Subject: English Standard: 7th Total Marks: 10 Time: 20 min

General Instructions:

· Solving all questions is compulsory.

· Number in right side shows marks.

· Answer should be precise.

· Question Number should be written in answer sheet.

Q.I. Read the passage and answer the following question.

Destiny had a strange plan in store for him. A few years later, a chemical explosion happened inside Davy’s lab and he was temporarily blinded. He now needed an assistant with an excellent memory to help him. He was reminded of Faraday and decided to hire him as his secretary. Davy never believed Faraday could do anything in the field of science going by his social status and education. He therefore dismissed Faraday’s aspirations and advised him to stick to bookbinding. But Faraday was relentless. He worked day and night and learnt as much as he could about Davy’s experiments. Soon Faraday became indispensable to Davy, and was promoted to his lab assistant. One day Davy tried to re-create a famous electromagnetism experiment with fellow chemist William Wollaston, exploring why when an electric current is applied to a wire, it causes that wire to behave like a magnet. Obviously, the forces were connected but nobody had figured out how to make it happen continuously. But he was unable to figure it out and was frustrated. He then teased Faraday, asking him to try his hand at it after he was done cleaning the lab.

Within a few days, Faraday solved the problem. In fact, he went further and the result was the first induction motor, which converted electrical current into continuous mechanical motion.

A. Answer the following question. 8 Marks

1. Why did Davy choose Faraday as his secretary?

2. Was Davy fair in his Treatment of Faraday?

3. How did Faraday respond to that treatment?

4. What happens when an electric current is applied to a wire?

B. Do as directed. 2 Marks

1. A chemical explosion happened inside Davy’s lab. (Underline the subject in the sentence)

2. Destiny had a strange plan in store for him. (Underline the Predicate in the sentence)

Answer Key

Q. I. A)

1. Why did Davy choose Faraday as his secretary?

Answer: A chemical explosion took place in Davy’s lab and he was temporarily blinded. He now needed an assistant with an excellent memory to help him. He was reminded of Faraday’s capabilities and decided to hire him as his secretary.

2. Was Davy fair in his Treatment of Faraday?

Answer: No. Davy was never fair in his treatment of Faraday. He dismissed Faraday’s aspiration and advised him to stick to bookbinding.

3. How did Faraday respond to that treatment?

Answer: Faraday was persistent in his efforts. He worked day and night learnt as much as he could about Davy’s experiments. He was promoted and became a lab assistant and even though much of his job now was just cleaning labs, he was not discouraged or frustrated. He was happy that he was still getting a chance to see Davy’s leading experiments.

4. What happens when an electric current is applied to a wire?

Answer: When an electric current is applied to a wire, it causes that wire to behave like a magnet.

1. A chemical explosion happened inside Davy’s lab. (Underline the subject in the sentence)

2. Destiny had a strange plan in store for him. (Underline the Predicate in the sentence)

Sample English Question Paper With Answer Key for 7th Class