Module 2: Expanding Literary & Grammatical Concepts - CBSE Class 7 English
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Module 2: Expanding Literary & Grammatical Concepts

Module 2: Expanding Literary & Grammatical Concepts

The chapter presents an exploration of various narratives, focusing on their underlying values and the literary techniques utilized to convey them. Through engaging stories and poems, it emphasizes the impact of humor, kindness, and the importance of quality in one's pursuits. Additionally, fundamental grammar concepts are introduced, highlighting the role of tenses and subject-verb agreement in constructing meaningful sentences.

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  1. 2
    Expanding Literary & Grammatical Concepts

    This section explores various literary genres, including prose and poetry,...

  2. 2.1
    Unit 1: Prose - Humour & Values

    This section explores tales of wit and moral teachings through different...

  3. 2.2
    Gopal And The Hilsa Fish

    This section narrates the tale of Gopal, a clever courtier, who uses humor...

  4. 2.3
    The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom

    This folktale explores themes of kindness versus greed through the journey...

  5. 2.4

    The section reflects on John Galsworthy's story 'Quality,' which highlights...

  6. 2.5
    Unit 2: Poetry - Observation & Perspective

    This section explores two poignant poems, 'The Shed' and 'Chivvy,'...

  7. 2.6

    The poem 'The Shed' explores a child's imaginative perception of an old...

  8. 2.7

    The poem 'Chivvy' explores the overwhelming instructions children receive...

  9. 2.8
    Unit 3: Grammar Essentials Part 1

    This section covers essential grammar concepts, focusing on tenses,...

  10. 2.9
    Tenses: Simple Present, Simple Past, Simple Future

    This section discusses the three fundamental tenses in English grammar,...

  11. 2.10
    Simple Present Tense

    The Simple Present Tense is used to describe habitual actions, general...

  12. 2.11
    Simple Past Tense

    The Simple Past Tense describes completed actions at a specific point in the...

  13. 2.12
    Simple Future Tense

    The Simple Future Tense is used to describe actions that will happen at some...

  14. 2.13
    Articles: Use Of 'a', 'an', 'the'

    This section explains the use of articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' in English...

  15. 2.14
    Definite Article: 'the'

    The section focuses on the use of the definite article 'the', explaining its...

  16. 2.15
    Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules And Common Errors

    This section covers the fundamental rules of subject-verb agreement in...

  17. 2.16
    The Basic Rule

    This section provides an overview of the fundamental rule regarding...

  18. 2.17
    Common Rules And Potential Errors

    This section emphasizes the fundamental rules of subject-verb agreement in...

  19. 2.17.1
    Intervening Phrases (Words Between Subject And Verb)

    This section elaborates on the importance of identifying the true subject in...

  20. 2.17.2
    Compound Subjects Joined By 'and'

    This section discusses how compound subjects formed by joining two or more...

  21. 2.17.3
    Compound Subjects Joined By 'or', 'nor', 'either...or', 'neither...nor'

    This section explains how to use verbs correctly with compound subjects...

  22. 2.17.4
    Collective Nouns

    This section explores the concept of collective nouns in English grammar,...

  23. 2.17.5
    Indefinite Pronouns

    Indefinite pronouns are words that refer to non-specific persons or things.

  24. 2.17.6
    'there Is / There Are'
  25. 2.17.7
    Singular Nouns Ending In 's'

    This section covers singular nouns that end with 's' while emphasizing their...

What we have learnt

  • The importance of humor and wit in navigating societal norms.
  • Kindness and goodness are rewarded, while greed leads to downfall.
  • Effective communication relies on proper grammatical structures.

Key Concepts

-- Tenses
Tenses indicate the timing of actions (present, past, or future) and ensure clarity in communication.
-- SubjectVerb Agreement
The principle that the verb must match its subject in number (singular or plural) to maintain grammatical accuracy.
-- Articles
Words that define a noun as specific or unspecific, including 'a', 'an', and 'the'.

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