Std 7 English · Unit Four

4.5 Seeing Eyes Helping Hands

Complete textbook exercise solutions — Maharashtra State Board (Balbharati), Grade Seven English.

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English Workshop

1Study the format of an informal letter carefully. Using the format, write an informal letter to your friend who has gone to another town for a month.

Shivajinagar,
Pune.
15 July 2024

My dear Amit,

How are you? I hope you are enjoying your stay in Nagpur. It has been two weeks since you left, and our group is already missing you a lot, especially during the evening cricket matches.

The monsoon has started here in Pune, and the weather is beautiful. We are planning a small trek to Sinhagad fort once you return. Make sure to complete your work there soon and come back safely. Convey my regards to your uncle and aunt.

With warm regards,

Yours,
Rohan

2Write a personal letter of thanks to an elder person.

Ramdaspeth,
Nagpur.
10 August 2024

Dear Grandma,

I received the beautiful wristwatch you sent for my birthday. I am writing this letter to say a big thank you! It is exactly the kind of watch I wanted, and all my friends loved it too.

I really missed you at the birthday party. We cut a chocolate cake and played many games. My parents send you their love and regards. I promise to visit you during the Diwali vacations.

With warm regards,

Yours lovingly,
Sneha

3Form a group of four to six. As a group activity, write a conversation in which a person/a group of persons thanks someone.

Conversation thanking someone:

(A conversation between a young boy named Rahul and his neighbour, Mr. Sharma, who helped fix his bicycle.)

Rahul: Good evening, Sharma uncle!

Mr. Sharma: Good evening, Rahul. How is your bicycle running now?

Rahul: It is running perfectly smooth, uncle. I came here specially to say a big thank you to you. If you had not helped me fix the broken chain yesterday, I would have missed my football practice.

Mr. Sharma: Oh, don't mention it, my boy. I am always happy to help. I used to fix my own bicycle when I was your age.

Rahul: You really saved my day, uncle. Thank you so much once again!

Mr. Sharma: You are very welcome, Rahul. Ride safely!

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