KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA
CLASS VII – ENGLISH
PT-1 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2026–27)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- All questions are compulsory.
- Read the questions carefully before answering.
- Write neatly and clearly.
- Follow the word limit wherever mentioned.
SECTION A – READING (10 Marks)
Q1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Passage 1 – The Whispering Woods
Deep within a peaceful valley lay the Whispering Woods, a forest named after the strange rustling sounds that filled the air even on windless days. The villagers believed that the trees had guarded centuries of secrets.
One day, a young girl named Maya decided to explore the forest to discover the source of the mysterious whispers. Carrying a notebook and a small torch, she walked along a damp, moss-covered path. As she moved deeper into the forest, the thick canopy blocked the afternoon sunlight.
Soon, Maya noticed that the rustling followed a rhythm, almost like a soft lullaby. Following the sound, she reached a hidden clearing where a magnificent waterfall flowed into a crystal-clear pond.
She finally discovered that the wind passing through the hollow rocks behind the waterfall created the magical whispering sound. Smiling with joy, Maya wrote the truth in her notebook, happy that she had uncovered the forest's beautiful secret.
Answer the following questions:
(i) Why was the forest called the Whispering Woods? (1)
A. The villagers shouted secrets there.
B. The trees talked to each other.
C. Strange rustling sounds filled the air.
D. Maya sang songs in the forest.
(ii) What did Maya take with her into the forest? (1)
(iii) What blocked the afternoon sunlight as Maya walked deeper into the forest? (1)
(iv) What was the real source of the whispering sound? (1)
(v) How did Maya feel at the end of her journey? (1)
Q2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.
Passage 2 – The Mighty Ant Colony
Ants are among the most hardworking creatures on Earth. A single ant can lift objects up to 20 times its own body weight. They live in highly organized communities called colonies, which may contain millions of ants.
Each ant has a specific role.
- The Queen Ant lays thousands of eggs.
- Worker Ants collect food, clean the nest, and care for young larvae.
- Soldier Ants protect the colony from enemies such as spiders and rival ants.
Ants communicate using special chemicals called pheromones. By leaving scent trails, they guide other ants to food sources. Their excellent teamwork is their greatest strength.
Answer the following questions:
(i) How much weight can a single ant lift? (1)
(ii) What is the main responsibility of the Queen Ant? (1)
(iii) Which ants collect food and clean the nest? (1)
(iv) How do ants communicate with one another? (1)
(v) From whom do Soldier Ants protect the colony? (1)
SECTION B – WRITING (5 Marks)
Q3. Attempt any ONE of the following: (5 Marks)
(A) Letter Writing
Write a letter to your uncle thanking him for the birthday gift he sent you.
OR
(B) Notice Writing
You are the School Captain. Write a notice in about 50 words informing the students of Classes VI–VIII about the Annual Health Check-up.
Include the following details:
- Date
- Time
- Venue
- Instructions to collect Health Check-up Cards from the Class Teacher
SECTION C – GRAMMAR (15 Marks)
Q4. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (2 Marks)
a) The teacher greeted the students warmly and started the lesson ______ numbers.
b) Janhavi listened attentively, feeling excited ______ the new adventure.
Q5. Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs. (2 Marks)
a) After wiping his shoes thoroughly, he stepped __________.
b) The children played __________ until it became dark.
Q6. Fill in the blanks using the Present Perfect Tense. (2 Marks)
a) Since becoming an animal doctor, Doctor Dolittle __________ (learn) to communicate with animals and birds.
b) He __________ (treat) countless farm animals and pets with great care.
Q7. Fill in the blanks using suitable Phrasal Verbs. (2 Marks)
a) New technology is said to __________ traditional methods of communication.
b) I tried hard to __________ what the writer wanted to say, but I was unsuccessful.
Q8. Identify the Modal Verb. (1 Mark)
They might arrive late due to heavy traffic.
Answer: ______________________
Q9. Spellings and Vocabulary (6 Marks)
(a) Fill in the blank.
She is a ______ brave girl.
(True / Truly)
(b) Circle the correctly spelt word.
- Inspire
- Inspier
- Inspyre
- Inspair
(c) Make a compound word beginning with Fun.
(d) Complete the spelling.
A small seedless raisin is actually called a
C _ R _ A N T
SECTION D – LITERATURE (10 Marks)
Q10. Read the extract carefully and answer the questions.
"He flung himself down in despair, as grieved as a man could be. After a while he pondered, 'There, I will give it all up.' Just at that moment, a spider dropped by its silken thread close to him."
Answer the following:
(i) The word "pondered" means:
A. Paused
B. Thought
C. Noticed
D. Wondered
(ii) The phrase "silken thread" creates the image of something that is:
A. Long and heavy
B. Very delicate and soft
C. Hard and rough
D. Thick and strong
Q11. Answer ANY SIX of the following questions. (6 Marks)
a) Why should Janhavi follow the River's advice?
b) Why does the author believe that the sense of sight is the most wonderful sense?
c) Which qualities of Doctor Dolittle made him famous among animals?
d) Describe how King Bruce's attitude changed from the beginning to the end of the poem "Try Again."
e) What does the poet wish to convey by highlighting the unusual behaviour of the Funny Man?
f) How did Doctor Dolittle give equal attention to every animal that came to him for treatment?
g) How did the River know so much about Janhavi?
Q12. Long Answer Question (2 Marks)
Write the summary of the poem "The Day the River Spoke" in about 30–40 words.
Q13. Read the extract carefully and answer the questions.
"You never heard in all your life such a funny feeling sound, my friend. Why do you wear two heads upon your field?" I said. He turned the other way about and hopped home on one leg.
Answer the following:
(a) Write the line from the extract that tells us the sound was unique.
(b) Complete the sentence.
The poet calls the Funny Man "my friend" because ____________________________________________.
(c) What does the Funny Man's reaction to the poet's question tell us about him?
(d) Choose the correct option.
The last line of the extract makes the reader feel:
A. Worried
B. Cheerful
C. Angry
D. Afraid
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