Phrases and Clauses Question Answers | DAV Class 7 English Practice Book Chapter 4 Solutions

Get authentic, complete, and step-by-step solved exercises for DAV Class 7 English Practice Book Unit 4: Phrases and Clauses. This comprehensive guide covers all 16 Worksheets and Do It Yourself exercises, strictly adhering to the DAV Education Board curriculum.

Grammar at a Glance: Phrases vs. Clauses

Worksheet 1: Identifying and Using Phrases

Look at the phrases given in the Aid Box below and fill in the blanks:

1. He was very tired. He had, after all, walked twenty kilometres.
2. The police surrounded the hide-out of the bandits under the cover of darkness.
3. As a rule, we do not allow visitors inside after 6:00 p.m.
4. He sat by the window watching in the fading light of the evening.
5. Tourists gathered on the beach to admire the beauty of the rising sun.
6. His work is satisfactory, by and large.

Rule: A group of words that makes sense, but not complete sense, and does not contain a finite verb is called a Phrase.

Worksheet 2: Prepositional Phrases (Burglary Scene)

Compare Picture A (before the burglary) with Picture B (after the burglary) in Mr. Pal’s house. Write sentences indicating the missing items using prepositional phrases:

1. The television set on the wooden table was stolen.
2. The wall clock above the fireplace is missing.
3. The antique flower vase on the side shelf has been taken away.
4. The beautiful painting hanging on the living room wall has been removed.
5. The decorative table lamp next to the single sofa is gone.
6. The valuable books inside the glass cabinet have disappeared.
7. The expensive Persian carpet spread on the drawing room floor has been stolen.

Worksheet 3: The Clause & Sentences Showing Attitude

Read the sentences and understand the structure of a clause:

A clause is a group of words that forms part of a sentence and contains its own subject and predicate.

Worksheet 4: Adverbial Clauses of Reason (‘Because’)

Write why each person feels so using ‘because’ clauses:

1. Rita is happy because she won first prize in the inter-school debate competition.
2. Sunder is sad because his pet dog has gone missing.
3. Sujoy is angry because his younger brother tore his English notebook.
4. Ridhima is excited because her family is visiting an amusement water park tomorrow.
5. Mrs Sharma is worried because her little son is running a high fever.
6. Mr Rajput is proud because his daughter topped the state board examination.
7. Srinivas is relieved because his final term examinations are finally over.

Worksheet 5: Analyzing Clauses in Trinity City Paragraph

Read the passage about Trinity City. Identify 5 clauses and break each down into its Subject and Predicate:

Worksheet 6: Underlining Adverb Clauses

Underline the adverb clause in each of the following sentences:

1. You can go wherever you like. (Adverb Clause of Place)
2. We shall wait until you return. (Adverb Clause of Time)
3. Although he was extremely tired, he kept working diligently. (Adverb Clause of Concession)
4. He spoke loudly so that everyone could hear him clearly. (Adverb Clause of Purpose)
5. If it rains tomorrow morning, our annual sports meet will be cancelled. (Adverb Clause of Condition)
6. The train had already departed before we reached the platform. (Adverb Clause of Time)

Worksheet 7: Matching Clauses with Conjunctions

Combine the parts from Column A and Column C using the conjunctions given in Column B:

1. He studied dedicatedly throughout the night so that he could score top marks in the examination.
2. Please wait quietly in the lobby until the doctor finishes examining the patient.
3. We could not play the cricket match because heavy rain had waterlogged the ground.
4. Radhika was reading a storybook while her brother was busy painting a landscape.
5. The thief fled from the scene as soon as he heard the police siren.
6. You will never achieve your ambition unless you work with utmost perseverance.
7. He remains cheerful and kind-hearted although he is facing financial difficulties.

Worksheet 8: Environmental Issues & Adverbial Clauses

Express the causes and consequences of environmental problems using adverbial clauses:

1. Soil Erosion: Fertile topsoil is washed away rapidly because trees are cut down indiscriminately on mountain slopes.
2. The Taj Mahal: The white marble monument is turning yellowish-grey because industrial emissions and acid rain react with the marble stone.
3. Industrial Pollution: Chemical factories dump untreated waste into rivers so that river water becomes completely toxic and unfit for drinking.
4. Ozone Layer Depletion: The protective ozone layer gets damaged because excessive chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and greenhouse gases are emitted.
5. Endangered Wildlife: Forest animals lose their natural habitats as soon as commercial logging and urban sprawl encroach into wildlife reserves.

Worksheet 9: The Adjective Clause (Lina City Passage)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate adjective clauses starting with who, which, where, or whose:

Lina City is a peaceful urban paradise which is famous for its clean green parks. The town mayor, who believes in complete environmental sustainability, has introduced electric buses everywhere. Citizens whose houses are equipped with solar panels receive special municipal tax benefits. In the heart of the city lies an ancient heritage library where thousands of rare historical manuscripts are preserved. Visitors who come here from all over the world admire the warm hospitality and spotless streets.

Worksheet 10: Writing Adjective Clauses from Picture Prompts

Construct sentences with adjective clauses based on the picture prompts:

1. The boy who is riding the blue bicycle is my classmate Rohan.
2. The little girl whose red umbrella blew away in the gust of wind began to cry.
3. The elderly gentleman who is reading the morning newspaper sits here every day.
4. The street dog which is barking fiercely at the stranger guards our society gate.
5. The newly constructed cottage that has a sloping tiled roof belongs to Mr. Roy.
6. The kind lady who is watering the rose plants is our school principal.
7. The vintage red sports car which broke down on the highway caused a traffic jam.
8. The child who is happily licking a chocolate ice-cream is smiling broadly.
9. The flower boutique where rare orchids and lilies are sold is open till late evening.

Worksheet 11: Understanding the Noun Clause

A subordinate clause that does the work of a noun in a complex sentence is called a Noun Clause. It can function as:

• Subject of a verb: What he said was completely true.
• Object of a transitive verb: I know that she will pass.
• Object of a preposition: Listen carefully to what the teacher explains.
• Complement of a verb: My wish is that you become a doctor.

Worksheet 12: Constructing Noun Clauses Using Prompts

Make meaningful sentences containing noun clauses based on the given prompts:

1. (what happened yesterday) → Nobody in our class knows what happened yesterday during recess.
2. (how he solved the puzzle) → It remains a total mystery how he solved the difficult puzzle so quickly.
3. (where the missing documents are) → The manager asked the clerk where the missing documents are kept.
4. (why the train was delayed) → The station announcement explained why the express train was delayed.
5. (that honesty is the best policy) → Our grandparents always taught us that honesty is the best policy.

Worksheet 13: Completing Sentences with Noun Clauses

Complete the following sentences by adding a noun clause with its own subject and predicate:

1. The mystery is how he entered the house. (Example)
2. My teacher wants that every student should submit the project on time.
3. I could not imagine why he behaved so rudely with his best friend.
4. I want to know where the new science laboratory is located.
5. Gandhiji believed that truth and non-violence would always triumph over evil.
6. No one can deny that persistent hard work leads to assured success.
7. This is what our instructor was trying to explain to us.

Worksheet 14: Sports Word Puzzle (‘ATHLETICS’) & Clues with Clauses

A. Do you like crosswords and word puzzles? Write down one reason why you like/do not like crosswords and word puzzles:
I like crosswords and word puzzles because they expand my English vocabulary and stimulate logical reasoning skills.

B. Word Puzzle Clues on ‘Sports’ with Clauses:

Hidden backbone word formed vertically: A – T – H – L – E – T – I – C – S → ATHLETICS

Worksheet 15: Creating a Group Word Puzzle

Theme: Food and Drinks
Hidden Word: VEGETABLE

Worksheet 16: Using Semi-Colons and Connective Adverbs

Combine the following pairs of sentences by using a semi-colon (;) and an appropriate connecting word/phrase chosen from the Aid Box (consequently, moreover, however, but, otherwise, therefore):

1. My brother was wearing a raincoat. He did not get wet.
   → My brother was wearing a raincoat; therefore, he did not get wet. (Example)
2. It rained for two hours. The weather remained hot.
   → It rained for two hours; however, the weather remained hot.
3. Hurry up. We will miss the train.
   → Hurry up; otherwise, we will miss the train.
4. He reached late. He forgot to bring his papers.
   → He reached late; moreover, he forgot to bring his papers.
5. He works hard to save money. His wife is a spendthrift.
   → He works hard to save money; however, his wife is a spendthrift.
6. There was famine in the village. The villagers left the village.
   → There was famine in the village; consequently, the villagers left the village.

Do It Yourself: Exercise 1 (Birthday Party Picture Analysis)

Look at the birthday party picture and answer the questions using appropriate clauses:

(a) Why have these people got together?
They’ve got together to have a birthday party.

(b) Who is the birthday boy?
I think the boy who is standing cheerfully behind the candle-lit cake is the birthday boy.

(c) Where is the flower-vase kept?
The flower-vase is kept on a small circular side table beside the food counter.

(d) What is special about the painting on the wall?
It is a painting that portrays a scenic sunrise over rolling hills.

(e) What do you think the children did after they had eaten?
I think that the children played lively musical games and danced together after they had eaten.

(f) What do you like best about the picture?
I like the colourful balloons and joyful smiles that fill the room with celebration.

(g) Who are the boy’s parents?
The boy’s parents are the happy smiling man and woman who are standing right behind him.

(h) How do you think the children felt at the party?
They must have felt completely ecstatic and thrilled because the party was full of fun and delicious treats.

Do It Yourself: Exercise 2 (Dialogue Completion)

Complete the dialogue between Randeep and Shireen in a suitable way using appropriate clauses: