Question Answer For All Chapters – English Class 7
Solutions
1. Present any two stanzas of the poem using proper intonation.
Answer :
First Stanza:
“Please don’t read this poem.
It’s only meant for me.
That’s it. Just move along now.
There’s nothing here to see.”
Read this stanza in a soft and pleading tone, emphasizing “please” and “only meant for me” to show the poet’s mock seriousness.
Second Stanza:
“Hey, why are you still reading?
That isn’t very nice.
I’ve asked you once politely.
Don’t make me ask you twice.”
Read this stanza in a slightly annoyed but playful tone to show the humor in the poet’s words.
2. Find the pairs of rhyming words used in each stanza.
Answer :
- Stanza 1: me – see
- Stanza 2: nice – twice
- Stanza 3: mine – line
- Stanza 4: stop – cop
- Stanza 5: jail – frail
- Stanza 6: missed – exist
- Stanza 7: fun – done
- Stanza 8: do – too
3. Think and answer :
(a) The poet is telling someone not to read the poem. Who is that someone?
Answer : The poet is addressing the reader directly, asking them not to read the poem.
(b) What did you feel when you read the line “Please don’t read this poem”?
Answer : It felt funny and made me more curious to read the poem.
(c) Does the poet really want you to stop reading the poem?
Answer : No, the poet uses reverse psychology to make the reader more interested in the poem.
(d) What does the poet mean when he says, “Tell all your friends and family they shouldn’t read it too”?
Answer : The poet jokingly wants readers to spread the curiosity about the poem to others.
(e) What situation do the following lines remind you of:
“Put the poem down now and slowly back away”?
Answer : These lines remind me of a situation where someone is being caught doing something they shouldn’t, like sneaking into a restricted area or reading someone’s private diary.
4. Decide whether the following things are right or wrong. Give reasons for your answer.
(a) Reading someone else’s letter:
Answer : Wrong. It is a breach of privacy.
(b) Reading someone else’s diary:
Answer : Wrong. A diary is personal, and reading it without permission is disrespectful.
(c) Looking at the keyboard when someone is typing a password:
Answer : Wrong. It invades their privacy and security.
(d) Eavesdropping: Listening to other people’s conversations without their knowledge:
Answer : Wrong. It is impolite and disrespectful.
(e) Trying to get someone’s address, phone number, or email ID without their knowledge:
Answer : Wrong. It is unethical and could make the other person feel unsafe.
5. Read the lines given in the table. Discuss what they mean and when they might be used. Then use your imagination and name situations where these lines may be used by different speakers.
| Lines | Situation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| “Just move along now. There’s nothing here to see.” | A crowd gathering to watch a fight. | A responsible person trying to disperse the crowd. |
| “I’ve asked you once politely. Don’t make me ask you twice.” | A child refusing to listen to instructions. | A parent or teacher. |
| “This isn’t yours; it’s mine.” | Someone taking another’s belongings. | The rightful owner. |
| “If you don’t quit this instant, I swear I’ll call a cop.” | Someone trying to stop a thief. | A shopkeeper or passerby. |
| “It’s too late now. Here’s what you’ll have to do.” | Giving instructions after someone makes a mistake. | A teacher or friend. |
6. Add one or two lines before or after the lines given below to prepare a short dialogue.
(a) It’s only meant for me.
Speaker 1: Please don’t open my bag.
Speaker 2: Why not?
Speaker 1: It’s only meant for me.
(b) That isn’t very nice.
Speaker 1: You broke my toy!
Speaker 2: I didn’t mean to.
Speaker 1: That isn’t very nice.
(c) You really have to stop.
Speaker 1: You’ve been teasing me all day.
Speaker 2: I was just joking.
Speaker 1: You really have to stop.
(d) There’s only one solution.
Speaker 1: We’re stuck here. What should we do?
Speaker 2: There’s only one solution. We need to call for help.
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