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Class 7 English Honeycomb Chapter 1
Class 7 English Honeycomb Chapter 1
English - Honeycomb
Chapter -1 - Three Questions
Comprehension Check
Comprehension Check
Complete the following sentences by adding the appropriate parts of the sentences
given in the box.
1. Many wise men answered the king’s questions, _____________.
Ans: but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.
3. Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable _________.
Ans: and follow it strictly.
5. The king washed and dressed the bearded man’s wound, ___________.
Ans: but the bleeding wound did not stop.
2. In answer to the second question, whose advice did the people say would be
important to the king?
Ans: In answer to the second question, some people said that the advice of councillors
was important, some said the advice of the priest was important, some others said
doctors and soldiers are important to the king.
4. Did the wise men win the reward? If not, why not?
Ans: No, the wise men did not win the reward as the king was not satisfied with
anybody's answers.
5. How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man?
Ans: The king and the hermit removed the wounded man's cloth and found a large
wound on his stomach. The king used his handkerchief to clean and dress the wound till
it stopped bleeding. The king gave the man some water to drink. Then they both carried
the man in the hut and laid him on the bed.
7. The king forgave the bearded man. What did he do to show his forgiveness?
Ans: Yes, the king forgave the bearded man and would also send his servants and doctor
to look after him. Also, he promised to give back his property.
A B
1. Wounded got up from sleep
2. Awoke give back
3. Forgive small patches of ground for plants
4. Faithful severely injured
5. Pity pardon
6. Beds loyal
7. Return feel sorry for
Ans:
A B
1. Wounded Severely injured
2. Awoke Got up from sleep
3. Forgive Pardon
Use any three of the above words in sentences of your own. You may change the
form of the word.
● Dogs are one of the most faithful creatures on this planet.
● The flower beds are beautifully decorated.
● The war heroes were severely wounded.
2. Each of the following sentences has two blanks. Fill in the blanks with
appropriate forms of the word given in brackets.
He has _____ to help me. Do you think he will remember his _____? (promise)
He has promised to help me. Do you think he will remember his promise?
1. The _____ said that only fresh evidence would make him change his
_____(judge)
Ans: judge; judgement
2. I didn’t notice any serious _____of opinion among the debaters, although they
_____ from one another over small points. (differ)
Ans: difference; differ
3. It’s a fairly simple question to _____, but will you accept my _____ as final?
(answer)
Ans: answer; answer
5. Hermits are _____ men. How they acquire their _____no one can tell. (wise)
Ans: wise; wisdom
6. The committee has _____ to make Jagdish captain of the team. The _____ is
likely to please everyone (decide)
2. Imagine you are the hermit. Write briefly the incident of your meeting the king.
Begin like this:
One day I was digging in my garden. A man in ordinary clothes came to see me. I
knew it was the king...
Ans: One day I was digging in my garden. A man in ordinary clothes came to see me. I
knew it was the king, he asked me a few questions to which I didn't answer. I waited for
the correct moment to answer the questions with an explanation. The moment occurred
the very next day when a wounded man came running towards my hut. After dressing
the wounded man he was allowed to rest and as the man confessed his guilt the king got
to understand the incident that was to take place and through this, I explained and
answered all his questions