Unit 1.

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An Astrologer’s Day
Extract No. 01
(Page No. 2-3)
(Lines- Punctuality----end of the day.)

Q. 1A. Read the extract and complete the activity given below. 12
Global Understanding. 2
A. 1 Read the following sentences and choose the correct one.
1 The astrologer used to begin his business punctually.
a. In the evening
b. In the morning
c. At midday
d. At night
2 The astrologer’s eyes sparkled with a sharp abnormal gleam because-
a. He had spiritual powers.
b. He possessed magical powers.
c. He looked continuously for customers.
d. He was intelligent
Complex Factual 2

A. 2 Read the following sentences and find out True and False sentences. Correct the
False sentences.
1. An astrologer's appearance helps to create an impression on his clients.
2. The astrologer used professional equipment for his business.
3. The astrologer had good knowledge of human psychology.
4. The vendor of fried groundnut business man indirectly helped to grow the
astrologers business.

Interpretation 2

A. 3 People are always attracted to the fried nut vendor because… (Give two reasons)
Personal Response 2
A. 4 Describe your ideas how dressing sense should be important to reflect one’s
personality.
A. 5 Language study 2

i. He wound a saffron- coloured turban around his head.

(Frame a "Wh- question" to get the underlined part as an answer)
ii. Identify the tense form of the following sentence.
The place was lit up by shop lights.

Vocabulary 2
A. 6 Give the meanings of the following words.
1. Resplendent
2. Enchantment
3. Bewilder
4. Shrewd
Q. 1B. Language Study. 4

B.1 Do as directed. 3
i. The best way to learn musical instruments is to find an enthusiastic teacher.
(Insert the appropriate articles wherever necessary.)
ii. We drove ----the river, we came----the bridge.
(Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions)
iii. Education is the single most crucial issue.
(Rewrite the sentence using “as----as”)
B. 2 Spot the error in the sentence and rewrite it 1
Very poor, being, they often suffered.
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Unit 1.1
An Astrologer’s Day
Extract No. 01
Q. 1A. Read the extract and complete the activity given below. 12
Global Understanding. 2
A. 1 Read the following sentences and choose the correct one.
1 The astrologer used to begin his business punctually.
e. In the evening
f. In the morning
g. At midday
h. At night
Ans: At midday

2 The astrologer’s eyes sparkled with a sharp abnormal gleam because-

e. He had spiritual powers.
f. He possessed magical powers.
g. He looked continuously for customers.
h. He was intelligent
Ans: He looked continuously for customers.
Complex Factual 2

A. 2 Read the following sentences and find out True and False sentences. Correct the
False sentences.
5. An astrologer's appearance helps to create an impression on his clients.
Ans: True
6. The astrologer used professional equipment for his business.
Ans: True
7. The astrologer had good knowledge of human psychology.
Ans: True
8. The vendor of fried groundnut business man indirectly helpful to grow the
astrologers business.
Ans: True
 Interpretation 2

A. 3 People are always attracted to the fried nut vendor because… (Give two reasons)
Ans:
1. Used to give fancy names to his wear like Bombay ice-cream.
2. Shouting and making noise so people can attract.

Personal Response 2

A. 4 Describe your ideas how dressing sense should be important to reflect one’s
personality.

Ans: Your dressing sense reflects your personality, character, mood, style and what
actually you are as an individual. Good communication skills can be obtained easily
if one decides to choose what to wear wisely. Good dressing sense helps in building
our personality and it leaves an indelible mark on society and helps in image
building.

A. 5 Language study 2
iii. He wound a saffron- coloured turban around his head.
(Frame a "Wh- question" to get the underlined part as an answer)
Ans: What did he wind around his head?
iv. Identify the tense form of the following sentence.
The place was lit up by shop lights.
Ans: (Simple Past tense)

Vocabulary 2
A. 6 Give the meanings of the following words.
5. Resplendent - Bright
6. Enchantment- Magical
7. Bewilder- Confusing
8. Shrewd- Clever
Q. 1B. Language Study. 4

B.1 Do as directed. 3
iv. The best way to learn musical instruments is to find an enthusiastic teacher.
(Insert the appropriate articles wherever necessary.)
 Ans: The best way to learn the musical instrument is to find an enthusiastic
teacher.
v. We drove _____the river, we came________the bridge.
(Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions)
Ans: We drove along the river, we came over the bridge

vi. Education is the single most crucial issue.

(Rewrite the sentence using “as----as”)
Ans: No other single issue is as crucial as education

B. 2 Spot the error in the sentence and rewrite it 1

Very poor, being, they often suffered.
Ans: Being very poor, they often suffered.
 1.1 An Astrologer’s Day
Extract No. 2
Activity 2
(Page No. 4 &5)
(Lines - The nuts vendor blew out his flair_ _ _there is a woman.)

A. 1 Read the following sentences and choose the correct one. 12

Global understanding 2

1 A stranger came when the astrologer was ---- his professional equipment.
a) spreading out
b) giving away
c) packing up
d) selling
2 The astrologer caught a glimpse of the stranger’s face--
a) in the shops light
b) in the light of the cycle lamp
c) by the match light
d) in the chapter green light.
(Page number 4 &5)
(Lines -- The nuts vendor blew out his flair ---there is a woman….)
Complex factual 2

A. 2 The astrologer was not ready to deal with the stranger because --- (Give two
reasons)
A. 3 Find out two examples of irony from the text and write them down. 2
Personal Response 2
A.4. Imagine if someone has doubts on your strengths and weaknesses. How
would you clear his doubts?
Language study 2

A.5. 1. Add the suffixes to the following words.

a. Remark b. appear
2. Find out two code- mixing words from the story.
A.6. Vocabulary 2
Give one word for the following --
1. The study of the movements of the planets, Sun, Moon, and Stars in the belief
that these moments can have an influence on people's lives-
2. A prediction of what will happen in the future-
B1 Language study:- 4

1. Take an umbrella. It _____ rain later. (may/ might) 3

(Choose the correct one).
2. It was only my self-esteem which stopped me.
(Remove 'which')
3. My mind was absolutely clear.
(Use past perfect tense and rewrite.)
B2. The following sentence may contain an error. You have to find that part of 1
the sentence which contains the error.
1. There was a big argument about if we should move to a bigger house.
a) There was
b) argument about
c) if we should
d) no error
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1.1 An Astrologer’s Day
Extract No. 2
Activity 2

A. 1 Read the following sentences and choose the correct one. 12

Global understanding 2

1 A stranger came when the astrologer was ---- his professional equipment.
e) spreading out
f) giving away
g) packing up
h) selling
Ans: packing up
2 The astrologer caught a glimpse of the stranger’s face--
e) in the shops light
f) in the light of the cycle lamp
g) by the match light
h) in the chapter green light.
Ans: by the match light
(Page number 4 &5)
(Lines -- The nuts vendor blew out his flair ---there is a woman….)
Complex factual 2

A. 2 The astrologer was not ready to deal with the stranger because --- (Give two
reasons)
Ans:
1. The astrologer was not ready to accept challenges as he recognized
the stranger.
2. He was late that day.
A. 3 Find out two examples of irony from the text and write them down.
Personal Response 2
Ans:
1. You look so careworn.
 2. You call yourself an astrologer?
3. Challenge is challenge. Go on.
A.4. Imagine if someone has doubts on your strengths and weaknesses. How
would you clear his doubts?
Ans; My strength is I am a dedicated person towards my responsibilities. I
am self-critical and sensitive. My weakness is that I get stressed when I missed
deadline because someone else dropped the ball. I am shy too.
Language study 2

A.5. 3. Add the suffixes to the following words.

a. Remark b. appear
Ans : a. Remarkable b. appearance
4. Find out two code- mixing words from the story.
Ans: cowrie, aana, cherry, Jutka
A.6. Vocabulary 2
Give one word for the following --
3. The study of the movements of the planets, Sun, Moon, and Stars in the belief
that these moments can have an influence on people's lives-
Ans: Astrology
4. A prediction of what will happen in the future-
Ans: Forecast
B1 Language study:- 4
4. Take an umbrella. It _____ rain later. (may/ might) 3
(Choose the correct one).
Ans: Might
5. It was only my self esteem which stopped me.
(Remove 'which')
Ans: My self esteem stopped me.
6. My mind was absolutely clear.
(Use past perfect tense and rewrite.)
Ans: My mind had been absolutely clear.
B2. The following sentence may contain an error. You have to find that part of 1
the sentence which contains the error.
2. There was a big argument about if we should move to a bigger house.
e) There was
f) argument about
g) if we should
h) no error
Ans: If we should.
 Extract No 3.

1.1 An Astrologer’s Day

(Page No.6 &7)
(Line- In the next world __himself on the poyl.)

A. 1 Read the following sentences and choose the correct one. 12

Global understanding 2
1 1. The astrologer knew the name of the stranger as Guru Nayak because –
a) He guessed his name.
b) Guru Nayak told his name
c) Guru Nayak had tried to kill the astrologer
d) He had quarreled with him and stabbed him long ago.

2. The astrologer felt relieved because -

a) he had killed a man
b) he was not a murderer
c) Guru Nayak had recognised him
d) Guru Nayak had gone away
(Page 6/7 - Line - in the next world---himself on the pyol.)
Complex factual 2
A. 2 Read the following sentences and find out True and False sentences. Correct the
false sentences.
1. The astrologer tried to back out of the deal and talked about the client's past.
2. The astrologer rescued himself from Guru Nayak’s revenge.
A.3. Describe how the astrologer felt at the end of the story. 2
Personal response 2
A. 4 If we have to eradicate the superstitions and other ill practices from our society,
what steps would you like to suggest?
A.5. Language study. 2
1. The child has been asking for sweets. (Identity the tense used in the sentence).
2. He could not resist. (use " be able to " and rewrite it.)
A.6. Vocabulary 2
 Give the synonym of the following words
a) gratified b) groaned
B. Language study 4
B. 1 Do as directed 3
1. John bought -- new car last week unfortunately --- car broke down after just two
days.
(Rewrite it using appropriate articles)
2. I was ________ my regular walk through the forest _______ 9:00 a.m.
(Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions)
3. “What do you want?" Anuj said to her. "Give me a glass of water,” she said.
(Change it into indirect speech.)
B. 2 Spot the error and rewrite it. 1
One of the boy looks sad.