1.

Short answer questions:

a) Why did the poet stand for a long time at the fork?
The poet stood for a long time at the fork because he couldn't decide which path to take. He was
hesitant and unsure about the consequences of each choice.

b) Which road did the poet take?

The poet took the road that was "the other" path, the one that appeared to be just as fair and possibly
had a slight advantage because it was grassy and less travelled.

c) Where did the poet find the two roads?

The two roads were found in a yellow wood or a forest, as mentioned in the poem.

d) What do you think was the reason behind the road taken by the poet?
The poet chose the road that seemed less travelled and had a grassy appearance, but both roads were
actually worn equally. The poet's decision might have been influenced by a desire for exploration and
a sense of adventure, as well as the realization that choosing one path would lead them away from
the possibility of experiencing the other.

2. Log answer questions:

a) Describe the two roads the poet had to choose form.

The two roads the poet had to choose from were described as diverging paths in a yellow wood. One
path appeared to be well-worn, indicating that many people had taken it before. The other path,
although also worn, seemed less travelled and had a grassy appearance.

b) Why would the poet tell with a 'sigh' that he had taken the less travelled road?
The poet tells with a 'sigh' that he had taken the less travelled road because it signifies a sense of
longing or regret. By choosing the road less travelled, the poet implies that they have opted for a less
conventional or popular path. The sigh could indicate a mix of uncertainty, curiosity, and a realization
that the chosen path might lead to unique experiences or outcomes.

c) Why do you think the poet was sorry for not being able to travel both roads?
The poet expresses a sense of sorrow or regret for not being able to travel both roads because each
road represents a different set of possibilities, experiences, and outcomes. By choosing one path, the
poet is aware that they are closing the door on the opportunities and experiences that the other path
may have offered. This creates a sense of curiosity and a longing to explore both paths simultaneously,
which leads to the poet's regret at having to make a singular choice.

3. Answer the following questions with reference to context:

(i) 'Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim,'

(a) Name the poet and the poem.

 The poet is Robert Frost, and the poem is "The Road Not Taken."

(b) What is 'the other' the poet is talking about?

'The other' refers to the second road or path that the poet chooses to take.

(c) What were the choices available here to the poet?

The choices available to the poet were the two diverging roads in the yellow wood.

(d) Why did it have a better claim?

It had a better claim because the poet describes it as being grassy and appearing less travelled.
This gave the impression that it may lead to a less conventional or more unique experience.

(e) Why did the poet make this decision?

The poet made this decision because they were drawn to the idea of taking the less travelled
path, filled with curiosity and a desire for new experiences. They felt that this choice would
make a difference and add something distinctive to their life's journey.

(ii) 'Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.'

(a) Where was the poet going?

The poet was going forward on the chosen path, leaving the other path behind.

(b) Why did the poet decide to do so?

The poet decided to move forward on the chosen path because they realized that once a
choice is made, it leads to further choices and paths. They had to continue their journey and
explore what lay ahead.

(c) Why did he doubt if he would ever come back?

The poet doubted if they would ever come back because once a decision is made and a path
is taken, it becomes difficult to retrace one's steps and go back to the exact point of
divergence. Life moves forward, and new opportunities arise, making it unlikely to return to
the same crossroad.

(d) Explain the meaning of the phrase 'Yet knowing how way leads on to way'.
The phrase "Yet knowing how way leads on to way" implies that the poet is aware that one
choice or path leads to another, and there is an endless chain of decisions and possibilities. It
suggests that once a decision is made, it sets off a series of consequences and further choices,
making it uncertain whether the poet would have the chance to revisit the same crossroad or
path again.