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Class 7 English Chapter 7 My Brother’s Great Invention Worksheet with Answers
Class 7 English My Brother’s Great Invention Worksheet
Class 7 English Chapter 7 Worksheet – Class 7 My Brother’s Great Invention Worksheet
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question 1.
Who is the author of”My Brother’s Great Invention”?
(a) Anita Rau Badami
(b) G.C.Thornley
(c) Natalie Joan
(d) Hugh Lofting
Question 2.
Why does Anand build a burglar alarm?
(a) To scare his father
(b) To contact aliens
(c) To test his time machine
(d) To protect his house from burglars
Question 3.
What happened to Anand’s father because of the burglar alarm?
(a) He got locked out
(b) He tripped over the wires
(c) He was soaked with water
(d) He heard loud noises
Question 4.
Who brokes into the house when Anita and Anand were alone?
(a) A neighbour
(b) Their father
(C) Boppa, the thief
(d) A policeman
Question 5.
What is the main theme of”My Brother’s Great Invention”?
(a) Creativity and sibling bonding
(b) The importance of education
(c) The dangers of science
(d) The role of technology in society
Assertion and Reason Questions
There are two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below. Mark your answer according to the code given below.
Question 1.
Assertion (A): Anand was an inquisitive inventor.
Reason (R) : His family supported him in all his experiments.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Question 2.
Assertion (A): Anand’s time machine was a success.
Reason: The thief, Boppa started it by mistake and disappeared inside it.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box below
| aliens, burglar, read novels, green scarf, back to the future |
1. Anand’s first invention in the story was a _________ alarm designed to catch thieves.
2. Anand’s time machine was inspired by the movie _________
3. After Boppa entered Anand’s room, only his _________ time machine.
4. Anita preferred to _________ rather than get involved in Anand’s experiments.
5. Anand’s next project after the time machine was to build a device to contact _________
State whether the following statements are True or False
1. Anand was a problematic child.
2. Anita supported in Anand’s invention but secretly.
3. The family always helped Anand in his inventions.
4. Their neighbours Mrs Anita could not believe Anand’s statement about Time machine.
5. The whole family believed that Anand’s Time machine had worked.
Let us Listen
I. Scan the QR code and listen to the transcript. Answer the following questions as you listen and fill in the blanks with the words from the transcript.
Question 1.
Write the two things which Ajay’s invention would do.
(a) _________
(b) _________
Question 2.
Sujata was reluctant to accept his ideas because she was scared of their _________
Question 3.
Raghav was excited about it because the _________ in their area goes out frequently.
Question 4.
Mohan suggested building it in the _________
Question 5.
Ajay received _________ for his new invention.
II. Once again, scan the QR code and listen to the transcript. Answer the following questions as you listen and match the contents in Column A with those in Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Sujata was | A. was liked by his friends |
| 2. The new venture of Ajay | B. support from his family. |
| 3. Sujata wanted to see | C. Ajay’s sister. |
| 4. Ajay got | D. of father |
| 5. Sujata was scared | E. the blueprint |
Answer:
Let us Speak
Read the poem and pick the rhyming words and write them in the space provided.
A Day in the Park
The sun shines bright in the sky so blue,
Birds are singing, the grass has dew.
Children laugh and run around,
Joy and fun are truly found.
Kites fly high, dancing with the breeze,
Climbing up the tallest trees.
A picnic spread with treats to share,
Happiness is everywhere.
Answer:
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Let us Write
Write a paragraph on your dream vocation. You may use the hints given below.
- Why you like this vocation?
- What training is needed?
- What tools and equipment are required?
- Who would your co-workers be?
- Highlight the importance of team work?
- How would you deal with the customers?
- How do you plan to pursue it with a sense of pride?
Answer:
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Let us Imagine
Imagine you are Sujata, Anand’s sister, who met Mayoni, who has come from Jupiter. Mayoni is stranded on Earth and has become Sujata’s friend. Write a conversation between Sujata and Mayoni.
You can start like this.
Sujata: Hi, Mayoni! Do you miss your planet?
Mayoni: Very much, Sujata! I miss my people and home.
Answer:
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Let Us Understand
I. Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable idioms from the options given below.
Question 1.
During the meeting, she cracked a joke to and make everyone feel relaxed.
(a) bite the bullet
(b) cost an arm and a leg
(c) break the ice
(d) hit the books
Question 2.
I will have to tonight to finish mv science project.
(a) break the ice
(b) burn the midnight oil
(c) add fuel to the fire
(d) let the cat out of the bag
Question 3.
I see my childhood friends only because we live far apart.
(a) once in a blue moon
(b) under the weather
(c) cost an arm and a leg
(d) barking up the wrong tree
Question 4.
I’ve told you everything 1 know; now
(a) the ball is in your court
(b) let sleeping dogs lie
(c) add fuel to the fire
(d) under the weather
Question 5.
She accidentally about the secret trip.
(a) hit the nail on the head
(b) spilled the beans o
(c) burned the midnight oil
(d) broke the ice
II. Fill in the blanks with binomial pairs given in the box below.
| all or nothing, far and wide, ups and dawns, back and forth, odds and ends |
1. The old attic was filled with _________
2. She searched _________ for her missing ring.
3. The team faced many _________ during the season.
4. He kept pacing _________ while waiting for the news.
5. The decision was _________; there was no middle ground.
Let us Read, Think and Write
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
I. “Recently there had been a rush of thefts in the colony andAnand had got it into his head that what was needed was a burglar alarm. So, the minute Papa left for the office and Ma for the market, he started on his latest scheme. As usual I had to be involved, though I’d have preferred to finish my novel. “If you get a shelling, don’t bring me in,” I warned Anand.”
“Nothing will go wrong this time. I’ve planned it out carefully. See the blueprint.”
1. Why did Anand want to make a burglar alarm?
(a) to help his parents
(b) to prevent theft
(c) to pass time
(d) to test his skills
2. Papa left for the office and Ma for the _________
3. Anita did not want to be involved if Anand got scolded. (True or False)
4. What did Anita prefer to do instead of helping Anand with his scheme?
Answer:
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5. What did Anand show Anita?
Answer:
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II. “They left by the afternoon train and were coming back the following evening. Anand fell asleep immediately, but I stayed up to finish a novel. At about eleven thirty I thought I heard a scratching at the front door. Telling myself it was only my imagination, I went back to the book. A little later there was a rattle and a click. I was really scared, I can tell you, what with a murder story before me and then strange noises in the middle of the night! I shook Anand and whispered, “Listen, there’s someone at the door.”
1. What did Anita hear at about eleven thirty?
(a) A knock on the door
(b) A scratching sound
(c) The sound of someone talking
(d) The sound of footsteps
2. Anand _________ asleep immediately, but I stayed up to finish a novel.
3. Anita was reading a romance novel. (True or False)
4. What did Anita do after hearing the noise?
Answer:
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5. Why was Anita scared?
Answer:
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Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Name the writer of the chapter ‘My Brother’s great invention’.
Answer:
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Question 2.
Who was Anand?
Answer:
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Question 3.
Who is the narrator of the chapter? How is the narrator related to Anand?
Answer:
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Question 4.
What effect does the word ‘blueprint’ have on Anand?
Answer:
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Question 5.
Who came running to help the children and what did they do?
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Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
What was the problem with Anand as per the writer?
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Question 2.
What was the father’s reaction after getting soaked in water?
Answer:
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Question 3.
What is a time machine? What prompted Anand to make a time machine?
Answer:
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Question 4.
Why did the father hide his tool box?
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Question 5.
Describe Anand’s blueprint for the burglar alarm.
Answer:
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Question 6.
How did Anand build the time machine?
Answer:
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Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Describe the incident of the night when the parents went to Kharagpur?
Answer:
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Question 2.
Anita wrote a story for her school magazine describing the time machine that her brother had made. After reading it, the local news channel came to take an interview with Anand. Write the conversation between the inter¬viewer and Anand.
Answer:
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