Comparing Characters: Wisdom vs. Cleverness – Class 7 

This Grade 7 English literature worksheet helps learners explore how characters can be compared across texts, focusing on traits like ‘patience, cleverness, wisdom, quick action,’ and ‘resourcefulness’. Through multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false checks, and paragraph writing, students practice analyzing character qualities, similarities, and differences. These activities build comprehension, analytical skills, and confidence in CBSE English. 

Why Comparing Characters Matters in Literature? 

1. Teaches learners how different traits shape actions and outcomes. 
2. Builds analytical skills by comparing similarities and differences. 
3. Strengthens comprehension of character motivation and conflict. 
4. Encourages deeper appreciation of storytelling and moral lessons. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students answer questions about Gajraj’s patience and Kalu’s cleverness, comparing their approaches and lessons. 

✔️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks 
Learners identify key terms such as ‘character, trait, similarity, difference, approach, action, thinking, style’. 

✏️ Exercise 3 – True or False 
Students judge whether statements about the characters are correct. 

🔄 Exercise 4 – Identify Character Traits 
Learners label sentences with the traits shown by Gajraj and Kalu. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Students write sentences showing contrasting character qualities and approaches. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

‘‘Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions’’ 
1. a) patience 
2. b) cleverness 
3. b) help others 
4. a) thinking style 
5. c) planning 
6. b) quick action 
7. c) Gajraj 
8. a) Kalu 
9. a) solve problem 
10. c) different strengths 

‘‘Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks’’ 
1. character 
2. trait 
3. similarity 
4. difference 
5. quality 
6. action 
7. behaviour 
8. style 
9. thinking 
10. approach 

‘‘Exercise 3 – True or False’’ 
1. False 
2. False 
3. True 
4. False 
5. True 
6. True 
7. False 
8. True 
9. False 
10. True 

‘‘Exercise 4 – Identify Character Traits’’ 
1. Wisdom and patience (Gajraj) 
2. Cleverness and quick thinking (Kalu) 
3. Planning and sharing (Gajraj) 
4. Fast action (Kalu) 
5. Helping others (both) 
6. Patience (Gajraj) 
7. Cleverness (Kalu) 
8. Observation of approaches (animals) 
9. Different traits solve problems 
10. Success through combined strengths 

‘‘Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing (Fill in the Blanks)’’ 
In a forest near the ‘Narmada’ River lived an old elephant named ‘Gajraj’. He was known for his calm nature and thoughtful ‘character’. Whenever animals faced trouble, they went to him for ‘advice’. One summer, the river began to ‘dry’ and the animals grew worried. Gajraj suggested that they share water wisely and dig small ‘pits’ to collect rainwater. Meanwhile, a clever crow named ‘Kalu’ lived nearby. He believed in acting fast rather than ‘waiting’. Kalu flew to villages and dropped small ‘stones’ into pots to raise water levels. In the end, both approaches helped the forest ‘survive’ the summer. 

Help your child master character comparison with engaging Class 7 literature practice. 

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