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CBSE · Class 7 · English

27 flashcards for Try Again (CBSE Class 7 English) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "Who is the main character in the poem Try"

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CharactersTheme and moodCharacter feelingsPlot eventsPlot detailsTheme and valueVocabularyTheme and message
Card 1Characters

Who is the main character in the poem Try Again?

Answer

The main character is King Bruce of Scotland. He is a monarch who feels sad because he has not yet succeeded in doing a great deed for his people.

Card 2Theme and mood

Why is King Bruce unhappy at the beginning of the poem?

Answer

He is unhappy because he has been trying to do a great deed to make his people glad, but he has failed again and again. His heart begins to sink because of repeated failure.

Card 3Character feelings

What decision does King Bruce make before seeing the spider?

Answer

He decides to give it all up. He is in low despair and feels that he cannot succeed.

Card 4Plot events

What happens when the spider first tries to climb?

Answer

The spider clings and crawls upward, but it falls down again with a slippery sprawl. This shows that the spider also faces failure at first.

Card 5Plot details

How many attempts did the spider make before its final success?

Answer

The spider made nine counted attempts before its final successful attempt. Its success came after those nine failures.

Card 6Theme and value

What is the meaning of perseverance in the poem?

Answer

Perseverance means continuing to try even after failure. The spider shows perseverance by climbing again and again until it finally succeeds.

Card 7Vocabulary

What does despair mean in King Bruce's feelings?

Answer

Despair means deep sadness and loss of hope. King Bruce feels despair when he thinks he cannot complete the great deed.

Card 8Theme and message

What does the phrase 'all honour to those who try' suggest?

Answer

It means that effort is valuable, even before success comes. King Bruce praises the spider because trying bravely is worthy of respect.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Try Again for CBSE Class 7 English?
Key topics in Try Again include Main Idea and Message, Character Study, Important Events in Order, Literary Devices and Language. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How many flashcards are available for Try Again?
There are 27 flashcards for Try Again covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Try Again for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 73 practice questions on Try Again. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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