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:
The classroom grew (i) noisy as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers. As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) rustle, the children (iii) murmured, wondering what comments awaited. Someone (iv) wailed in frustration and the (v) sobbing of the students steadily increased. FiRead more
The classroom grew (i) noisy as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers. As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) rustle, the children (iii) murmured, wondering what comments awaited. Someone (iv) wailed in frustration and the (v) sobbing of the students steadily increased. Finally, when the teacher praised the students for their excellent performance, the students (vi) screeched with excitement.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
1. Made a high-pitched piercing sound → Screeched 2. To cause liquid to strike or fall on something → Splashed 3. A low continuous background noise → Murmuring 4. Cry with loud uncontrollable gasps → Sobbed 5. To make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving → Rustled 6. Took a short quick breaRead more
1. Made a high-pitched piercing sound
→ Screeched
2. To cause liquid to strike or fall on something
→ Splashed
3. A low continuous background noise
→ Murmuring
4. Cry with loud uncontrollable gasps
→ Sobbed
5. To make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving
→ Rustled
6. Took a short quick breath through the mouth due to surprise, pain or shock
→ Gasped
7. Shaking rapidly to make continuous short, sharp sounds
→ Rattling
8. Making a lot of noise
→ Noisy
9. Made a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness
→ Wailed
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
Although “river” is a common noun, the author capitalizes it because the River is personified in the story. It talks to Jahnavi, gives her advice and behaves like a friend. Giving human qualities to the River turns it into a character, not just a place or object. Therefore, the River is treated as aRead more
Although “river” is a common noun, the author capitalizes it because the River is personified in the story. It talks to Jahnavi, gives her advice and behaves like a friend. Giving human qualities to the River turns it into a character, not just a place or object. Therefore, the River is treated as a proper noun with a capital letter, showing it has a special role in the story, just like a real person or named character would.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
The repetition of “I couldn’t” tells us that Jahnavi is very scared and lacks confidence. She truly wants to go to school but is held back by fear and self-doubt. She worries about being scolded or chased away by the teacher. The repeated phrase reflects the emotional conflict within her—her dream iRead more
The repetition of “I couldn’t” tells us that Jahnavi is very scared and lacks confidence. She truly wants to go to school but is held back by fear and self-doubt. She worries about being scolded or chased away by the teacher. The repeated phrase reflects the emotional conflict within her—her dream is strong, but so are her fears. It shows how deeply her lack of courage is rooted and how much encouragement she needs to overcome it.
For more NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Poorvi Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke Extra Questions & Answer:
The 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/
See lessNow, fill in the blanks with suitable sound words from exercise (II). The classroom grew (i) _______ as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers. As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) _______, the children (iii) _______, wondering what comments awaited. Someone (iv) _______ in frustration, and the (v) _______of the students steadily increased. Finally, when the teacher praised the students for their excellent performance, the students (vi) _______ with excitement.
The classroom grew (i) noisy as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers. As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) rustle, the children (iii) murmured, wondering what comments awaited. Someone (iv) wailed in frustration and the (v) sobbing of the students steadily increased. FiRead more
The classroom grew (i) noisy as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers. As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) rustle, the children (iii) murmured, wondering what comments awaited. Someone (iv) wailed in frustration and the (v) sobbing of the students steadily increased. Finally, when the teacher praised the students for their excellent performance, the students (vi) screeched with excitement.
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 lessThere are a few words related to sound in the text. Pick the words from the text and write them next to the correct definition. 1. made a high-pitched piercing sound 2. to cause liquid to strike or fall on something 3. a low continuous background noise 4. cry with loud uncontrollable gasps 5. to make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving 6. took a short quick breath through the mouth due to surprise, pain or shock 7. shaking rapidly to make continuous short, sharp sounds 8. making a lot of noise 9. made a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness
1. Made a high-pitched piercing sound → Screeched 2. To cause liquid to strike or fall on something → Splashed 3. A low continuous background noise → Murmuring 4. Cry with loud uncontrollable gasps → Sobbed 5. To make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving → Rustled 6. Took a short quick breaRead more
1. Made a high-pitched piercing sound
→ Screeched
2. To cause liquid to strike or fall on something
→ Splashed
3. A low continuous background noise
→ Murmuring
4. Cry with loud uncontrollable gasps
→ Sobbed
5. To make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving
→ Rustled
6. Took a short quick breath through the mouth due to surprise, pain or shock
→ Gasped
7. Shaking rapidly to make continuous short, sharp sounds
→ Rattling
8. Making a lot of noise
→ Noisy
9. Made a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness
→ Wailed
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 lessYou have learnt that naming words are called nouns and only proper nouns begin with a capital letter. Why has the author used a capital letter for the ‘River’ even when it is a common noun? (Clue: Has the River been given qualities of a human being?)
Although “river” is a common noun, the author capitalizes it because the River is personified in the story. It talks to Jahnavi, gives her advice and behaves like a friend. Giving human qualities to the River turns it into a character, not just a place or object. Therefore, the River is treated as aRead more
Although “river” is a common noun, the author capitalizes it because the River is personified in the story. It talks to Jahnavi, gives her advice and behaves like a friend. Giving human qualities to the River turns it into a character, not just a place or object. Therefore, the River is treated as a proper noun with a capital letter, showing it has a special role in the story, just like a real person or named character would.
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 lessWhat does the repetition of the phrase I couldn’t, tell us?
The repetition of “I couldn’t” tells us that Jahnavi is very scared and lacks confidence. She truly wants to go to school but is held back by fear and self-doubt. She worries about being scolded or chased away by the teacher. The repeated phrase reflects the emotional conflict within her—her dream iRead more
The repetition of “I couldn’t” tells us that Jahnavi is very scared and lacks confidence. She truly wants to go to school but is held back by fear and self-doubt. She worries about being scolded or chased away by the teacher. The repeated phrase reflects the emotional conflict within her—her dream is strong, but so are her fears. It shows how deeply her lack of courage is rooted and how much encouragement she needs to overcome it.
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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