SEBA Class 7 English Chapter 6 Still Singing Inside

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Still Singing Inside

Chapter: 6

TEXTUAL QUESTION ANSWER

Let’s begin with a thought.

1. Have you ever felt very sad, scared, or lonely? What helped you feel better?

Was it:

A person?

A song?

A memory?

Something you said or did?

Ans: Yes, I have. Talking to my parents and listening to my favourite songs helped me feel better. 

2. What helped you smile again or feel strong inside?

Talk to your partner and complete this sentence:

“When I feel sad, I find hope in. “

Share one example with the class.

Think and share with your classmates:

Ans: “When I feel sad, I find hope in my family and my friends.”

Example: My parents encourage me and help me stay positive.

3. Why do some people write diaries? What do they write about?

Ans: People write diaries to express their thoughts and feelings. They write about their daily experiences, happy moments, problems, dreams, and memories.

4. Have you ever written your feelings in a diary or notebook?

Ans: Yes, I have written my feelings in a diary. It helps me feel relaxed and organised.

Now, talk in pairs:

1. Have you ever seen a fire or read about one in the news?

Ans: Yes, I have read about fires in the news.

2. What damage can fire cause to people and things?

Ans: Fire can injure people, destroy homes and buildings, damage forests, and cause loss of life and property.

3. What safety steps can we follow if there’s a fire?

Ans: (i) Stay calm and call the fire brigade.

(ii) Leave the building using the nearest safe exit.

(iii) Do not use lifts during a fire.

(iv) Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth if there is smoke.

(v) Follow the instructions of adults or emergency workers.

ACTIVITIES

1. Read Nimi’s diary entry and answer the following questions.

Write in full sentences.

(a) What caused the fire in Nimi’s house?

Ans: The fire was caused by a short circuit.

(b) Which poem helped Nimi hold on to hope?

Ans: The poem “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” by Emily Dickinson helped Nimi hold on to hope.

(c) Why do the nights feel the hardest for Nimi?

Ans: The nights feel the hardest because she remembers the fire and cannot sleep peacefully.

(d) “Maybe that’s where I can begin.”

What does this tell you about Nimi’s thoughts or feelings?

Ans: It shows that Nimi is becoming hopeful and wants to rebuild her life with courage.

(e) Have you ever been in a situation where you felt everything was lost? What helped

you feel better or hopeful again?

Ans: No, I have not. Whenever I feel sad, my family and friends encourage me and help me feel better.

(f) What do you think will happen when Nimi and her mother visit the bank and the School?

Ans: They will complete the necessary paperwork and begin rebuilding their lives.

2. Nimi used powerful words to describe her feelings. 

Discuss in groups and learn what they mean. Then explore more words like them. Add the new words to this list. One is done for you. 

Word	Meaning	Add Your Word
Hollow	Empty inside, like nothing is there	Lonely
Devastated	Extremely sad and shocked
Disoriented	Confused about what’s happening

Ans: 

Word	Meaning	Add Your Word
Hollow	Empty inside, like nothing is there	Lonely
Devastated	Extremely sad and shocked	Heartbroken
Disoriented	Confused about what’s happening	Confused

3. Nimi asks an important question: “How do you begin again when it feels like there’s nothing left?”

Sit in groups of 3 or 4. Talk about what you would do if you face a difficult situation in life. Ask yourselves:

What gives us courage?

How do people rebuild themselves after loss?

How friends or stories give us strength?

Share your ideas with the class.

Ans: (i) Courage comes from hope, family, and friends.

(ii) People rebuild themselves by staying positive and working hard.

(iii) Friends, family, and inspiring stories give us strength during difficult times.

4. You have come across that some words have the same spelling and pronunciation, but they have different meanings. Here are a few such words. Let’s look at them:

Word	Meaning 1	Meaning 2
Close	to stop	nearby
Can	used for showing that it is possible for somebody or something to do something	a metal container

Now, find out more such words. Look up the dictionary or ask a partner. Write down the meanings.

Ans: 

Word	Meaning 1	Meaning 2
Bat	An animal	A cricket bat
Park	A place with trees	To leave a vehicle
Light	Brightness	Not heavy
Watch	To look carefully	A wristwatch

5. Complete these sentences.

Write one helpful idea for each situation.

(a) If there is a fire at school, you should ___________.

Ans: If there is a fire at school, you should leave the building calmly and safely.

(b) If there is smoke in the room, you shouldn’t _______.

Ans: If there is smoke in the room, you shouldn’t panic or hide.

(c) To help my friends during a fire, I should _____________.

Ans: To help my friends during a fire, I should guide them to a safe place.

(d) To keep calm, I should _________.

Ans: To keep calm, I should take deep breaths and follow instructions.

5. (c) What would you suggest in each of the following situations?

Make a sentence using should and another using shouldn’t.

(i) I always feel tired these days. What do you think I should do?

You should ___________________________________.

You shouldn’t _________________________________.

Ans: You should eat healthy food and get enough sleep.

You shouldn’t stay awake late at night.

(ii) I have a terrible toothache. What should I do?

You should ________________________.

You shouldn’t ______________________.

Ans: You should visit a dentist.

You shouldn’t eat too many sweets.

(iii) Nimi is nervous about going to school alone. What’s your advice?

She should _______________________.

She shouldn’t ________________________.

Ans: She should talk to her parents or teachers and stay confident.

She shouldn’t be afraid or lose hope.

5. (d) Let’s think of some other times when we need advice like before exams, during a misunderstanding with a friend, or when we’re feeling nervous.

Choose any one situation from above and write 2-3 sentences to give advice to someone using should and shouldn’t.

Ans: Before exams, you should study regularly and revise your lessons. You should stay calm and get enough sleep. You shouldn’t worry too much or waste time on unnecessary activities.

7. Rewrite the sentences with correct pronouns (emphatic, interrogative, or distributive) shown in brackets. Use Nimi’s diary if needed.

(a) My mother cried. (who, what, when, where)____________ cried when the fire started?	(b) Nimi lost her books and playthings in the fire. (who, what, where, when)____________ did Nimi lose in the fire?
(c) Nimi went to the bank and the school. (who, where)____________ did Nimi go after the fire?	(d) She saw the house catching fire. (herself, himself, myself, ourselves) She ____________ saw the house catching fire.
(e) I composed the poem. (myself, himself, herself) I ____________ composed the poem.	(f) He cleaned the room. (himself, myself, herself) He ____________ cleaned the room.
(g) My belongings and my brother’s belongings were not saved. (neither… nor, each) ____________ my belongings ____________ my brother’s could be saved.	(h) The firefighters wrapped the survivors in blankets. (each, every) ____________ survivor was wrapped in a blanket.
(i) The rooms were in flames. (each, neither, every) ____________ room was in flames.	(j) All family members shared their stories. (each, either, neither) ____________ family member shared a story.

After completing the pronoun exercise, exchange your notebook with a partner and review each other’s answers.

Ans: (a) Who cried when the fire started?

(b) What did Nimi lose in the fire?

(c) Where did Nimi go after the fire?

(d) She herself saw the house catching fire.

(e) I myself composed the poem.

(f) He himself cleaned the room.

(g) Neither my belongings nor my brother’s could be saved.

(h) Every survivor was wrapped in a blanket.

(i) Every room was in flames.

(j) Each family member shared a story.

8. (a) A diary is a personal record of events and happenings in a personal life. You can write about incidents, feelings, or any other memorable thing that happen during the day.

Think of an interesting family holiday and write a short diary entry. Follow the instructions given below:

• Start with the first person (1, we)
• Use past tense.
• Write your feelings.
• Write the events/happenings in sequence. (Example: in the morning, at 9 o’clock.)
• Write down your ideas in paragraphs.

A format with a sample of the sequence of the paragraphs is given below:

1. Date ________	7. Then I _________
2. Place ________	8. As soon as I _________
3. Time _______	9. Later _______
4. Dear Dairy ________	10. Today has been _________
5. Today I _________	11. I hope tomorrow _________
6. I Felt __________	12. Goodnight your name __________

Ans: Date: 10 July 2026

Place: Shillong

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Dear Diary,

Today I went on a wonderful family holiday to Shillong. In the morning, we visited a beautiful waterfall and enjoyed the fresh air. I felt very happy and excited to spend time with my family.

Then we went boating in a peaceful lake and clicked many photographs. As soon as we finished lunch, we visited a lovely garden and bought some souvenirs. Later, we enjoyed delicious local food before returning to our hotel.

Today has been one of the happiest days of my life. I hope tomorrow will be even more exciting.

Goodnight

_______

10. (a) Answer the following questions.

(i) What does the poet compare ‘hope’ to in the poem?

Ans: The poet compares hope to a little bird with feathers.

(ii) Where does the poet say the bird of hope lives?

Ans: The poet says the bird of hope lives in the soul.

(iii) In what kind of situation does the poet say ‘hope’ is present?

Ans: The poet says hope is present even during storms, difficult times, and hardships.

(iv) How does the poet describe the power of ‘hope’ in storms and in hard times?

Ans: The poet says that hope keeps singing and never gives up, even in the hardest times.

(v) Find out the line in the poem that shows ‘hope’ is strength?

Ans: “And never stops – at all -“

(vi) Has the poet ever lost hope according to the poem?

Ans: No, the poet has never lost hope.

10. (b) Let’s build our word power.

Open your dictionary (or use an online one with your teacher’s help). Find the word “hope.” Now, write the following:

(i) What does “hope” mean?

Ans: Hope means a feeling of confidence or expectation that something good will happen.

(ii) A word that means the same as “hope” (a synonym):

Ans: Optimism.

(iii) A word that means the opposite of “hope” (an antonym):

Ans: Despair.

10. (c) Discover a poet’s word:

(i) Look at the last stanza of the poem again. Find the word that sounds like “coldest” but is written differently. You may talk to your partner.

Ans: The word is “chillest.”

(ii) Why do you think the poet used this unusual word?

Ans: The poet used this unusual word to describe the coldest and most difficult situations in a powerful and poetic way.

(iii) What feeling or image does it give you? Share your ideas with the class.

Ans: It gives the feeling that hope stays with us even in the coldest, hardest, and most challenging times.

11. Nimi finds comfort in the poem. Think about this:

(i) What do you think “hope” is being compared to?

Ans: Hope is being compared to a little bird with feathers.

(ii) Why do you think the poet talks about a bird when talking about hope?

Ans: The poet talks about a bird because a bird sings cheerfully and never gives up, just like hope keeps us strong.

(iii) What does hope feel like for you? Can you give an example?

Ans: Hope feels like confidence and courage. For example, I keep hoping that I will do well in my exams if I study hard.

(iv) Hope is not the same for everyone. What is it like for you?

Ans: For me, hope is the strength to keep trying even when life is difficult.

(v) Complete this sentence in your own way. You may look at the examples in the frame.

“Hope is _______________________________.

Examples:

Hope is…A light in the darkA smile after tearsA small plant growing through cracksA hand to hold when you’re scared

Add one more example to the list above and share it with your partner.

Ans: Hope is a rainbow after the rain. 

Example: Hope is a new sunrise after a dark night.

12. (c) Let’s get creative with subjects and verbs! You can write beautiful correct sentences. Look at these subjects.

My friend

The birds

Nimi and I

It

Now, choose any verb you like. Think of something unexpected, silly, or clever that the subject might do.

Examples:

• My friend and I taught our dog to wear a spacesuit.
• The birds ordered pizza.
• Nimi and I discovered a talking potato in the garden.
• It started snowing popcorn.

Write your sentence in the space given below.

Use the correct verb form and write your fun sentence.

Ans: Nimi and I found a magical rainbow that sang happy songs.

13. Work in pairs.

Write a dialogue that can be used to comfort someone.

Turn Nimi’s diary into a dialogue with her mother or brother. Show how they comfort each other and plan ahead.

Ans: Nimi: Mum, I feel so sad. We have lost our home and my books.

Mother: I know, Nimi. But we are together, and that is the most important thing.

Nimi: Will everything be okay again?

Mother: Yes, it will. We will rebuild our home and buy new books. We will take one step at a time.

Nimi: Thank you, Mum. I will stay hopeful and help you.

Mother: That’s my brave girl. Together, we can overcome every difficulty.