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Each word in the box can be combined to the given words/phrases. Join them to form appropriate collocations. One has been done for you.
hungry tired history confused environment
goal evidence time
1. Dead, bone, sick and, mentally …dead tired, bone tired, sick and tired, mentally tired….
2. A bit, quite, extremely, feel ……………………………………………………………………
3. Ancient, world, go down in, human ……………………………………………………………………
4. Appear, hopelessly, utterly, sound ……………………………………………………………………
5. Solid, strong, ample, powerful ……………………………………………………………………
6. Set, achieve, attain, reach ……………………………………………………………………
7. Rough, spare, just in, save ……………………………………………………………………
8. Preserve, protect, safeguard, conserve ………………………………………………………………
2. A bit, quite, extremely, feel
...a bit hungry, quite hungry, extremely hungry, feel hungry...
3. Ancient, world, go down in, human
...ancient history, world history, go down in history, human history...
4. Appear, hopelessly, utterly, sound
...appear confused, hopelessly confused, utterly confused, sound confused...
5. Solid, strong, ample, powerful
...solid evidence, strong evidence, ample evidence, powerful evidence...
6. Set, achieve, attain, reach
...set a goal, achieve a goal, attain a goal, reach a goal...
7. Rough, spare, just in, save
...rough environment, spare environment, just in time, save time...
8. Preserve, protect, safeguard, conserve
...preserve the environment, protect the environment, safeguard the environment, conserve the environment...
B. Match the proverbs with their meanings.
Proverb | Meaning |
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1. A picture is worth a thousand words. | a. Never judge someone or something by its appearance alone. |
2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. | b. No one is truly capable of living alone. We need people in our lives. |
3. A stitch in time saves nine. | c. Even the longest and most difficult task begins with one step. |
4. Don’t judge a book by its cover. | d. A picture can narrate a story better than words. |
5. No man is an island. | e. Don’t criticize someone if you have similar weaknesses yourself. |
6. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. | f. The person who arrives first has a better chance of success. |
7. The early bird gets the worm. | g. If you sort out a problem immediately, it may save you extra work later. |
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Sign up nowFill in the blanks with the proverbs from exercise B.
If you wish to succeed in life, you must start working hard right now. As they say, ……………………………….
On asking about her ailing mother, she got teary-eyed. Well, …………………………………….……………
That man may not be dressed well but he is very knowledgeable. Let us not …………………………………
I suggest you get the tyres repaired right away. You don’t want to be stranded in the middle of the road asking for help. As the saying goes, ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Rita was the first one to go and get the concert tickets. We will now enjoy the show sitting in the front row. Well, …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Do not go on fighting with everyone in your neighbourhood. You cannot live all by yourself. After all, ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
What do you always scold her about being addicted to her phone? You spend all the time on the phone playing games yourself. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Sign up nowFind the derivatives of these words in a dictionary. Check if the derivatives have a separate entry or not.
1. achieve | 2. Attract | 3. Care | 4. Consider | 5. Damage |
6. Create | 7. Decide | 8. Disturb | 9. Explain | 10. Inform |
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Sign up nowRead the sentences. Identify them as simple, compound, or complex.
1. I go to the mountains in summers, but this year I will go to the beach.
2. Some children were playing in the garden.
3. She was playing the piano, and I was singing.
4. If you want to play in the cricket team, then practice hard.
5. We are ready to go for a holiday.
6. I missed the bus but was in time for the concert.
7. My sister loves to read horror fiction, but I don’t.
8. After Tina got home, she cooked and baked a cake.
9. I looked for Bindi and Malini at the platform.
10. Sidhu waited for the train but it was late.
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Sign up nowComplete the sentences. Then state whether they are compound or complex.
1. I enjoy climbing the mountains, but ………………………………………………………………… .
2. Even though cheetahs are the fastest land animals ……………………………………………. .
3. All of us went to the mountains and …………………………………………………………………. .
4. We all looked very tired because …………………………………………………………………….. .
5. The beach is a lot of fun before …………………………………………………………………………. .
6. The Himalayas are breathtaking when …………………………………………………………………. .
7. She went to her grandma’s house while ……………………………………………………………… .
8. She wants to travel the world so that …………………………………………………………………. .
9. The dog barked whenever ……………………………………………………………………………….. .
10. They spoke to him in English, but …………………………………………………………………….. .
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Sign up nowPunctuate the sentences with the colon or semicolon wherever necessary.
1. The battle cry of the soldiers was ‘We shall return victorious!’
2. I want to wear the red shirt my favourite colour is red.
3. My father ended every conversation the same way ‘Don’t give up.’
4. Aryan got an A in the exam he studies very hard.
5. I hope I get a lot of presents today is my birthday.
6. I am really tired however I cannot get any sleep.
7. There is only one way to success hard work.
8. You will need these ingredients milk, sugar, flour, and eggs.
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Sign up nowImagine you are Bindi. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about your trip to Delhi. Describe the events that took place in Rang Mahal and your thoughts about Roshanara and Pasha Begum. Keep these points in mind while writing the letter.
- Practise vivid writing and use powerful imagery to interest the reader.
- Provoke emotion through character reactions.
- Use well-placed details to bring scenes to life.
- Use expressive dialogues to show characters’ emotions and attitudes.
- Do not be repetitive in your use of vocabulary.
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No one gets away after insulting a princess of the Timuriya Dynasty.
No one gets away after insulting a princess of the Timuriya Dynasty.
a. Name the speaker.
b. What was insulting to the speaker?
c. What did she do next?
a. The speaker of this line is Begum Sahiba.
b. The speaker felt insulted when Bindi, a young girl, questioned her instructions and spoke to her impudently, disregarding the respect her royal status deserved.
c. Angry at Bindi's behaviour, Begum Sahiba decided to punish her. She commanded her maids to bring Bindi to her room, tied her hands with a strip of cloth, and prepared to whip her as punishment.
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a. Name the speaker.
b. How was the speaker related to Roshan?
c. What does the sentence tell us about the speaker?
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Sign up nowAurangzeb went to Agra and brought Jahanara back to Delhi. He made her the head of the harem again. During her father’s reign she was called Begum Sahib, but Aurangzeb gave her the new title of Pasha Begum, the Princess Royal.
a. Name the speaker.
b. Who was the speaker talking about?
c. Why did Aurangzeb bring Jahanara back?
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Sign up nowRead these showing sentences from the story. Underline what the writer is telling us through them.
Showing | Telling |
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| a. Bindi didn’t find anything interesting in the Rang Mahal b. Bindi thought everything around the monument was dirty. |
| a. The woman was boiling with rage. |
| a. Begum Sahiba is dangerous and threatening. b. Begum Sahiba is kind and compassionate. |
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Sign up nowWhen the family was inside the Rang Mahal, Bindi saw the pale, cream, dirty-looking old marble. What does it tell you about the state of historical monuments in our country? Do you think all of us should be responsible for our historical monuments and heritages? How can we take care? Share your thoughts with the class.
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'I’m sure all this marble stuff is very beautiful, but right now I’m hungry,’
'I’m sure all this marble stuff is very beautiful, but right now I’m hungry,’
a. Who is the speaker?
b. What does this statement reveal about the speaker's state of mind?
c. Where was the speaker at this point in the story?
a. The speaker of this line is Bindi.
b. This statement reveals that the speaker, Bindi, is feeling bored and tired of sightseeing and more immediately, she is feeling hungry. It suggests that she is not as interested in historical monuments as her family and would rather be doing something less arduous and more enjoyable.
c. At this point in the story, Bindi and her family are visiting the Red Fort in Delhi.
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a. Who noticed the books on the wall?
b. Can you describe the location where this incident took place?
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About the Author - Goodbye, Pasha Begum! | Enhanced English Alive Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
Subhadra Sen Gupta was a renowned Indian author, known for her skill in weaving history, mystery, and adventure into delightful narratives for children. Born in Delhi in 1982, she penned over thirty books in her writing career. Her love for history and travel reflected in her stories, many of which feature historical events and figures, making them come alive for young readers. She was particularly fond of ghost stories and mysteries, keeping readers engrossed until the last page. Sen Gupta's work has been recognized globally, with three of her books winning the White Raven Award at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy. Despite her untimely demise in 2021, her legacy lives on through her captivating books that continue to inspire and entertain readers of all ages.
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1. Time Travel and Historical Exploration:
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1. Boredom and Restlessness:
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1. ‘I’m sure all this marble stuff is very beautiful, but right now I’m hungry,’ thought Bindi grimly.
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1. Trudged - walked slowly with heavy steps.
- Example: After a long day at school, he trudged back home tiredly.
2. Pavilion - large tent or a temporary ornamental building.
- Example: The wedding took place in a beautiful pavilion set up in the park.
3. Inlay - a design or pattern on an object created by embedding pieces of a different material.
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