The Forgotten Library of Shantipur
 

This Grade 7 Reading Comprehension worksheet focuses on a full-length passage about the "Forgotten Library of Shantipur." Students will read a touching story about how a young student, Riya, noticed an old, neglected library and took action to bring it back to life. This worksheet includes multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, true/false statements, and evidence-based questions. It aims to help students enhance their reading comprehension skills by focusing on the importance of small actions and community efforts in making a positive impact.

Key Skills Covered:
- Understanding the main theme and moral of a story
- Analyzing and interpreting key events and character actions
- Drawing conclusions from text evidence
- Reinforcing vocabulary related to reading and library settings

By completing this worksheet, students will improve their ability to extract and analyze information from texts while developing empathy for the importance of reading and community efforts.


 

🔹 Answer Key

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. b) It was silent and covered with dust.
2. a) They preferred using their phones.
3. c) She noticed it was being ignored.
4. c) The librarian of the old library.
5. a) Worried about the future of the library.
6. b) She organized a Reading Week.
7. b) Students became more curious about reading.
8. c) It became lively and active again.
9. b) They helped clean and explore it.
10. a) Small efforts can create big changes.
 

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks
1. visit
2. dust
3. library
4. teacher
5. interest
6. effort
7. change
8. value
9. reading
10. habits
 

Exercise 3 – True/False
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. False
7. False
8. True
9. True
10. False
 

Exercise 4 – Underline the Supporting Detail
1. “The library had become silent and dusty over time.”
2. “Books had a special value in learning.”
3. “Small efforts can create big change.”
4. “The importance of preserving knowledge.”
5. “Students explored the library and shared their ideas.”
6. “People had stopped visiting the library.”
7. “The once-empty library became lively again with visitors.”
8. “Parents brought their children to the library.”
9. “The library became a symbol of community effort.”
10. “The importance of preserving knowledge.”
 

Exercise 5 – Sample Answer:
Riya noticed that the old library in her town had become quiet and dusty over time because people had stopped visiting. Concerned about this, she decided to take action. With the help of her teacher, Riya organized a "Reading Week" at her school, where students participated in storytelling, shared their favorite books, and explored the joy of reading. This effort brought back interest in the library, and soon more people from the town started visiting. The story conveys the message that even small efforts, like organizing an event or sharing ideas, can bring about significant positive change in the community.
 

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