Comparing Conflicts: Inner vs. Outer Struggles – Class 7 

This Grade 7 English literature worksheet helps learners explore how conflicts can be compared across texts, focusing on ‘internal conflict’ (Tara’s fear of speaking) and ‘external conflict’ (Arjun’s battle for the stolen sword). Through multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false checks, and paragraph writing, students practice analyzing different types of conflict, their causes, and resolutions. These activities build comprehension, analytical skills, and confidence in CBSE English. 

Why Comparing Conflicts Matters in Literature? 

1. Teaches learners how conflicts drive stories and character growth. 
2. Builds analytical skills by comparing internal and external struggles. 
3. Strengthens comprehension of plot development and resolution. 
4. Encourages deeper appreciation of storytelling and moral lessons. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students answer questions about Arjun’s external conflict and Tara’s internal conflict, comparing their challenges and solutions. 

✔️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks 
Learners identify key terms such as ‘conflict, internal conflict, external conflict, courage, action, resolution,’ and ‘effort’. 

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

🔄 Exercise 4 – Identify Conflict Types 
Learners label sentences with the type of conflict shown. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Students write sentences showing how conflicts are compared across texts. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) external conflict 
2. a) internal conflict 
3. c) require effort 
4. a) inner versus outer 
5. b) stolen sword 
6. b) stage fear 
7. a) Arjun 
8. c) Tara 
9. a) action 
10. c) courage 

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks
1. external conflict 
2. internal conflict 
3. struggle 
4. difference 
5. action 
6. courage 
7. behavior 
8. problem 
9. effort 
10. resolution 

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

Exercise 4 – Identify Conflict Types 
1. external conflict 
2. internal conflict 
3. conflict 
4. resolution (external) 
5. resolution (internal) 
6. action (Arjun) 
7. courage (Tara) 
8. external conflict 
9. internal conflict 
10. contrasting conflicts 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing (Fill in the Blanks)
In a small kingdom near ‘Udaipur’, lived Arjun, a young ‘warrior’ who trained daily to protect his people. He was ‘disciplined’ and determined, rising with the sun each morning to sharpen his skills. His dedication made him ‘respected’ among the villagers, who trusted him to guard their land. One day, however, the royal ‘sword’—a symbol of honor and strength—was stolen by a rival kingdom. Arjun felt ‘responsible’ for its loss and decided that he must recover it. This created an ‘external conflict’ between Arjun and the enemy soldiers, forcing him to prepare for battle and plan a dangerous journey. Arjun fought bravely against the enemy soldiers, using his skill and determination to defeat them. After a fierce battle, he finally recovered the royal sword and returned it to his kingdom, restoring honor and pride. 

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

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