NCERT Solutions Class 7 English Unit 1 Learning Together Chapter 02 Try Again (Poem)

Let us do these activities before we read.

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Question I. Who inspires you to do your best?
Answer: My mother, father, and teachers guide me to do my finest work at all times.
In simple words: My family and teachers help me work hard.

Exam Tip: Talk about people close to you, like your parents or teachers, who support you.

Question II. Work in pairs, identify what you see in the pictures given below. What can we learn from them? Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
Answer:
1. Bees and their honeycomb inside a beehive.
2. A small spider sitting on its web.
3. Geese flying together in a V-shape in the sky.
4. A little bird sitting on its nest.
5. Many ants walking in a straight line to work together.
6. A big tree full of ripe red apples.
We can learn that working hard, helping one another, and not giving up are very important for success.
In simple words: The pictures show busy animals and plants. They teach us to work together and keep trying.

Exam Tip: Try to name each creature or object clearly and explain what lesson their teamwork or effort teaches us.

Page 19 - Let us discuss

Question I. Complete the summary of the poem by filling in the blanks with suitable words from the text given in the box below. Share your answers with teacher. An example has been given in the box below.
tried, mounted, despair, attempts, great, conquered, low, strive

The poem, written in a narrative style, tells the story of King Bruce of Scotland, who was feeling 1. _______ after failing multiple times to achieve something 2. ______ for his people. In a moment of 3._____, he observed a spider trying to reach its web high above. The spider 4. _____ every time it fell after getting close to its goal. It made nine 5. _____ and finally succeeded. The king said that the spider had 6. _____ and so would he. Inspired by the spider’s determination, King Bruce decided to 7. _____. When he 8.______ this time, he ultimately succeeded.

Answer:
1. low
2. great
3. despair
4. mounted
5. attempts
6. conquered
7. strive
8. tried

The story tells us that King Bruce felt low after failing to do something great. In his despair, he saw a spider climb. It mounted again after nine attempts, and conquered the climb. Inspired, the King decided to strive and when he tried once more, he won.
In simple words: This summary shows how the king went from being sad to trying again and succeeding, just like the spider.

Exam Tip: Read the words in the box carefully first. Make sure each word fits grammatically into the blank space.

Question II. Complete the following sentences suitably.
1. We can say that the poet uses the narrative style because ________.
2. The central idea of the poem is ________.
Answer:
1. the poem tells us a story about King Bruce in a very simple and interesting way.
2. keeping on trying and never giving up even when we fail.
In simple words: 1. The poem tells a story to help us understand. 2. The main lesson is to keep trying until you win.

Exam Tip: Use your own words to explain the meaning. "Narrative style" always means telling a story.

Question III. Pick three examples from the poem for each of the following:
1. lines that describe the spider’s efforts
2. alliteration (the repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of closely connected words)
Answer:
1. Examples of the spider's hard work:
(a) “It soon began to cling and crawl”
(b) “Again it fell and swung below”
(c) “Nine brave attempts were counted”

2. Examples of alliteration in the poem:
(a) “delicate thread it had to tread” (repetition of 't' sound)
(b) “steadily, steadily” (repetition of 'st' sound)
(c) “flung himself down in low despair” (repetition of 'd' sound in 'down' and 'despair')
In simple words: We find lines showing the spider trying hard, and find words starting with the same sounds next to each other.

Exam Tip: For alliteration, look for words that start with the same consonant sound close together, like "cling" and "crawl".

Question IV. Why does the poet repeat the following words or phrases in the poem?
tried and tried; steadily, steadily; up, up
Answer: The poet repeats these words to show how the spider kept going without stopping. It shows that we must keep putting in hard work over and over again to succeed.
In simple words: The poet says these words many times to show that we should keep trying and never stop.

Exam Tip: Repetition in a poem is used to highlight or bring attention to an important idea, like hard work.

Question V. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from within the brackets.
1. The rhyme scheme of the poem is ____________. (AABB/ABBA/ABAB)
2. ‘Bravo’ is an example of ____________. (conjunction/interjection/adjective)
3. The poet uses ‘twas and ‘tis for the sake of ____________. (rhythm/rhyme/contraction)
Answer:
1. AABB
2. interjection
3. rhythm
In simple words: 1. The poem lines rhyme in pairs. 2. "Bravo" is a word used to show sudden excitement. 3. Short words like "'twas" are used to make the poem sound like music.

Exam Tip: Remember that interjections are words that express strong emotions, and old contractions like "'twas" help maintain the poem's beat.

VI. The spider's climbing is compared to King Bruce's own struggles. Just as the spider repeatedly attempts to reach its web, Bruce is trying to achieve a great deed for his people. This poetic device is called metaphor. It strengthens the poem’s message about perseverance - keep trying till we succeed.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that involves an implied comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’, ‘as’, or ‘as…as’. It suggests that one thing is another, highlighting similarities between them to add deeper meaning or understanding.

Question 1. Read the following sentences and identify metaphors and similes. Write M for metaphor and S for simile.
(i) He ran as fast as a cheetah.
(ii) The world is a stage.
(iii) The night was as dark as coal.
(iv) He sang like an angel.
(v) Her voice was music to his ears.
(vi) The classroom was a zoo.
(vii) The baby slept like a log.
(viii) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
(ix) The lake was a mirror, reflecting the sky.
Answer:
(i) S
(ii) M
(iii) S
(iv) S
(v) M
(vi) M
(vii) S
(viii) S
(ix) M
In simple words: A simile uses words like "as" or "like" to make a comparison, while a metaphor directly says one thing is another thing.

Exam Tip: If you see "like" or "as...as", it is always a simile. If it compares directly without those words, it is a metaphor.

Question 2. Read the following sentences and transform the similes to metaphors and metaphors to similes. Two examples have been given.
(i) Knowledge spreads like the branches of a mighty tree. → Knowledge is a spreading branch of a mighty tree.
(ii) His courage was a beacon, guiding us through the storm. → His courage was as bright as a beacon guiding us through the storm. / His courage was like a beacon guiding us through the storm.
(iii) The book was a treasure chest, filled with endless adventures.
(iv) Her laughter was a melody that brightened the darkest days.
(v) The mountain stood as a guard, watching over the valley below.
(vi) The night was like a velvet cloak, wrapping the world in mystery.
(vii) Her thoughts were like butterflies in a summer meadow.
Answer:
(iii) Simile: The book was like a treasure chest, full of endless adventures.
(iv) Simile: Her laughter was like a melody that made the darkest days bright.
(v) Metaphor: The mountain was a guard, keeping watch over the valley below.
(vi) Metaphor: The night became a velvet cloak, wrapping the earth in mystery.
(vii) Metaphor: Her thoughts turned into butterflies fluttering in a warm meadow.
In simple words: To change a simile into a metaphor, take out words like "like" or "as". To change a metaphor into a simile, add "like" or "as".

Exam Tip: When converting, always look for comparison words like "like" or "as". Add them to make a simile, or remove them to make a metaphor.

Page 21 - Let us think and reflect

I. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.

Question 1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
He flung himself down in low despair,
As grieved as man could be;
And after a while he pondered there,
“I’ll give it all up,” said he.
Now just at that moment a spider dropped,
With its silken, filmy clue;

(i) Select the phrase which shows the physical expression of the King’s emotional state.
(ii) Why does the poet use the word ‘low’ before despair?
(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. In the line, ‘And after a while he pondered there’, the word ‘pondered’ means _____________.
(A) paused
(B) thought
(C) noticed
(D) rested
(iv) Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. The phrase ‘silken filmy clue’ creates an image of something that is ____________ (long and light/very delicate and soft).
Answer:
(i) “He flung himself down in low despair”
(ii) The poet uses the word "low" to show how extremely sad and hopeless the King felt.
(iii) (B) thought
(iv) very delicate and soft
In simple words: (i) The King fell down because he was sad. (ii) "Low" shows he felt very, very sad. (iii) "Pondered" means he was thinking. (iv) The spider's thread is very soft and thin.

Exam Tip: When explaining why a word like "low" is used, think about how it adds weight to the emotion being described.

Question 2. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
“…when it toils so hard to reach and cling,
And tumbles every time.”
But up the insect went once more,
Ah me! ’tis an anxious minute;
He’s only a foot from his cobweb door,
oh say, will he lose or win it?

(i) Choose the correct option to complete the analogy.
toil : hard :: ____________ : ___________
(A) roll: tumble
(B) tumble: circle
(C) compress: roll
(D) jump: tumble
(ii) List any two characteristics of the spider highlighted in the line, ‘But up the insect went once more’.
(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The expression ‘Ah me!’ in the extract indicates a sense of _______________.
(A) happiness
(B) stress
(C) relief
(D) loneliness
(iv) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. Readers are able to relate to this extract because ____________.
Answer:
(i) (D) jump : tumble
(ii) Courage and determination.
(iii) (B) stress
(iv) most people have times in life when they must keep trying many times before they finally succeed.
In simple words: (i) Just like toiling is hard, jumping can lead to a tumble. (ii) The spider is brave and never gives up. (iii) "Ah me!" shows that the speaker is worried. (iv) We all know how it feels to try again and again.

Exam Tip: For analogies, find how the first two words relate (toil is hard work) and find a pair with a similar relation.

II. Answer the following questions.

Question 1. How does the first stanza help in setting the mood of the poem?
Answer: It creates a very sad and gloomy feeling right at the start.
In simple words: The first part of the poem makes us feel sad for the king.

Exam Tip: Use words like "mood" and "tone" when answering questions about how a poem begins.

Question 2. Describe how King Bruce’s attitude changes from the beginning towards the end of the poem.
Answer: He goes from feeling completely hopeless to being full of hope and strong resolve.
In simple words: At first, the king wanted to give up, but at the end, he wanted to try again.

Exam Tip: Clearly show the contrast: mention "despair" or "hopelessness" for the start, and "determination" or "hope" for the end.

Question 3. The poet describes every action of the spider in great detail. What does this tell us about his attitude towards the spider?
Answer: It shows that the poet really respects and admires how the spider never gives up.
In simple words: The poet thinks the spider is amazing because it keeps trying.

Exam Tip: Words like "admiration" and "respect" are perfect keywords for describing the poet's attitude.

Question 4. How does the spider inspire us to overcome despair and not give up?
Answer: By showing us how to keep trying even after falling down many times.
In simple words: The spider teaches us to keep trying even when we fail.

Exam Tip: Highlight that the spider succeeded only after failing many times, which shows us that failure is not the end.

Question 5. The poem teaches us that failures are stepping stones to success. Explain.
Answer: Every time we fail, we learn something new that helps us win the next time.
In simple words: Mistakes help us learn how to do better next time.

Exam Tip: Explain that each failure is a lesson that brings us closer to our goal.

Question 6. The spider’s journey tells us that anyone can be a source of inspiration in our lives. Elaborate.
Answer: A tiny spider gave hope to a great king, which shows that even little things can teach us big lessons.
In simple words: We can learn good things from even the smallest creatures.

Exam Tip: Use the example of the "tiny spider" and the "mighty king" to show that inspiration has no size limit.

Page 22 - Let us learn

Question I. Write the opposites of the following words taken from the poem.
1. up × _____________
2. fast × _____________
3. glad × _____________
4. win × _____________
5. succeed × _____________
Answer:
1. up × down
2. fast × slow
3. glad × sad
4. win × lose
5. succeed × fail
In simple words: These are words that mean the exact opposite of each other.

Exam Tip: Make sure you write the exact opposite word as used in or related to the poem.

Question II. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined words in the following sentences from the box given below. Frame sentences of your own for these words.
(i) Please make every endeavour to arrive on time.
(ii) Ants toil tirelessly to save food for rainy season.
(iii) We encourage all students to strive to do their best.
(iv) The sailors braced themselves against the strong wind.

Box of Meanings:
1. work very hard and/or for a long time
2. prepared themselves for something difficult
3. an attempt to do something new or difficult
4. to try very hard to achieve something

Answer:
Meanings:
(i) endeavour → An attempt (or a serious effort)
(ii) toil → Work very hard and/or for a long time
(iii) strive → To try very hard to achieve something
(iv) braced → Prepared themselves for something difficult

Our Sentences:
(i) Endeavour: We must make an endeavour to keep our surroundings clean.
(ii) Toil: The farmers toil in the hot fields all day long.
(iii) Strive: Students should always strive to score well in their exams.
(iv) Braced: The children braced themselves before entering the cold water.
In simple words: First we find what the difficult words mean, and then we use them to write our own simple sentences.

Exam Tip: When making sentences, keep them short, grammatically correct, and ensure the word is used in the right context.

Question III. The poem uses words that show distance. Classify the words or phrases in the box given below based on the distance (far or near) and write in the space provided.
proximity, middle of nowhere, vicinity, adjacent, remoteness, yonder, afar, a stone’s throw, light year, hairline, farther

Answer:

In simple words: We group words that mean something is a long way off under "Far", and words that mean something is close by under "Near".

Exam Tip: Idioms like "a stone's throw" mean very close (Near), while "middle of nowhere" means very far away (Far).

Question IV. Read the following line from the poem.
‘Twas a delicate thread it had to tread,
Now repeat the lines five to six times. Are you able to say it clearly? Create more tongue twisters of your own.
Answer: Yes, repeating it quickly is fun but tricky! Here are some new tongue twisters:
1. Six swift spiders spin smooth silver silk.
2. Tiny threads twist tightly around tall trees.
3. Brave Bruce badly battled big bold blows.
4. Spiders spinning soft strings slide silently skyward.
In simple words: Tongue twisters are sentences with words that start with the same sound, making them hard to say fast.

Exam Tip: Try to use alliteration (words starting with the same sound) when making your own tongue twisters.

Page 24 - Let us listen

Question I. You will listen to a story about an ant. Read the questions given below and before you listen, guess the answers to these questions.

1. What was the ant known for?
(a) Determination
(b) Strength
(c) Wisdom
Answer: (a) Determination

2. Why was the ant unable to take the roti home?
(a) It was stuck under a rock.
(b) It was too heavy to carry.
(c) It was pulled by other ants.
Answer: (b) It was too heavy to carry.

3. What was the bird doing?
(a) Playing with the ant
(b) Searching for food
(c) Picking up leaves
Answer: (b) Searching for food (Building a nest by gathering twigs or leaves)

4. How did the bird make the ant feel?
(a) Proud
(b) Inspired
(c) Relaxed
Answer: (b) Inspired

5. How did the fellow ants help?
(a) By advising the ant continuously
(b) By standing still near the ant
(c) By joining the ant in her efforts
Answer: (c) By joining the ant in her efforts
In simple words: These questions help us guess what happens in the story before we listen to it.

Exam Tip: Guessing answers before listening helps you focus on finding those specific details during the listening activity.

Question II. Now, listen to the story once again and as you listen, check whether your answers are correct.
Answer: Once we hear the story again, we find that all our guessed answers are correct!
In simple words: Listening to the story again shows that our guesses were right.

Exam Tip: Always pay close attention to the speaker's main points during the second listening to confirm your answers.

Page 25 - Let us speak

Question. Narrate a personal experience about a time when you were motivated by someone or something to carry on and never give up. Your perseverance helped you. Use the sentence prompts as a guide for your narration.
Answer:
• Introduction: I can recall a time when I wanted to quit. It was when I was getting ready for a talk contest at school.
• The Challenge: My biggest problem was that I felt very scared of talking in front of a large crowd.
• Feeling Sad: In the beginning, I lost hope. I wanted to stop because I kept forgetting my words while practicing.
• What Helped Me: Then, I watched a short video showing that famous speakers also make mistakes. This made me think of our poem "Try Again".
• My Steps: After that, I got excited. I started to practice my talk every single day for my family.
• The Result: Finally, I spoke with courage in front of everyone. I even got the second prize!
• What I Learned: This taught me that trying again is the best way to do well. Now, I always keep trying even when things get hard.
In simple words: This is a story about how practicing every day helped me win second place in a speech contest, even though I was scared.

Exam Tip: When writing a personal story, use simple bullet points or headings to match the prompt questions directly.

Page 26 - Let us write

Question. King Bruce was inspired by the spider that kept on trying till it was successful. Think about the steps you can take to overcome a difficult situation and write them down. Now, write a letter to your cousin on how you plan to overcome any difficult situation. Also, advise not to quit and persevere. Remember to use transition words like ‘To begin with…,’ ‘Next…,’ ‘After that…,’ ‘Then…,’ ‘Finally…,’ to share the steps of your plan.

You may begin this way:
20, Rajendra Nagar
Jeevanpur
23 August 20XX

Dear Monika,
Thank you for your letter asking me about…

You may end this way:
Yours affectionately,
Deepa

Answer:
20, Rajendra Nagar
Jeevanpur
23 August 20XX

Dear Monika,

Thank you for your sweet letter. You asked me about dealing with tough times, and I am very glad to tell you what I think.

To begin with, I feel that when we have a problem, we must never lose our hope. Next, we should keep a calm mind and make easy plans to fix the issue. After that, we need to keep on trying even when we do not win at first. Then, we should ask for help or tips from our parents, buddies, or school teachers. Finally, if we are patient and work hard, we will win in the end. Always remember to never give up. Trying hard always brings great results! Keep your head high and try once more, just like the king and the tiny spider.

Yours affectionately,
Deepa
In simple words: This is a letter to a cousin giving advice to plan carefully, stay calm, ask for help, and never give up.

Exam Tip: Be sure to use the transition words exactly as requested by the question (like "To begin with", "Next", "After that", "Then", "Finally") to earn full marks.

Page 26 - Let us explore

Question I. Collect folk songs in your own language that connect us with nature and compile them as a class project.
Answer:
1. Hindi Song Name: “Barse Badariya Sawan Ki”
• Meaning: This song celebrates the monsoon season, the happiness of farmers, and how green fields grow.
• Lines: “Barse badariya sawan ki, bheege angana aangan ki…” (Clouds of rain pour down, drenching the courtyard.)

2. Punjabi Song Name: “Kale Megha”
• Meaning: It talks about how dark rain clouds help the crops grow.
• Lines: “Kale megha, kale megha paani to barsaayo…” (Dark clouds, pour down your precious rain!)

3. Gujarati Song Name: “Halarda” (Lullabies often mention nature)
• Meaning: It tells a child about beautiful trees, flowing rivers, and high hills while putting them to sleep.
• Lines: “Vagya re bansuri van ma, vage vanma vagar…” (The flute plays sweetly in the forests.)
In simple words: This answer shows three folk songs in Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati that talk about rain, clouds, trees, and rivers.

Exam Tip: Choose popular folk songs in your own language that describe rain, mountains, or seasons to show a strong connection to nature.

Question II. Did you know that spiders are not insects? They belong to a group called the arachnids. Observe a spider and an ant from a distance and note down the differences between them. Share your observations with your classmates. Ask your Science teacher for more information to know about spiders better.
Answer: Here is a comparison between a spider and an ant based on their features:

In simple words: Spiders have 8 legs and 2 body parts, while ants are insects with 6 legs and 3 body parts.

Exam Tip: In Science, remember that spiders are arachnids (8 legs) and ants are insects (6 legs) - this is a very common question.

Class 7 English Poorvi Unit I Chapter 2 Hindi Translation

Stanza 1:
King Bruce of Scotland flung himself down
In a lonely mood to think;
‘Tis true he was monarch, and wore a crown,
But his heart was beginning to sink.
Hindi Translation:
स्कॉटलैंड के राजा ब्रूस ने खुद को नीचे झोंक दिया
एक अकेले मूड में सोचने के लिए;
यह सच था कि वह सम्राट थे, और उन्होंने एक मुकुट पहना था,
लेकिन उनका दिल डूबने लगा था।

Stanza 2:
For he had been trying to do a great deed,
To make his people glad;
He had tried and tried, but couldn’t succeed
And so he became quite sad.
Hindi Translation:
क्योंकि वह एक महान काम करने की कोशिश कर रहे थे,
अपनी प्रजा को खुश करने के लिए;
उन्होंने कोशिश की और कोशिश की, लेकिन सफल नहीं हो सके
और इसलिए वे काफी उदास हो गए।

Stanza 3:
He flung himself down in low despair,
As grieved as man could be;
And after a while he pondered there,
“I’ll give it all up,” said he.
Hindi Translation:
उन्होंने खुद को निराशा में नीचे झोंक दिया,
जितना दुखी कोई आदमी हो सकता है;
और कुछ देर बाद वहां विचार किया,
“मैं यह सब छोड़ दूंगा,” उन्होंने कहा।

Stanza 4:
Now just at that moment a spider dropped,
With its silken, filmy clue;
And the King, in the midst of his thinking, stopped
To see what the spider would do.
Hindi Translation:
अब ठीक उसी क्षण एक मकड़ी गिरी,
अपने रेशमी, जाली सूत्र के साथ;
और राजा, अपनी सोच के बीच में, रुक गया
यह देखने के लिए कि मकड़ी क्या करेगी।

Stanza 5:
‘Twas a long way up to the ceiling dome,
And it hung by a rope so fine;
That how it would get to its cobweb home,
King Bruce could not divine.
Hindi Translation:
छत के गुंबद तक का रास्ता लंबा था,
और यह एक बहुत बारीक रस्सी से लटकी हुई थी;
कि यह अपने मकड़ी के जाले के घर तक कैसे पहुंचेगी,
राजा ब्रूस समझ नहीं पा रहे थे।

Stanza 6:
It soon began to cling and crawl
Straight up with strong endeavour;
But down it came with a slippery sprawl,
As near to the ground as ever.
Hindi Translation:
उसने जल्दी ही चिपकना और रेंगना शुरू कर दिया
पूरे जोर के साथ सीधे ऊपर;
लेकिन यह एक फिसलन भरे विस्तार के साथ नीचे आ गई,
जितना कभी जमीन के करीब थी।

Stanza 7:
Up, up it ran, not a second to stay,
To utter the least complaint;
Till it fell still lower, and there it lay,
A little dizzy and faint.
Hindi Translation:
ऊपर, ऊपर वह दौड़ी, बिना एक सेकंड रुके,
बिना कोई शिकायत किए;
जब तक वह और भी नीचे नहीं गिरी, और वहाँ यह पड़ी रही,
थोड़ा चक्कर और बेहोश।

Stanza 8:
Its head grew steady - again it went,
And travelled a half-yard higher;
‘Twas a delicate thread it had to tread,
And a road where its feet would tire.
Hindi Translation:
उसका सिर स्थिर हो गया - फिर से वह चली,
और आधा गज और ऊँचा चली गई;
यह एक नाजुक धागा था जिस पर उसे चलना था,
और एक ऐसा रास्ता जहाँ उसके पैर थक जाते।

Stanza 9:
Again it fell and swung below,
But again it quickly mounted;
Till up and down, now fast, now slow,
Nine brave attempts were counted.
Hindi Translation:
फिर वह गिरी और नीचे झूल गई,
परंतु फिर तुरंत चढ़ गई;
ऊपर-नीचे, कभी तेज़, कभी धीमा,
नौ बार हिम्मत भरी कोशिशें गिनी गईं।

Stanza 10:
“Sure,” cried the King, “that foolish thing
Will strive no more to climb;
When it toils so hard to reach and cling,
And tumbles every time.”
Hindi Translation:
“निश्चित ही,” राजा ने पुकारा, “यह मूर्ख चीज़
अब और नहीं चढ़ने का प्रयास करेगी;
जब वह पहुँचने और चिपकने के लिए इतनी मेहनत करती है,
और हर बार गिर पड़ती है।”

Stanza 11:
But up the insect went once more,
Ah me! ‘tis an anxious minute;
He’s only a foot from his cobweb door,
Oh say, will he lose or win it?
Hindi Translation:
पर मकड़ी फिर से ऊपर गई,
हे भगवान! यह एक चिंताजनक पल है;
वह अपने मकड़ी के जाले के दरवाजे से सिर्फ एक फुट दूर है,
ओ बताओ, क्या वह हारेगी या जीतेगी?

Stanza 12:
Steadily, steadily, inch by inch,
Higher and higher he got;
And a bold little run at the very last pinch
Put him into his native cot.
Hindi Translation:
स्थिरता से, स्थिरता से, इंच-इंच करके,
वह और ऊँचा और ऊँचा होती गई;
और आखिरी पल में एक साहसी छोटी दौड़ ने
उसे उसके अपने घोंसले में पहुँचा दिया।

Stanza 13:
“Bravo, bravo!” the King cried out,
“All honour to those who try;
The spider up there, defied despair;
He conquered, and why shouldn’t I?”
Hindi Translation:
“शाबाश, शाबाश!” राजा चिल्लाया,
“प्रयास करने वालों को सारा सम्मान;
ऊपर वह मकड़ी, उसने निराशा को चुनौती दी;
उसने जीत हासिल की, और मैं क्यों नहीं कर सकता?”

Stanza 14:
And Bruce of Scotland braced his mind,
And gossips tell the tale,
That he tried once more as he tried before,
And that time did not fail.
Hindi Translation:
और स्कॉटलैंड के ब्रूस ने अपना मन मज़बूत किया,
और लोक-कथाएँ यह किस्सा सुनाती हैं,
कि उसने पहले की तरह एक बार और प्रयास किया,
और उस बार वह विफल नहीं हुआ।

Class 7 Poorvi Unit I Chapter 2 Summary

Summary of the Poem

This poem, written by Eliza Cook, shares the story of King Bruce of Scotland. He is very sad and sitting all alone because his attempts to help his country have failed. He wants to give up completely. Just then, he notices a tiny spider falling on a thin thread. He watches it try to climb back to its web. The web is very high up, and the thread is thin. The spider climbs but slips and falls many times. Still, it keeps trying. The king watches the spider fail nine times. He even thinks the spider is silly for not stopping. But on the tenth try, the spider moves slowly and carefully. With a big final effort, it gets home! The king is so happy. He sees that the little spider won against its troubles. He thinks that if a tiny spider can do this, he can do it too. King Bruce gets new hope, tries once more, and succeeds. The lesson of the story is to never stop trying, no matter how hard it is.

कविता का सारांश (Summary in Hindi)

यह कविता स्कॉटलैंड के राजा ब्रूस की कहानी बताती है। राजा बहुत दुखी हैं और अकेले बैठकर सब कुछ छोड़ देने के बारे में सोच रहे हैं। तभी वह एक छोटी मकड़ी को धागे से गिरते हुए देखते हैं। वह मकड़ी को अपने जाले पर वापस चढ़ने की कोशिश करते हुए देखते हैं। धागा बहुत पतला है और दूरी बहुत ज्यादा है। वह मकड़ी कई बार फिसलकर नीचे गिरती है, लेकिन फिर भी कोशिश करना बंद नहीं करती। राजा ने उसके नौ असफल प्रयास देखे। लेकिन दसवीं बार में, मकड़ी धीरे-धीरे करके ऊपर चढ़ गई और अंत में अपने जाले तक पहुँच गई। इसे देखकर राजा को बहुत हिम्मत मिली। उन्होंने सोचा कि अगर यह छोटी मकड़ी कर सकती है, तो मैं क्यों नहीं? राजा ब्रूस ने फिर से कोशिश की और जीत गए। यह कविता हमें सिखाती है कि चाहे जो हो, हमें कभी हार नहीं माननी चाहिए।

Class 7 English Poorvi Chapter 2 Word Meanings

Frequently Asked Questions

Question. What is the poem “Try Again” about?
Answer: This poem tells us about King Bruce of Scotland. He failed many times when trying to help his people and felt like quitting. While sitting sadly, he watched a tiny spider try to climb to its web. The spider fell nine times but kept trying. On the tenth try, it got to its home. This made the King feel very inspired. He decided to try one more time and won. The poem shows us that trying hard and never giving up always brings success.
In simple words: It is a story about a king who got inspired by a spider to try again and succeed.

Exam Tip: Summarize the poem's plot in 3-4 sentences: the king's failures, the spider's attempts, the inspiration, and the final success.

Question. Who wrote the poem “Try Again” in Class 7 Poorvi?
Answer: The famous poet Eliza Cook wrote this poem.
In simple words: Eliza Cook is the writer of this poem.

Exam Tip: Remember the spelling of "Eliza Cook" as poet names are frequently asked in short-answer questions.

Question. What poetic devices are used in the poem “Try Again”?
Answer: The poet uses poetic devices like metaphors, alliteration, repetition, and personification to make the poem beautiful.
In simple words: The poet uses special word patterns like repeating words and comparing things to make the poem sound good.

Exam Tip: Mention "metaphor" (comparing the spider to the King) and "alliteration" (repeating consonant sounds) as key devices.

Question. What is the moral of the poem “Try Again”?
Answer: The lesson is that we must never feel sad when we fail. We should keep trying hard with hope until we get success.
In simple words: The moral is to never give up, even if you fail many times.

Exam Tip: Use the words "perseverance" and "never give up" as they are the central theme of the entire poem.