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Garden Snake (Poem): NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 19 Question: Answer the following questions. Pick out the line that suggests that the child is afraid of snakes. Which line shows a complete change of the child’s attitude towards snakes? Read it aloud. “But mother says that kind is good…” What is mother …

Meadow Surprises (Poem): NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 18 Question: Read the lines in which the following phrases occur. Then discuss with your partner the meaning of each phrase in its context. velvet grass drinking straws meadow houses amazing mound fuzzy head Answer: The velvet grass means soft grass that almost feels …

Dad and the Cat and the Tree (Poem): NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 17 Question: Why was Dad sure he wouldn’t fall? Answer: The Dad was sure he wouldn’t fall because he was a good climber. Question: Which phrase in the poem expresses Dad’s Self-confidence best? Answer: “Right just. Leave it to …

Mystery of the Talking Fan (Poem): NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 16 Question: Fans don’t talk, but it is possible to imagine that they do. What is it, then, that sounds like the fan’s chatter? Answer: The noise created by the fan’s motor due to lack of oiling was being compared to …

Trees (Poem): NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 15 Question: What are the games or human activities which use trees, or in which trees also “participate”? Answer: Children use trees for their games. They make tree houses and play “hide and seek’ behind the trees. Trees play an important role also while adults …

Chivvy (Poem): NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 14 Question: Discuss these questions in small groups before you answer them. When is a grown-up likely to say this? Don’t talk with your mouth full. When are you likely to be told this? Say thank you. When do you think an adult would say …

The Shed Poem: NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 13 Question: Answer the following questions Who is the speaker in the poem? Is she / he afraid or curious or both? What is she / he planning to do soon? “But not just yet…” suggests doubt, fear, hesitation, laziness or something else. Choose …

The Rebel Poem: NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 12 Question: Answer the following questions. If someone doesn’t wear a uniform to school, what do you think the teacher will say? When everyone wants a clear sky, what does the rebel want most? If the rebel has a dog for a pet, what …

The Squirrel (Poem): NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 11 Question: Why does the poet say the squirrel “wore a question mark for tail”? Draw a squirrel, or find a picture of a squirrel sitting on the ground. How would you describe its tail? Answer: The poet said that the squirrel “wore a …

The Story of Cricket: NCERT 7th CBSE Honeycomb English Chapter 10 Question: Cricket is originally a / an Indian game British game International game The Story of Cricket – Answer: 2. British game Question: “There is a historical reason behind both these oddities.” In the preceding two paragraphs, find two words / phrases …