Class 7 English – Half Yearly Assessment 2026 Complete Answer Key

Class 7 English – Half Yearly Assessment 2026

Complete Answer Key

 Section A – Objective Questions

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1. In “The Tiny Teacher,” what is the main function of the worker ants?

Answer: (c) To carry out various duties for the colony

2. In “Bringing Up Kari,” why was Kari taken to the river every morning?

Answer: (b) To bathe and enjoy the water

3. What was the ‘kreech’ sound coming from the window?

Answer: (b) Sound of violin — it was Lalli learning to play the violin. EDUREV.IN

4. In “Gopal and the Hilsa-Fish,” what did Gopal prove through his unusual appearance?

Answer: (b) That he could make people forget about hilsa

5. Change into indirect speech: “She said, ‘I am feeling tired.’”

Answer: (b) She said that she was feeling tired.

6. Why is the squirrel's tail described as a question mark?

Answer: (c) Because it is curved upwards Scribd

7. According to “Three Questions,” what is the most important time?

Answer: (c) The present moment

8. Choose the correct meaning of “give someone the slip”.

Answer: (b) To escape from someone

9. Why did the narrator want to open the shed in “The Shed”?

Answer: (b) He was curious about what was inside

10. Which sentence is NOT in the Present Perfect Tense?

Answer: (d) He completed his work yesterday.

11. You ______ obey the rules of your school. (can/must)

Answer: must

12. What is the life span of the queen ant in “The Tiny Teacher”?

Answer: A queen ant can live for about 15 years. Scribd

13. Rewrite as an interrogative sentence: “Riya completed her homework.”

Answer: Did Riya complete her homework?

14. A rebel always does exactly what other people are doing.

Answer: False

Correct statement: A rebel usually does the opposite of what other people are doing.

15. Hurry up, ______ you will miss the bus. (or/because)

Answer: or

Section B – Very Short Answer Questions

16. Why did Rukku Manni get angry with the children after they gave away the chappals?

Answer:

Rukku Manni was angry because the children had given away the music master's old chappals to the beggar without permission. The chappals belonged to the music master, and the children had acted without asking the elders.

17. Why did the neighbours kill the dog?

Answer:

The neighbours killed the dog because they wanted it to lead them to the hidden treasure that it had helped the old couple find. When the dog failed to find treasure for them, they became angry and killed it.

18. What does the poet say about the squirrel's behaviour in “The Squirrel”?

Answer:

The squirrel is described as playful and mischievous. It likes to tease and play and runs to the other side of the tree when people approach it. EDUREV.IN

19. Why do ants want alien creatures to live in their nests?

Answer:

Some creatures give the ants pleasant smells or sweet juices, while others are kept as pets or playthings. The greenfly is especially useful because ants obtain honeydew from it. Sathees SC

20. Why did it take a long time for the narrator to find good things for Kari?

Answer:

Kari liked only very delicate and tender twigs. The narrator had to climb different trees to find suitable twigs, and Kari would not eat a damaged or mutilated twig. YaClass

21. How does Ravi get milk for the kitten?

Answer:

Ravi took milk from the kitchen by pretending that he was hungry. To avoid Paati's suspicion, he drank most of the milk and secretly poured the remaining milk into a coconut shell for the kitten. BYJU'S

Section C – Short Answer Questions

22. What is the main theme of “Bringing Up Kari”?

Answer:

The main theme is the loving relationship between humans and animals. The story shows Kari's intelligence, sensitivity, playful nature and ability to learn. It also teaches us that animals need proper care, training and affection.

23. Walking towards the kitchen with Mridu and Meena, Rukku Manni began to laugh. What made her laugh?

Answer:

Rukku Manni imagined Gopu Mama's reaction when he returned home and discovered that his new chappals had been given to the music master. Gopu Mama always hurried to remove his shoes and wear those chappals at home. Thinking about his reaction made her laugh. Saral Study

24. Do you think Mr. Gessler was a failure as a bootmaker or as a competitive businessman?

Answer:

Mr. Gessler was not a failure as a bootmaker. He was a highly skilled craftsman who made excellent, perfectly fitting boots. However, he was less successful as a competitive businessman because he worked slowly, did not advertise his business and could not compete effectively with large firms that attracted customers through quicker service and business methods.

25. Describe the hermit's answers to the king's questions in “Three Questions” and what they reveal about life.

Answer:

The hermit explained that:

1. The most important time is the present moment.

2. The most important person is the person who is with you at that moment.

3. The most important work is to do good to that person.

These answers teach us to live in the present, give importance to the people around us and use our time to do good deeds.

26. Read the stanza and answer:

(i) What is the name of the poem and poet?

Answer: The poem is “Chivvy” by Michael Rosen. Aees

(ii) What should you do while eating?

Answer: We should not talk with our mouth full and should follow good table manners. Physics Wallah Live

(iii) What should you not pick?

Answer: We should not pick our nose. EDUREV.IN

27. Compare the uses of “trees” for children and adults based on the poem “The Trees”.

Answer:

For children, trees provide places for tree houses, swings, hide-and-seek, tea parties and kite flying. They are a source of fun and play.

For adults, trees provide shade, fruits, wood and beauty. The poem also humorously shows that mothers may enjoy painting trees while fathers may have to rake fallen leaves. Tuition In

Section D – Long Answer Questions

28. Apply the concept of kindness from “A Gift of Chappals” to a situation where you help a stranger in need.

Answer:

If I saw a stranger in need, I would first understand the person's problem and offer suitable help. For example, if an elderly person were struggling to carry something, I would politely help them carry it to a safe place. If they needed directions, I would guide them. If the situation required adult or emergency help, I would inform a responsible adult. Kindness means helping others with care, respect and without expecting anything in return.

29. Why did the daimio reward the kind old man but punish his wicked neighbour for the same act?

Answer:

The kind old man used the ashes of his dog to revive a withered tree, and the tree blossomed beautifully. The daimio was pleased and rewarded him.

The wicked neighbour tried to copy him, but he was selfish and careless. When he scattered the ashes, they blew into the daimio's face and spoiled his clothes. Therefore, the daimio punished him.

The story shows that good intentions and kindness are rewarded, while greed and selfishness have consequences.

30. Read the passage and answer the questions.

(i) How many saplings did the students plant?

Answer: They planted twenty saplings.

(ii) What did the students do regularly?

Answer: They watered the saplings regularly.

(iii) Why did the students encourage others to protect plants?

Answer: They wanted other students to help protect the plants and keep the school environment clean and green.

(iv) Find a word from the passage that means “young plants.”

Answer: Saplings

(v) What can you do to make your school environment better?

Answer: I can plant and protect trees, keep the campus clean, avoid littering, save water and encourage other students to care for plants.

Answer Key – Section A

Q. Answer

1 C

2 B

3 B

4 B

5 B

6 C

7 C

8 B

9 B

10 D

11 must

12 About 15 years

13 Did Riya complete her homework?

14 False

15 or