CG Board Class 7 English Solutions Chapter 17 Making Best Out of Waste, Her Forte is specifically designed for Hindi medium students of Class 7 studying in Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education. यह समाधान कक्षा 7 अंग्रेज़ी पुस्तक छात्रों को अवश्यक अपने अध्ययन को सुगम बनाने के लिए इस समाधान पुस्तक का उपयोग करना चाहिए।
CG Board Class 7 English Solutions Chapter 17 Making Best Out of Waste, Her Forte
CGBSE समाधान कक्षा 7 अंग्रेज़ी अध्याय 17 – Making Best Out of Waste, Her Forte हिंदी माध्यम में छात्रों के लिए बनाए गए हैं। यह समाधान छात्रों की सुविधा के लिए बनाई गई है और सीजीबीएसई बोर्ड के कक्षा 7 के छात्रों के लिए उपयुक्त है।
CG Board Class 7 English Solutions Chapter 17 अंग्रेज़ी are given below for Hindi Medium students.
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Reading Comprehension
A. Answer the following questions.
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1. Who does ‘her’ refer to in the report?
Ans: ‘Her’ in the report refers to artist Rukmani Chaturvedi.
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2. Where has this report been taken from?
Ans: This report is from “The Hitavada”.
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3. Which city was the Expo organised in?
Ans: The Expo was organised in Bhilai.
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4. How many participants were there to exhibit the things?
Ans: There were three participants to exhibit the things.
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5. What major differences do you find between the paintings used by
Rukmani, Kusum Lata Vaidya and Rama Dutta Joshi?
Ans: The difference between the three participants was that Rukmani Chaturvedi used various parts of a banana tree, maize, and palm leaves to make her painting. Ms. Kusum Lata Vaidya used environment-friendly natural colours and watercolours. Ms.Joshi used charcoal and a pencil.
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6. When did the exhibition end? When do you think it started?
Ans: The end date of the exhibition was 20th September 2003.
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7. Who inaugurated the exhibition?
Ans: The exhibition was inaugurated by the General Manager of the town administration, RK Agrawal, at the Nehru Art Gallery.
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8. What could be the main outcome of such an exhibition, according to Mr. Agrawal?
Ans: The outcome of the expo, according to Mr. RK Agrawal, was that it would serve as an inspiration for building artists in Steel City.
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B. Make a list of the things the participants exhibited:
| Ms. Rukmani | Ms. Kusum Lata Vaidya | Ms. Rama Dutt Joshi |
| Goddess Durga, Bhilai Steel Plant Gate, Nature, Historical figures | Human emotions,Nature | Life of locals. |
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C. Make a list of the materials the artists used for their creation:
| Names | Materials used |
| 1) Ms. Rukmani Chaturvedi 2) Ms. Kusuml Lata Vaidya 3) Ms. Rama Dutt Joshi | 1) Maize, Palm, Leaves, Banana reel, Banana leaves, Flower of banana tree 2) Natural colours, Water colours3) Charcoal, Pencil |
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Vocabulary
1. Make sentences by using the table below
| 1. The Prime minister | Unique | For anyone who wants to do social service |
| 2. Mother Teresa’s name is an | Budding | Opportunity for Ms.Rukmani |
| 3. The Expo was an | Inaugurated | Artists.. |
| 4. Most of the people still use | Depicted | The winners of different categories |
| 5. Every possible opportunity should be given to the | Inspiration | The seminar on energy conservation. |
| 6. The Chief Guest | Charcoal | The life of locals. |
| 7. Ms. Joshi’s paintings | Congratulated | as a fuel. |
Answer:
1. The Prime Minister inaugurated the seminar on energy conservation.
2. Mother Teresa’s name is an inspiration for anyone who wants to do social service.
3. The Expo was an unique opportunity for Ms Rukmani.
4. Most of the people still use charcoal as a fuel.
5. Every possible opportunity should be given to the budding artists.
6. The Chief Guest congratulated the winners of different categories.
7. Ms. Joshi painting depicted the life of locals.
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2. Match the words with their meanings.
| A | B |
| forte | well known |
| masterpieces | a big exhibition |
| exhibition | special skill |
| collages | cleverly |
| unique | new and young |
| expo | centre of public attention |
| acclaimed | the best work of its type |
| budding | appreciate |
| exponent | a public show of objects |
| limelight | a picture made by sticking various materials |
| subtly | only one of its type |
| commend | a person who sets examples for others |
Answer:
1. Special skill
2. The best work of its type
3. A public show of object
4. A picture made by sticking various material
5. Only one of its type
6. A big exhibition
7. Well known
8. New and Young
9. a person who sets examples for others
10. centre of public attention
11. Cleverly
12. appreciate
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3. Fill in the blanks choosing appropriate words given below.
| flowers, nine, Panthi, Rama, artists, forty-four |
Mr. R.K. Agrawal inaugurated the exhibition. It contained the work of three artists namely Rukmani Chaturvedi, Kusum Lata Vaidya and Rama Dutt Joshi. In all,
There were forty-four paintings. Of these only nine belonged to Ms. Joshi. Rukmani
Chaturvedi used things like leaves, flowers etc. to make her collages. Internationally acclaimed Panthi exponent Devdas Banjare was present at the inaugural function.
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Grammar
1. Use the appropriate form of verbs given in brackets in the sentences given below.
1. She presented artworks made out of waste. (present)
2. The Chief Minister inaugurated the fast food shop “Star One” in Raipur
recently. (inaugurate)
3. God created the world. (create)
4. Sania Mirza achieved the honour of entering in the Australian
Open. (achieve)
5. The programme was organised by the college. (organize)
6. Paintings of local artists were exhibited in the auditorium. (exhibit)
7. The President congratulated the winners. (congratulate)
8. The wind blew the letter out of my hand. (blow)
9. He broke his hand while playing cricket. (break)
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2. After the exhibition Rukmani had the following advantages:
(i) People bought her collages. (iv) Bhilaians appreciated her art.
(ii) The television programme made (v) The management selected her
her the talk of the town. for the state award.
(iii) People overwhelmed her by (vi) Many people contacted
her for their response. Guidance
Now rewrite the sentences as shown:
(First sentence is given for you).
1. Her collages were bought by people.
2. She was made the talk of the town by the television programme.
3. The response of the people overwhelmed her.
4. Her art was appreciated by bhilaians.
5. She was elected by the management for the state award.
6. She was contacted by many people for guidance
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3. Make a list of all the verbs in the past tense occuring in the lesson.
Ans: Presented, inaugurated, created, crafted, expressed, accepted, depicted, commanded, congratulated, acclaimed, ended.
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Writing
1. Read the following paragraphs carefully. There are two stories mixed up.
Arrange the paragraphs in order to find out the stories:
• A mango tree said to a bush growing in its shade, “You are useless. No
body wants you. I am used for roofs and houses everywhere. Men can’t do
without me”.
• The young deer was filled with fear and forgetting his resolve, took to his
heels, along with his mother.
• “Here is a man coming to you with an axe, right now. Farewell”.
• A young deer said to his mother, “I am larger than a dog and swifter and I
have horns to defend myself. When dogs appear I will run away with the
others. I have decided not to run from dogs in future”.
• “You are so right”, said the bush.
• Just then they heard the bark of dogs.
Answer:
Story 1. A mango tree said to a bush growing in its shade, “You are useless. No
body wants you. I am used for roofs and houses everywhere. Men can’t do
without me”.
“You are so right”, said the bush.
“Here is a man coming to you with an axe, right now. Farewell”.
Story 2. A young deer said to his mother, “I am larger than a dog and swifter and I
have horns to defend myself. When dogs appear I will run away with the others. I have decided not to run from dogs in future”.
Just then they heard the bark of dogs.
The young deer was filled with fear and forgetting his resolve, took to his
heels, along with his mother.
2. Look at the pictures given below and write the related headlines under each picture given in the box.
1. Cute Cats at Home 2. Sleeping Ostrich
3. Run to Win 4. Friends Forever
Answer:
1. Cute Cats at Home: Picture 3
2. Sleeping Ostrich: Picture 4
3. Run to Win: Picture 1
4. Friends Forever: Picture 2
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3. Punctuate the following passage with [capital letter, comma ( , ) question
mark ( ? ) inverted commas ( “ ” ) full stop ( . ) exclamatory mark ( ! ) etc.
| it was dreadful for the poor little duckling to live alone in the cold winter come here duckling it is cold out there called a field mouse his hole was warm and cozy and was full of food he told her spring will bring better luck. the duckling saw his reflection in the cold water and was so surprised what a beautiful swan was he have you ever seen a duckling changed into a swan. |
Answer:
It was dreadful for the poor little duckling to live alone in the
cold winter.
“Come here, duckling, it is cold out there”, called a field mouse. His hole was warm
and cozy and full of food. He told her, “Spring will bring better luck.”
The duckling saw his reflection in the cold water and was so surprised. “What a beautiful swan he was! Have you ever seen a duckling changed into a swan?”
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