The Tunnel
CBSE · Class 7 · English
Summary of The Tunnel for CBSE Class 7 English. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.
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Overview
The Tunnel is a story about Suraj, a curious boy, and Sunder Singh, the watchman who guards a railway tunnel. The story moves between day and night and shows the mystery of the jungle, the power of nature, and the danger and excitement of the steam train. It also shows how courage, friendship, and c
Key Concepts
Suraj is eager to watch
Suraj is eager to watch the steam engine come out of the tunnel and later to walk through the tunnel itself. His actions show excitement and a love fo
Sunder Singh inspects the tunnel before
Sunder Singh inspects the tunnel before trains arrive. He uses a red flag in the day and an oil lamp at night to warn the driver if there is danger.
The tunnel changes from bright daylight
The tunnel changes from bright daylight outside to complete darkness inside. It is filled with smoke, silence, and the feeling of something unknown.
Suraj compares the train to
Suraj compares the train to a dragon and a beautiful monster. The engine roars, sparks fly, and the jungle seems to react to it.
At night
At night, Suraj and Sunder Singh find a leopard crouching in the tunnel. They shout together, and the leopard runs away before the train arrives.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how Suraj and Sunder Singh are introduced through their actions and conversation.
- Recall the two main parts of the story: the midday visit and the night visit.
- Identify the role of the watchman in inspecting the tunnel and warning trains about danger.
- Explain how the tunnel, the jungle, and the steam engine are described to create mood.
- Describe the encounter with the leopard and how it is handled safely.
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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