and wonders in humans. The author describes the arrival of monsoons in Ranikhet, and how the rain unleashes its full ferocity, transforming the landscape with gushing water, swaying trees, and dancing leaves. The clear description of nature's power and beauty is a recurring theme throughout the chapter. - The Joys of Simple Living:
The author describes the experience of living in Ranikhet, a small hill station, and how it offers a simple and fulfilling way of life. The absence of ....
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Unlock now πImportant Lines - Ranikhet's Gift (Unit 2) Section B | The English Channel Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
There are several important lines used in the chapter Ranikhet's Gift:
- "The dull light on the frosted glass of the door heralded a new day." - This line sets the scene and establishes the beginning of a new day.
- "The monsoons had.....
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Unlock now πVocabulary - Ranikhet's Gift (Unit 2) Section B | The English Channel Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
- Magnificence - the quality of being grand, beautiful, and impressive
- Overcast - covered with clouds; cloudy
- Ferocity - the state or quality of being ferocious; savage fierceness
- Incessantly - without.....
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