Class 7 English || Unit 7 Solution || The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

A. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.

Column A | Column B

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a. enormous | iii. extremely large

b. supremacy | iv. a position in which you have more power or status

c. enslave | v. to make somebody a slave

d. exemplary | i. providing a good example for people to copy

e. violence | vi. physical force so as to damage

f. adopt | ii. to accept something

B. Complete the sentences with the words from column A above.

a. Is there too much  violence on TV?

b. The company has established total  supremacy over its rivals.

c. The boy has a/an  exemplary record. Follow him.

d. The turnip is  enormous. It weighs 1 kg.

C. Read the text again and write True or False for the following statements.

a. The speaker is thankful to all the audience. True

b. One can enslave another's heart and mind too. False

c. Writers are always remembered by people. True

d. The mental ability of human beings makes them superior to other animals. True

e. The speaker says that violence never helps. True

f. The writer believes that the pen is mightier than the sword. True

D. What arguments does the speaker make to support her statement 'The pen is mightier than the sword'? List the main points.

1. A sword can give enormous power to the person holding it, but it cannot enslave a person's mind and heart.

2. Military power does not last long, as seen with Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Hitler.

3. The teachings and sayings of great writers are remembered forever and have a lasting impact.

4. The ability to put thoughts on paper makes humans superior to animals.

5. Violence does not help, but language and thoughts can achieve what violence cannot.

Grammar II

The sentences given illustrate various tenses and forms used in English grammar:

a. I'm just leaving my office. I'll be home in an hour.

b. Please be quiet. The children are sleeping.

c. Mina is going to a new school next month.

d. What are you doing next week?

e. Are you listening to me?

f. Are they coming to the party?

g. I'm tired. I'm not doing that.

h. She isn't going home until Tuesday.

C. Use present simple or present continuous form of the verbs to complete the sentences. It could be affirmative, negative, or a question.

a. Does he eat rice every day?

b. I am working at the moment.

c. Does he go to Kathmandu often?

d. They are not coming to the party tomorrow.

e. They go to a restaurant every Saturday.

f. She does not go to the cinema very often.

g. I do not drink coffee very often.

h. Keep quiet! Julie is sleeping now.

i. I am reading a story these days.

Writing II

Some students think that having a lot of homework is good, while others don't like doing homework at all. What do you think? Write a short paragraph expressing your opinion.

In my opinion, having a reasonable amount of homework is beneficial for students. It helps reinforce what is learned in class, encourages discipline, and fosters time management skills. However, excessive homework can lead to stress and diminish a student's enthusiasm for learning. It's important for teachers to assign a balanced amount of homework that enhances understanding without overwhelming students. A thoughtful approach to homework can contribute to academic success while also allowing students to enjoy other activities and time with family.