Chhattisgarh State Class 7 English Lesson 17 Solution
Chhattisgarh State Board Class 7 English Textbook Solution Lesson 17 Making Best Out of Waste, Her Forte Exercise Questions and Answers.
Making Best Out of Waste, Her Forte Chapter Solution – Lesson 17 – CG Board
CG SCERT Chhattisgarh State Board Class 7 English Lesson 17 Making Best Out of Waste, Her Forte Exercises Questions and Answers.
Reading Comprehension
A.) Answer the following questions.
1.) Who does ‘her’ refer to in the report?
Ans – Rukmani Chaturvedi referred as ‘her’ to the report.
2.) Where has this report been taken from?
Ans – This report had been taken from Bhilai.
3.) Which city was the Expo organized in?
Ans – The Expo organized in Bhilai.
4.) How many participants were there to exhibit the things?
Ans – There were three participants including Rukmani Chaturvedi.
5.) What major differences do you find between the paintings used by Rukmani, Kusum Lata Vaidya and Rama Dutta Joshi?
Ans – Rukmani used different types of leaves, different parts of banana tree to make art, Kusum Lata used organic paint in all her paintings, and Ms Joshi, Used charcoal and pencil.
6.) When did the exhibition end? When do you think it started?
Ans – The exhibition ended on 20th September.
7.) Who inaugurated the exhibition?
Ans – The general manager of Town administration R.K. Agarwal inaugurated the exhibition.
B.) Make a list of the things the participants exhibited:
Ms.Rukmani | Ms. Kusum Lata Vaidya | Ms. Rama Dutt Joshi |
artistic representations of Goddess Durga, Bhilai Steel Plant main gate, nature, historical figures like Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose | Human emotions and nature | The life of locals |
C.) Make a list of the materials the artists used for their creation:
Names | Material used |
Ms. Rukmani
Ms. Kusum Lata
Ms. Vaidya |
Maize, Different types of leaves, and part of the banana tree.
Organic colours and water colour.
Charcoal and Pencil |
Vocabulary
1.) Make sentences by using the table below:
1. The prime minister | Unique | for any one 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 |
Ans –
1.) The prime minister inaugurated the seminar on energy conservation.
2.) Mother Teresa’s name was an inspiration for anyone who wants to do social service.
3.) The expo was an budding opportunity for Ms. Rukmani.
4.) Most of the people still use charcoal as a fuel.
5.) Every possible opportunity should be given to the unique artists.
6.) The chief guest congratulated the winners of different categories.
7.) Ms. Joshi’s paintings depicted the life of locals.
2.) Match the words with their meanings.
Ans –
A : B
Forte : Special Skill
Masterpiece : The best work of it’s type.
Exhibition : A public show of objects.
Collages : A picture made by sticking various materials.
Unique : Only one of it’s type.
Expo : A big exhibition.
Acclaimed : Appreciate.
Budding : New ans young.
Exponent : A person who sets an example for others.
Limelight : Center of public attention.
Subtly : Cleverly.
Commend : Well-known.
3.) Fill in the blanks choosing appropriate words given below.
flowers, nine, Panthi, Rama, artists, forty-four
Ans –
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.
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)
2.) After the exhibition Rukmani had the following advantages:
(i) People bought her collages.
(ii) The television programme made her the talk of the town.
(iii) people overwhelmed her by their response.
(iv) Bhilaians appreciated her art.
(v) The management selected her for the state award.
(vi) Many people contacted her for guidance.
Now rewrite the sentences as shown:
(First sentence is given for you).
Ans –
1.) Her collages were bought by people.
2.) Her talk of the town was made by the television programme.
3.) The response of the people made her overwhelmed.
4.) Her art was appreciated by the Bhilaians.
5.) She was selected by the management for the state award.
6.) She was contacted by the people for guidance.
3.) Make a list of all the verbs in the past tense occuring in the lesson.
Ans – Got, Presented, Made, inaugurated, created, Crafted, impressed, Expressed, Organized, Exhibited, Used, Depicted, Commended, Congratulated, Acclaimed,
Writing
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
Ans –
Pic 1 – (3) Run to win
Pic 2 – (4) Friends Forest
Pic 3 – (1) Cute Cats at Home
Pic 4 – (2) Ostrich Sleeping