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Class 7 English Say the Right Thing Worksheet
Class 7 English Chapter 6 Worksheet – Class 7 Say the Right Thing Worksheet
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question 1.
Why did Mrs. Shaw want Mary to change her dress before the guests arrived?
(a) Because it was Mary’s birthday
(b) To make a good impression on the guests
(c) The dress was torn
(d) Mary had spilled food on it
Question 2.
What mistake did Mary make about Mrs. Harding’s children?
(a) She said they were poorly behaved
(b) She claimed Mrs. Harding had none, when she actually had
(c) She insisted Mrs. Harding had children when she none
(d) She confused them with Mrs. Lee’s children
Question 3.
How did Mrs. Lee react when Mary criticised bankers who read newspapers?
(a) She revealed her brother was a banker
(b) She laughed and agreed
(c) She left the room immediately
(d) She praised Mary’s honesty
Question 4.
What did Mary say about Mrs. Best’s clothes?
(a) She admired her stylish outfits
(b) She said they were too expensive
(c) She thought they were outdated
(d) She criticised her blue dress and red coat combination
Question 5.
How did the visit end?
(a) Mary successfully followed her mother’s advice
(b) The guests left after praising Mary’s politeness
(c) Mary accidentally asked the guests to leave
(d) Mrs. Shaw apologised for Mary’s behaviour
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): Mary’s remark about Mrs. Harding’s children embarrassed everyone.
Reason (R) : Mary insisted Mrs. Harding had children when she actually didn’t.
(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): Mrs. Shaw’s social advice failed to help Mary during the visit.
Reason (R) : Mary memorised the words but didn’t understand their proper context.
(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.
| embarrass, talkative, rich, very, blunders |
1. Mary made several ________ during the guests’ visit, which left everyone uncomfortable.
2. The play is ________ funny, showing how Mary forgets her mother’s advice.
3. Mrs. Shaw warned Mary not to ________ the guests with her careless remarks.
4. Mrs. Lee’s mother was described as very ________ always engaging in conversations.
5. Mrs. Harding’s husband was a ________ man who owned a big house in Lanfield.
State whether the following statements are True or False.
1. Mrs. Lee is Mr. Harding’s unmarried sister.
2. Mrs. Harding owned the dirty dog named Towzer that Mary disliked.
3. Mrs. Shaw wanted Mary to look happy when the guests decided to leave.
4. Mary’s comment about Mrs. Cotter staying in bed offended Mrs. Harding.
5. Mary stayed silent throughout the entire visit to avoid saying the wrong things.
Let us Listen
I. Scan the QR code and listen to the transcript. Answer the following questions as you listen by choosing the correct options.
Question 1.
Why did Rahul’s comments hurt others?
(a) He spoke too softly
(b) He prioritised brutal honesty over kindness
(c) He never spoke at all
(d) He only joked around
Question 2.
What lesson did Grandfather teach Rahul?
(a) Silence is better than cruelty
(b) Always lie to make others happy
(c) Art should never be criticised
(d) Only adults deserve respect
Question 3.
How did Rahul make amends with Aunt Meera?
(a) He avoided her forever
(b) He insulted her cooking again
(c) He apologised and gave a positive feedback
(d) He bought her new sweets
Question 4.
The moral of the story emphasises:
(a) Speaking without thinking
(b) Always pleasing everyone
(c) Never expressing opinions
(d) Balancing truth with tact
II. Once, again, 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.
1. Rahul believed that being ________ was more important than being polite.
2. When Mrs. Kapoor showed her painting, Rahul criticised its ________ and proportions.
3. After Rahul’s harsh comment, Priya stopped attending ________ practice.
4. Grandfather advised Rahul that wisdom lies not just in knowing what to say, but also why and ________.
5. Rahul finally realised that honesty without ________ is just noise.
Let us Speak
After the guests left, Mary felt sorry for embarrassing her mother and the guests despite her mother’s advice. Now write a dairy entry in 100-120 words from Mary’s perspective, reflecting on her actions and feelings.
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Let us Write
Imagine you are Mrs. Shaw writing a letter to your sister about Mary’s behaviour during the visit. In your letter (about 120-120 words), describe:
- What advice you gave Mary before the guests arrived?
- How Mary embarrassed you with her comments?
- What lesson you hope Mary will learn from this experience?
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Brainstorm Time!
Read the following riddles and find their answers. You can take help from the help box.
Question 1.
What has a face and two hands, but no arms and legs?
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Question 2.
What has an eye, but cannot see?
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Question 3.
What is full of holes, but still holds water?
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Question 4.
What is always coming, but never arrives?
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Question 5.
What has a neck but no head, a body but no legs and wears a cap?
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Help Box
| Tomorrow, Sponge, Bottle, Clock, Needle |
Now, create your own riddles and ask your classmates.
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Let us Understand
I. Identify and rewrite the incorrect sentence with proper punctuation: must you go cant you stay Mary asked
(Focus: Capitalisation, apostrophe, and question mark usage)
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II. The word “hilariously” (Scene I) uses the suffix “-ly” to turn the adjective “hilarious” into an adverb. Complete these tasks based on word forms in the story:
1. Add “-ly” to these adjectives as given in brackets to make them adverbs.
(a) “Mrs. Shaw ________ (quick) reminded Mary to change.”
(b) “Mary did not speak ________ (polite) to the guests.”
(c) “Mrs. Harding replied ________ (angry) about her dog.”
(d) “Mrs. Shaw ________ (quiet) whispered to Mary after the blunder.”
2. Convert these adjectives to nouns using “-ness” or “-ity” as given in brackets.
[a) “Mrs. Shaw emphasised the importance of ________ (kind).”
(b) “Mary’s comments showed her ________ (stupid).”
3. Add the prefixes “un-” or “dis-” to make opposites of these words, as given in brackets.
(a) “Mrs. Harding was ________ (pleased) with Mary’s remark.”
(b) “Mary seemed to ________ (agree) with everyone!”
III. Look at the picture of Mary’s messy room.
Complete the paragraph below using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and story-based context:
Answer:
The picture shows Mary’s chaotic bedroom, which perfectly explains why Mrs. Shaw was (1) ________ (adjective: feeling) about her daughter’s habits. A wrinkled coat is tossed (2) (preposition) the unmade bed, while dirty shoes lie (3) ________ (preposition) the closet door. Several books are piled (4) ________ (preposition) the desk, and a half-eaten apple rests (5) (preposition) a dusty textbook. This scene mirrors how Mary (6) ________ (verb: past tense) to follow her mother’s advice about tidiness, just as she (7) ________ (verb: past tense) to speak politely to guests. The messy room symbolises Mary’s (8) ________ (noun: character trait)—acting without thinking about consequences. If Mary had (9) ________ (verb: past participle) her clothes properly, perhaps she would have also (10) ________ (verb: past participle) her words carefully during the visit.
Let us Read, Think And Write
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow.
I. “Mrs. Shaw: “Yes, I am. You leave your clothes all over the house.”
Mary: “I’m not a child!”
Mrs. Shaw: “No, you’re not. So please keep your clothes in your own room.” Mary: “Why are those two women coming here? Who’s Mrs. Harding?”
1. What is Mrs. Shaw’s tone in this conversation?
(a) Angry
(b) Humorous
(c) Sarcastic
(d) Indifferent
2. What does Mary’s response reveal about her attitude?
(a) She is obedient
(b) She is defensive
(c) She is apologetic
(d) She is confused
3. Mrs. Shaw asks Mary to keep her clothes in her ________
4. Why does Mrs. Shaw scold Mary about her clothes?
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5. How does Mary justify her behaviour?
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II. “Mrs. Shaw: “You may stay if you like. But take care. I want to know Mrs. Harding well. I want her to ask me to go to their house. There isn’t much to do here in Lanfield, and I want to know some more people. I want some more friends here. So take care when you say anything.”
Mary: “Tell me what to say.”
1. What is Mrs. Shaw’s primary concern?
(a) Mary’s clothing
(b) Making a good impression
(c) Cooking for guests
(d) Cleaning the house
2. How does Mary respond to her mother’s advice?
(a) She eagerly seeks guidance
(b) She ignores it
(C) She laughs
(d) She refuses to stay
3. Mrs. Shaw wants Mrs. Harding to ________ her to their house.
4. Why does Mrs. Shaw want Mary to be careful?
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5. What does Mary ask her mother to do?
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Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
What instruction did Mrs. Shaw give about Mary’s coat before the guests arrived?
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Question 2.
Name one inappropriate comment Mary made about Mrs. Harding.
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Question 3.
How did Mrs. Lee respond when Mary criticised bankers?
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Question 4.
What is the significance of Mrs. Shaw’s quiet correction of Mary’s mistake about the children?
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Question 5.
Why did Mrs. Shaw want Mary to look sad when guests departed?
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Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
What is the significance of Mary’s red face when she realises she has made an awkward comment?
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Question 2.
How did Mary’s comment about Mr. Pomeroy’s activities affect the mood of the conversation?
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Question 3.
Why did Mary feel sorry after speaking about Mrs. Cotter and Mrs. Grantley?
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Question 4.
What was ironic about Mary’s comments regarding the dog Towzer?
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Question 5.
How did Mary’s final words to the departing guests contradict her mother’s instructions?
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Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
How does Mary’s behaviour during the visit reflect her misunderstanding of polite conversation? Support your answer with examples from the story.
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Question 2.
Discuss the role of humour in the play. How do Mary’s mistakes create comedy while also teaching a lesson about social manners?
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