Key NCERT English Grammar Topics & Practice Tips for Class 7 Students
FAQs on Comprehensive English Grammar Guide for Class 7 (2025-26)
1. What are the most important topics in English Grammar for the Class 7 final exam 2025-26?
Based on the CBSE pattern for the 2025-26 session, the most important topics include: Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Active and Passive Voice, Reported Speech, and Prepositions. In the writing section, a strong focus should be on Formal Letter Writing and comprehending Unseen Passages.
2. What type of important questions can be expected from 'Tenses' in the Class 7 English exam?
From the 'Tenses' section, you can expect important questions in formats such as:
- Fill-in-the-blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
- Transforming sentences from one tense to another (e.g., Simple Present to Simple Past).
- Identifying and correcting errors in sentences where the tense is used incorrectly.
3. Why is mastering Subject-Verb Agreement crucial for scoring high marks in sentence-based questions?
Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement is crucial because it forms the foundation of a grammatically correct sentence, which examiners specifically check in sentence correction and editing tasks. An error here shows a fundamental misunderstanding. For example, knowing that a singular subject (e.g., 'The team') takes a singular verb ('plays') while a plural subject ('The players') takes a plural verb ('play') can prevent losing easy marks across the entire paper.
4. To get full marks in Formal Letter Writing, what are the most important elements to include as per the CBSE 2025-26 format?
For a formal letter, scoring full marks requires strict adherence to the prescribed format. The most important elements you must include are:
- Sender's Address
- Date
- Receiver's Designation and Address
- Subject Line (clear and concise)
- Salutation (e.g., 'Sir/Ma'am')
- Body of the Letter (introduction, main issue, conclusion)
- Complimentary Close (e.g., 'Yours faithfully')
- Sender's Name
5. What is a common mistake students make when converting from Active to Passive Voice, and how can it be avoided in an exam?
A very common mistake is using the wrong form of the 'to be' verb or forgetting to change the main verb to its past participle (V3) form. For example, in "She writes a letter," a student might incorrectly write "A letter is write by her." The correct passive voice is "A letter is written by her." To avoid this, always remember the two key changes: add the correct 'be' verb (is, am, are, was, were) and always use the V3 form of the main verb.
6. How should a student approach the 'Unseen Passage' section to answer the important questions effectively and save time?
To tackle the Unseen Passage effectively, first, quickly read the questions *before* reading the passage. This strategy helps you know what specific information to look for. Then, as you read the passage, you can underline sentences or phrases that seem to answer those questions. For vocabulary questions like synonyms or antonyms, try to understand the word's meaning from the context of the sentence it is in before answering.
7. How can a student correctly choose between 'some' and 'any' in fill-in-the-blanks questions, a common point of confusion?
This is a frequently tested concept in the topic of determiners. The general rule to follow is to use 'some' in positive (affirmative) sentences (e.g., "I have some information.") and to use 'any' in negative sentences and questions (e.g., "I do not have any information." or "Do you have any information?"). Understanding this simple difference is key to answering these questions correctly.
8. What are the important question types related to Modals for the Class 7 exam?
In the Class 7 exam, important questions on Modals (can, could, may, might, must, should) typically involve:
- Choosing the correct modal verb to fill in a blank to express ability, permission, advice, or obligation.
- Rewriting sentences using a specific modal without changing the original meaning.

















