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Class 7 · English
3 ideas in Class 7 English, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
The National War Memorial — A Letter of Homage
Part of: Reading Comprehension
Soumya writes a letter to her friend Ananda describing a school trip to the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The memorial was built to honour soldiers who died defending India after Independence. It contains four concentric circles (Amar, Veerta, Tyag, Raksha Chakra), a 15-metre obelisk, an eternal flame, bronze murals, and granite tablets bearing soldiers' names. Construction started April 2018 and was completed February 2019.
Why it matters. This text develops reading skills for formal and semi-formal letter writing, as well as factual comprehension. It introduces students to Indian military history and civic responsibility.
Try it in two minutes
- Ask: what is the National War Memorial and why was it built?
- Ask: what are the four chakras and what does each represent?
- Ask: who was Lance Naik Albert Ekka and what did he do?
Try at home. Ask your child to name one Indian soldier they know about from history and share what they did for the country.
Formal Letter Writing
Part of: Vocabulary and Grammar
A formal letter follows a set structure: sender's address, date, recipient's address, salutation (Dear…), body paragraphs, closing (Yours sincerely / Yours faithfully), and signature. A semi-formal letter (like Soumya's to her friend) is warmer in tone but still organised and clear.
Why it matters. Letter writing is a tested skill in exams and a life skill. Understanding tone, structure and purpose helps students adapt their writing for different audiences.
Try it in two minutes
- Ask: what is the difference between 'Yours sincerely' and 'Yours faithfully'?
- Ask: what goes at the very top of a letter before the salutation?
- Practice: write the opening two lines of a letter to your school principal.
Try at home. Ask your child to write a short letter to a relative about a recent school event, paying attention to the address, date and salutation.
Active and Passive Voice
Part of: Vocabulary and Grammar
In active voice, the subject performs the action: 'The soldier won the medal.' In passive voice, the subject receives the action: 'The medal was won by the soldier.' Passive voice is formed with be + past participle. It shifts focus from the doer to the receiver or the action itself.
Why it matters. Passive voice is common in formal, informational and academic writing. Recognising and converting between voices builds both grammar accuracy and comprehension of complex texts.
Try it in two minutes
- Ask: in 'The Prime Minister inaugurated the memorial', who does the action? That is active.
- Ask: how would you rewrite it in passive voice?
- Challenge: find one passive sentence in any newspaper and convert it to active.
Try at home. Ask your child to describe a process (how bread is baked) using passive voice — it is naturally used for processes.
What your child will practise
- Active and Passive Voice: Desert Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Active and Passive Voice: Jungle Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Active and Passive Voice: Word Sort (Sort It Out)
- Formal Letter Writing: Space Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- The National War Memorial — A Letter of Homage: Mission Control Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Quiz: Active and Passive Voice (8 questions)
- Quiz: Formal Letter Writing (8 questions)
- Quiz: The National War Memorial — A Letter of Homage (8 questions)