“Lohri” is a lesson of Class 7 Textbook of MPBSE. Here all the Exercises Questions are done by teachers.
(A) Listen to the teacher as she/he reads the poem and fill in the gaps:
- Down in the South,
- The days are fine.
- When January comes around.
- But up in the North,
- And in the hills and so forth.
- January’s Lohri time.
(B) Rhyming words from the poem:
- pine – fine
- file – pile
- blame – flame
- letter – better
- cuts – nuts
- turn – burn
Comprehension:
- What is the poem about?
The poem is about the celebration of Lohri, a festival celebrated in January, and its environmental impact. - How are the days in the South during January?
The days in the South during January are fine and pleasant. - Why do people collect twigs and leaves?
People collect twigs and leaves to make a bonfire for the Lohri celebration. - What goes from hand to hand?
Nuts and sweetmeats go from hand to hand during the Lohri celebration. - What, according to the poet, is not good for the environment?
According to the poet, burning wood for bonfires and the resulting smoke that pollutes the air is not good for the environment. - How can Lohri be celebrated in a better way?
Lohri can be celebrated in a better way by burning hatred instead of wood, sending it up in flames for good.
Answers with the correct options ticked:
- Down in the North/South.
Correct Option: South - Soon we have a great small/big pile.
Correct Option: big - The flame will leap up/down high.
Correct Option: up - Bonfires consume a lot of/a little wood.
Correct Option: a lot of - Yet there must be a good/better way.
Correct Option: better
(c) Write the missing lines:
- Down in the South, The days are fine.
- Bonfires consume a lot of wood. For the environment, this is not so good.
- Let’s burn our hatred instead of wood. And send it up in flames for good.
Word Power:
A) Rearrange the jumbled letters to form meaningful words :
- sillh → hills
- wsigt → twigs
- lipe → pile
- h______ → hands
- t_______ → twigs
- p______ → pile
- dowo → wood
- w______ → woods
- amfle → flame
- sntu → nuts
- yelolw → yellow
- lkof → folk
- f______ → flame
- n______ → nuts
- y______ → yellow
- f______ → folk
B) Fill in the blank spaces using the correct word from those given in brackets:
- Sohan always does the easy thing first and leaves the difficult one.
- Owls sleep in the day and wake up in the night.
- Chandra is wise and smart whereas her friend Chandini is foolish and lazy.
- It is very noisy in the park but it is quiet here.
- Silk is smooth but handmade cloth is rough.
C) ‘g’ is pronounced in two different ways as ‘g’ in gap and as ‘j’ in gem. Given below are some words. Classify them according to their sounds: give, gem, ginger, grow, get, geometry, grass, guest, giant, geography, judge.
| gem | gap |
|---|---|
| gem | give |
| ginger | grow |
| giant | get |
| geometry | grass |
| judge | guest |
| geography |
Grammar in Use:
A) Use the appropriate word from the words given below to complete the following sentences:
(into, across, up, between, among)
a) Letter Q comes between letters P and R of the English alphabet.
b) Smoke goes up in the sky.
c) Don’t throw waste paper anywhere. Put it into a dustbin.
d) The cat ran across the room quickly.
e) She works among the poor.
B) Rewrite the following conversation in indirect form of narration as given in the example :
Example :Rani : Seema, where did you go last Sunday?
Rani asked Seema where she had gone last Sunday.
Bala : Vinita, where did you go yesterday?
Bala asked Vinita where she had gone the previous day
Vinita : I went to the market yesterday.
Vinita replied that she had gone to the market the previous day.
Bala : What did you buy there?
Bala then asked what she had bought there.
Vinita : I bought some vegetables and fruits.
Vinita replied that she had bought some vegetables and fruits.
Bala : Will you come with me today?
Bala asked if she would come with him that day.
Vinita : Yes, I will.
Vinita replied that she would.
Let’s Talk:
Discuss about festivals such as Diwali, Id, Christmas. Collect information about these festivals and complete the following chart. (Work in pairs).
| S. No. | Name of the Festival | When it is celebrated | How it is celebrated | Why it is celebrated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diwali | October or November | By lighting diyas (lamps), decorating houses, bursting crackers, exchanging gifts, and preparing sweets. | It marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is also celebrated as Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya. |
| 2 | Eid | After the holy month of Ramadan | By offering prayers (Namaz), preparing a special feast, wearing new clothes, and giving charity (Zakat) to the poor. | It signifies the end of fasting in Ramadan and promotes gratitude and community bonding. |
| 3 | Christmas | December 25th | By decorating Christmas trees, attending church services, exchanging gifts, singing carols, and preparing festive meals. | It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, spreading joy, love, and peace. |
Let’s Write:
Write a paragraph on Holi. Take clues from the conversation with your friends.
Holi is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrated in March, marking the arrival of spring. Known as the “Festival of Colors,” it is observed with great enthusiasm across India. On the eve of Holi, people light bonfires, known as “Holika Dahan,” symbolizing the victory of good over evil. The next day, people throw colored powders and water at each other, spreading happiness and unity. Traditional sweets like gujiyas and thandai are prepared and enjoyed with family and friends. Holi is a time to forgive, forget, and strengthen relationships. It reminds everyone of the importance of love, joy, and togetherness.