India is known for its linguistic diversity and our classroom reflects this beautifully. After a short survey, we discovered that students in our class can speak Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali and Punjabi. We created a colorful chart listing all these languages and wrote the names oRead more
India is known for its linguistic diversity and our classroom reflects this beautifully. After a short survey, we discovered that students in our class can speak Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali and Punjabi. We created a colorful chart listing all these languages and wrote the names of students under each language. This chart is now proudly displayed in our classroom, showing our unity in diversity and appreciation for every language spoken by our classmates.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
In India, rivers are deeply revered because they provide water for drinking, farming and rituals, making them life-givers. Culturally and religiously, rivers are personified as goddesses—symbols of purity, fertility and nurturing, which align with the qualities traditionally associated with the femiRead more
In India, rivers are deeply revered because they provide water for drinking, farming and rituals, making them life-givers. Culturally and religiously, rivers are personified as goddesses—symbols of purity, fertility and nurturing, which align with the qualities traditionally associated with the feminine. This is why most rivers, like the Ganga and Yamuna, are referred to as female. However, a few rivers such as the Brahmaputra and the Sone are considered male, often representing force, power, or unique mythological origins. This distinction reflects the spiritual and symbolic significance of rivers in Indian traditions and the roles they play in daily life.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
Here are the correctly filled-in blanks with suitable prepositions or adverbs: 1. The cat jumped onto the table. (preposition) 2. The children played outside until dark. (adverb) 3. She quickly ran through the park. (preposition) 4. The helicopter was hovering above. (adverb) 5. We were just walkingRead more
Here are the correctly filled-in blanks with suitable prepositions or adverbs:
1. The cat jumped onto the table. (preposition)
2. The children played outside until dark. (adverb)
3. She quickly ran through the park. (preposition)
4. The helicopter was hovering above. (adverb)
5. We were just walking along, chatting. (adverb)
6. After thoroughly wiping his shoes, he stepped inside. (adverb)
7. She drove slowly around the sharp curve. (preposition)
8. He placed the keys under the mat before leaving. (preposition)
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Jahnavi takes the River’s advice and goes to school. On her first day 1. at (at/in/on) school, Jahnavi stood nervously 2. outside (in/ outside/above) the gate, clutching her bag close to her. The bell rang and she hurried 3. inside (outside/through/inside) the bustling classroom. She found a seat 4.Read more
Jahnavi takes the River’s advice and goes to school. On her first day 1. at (at/in/on) school, Jahnavi stood nervously 2. outside (in/ outside/above) the gate, clutching her bag close to her. The bell rang and she hurried 3. inside (outside/through/inside) the bustling classroom. She found a seat 4. between (among/between/from) two friendly classmates. The teacher greeted them warmly and started the lesson 5. about (about/in/for) numbers. Jahnavi listened attentively, feeling excited 6. about (at/about/for) the new adventure ahead.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
Karma (Sanskrit) Meaning: The result of a person's actions, affecting their future. Language: Sanskrit Sahib (Urdu/Hindi) Meaning: A respectful term for a man, especially used during British rule. Language: Urdu / Hindi Chutney (Hindi) Meaning: A spicy condiment made from fruits, vegetables and spicRead more
Karma (Sanskrit)
Meaning: The result of a person’s actions, affecting their future.
Language: Sanskrit
Sahib (Urdu/Hindi)
Meaning: A respectful term for a man, especially used during British rule.
Language: Urdu / Hindi
Chutney (Hindi)
Meaning: A spicy condiment made from fruits, vegetables and spices.
Language: Hindi
Guru (Sanskrit)
Meaning: A spiritual teacher or expert.
Language: Sanskrit
Verandah (Hindi/Portuguese origin but used in India)
Meaning: A roofed platform along the outside of a house.
Language: Hindi
Jungle (Sanskrit via Hindi)
Meaning: A dense forest or wild land.
Language: Sanskrit / Hindi
Areca (Kannada/Malayalam)
Meaning: A tropical plant whose nut is chewed (areca nut or betel nut).
Language: Kannada / Malayalam
Palanquin (Sanskrit through Hindi – “palki”)
Meaning: A covered seat for one passenger, carried on poles.
Language: Sanskrit / Hindi
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
India is a multilingual country and many of us can speak two to three languages easily. Make a list of the languages that everyone in the class can speak and display it on a chart paper in the classroom.
India is known for its linguistic diversity and our classroom reflects this beautifully. After a short survey, we discovered that students in our class can speak Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali and Punjabi. We created a colorful chart listing all these languages and wrote the names oRead more
India is known for its linguistic diversity and our classroom reflects this beautifully. After a short survey, we discovered that students in our class can speak Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali and Punjabi. We created a colorful chart listing all these languages and wrote the names of students under each language. This chart is now proudly displayed in our classroom, showing our unity in diversity and appreciation for every language spoken by our classmates.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
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See lessDiscuss why rivers in India are considered to be sacred and most of them are referred to as female. Some rivers are referred to as male, for example, the Brahmaputra and the Sone.
In India, rivers are deeply revered because they provide water for drinking, farming and rituals, making them life-givers. Culturally and religiously, rivers are personified as goddesses—symbols of purity, fertility and nurturing, which align with the qualities traditionally associated with the femiRead more
In India, rivers are deeply revered because they provide water for drinking, farming and rituals, making them life-givers. Culturally and religiously, rivers are personified as goddesses—symbols of purity, fertility and nurturing, which align with the qualities traditionally associated with the feminine. This is why most rivers, like the Ganga and Yamuna, are referred to as female. However, a few rivers such as the Brahmaputra and the Sone are considered male, often representing force, power, or unique mythological origins. This distinction reflects the spiritual and symbolic significance of rivers in Indian traditions and the roles they play in daily life.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-7/english/
See lessFill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs. 1. The cat jumped ___________ the table. (preposition) 2. The children played ___________ until dark. (adverb) 3. She quickly ran ___________ the park. (preposition) 4. The helicopter was hovering ___________. (adverb) 5. We were just walking ___________, chatting. (adverb) 6. After thoroughly wiping his shoes, he stepped ___________. (adverb) 7. She drove slowly ___________ the sharp curve. (preposition) 8. He placed the keys ___________ the mat before leaving. (preposition)
Here are the correctly filled-in blanks with suitable prepositions or adverbs: 1. The cat jumped onto the table. (preposition) 2. The children played outside until dark. (adverb) 3. She quickly ran through the park. (preposition) 4. The helicopter was hovering above. (adverb) 5. We were just walkingRead more
Here are the correctly filled-in blanks with suitable prepositions or adverbs:
1. The cat jumped onto the table. (preposition)
2. The children played outside until dark. (adverb)
3. She quickly ran through the park. (preposition)
4. The helicopter was hovering above. (adverb)
5. We were just walking along, chatting. (adverb)
6. After thoroughly wiping his shoes, he stepped inside. (adverb)
7. She drove slowly around the sharp curve. (preposition)
8. He placed the keys under the mat before leaving. (preposition)
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-7/english/
See lessNow, fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given within the brackets. Jahnavi takes the River’s advice and goes to school. On her first day 1. _________ (at or in or on) school, Jahnavi stood nervously 2. _________ (in or outside or above) the gate, clutching her bag close to her. The bell rang and she hurried 3. _________ (outside or through or inside) the bustling classroom. She found a seat 4. _________ (among or between or from) two friendly classmates. The teacher greeted them warmly and started the lesson 5. _________ (about or in or for) numbers. Jahnavi listened attentively, feeling excited 6. _________ (at or about or for) the new adventure ahead.
Jahnavi takes the River’s advice and goes to school. On her first day 1. at (at/in/on) school, Jahnavi stood nervously 2. outside (in/ outside/above) the gate, clutching her bag close to her. The bell rang and she hurried 3. inside (outside/through/inside) the bustling classroom. She found a seat 4.Read more
Jahnavi takes the River’s advice and goes to school. On her first day 1. at (at/in/on) school, Jahnavi stood nervously 2. outside (in/ outside/above) the gate, clutching her bag close to her. The bell rang and she hurried 3. inside (outside/through/inside) the bustling classroom. She found a seat 4. between (among/between/from) two friendly classmates. The teacher greeted them warmly and started the lesson 5. about (about/in/for) numbers. Jahnavi listened attentively, feeling excited 6. about (at/about/for) the new adventure ahead.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
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See lessThe word ‘catamaran’ is used in the text. The word originates from Tamil language ‘kattu maram’ meaning ‘tied wood’. Find out the meanings of these words. From which Indian language these words were borrowed. An example has been given. 1. karma (Sanskrit) 2. sahib 3. chutney 4. guru 5. verandah 6. jungle 7. areca 8. palanquin
Karma (Sanskrit) Meaning: The result of a person's actions, affecting their future. Language: Sanskrit Sahib (Urdu/Hindi) Meaning: A respectful term for a man, especially used during British rule. Language: Urdu / Hindi Chutney (Hindi) Meaning: A spicy condiment made from fruits, vegetables and spicRead more
Karma (Sanskrit)
Meaning: The result of a person’s actions, affecting their future.
Language: Sanskrit
Sahib (Urdu/Hindi)
Meaning: A respectful term for a man, especially used during British rule.
Language: Urdu / Hindi
Chutney (Hindi)
Meaning: A spicy condiment made from fruits, vegetables and spices.
Language: Hindi
Guru (Sanskrit)
Meaning: A spiritual teacher or expert.
Language: Sanskrit
Verandah (Hindi/Portuguese origin but used in India)
Meaning: A roofed platform along the outside of a house.
Language: Hindi
Jungle (Sanskrit via Hindi)
Meaning: A dense forest or wild land.
Language: Sanskrit / Hindi
Areca (Kannada/Malayalam)
Meaning: A tropical plant whose nut is chewed (areca nut or betel nut).
Language: Kannada / Malayalam
Palanquin (Sanskrit through Hindi – “palki”)
Meaning: A covered seat for one passenger, carried on poles.
Language: Sanskrit / Hindi
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-7/english/
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