SANT NIRANKARI PUBLIC SCHOOL WORKSHEET– OCTOBER (WEEK – 3)

CLASS VII

ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT-1: (WEEK- 3)

HONEYCOMB :POEM(DAD AND THE CAT AND THE TREE)

SUMMARY OF THE POEM

One morning, a cat got stuck in the tree. The narrator’s dad decided that he would easily be able to take care of it. Narrator’s father decided to climb the tree. His wife warned him that he might fall, but ignoring her warning, he climbed the ladder, slipped and fell.Having fallen once, he thought of trying again, another way. Yet again ignoring his wife warnings, he swung himself up on a branch. The branch broke and again he fell.Not giving up still, the father climbed up the garden wall. Luckily this time he did not fall. However, the moment he sprang onto the tree, the cat jumped to the ground, safe and sound. Poor father, on the other hand, got stuck in the tree.

Q. Choose the correct answer 1. The family found a cat _________ (a) that was hurt. (b) that was stuck in their tree. (c) that was hungry. 2. Dad said that things would be put right by __________ (a) the family. (b) him. (c) his wife. 3.Dad thought that he was __________ (a) infallible. (b) an expert climber. (c) super human. 4.Dad was planning to ____________ (a) bring the tree down. (b) cut the branch. (c) bring the cat down. 5.The poem is __________ (a) a mockery on Dad. (b) a humorous poem. (c) a failure on the folly of Dad. 6.The problem with the cat was ________________ a) that it got stuck in the tree. (b) that it was sleeping in the tree. (c) that it never wished to come down.

7.Dad instructs the members of the family to ____________ (a) go inside the house. (b) stand out of the way. (c) throw a rope. 8.What was ‘Plan C’? (a) To climb the garden wall and from there jump on the tree. (b) To climb the ladder and from there jump on the tree. (c) To throw stone at the cat. 9.Dad told everyone that ___________ (a) he would not solve the problem. (b) he would solve the problem alone. (c) he cannot solve the problem. 10.The poem is _________ (a) educative. (b) sad. (c) humorous. 11.Mum’s reactions were _________. (a) natural (b) wrong (c) funny 12.The ultimate winner was______. (a) Dad (b) Mum (c) Cat 13.How many times does the narrator’s father try to climb the tree? (a) Once (b) Thrice (c) Twice 14.From where did the narrator’s father get the ladder? (a) From the shop (b) From shed (c) From his house 15.What happens after the poet’s father fall off the ladder? (a) He gives up. (b) He gets up and goes to take rest. (c) He gets up and plans for other trick. 16.What does mother warn him? (a) To give up. (b) To bring the cat down immediately. (c) Not to fall again. 17. How does father react at mother’s advice? (a) He finds it a funny joke. (b) He obeys her advice. (c) He doesn’t listen to her. 18.The climbing attempt was _________ (a) a failure.

(b) successful. (c) cancelled.

ASSIGNMENT-II (WEEK- 3) HONEYCOMB POEM: MYSTERY OF THE TALKING FAN

SUMMARY OF THE POEM

The poem beautifully captures the movement of the much familiar and mundane objects around us, which in today’s time are a very essential part of our existence. The poem discusses the movement of a ceiling fan. The poet discusses the sound made by the ceiling fan comparing it to human chatter, though unknown and incomprehensible.

Stanza

Once there was a talking fan–

Electrical his chatter.

I couldn’t quite hear what he said

And I hope it doesn’t matter

Because one day somebody oiled

His little whirling motor

And all the mystery was spoiled…

He ran as still as water.

EXPLANATION

The above lines have been taken from Maude Rubin’s poem, Mystery of the

Talking Fan.

Context: The poet, in these lines, closely observes the movement of the ceiling fan, calling its

noise chatter. The poem opens with the personification of the fan, being given human attributes

such as the ability to talk and chatter. The poet calls the fan’s noise an electrical chatter. The

poet is unable to comprehend what exactly it means and before the poet could succeed in

decoding the mystery, somebody oiled its motor. Ever since, it functioned in such a

smooth manner that no noise could be heard. The ‘talking fan fell silent.

Q. Choose the correct answer.

1. The fan had a weird language (a) mechanical language (b) chemical language (c) electronic language

2. The language of the fan was first _______ (a) a mystery

(b) a fact (c) a story

3. The mystery of the fan was over when ________ (a) somebody broke it (b) somebody oiled its motor (c) somebody carried it away

4. The word ‘whirling’ means ___________. (a) running (b) encircling (c) rotating

5. If the electric current is stopped ___________. (a) the chatter will begin (b) the fan’s chatter will stop (c) people will face problems

6. The talking fan was demanding _________. (a) oiling (b) conversation (c) attention

7. Why did the talking fan’s chatter come to an end? (a) Somebody repaired the motor. (b) The poet asked him to shut up. (c) The fan fell on the ground.

8. The ‘mystery’ was spoiled when somebody __________. (a) shook it hard. (b) poured water on it. (c) oiled the motor of the fan.

RTC

(a) Once there was a talking fan Electrical his chatter. I couldn’t quite hear what he said And I hope it doesn’t matter

i) About whom is the poet talk about? ii) What does the poet comment on its ‘chatter’? iii) What does not matter to him?

(b) Because one day somebody oiled

His little whirling motor

And all the mystery was spoiled

He ran as still as water.

(i) What is the rhyming scheme of the poem?

(ii) What is the impact of oiling in the fan?

(iii) What is ‘whirling motor’?

MATHEMATICS

ASSIGNMENT I (WEEK 3)

SIMPLE INTEREST

1. Find the Sum when: a. Rate = 7.5%, Amount= Rs.3920 and time = 3 years

b. Rate=10% , SI = Rs. 829.50 and time = 3 years 2. Find the simple interest & the amount on :

a. 7200 at 5% per annum for 8 months.

b. Rs 2650, rate = 8% p.a. and time = 2

years.

3. Find the rate when: a. Principal = Rs. 8250, SI = Rs. 1100 and time = 2 years.

b. Principal = 5200, SI = 975 and time =

years

4. Find the time a. Principal = Rs. 9540, SI = Rs. 1908 and rate = 8% p.a. b. principal = Rs.6400, SI = Rs.1152 and rate = 6%

MATHEMATICS

ASSIGNMENT I (WEEK 3)

SIMPLE INTEREST 1. In what time will 3600 amount to 4410 at 9% per annum simple interest? 2. What sum will amount to Rs.5525 at 10% per annum simple interest In 3 years?

3. Hari borrowed Rs. 12600 from a moneylender at 15% per annum

simple interest. After 3 years, he paid Rs. 7070 and he gave a goat to

clear the debt. What is the cost of the goat?

4. Reena deposited Rs. 5600 in a scheme which amounts to Rs. 6720

at 8% per annum.Reena decided to donate the interest .Find the time

period for which Reena has deposited the amount .

SUBJECT : SCIENCE

WORKSHEET-I

CHAPTER : ELECTRIC EFFECT AND ITS EFFECTS

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When an electric current flows through a copper wire AB as shown in Figure14.1, the wire

(a) deflects a magnetic needle placed near it.

(b) becomes red hot.

(c) gives an electric shock.

(d) behaves like a fuse.

2. Choose the statement which is not correct in the case of an electric fuse.

(a) Fuses are inserted in electric circuits of all buildings.

(b) There is a maximum limit on the current which can safely flow through the electric circuits.

(c) There is a minimum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits.

(d) If a proper fuse is inserted in a circuit it will blow off if current exceeds the safe limit.

3. Three bulbs A, B, C are connected in a circuit as shown in Figure 14.2. When the switch is ‘ON’

(a) bulb C will glow first.

(b) bulb B and C will glow simultaneously and bulb A will glow after some time.

(c) all the bulbs A, B and C will glow at the same time.

(d) the bulbs will glow in the order A, B and C.

4. When a switch is in OFF position,

(i) circuit starting from the positive terminal of the cell stops at the switch.

(ii) the circuit is open.

(iii) no current flows through it.

(iv) current flows after some time. Choose the combination of the correct answer from the following.

(a) all are correct

(b) (ii) and (iii) are correct

(c) only (iv) is correct

(d) only (i) and (ii) are correct

5. Which of the following precautions need not be taken while using electric gadgets/appliances/circuit?

(a) We should never touch a lighted electric bulb connected to the mains.

(b) We should never experiment with the electric supply from the mains or a generator or an inverter.

(c) We should never use just any wire or strip of metal in place of a fuse.

(d) We should never turn the switch in ON position.

WORKSHEET-II

Very Short Answer Questions

1. Which property of a conducting wire is utilised in making electric fuse?

2. Name the device used these days in place of electric fuses in electrical circuits.

3. Fill in the blanks:

(i) Our body is a ________________ of electricity.

(ii) An electric cell produces electricity from the __________ ___________ in it.

(iii) In an electric circuit a fuse is a _________ _______ to prevent possible fire.

(iv) A combination of two or more cells is called a _________.

4. Unscramble the following words:

(i) TBTAYER

(ii) SFEU

(iii) HTRCO

(iv) HICWTS

5. Paheli does not have a night lamp in her room. She covered the bulb of her room with a towel in the night to get dim light. Has she taken the right step? Give one reason to justify your answer.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

L-7 TRIBES, NOMADS AND SETTLED COMMUNITIES

WORKSHEET- 1 (WEEK 3)

Objective Questions

Fill in the Blanks

1. People who were subjugated by the rulers were called __________.

2. The study of tribal culture and lifestyles is a part of the science of __________.

3. The__________ are one of the largest and well known tribal communities in

India.

4. The large tribes of __________ spread across western and central India.

5. _______ are one of the main tribes in Assam and North-East India.

Write true or false for the following statements.

1. The absorption of the tribes was not always easy.

2. The rulers of Assam competed with the Ahoms for control over the Bhamputra Valley.

3. The Gonds mainly practiced shifting cultivation.

4. Raja Bishan Singh of Amber stormed the Jat stronghold of Singani and crushed

them.

5. In Andra Pradesh, there are about 37 kinds of tribes.

L-7 TRIBES, NOMADS AND SETTLED COMMUNITIES

WORKSHEET- 2(WEEK 3)

Answer the following questions in brief.

Q 1. Why Suraj Mal was important for Mughals?

Q 2. Write a short note on Gonds?

Q 3. The absorption of the tribes was not an easy process, why?

Q 4. How did the powers of tribal chiefs change under colonial rule?

कार्यपत्रक- 1 (सप्ताह- 3)

कक्षा- सातव ीं सींस्कृत

क) प्रश्नान ्उत्तरत –

1. अधनुा सवयत्र कस्र् अभावः अस्स्त ?

2. सवयत्र कीदृश भावना दृश्र्ते ?

3. सवे देशाः कथम ्समदृ्ाः भववष्र्स्तत ?

4. सींसारे सवयत्र कीदृशम ्वातावरणम ्अस्स्त ?

5. इदान म ्कस्र् प्रकाशः सवयत्र समानरूपेण प्रसरतत ?

ख) पाठाींश पठत अधोदत्तान ्प्रश्नान ्च उत्तरत –

परततु अधनुा तनखखले सींसारे कलहस्र् अशातते: च वातावरणम ्अस्स्त| मानवा: परस्परीं न ववश्वसस्तत | ते परस्र् कष्टीं स्वकीर्ीं कष्टीं न गणर्स्तत | अवप च समथाय: देशा: असमथायन ्देशान ्प्रतत उपेक्षाभावीं प्रदशयर्स्तत, तेषाम ्उपरर स्वकीर्ीं प्रभुत्वीं स्थापर्स्तत | तस्मात ्कारणात ्सींसारे सवयत्र ववद्वेषस्र्, शत्रतुार्ा:, हहींसार्ा: च भावना दृश्र्ते | देशानाीं ववकास: अवप अवरुद्: भवतत |

एकपदेन उत्तरत –

1. के परस्परीं न ववश्वसस्तत?

2. केषाीं ववकास: अवरुद्:?

3. अधनुा सींसारे कस्र् वातावरणीं दृश्र्ते ?

4. मानवा: ककीं न गणर्स्तत?

पूणयवाक्रे्न उत्तरत –

5. सींसारे सवयत्र कीदृश भावना दृश्र्ते ?

6. समथाय: देशा: असमथायन ्देशान ्प्रतत कथीं व्र्वहरस्तत ?

भावषककार्यम ्–

7. ‘देशस्र् ववकास: अवप अवरुद्: भवतत’ इतत वाक्रे् – ‘भवतत. किर्ापदस्र् कताय क: ?

कार्यपत्रक – 2 (सप्ताह -3 ) प्रश्न- 1 सींख्र्ावाच शब्द:

i) 56

ii) 100

iii) 67

iv) 78

v) 98

vi) 59

vii) 79

viii) 69

ix) 99

x) 84

प्रश्न – 2

र्ाद करें ।

SUBJECT: COMPUTER ASSIGNMENT-1 (WEEK-3)

Topic: Working with Ms Access

Q-1Which tab is used to make / write queries , forms and reports?

Q-2 Identify the type of relationship (One to One , One to Many , Many to One)

Principal in school

Courses and students

Students and admission no

Mother and children

Library and Books

Doctor and Patient

Student and Subject

Football team and Footballer

Husband and wife

ASSIGNMENT-2 (WEEK-3)

SUBJECT: Computer

Topic: Working with Ms Access

1. In how many ways queries can be created in MS Access?

2. What is Referential Integrity?

3. Which symbol is used to in query means all the fields?

4. In which tab you can find the ‘Sort and Filter’ option?

5. What do you mean by sorting of data?