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Samacheer Class 7 English - Eidgah

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Eidgah — key concepts & quick answers

Who wrote the story 'Eidgah'?
'Eidgah' is a well-known short story by Munshi Premchand, one of India's greatest Hindi-Urdu writers.
What is 'Eidgah' about?
On Eid, a poor little boy named Hamid goes to the fair with a few coins. Instead of spending them on sweets or toys like the other boys, he buys a pair of tongs for his grandmother so she will not burn her fingers making chapatis.
What is the theme of 'Eidgah'?
The story is about selfless love and the surprising maturity of a child — Hamid's gift shows deep affection and thoughtfulness beyond his years.
Why did Hamid buy tongs instead of toys or sweets?
Because he remembered that his grandmother Amina burned her fingers on the hot griddle; his love for her mattered more to him than his own wishes for sweets or toys.
Sections in this chapter
Warm Up 4Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 87) 5Think and Answer. 2Textual Exercise 4Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 92) 5Vocabulary (Text Book Page No. 93) 11Listening (Text Book Page No. 95) 5I. Talk about yourself using the clues given. You may start like this. 16Writing (Text Book Page No. 97) 7
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1Warm Up4 questions
Q.1Which is your favourite festival?v
Answer:

My favourite festival is Pongal.

Q.2When do you celebrate it?v
Answer:

I celebrate it in the month of January.

Q.3Do you celebrate with your family or friends?v
Answer:

I celebrate it with my family.

Q.4Why do you celebrate it?v
Answer:

I celebrate Pongal to get the blessings of the Sun God and to enrich agriculture. This festival is dedicated to the Sun God as a mark of gratitude for the sunshine that helps crops grow. It also celebrates the agricultural prosperity and the successful harvest, acknowledging the importance of farming and nature's bounty in our lives.

2Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 87)5 questions
Q.1‘Finally the day had come’. Here the day refers tov
  1. A. Pongal
  2. B. Christmas
  3. C. Eid
Answer:

c) Eid

Q.2With their treasure, the boys would buy in Eidgah.v
  1. A. pens and pencils
  2. B. toys and rubber balls
  3. C. chocolates and cakes
Answer:

b) toys and rubber balls

Q.3Hamid’s friends arev
  1. A. Mahmood, Mohsin, Noorey and Sammi.
  2. B. Raghul, Preethi, Sam and Mufeed.
  3. C. Rani, Verghese, Sita and Zahir.
Answer:

a) Mahmood, Mohsin, Noorey and Sammi

Q.4‘If only her son were there, it would have been a different kind of Eid’! What had happened to her son?v
  1. A. Her son had died.
  2. B. Her son had gone abroad.
  3. C. Her son had gone on a tour.
Answer:

a) Her son had died

Q.5Hamid was like one with wings on his feet. This meansv
  1. A. He ran fast.
  2. B. He ran slowly.
  3. C. He was an angel.
Answer:

a) He ran fast
Section – II

3Think and Answer.2 questions
Q.2Hamid’s friends enjoyed the ride in the merry-go-round. But Hamid didn’t go on it. Why?v
Answer:

Hamid did not go on the merry-go-round ride because he had only three paisas with him. Since he had very limited money, he could not afford to spend it on the ride. He chose to save his money for a more important purpose, showing maturity and responsibility despite his young age and poverty.

Q.3How did Hamid’s friends show that they enjoyed eating the sweets?v
Answer:

Hamid’s friends showed their enjoyment on eating the sweets by smacking their lips with relishment.
Section – III

4Textual Exercise4 questions
Q.1Hamid thought that his grandma would be pleased if he bought ………………………..v
  1. A. a pair of tongs
  2. B. sweets for himself
  3. C. toys
Answer:

a) a pair of tongs

Q.2Hamid’s heart sank because the price of the tongs was ………………………. for him.v
  1. A. too high
  2. B. too low
  3. C. affordable
Answer:

a) too high

Q.3‘My tongs are like a tiger among toys.’ It means ………………………..v
  1. A. Hamid valued his toy
  2. B. Hamid bought a tiger toy
  3. C. Hamid wanted to exchange his toy
Answer:

a) Hamid valued his toy

Q.4Hamid’s granny scolded him for buying iron tongs. Then she understood that Hamid had bought it ………………………..v
  1. A. out of compulsion
  2. B. out of love and concern
  3. C. out of interest
Answer:

b) out of love and concern

5Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 92)5 questions
Q.1What did Granny say about Hamid’s parents?v
Answer:

Hamid was a happy, four-year-old, poor, and thin boy. His parents had died. He lived with his granny.

Q.2Write about Hamid in one or two sentences.v
Answer:

Hamid is a thin, poorly dressed, four years old boy. He lives with his Granny as his parents were passed away. He is the happiest of the boys in the village.

Q.3How did Hamid’s friends enjoy the games at the fair?v
Answer:

Hamid's friends enjoyed the games at the fair by mounting on the wooden horses and camels in the merry-go-round. They had a wonderful time riding on these attractions and completed twenty-five rounds of fun together. This was a source of great joy and entertainment for them during their visit to the fair, as they experienced the thrill and excitement of the rides.

Q.4What did Hamid buy at the fair? And for whom?v
Answer:

Hamid bought a pair of tongs at the fair. He purchased this item for his Granny as a gift. Despite having limited money and being tempted by various attractions and toys at the fair, Hamid chose to buy something practical and useful for his grandmother, showing his love and care for her.

Q.5Why did Granny scold Hamid?v
Answer:

Granny scolded Hamid for not eating or drinking anything till almost noon.
B. Rearrange the jumbled sentences and write them in the correct order.
But Hamid bought a pair of tongs.
Granny Ameena felt proud of her grandson.
Hamid’s friends bought different toys of their choice.
Hamid proudly compared his tongs with a brave tiger.
Hamid had less money than his friends.
Granny Ameena was worried as he had to go to the Eidgah alone.
Granny Ameena was worried as he had to go to the Eidgah alone. Hamid had less money than his friends.
Hamid’s friends bought different toys of their choice.
But Hamid bought a pair of tongs.
Hamid proudly compared his tongs with a brave tiger.
Granny Ameena felt proud of her grandson.

6Vocabulary (Text Book Page No. 93)11 questions
Q.1We wear this on our face to see betterv
Answer:

We wear a pair of spectacles on our face to see better. Spectacles are eyeglasses that help people with vision problems to see clearly. They consist of two lenses held in a frame and are worn across the eyes to correct refractive errors and improve vision for reading, writing, and other daily activities.

Q.2We wear this on our earsv
Answer:

We wear a pair of earrings on our ears. Earrings are decorative ornaments or jewelry pieces that are worn by piercing the earlobes or attaching to the ears. They come in various designs, materials, and styles and are worn for both aesthetic and cultural purposes by people of different ages and genders.

Q.3We wear this on our face when it is sunnyv
Answer:

We wear a pair of sunglasses on our face when it is sunny. Sunglasses are protective eyewear designed to shield our eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. They help reduce glare, protect the delicate eye area from sun damage, and provide comfort when we are outdoors in bright sunlight or during activities like driving or playing sports.

Q.4We cut things withv
Answer:

We cut things with a pair of scissors. Scissors are a cutting tool consisting of two metal blades that are joined together and operated by inserting fingers into two loops or handles. They are used for cutting various materials such as paper, cloth, hair, and other materials in households, schools, offices, and professional settings.

Q.5We wear this on our feetv
Answer:

a pair of shoes

Q.1The thieves came out of the house with a …………………. of gold and silver.v
Answer:

bagful

Q.2My mother throws a …………………. of grains for the parrots every day.v
Answer:

handful

Q.3He took a …………………. of the cake.v
Answer:

mouthful

Q.4Ram takes a …………………. of soup before food.v
Answer:

cupful

Q.5John added a …………………. of sugar to the lemon juice.v
Answer:

spoonful

Q.6The child was happy with his …………………. of chocolates.v
Answer:

pocketful

7Listening (Text Book Page No. 95)5 questions
Q.1The three boys went bathing /swimming in the sea.v
Answer:

swimming

Q.2They watched the waves/dolphins tumbling towards the shore.v
Answer:

waves

Q.3The gulls were flying over the sea /oyster catchers.v
Answer:

oyster catchers

Q.4When the sea was calm /rough they would skim stones.v
Answer:

calm

Q.5Twenty six/thirty six was Gopal’s record.v
Answer:

Twenty six

8I. Talk about yourself using the clues given. You may start like this.16 questions
Q.1When I was a little boy, ………………..v
Answer:

I had a red bicycle.

Q.2On the first day of school ……………………v
Answer:

I went by my bicycle

Q.3As a child I spent my free time …………………..v
Answer:

riding it

Q.4I used to admire ……………………v
Answer:

at many varieties of bicycles

Q.5Last year at this time I …………………..v
Answer:

was enjoying cycling with my friends

Q.6Now I really enjoy …………………..v
Answer:

cycling

Q.8I have never visited ……………………v
Answer:

any bicycle races

Q.1There are ………………… (many/much) apples in the basket.v
Answer:

many
Only ………………… (some/a few) are green.
a few

Q.2There isn’t ………………… (many/much) traffic on Sundays.v
Answer:

much

Q.3There isn’t ………………… (some/any) water in the glass.v
Answer:

any

Q.4There aren’t ………………… (some/any) eggs in the basket.v
Answer:

any
But there are ………………… (much/a few) near to it.
a few
K. Fill in the blanks with some/ any/ much/ many. Some options can be used more than once.

Q.1There is ………………. coffee left in the pot. Do you want to?v
Answer:

some

Q.2Do you have ………………. coins with you? I need some.v
Answer:

any

Q.3She asked me for ………………. magazines, but I could not findv
Answer:

some, much

Q.4I can’t carry the luggage ………………. more. I need ………………. help.v
Answer:

any, some

Q.5There are ………………. places to visit but we don’t have ………………. time to visit them.v
Answer:

many, much

9Writing (Text Book Page No. 97)7 questions
Q.1Your mom made your favourite dinnerv
Answer:

When your mom made your favourite dinner, you would feel joyous. This emotion arises because someone you love has taken the time and effort to prepare a meal that you particularly enjoy. Feeling joyous means experiencing happiness and delight. It shows appreciation for the care and thoughtfulness of your mother, and the pleasure of having your favourite food prepared specially for you creates a sense of joy and contentment.

Q.2You lost your geometry box, and some one returns it to youv
Answer:

When someone returns your lost geometry box to you, you would feel thankful. This emotion arises because the person has helped you by returning something valuable that you had lost. Feeling thankful means experiencing gratitude and appreciation. You would be grateful to the person for their honesty and kindness in taking the effort to return your lost item instead of keeping it or ignoring it.

Q.3You are waiting for your exam resultsv
Answer:

When you are waiting for your exam results, you would feel anxious. This emotion arises because you are uncertain about the outcome and concerned about how well you performed. Feeling anxious means experiencing worry and nervousness about something that is about to happen. The suspense and uncertainty of not knowing your results creates tension and unease in your mind.

Q.4It is very late at night and your father hasn’t returned from the office.v
Answer:

When it is very late at night and your father hasn't returned from the office, you would feel worried. This emotion arises because you are concerned about his safety and well-being. Feeling worried means experiencing fear and anxiety about something that might go wrong. The late hour combined with his unexpected absence creates concern in your mind, and you may think of various reasons why he has not yet come home.

Q.5You have won the first prize in the essay writing competitionv
Answer:

When you have won the first prize in the essay writing competition, you would feel proud. This emotion arises because you have achieved success through your own hard work and talent. Feeling proud means experiencing a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction with your achievement. Winning first prize demonstrates that your effort, creativity, and writing skills have been recognized and appreciated, which naturally leads to a feeling of pride and self-respect.

Q.6The first day at schoolv
Answer:

On the first day at school, you would feel excited. This emotion arises because you are experiencing something new and unfamiliar. Feeling excited means experiencing enthusiasm and anticipation about what is to come. The first day of school brings many new experiences such as meeting new teachers, making new friends, exploring new classrooms, and learning new things, all of which create a sense of excitement and eagerness.

Q.7You find it tough to leam a new languagev
Answer:

dejected