GSEB Class 10 English Supplementary Solutions Chapter 3 Story Time

Read the passage and answer the questions.

(1) A small talking dog was a big success when it came to a theatre. It told jokes, sang songs and did a lot of other funny items on the stage. But while it was singing a song, a bigger dog came into the theatre, stopped, listened for a few moments and then ran up and jumped on the small talking dog and carried it off the stage.

Just as the two animals were disappearing behind the curtains at the side of the stage, the small talking dog said, "I am sorry about this, everybody! This is my mother. She doesn't want me to be an actor. She wants me to become a doctor.” [Page 11]

Question 1. Why was the small dog a big success?
Answer: The small dog was a big success because it told jokes, sang songs, and performed many other funny acts on the stage.
In simple words: The small dog was popular because it told jokes, sang, and did other amusing things on stage.

Exam Tip: When asked about a character's success, always list the actions or qualities that contributed to it directly from the passage.

Question 2. What did the big dog do?
Answer: The big dog came into the theatre, stopped, listened for a few moments, and then quickly ran up, jumped on the small talking dog, and carried it off the stage.
In simple words: The big dog entered the theatre, paused, listened, then quickly grabbed the small talking dog and took it off the stage.

Exam Tip: For action-based questions, describe the sequence of events clearly and precisely as they occur in the story.

Question 3. Who was the big dog?
Answer: The big dog was the small dog's mother.
In simple words: The big dog was the small dog's mother.

Exam Tip: Always identify characters correctly based on the explicit information given in the passage.

Question 4. What did the mother want the small dog to become?
Answer: The mother wanted the small dog to become a doctor.
In simple words: The mother wished for the small dog to be a doctor.

Exam Tip: Focus on the specific aspirations or desires mentioned in the text for characters.

Question 5. What did the small dog want to become?
Answer: The small dog wanted to become an actor.
In simple words: The small dog hoped to become an actor.

Exam Tip: Clearly distinguish between the character's own desires and the desires of others for that character.

(2) A warrior killed his master. He repented immediately but the deed was done and he knew that if he was caught he would be put to death. So he ran away. He reached a remote village that was separated from the rest of the world by a mountain. The murderer decided to repent for his sin by single-handedly cutting a road through the mountain to connect the village with the rest of the world.

He worked from dawn to dusk and in four years had made halfway into the mountain. One morning when he was hard at work in the tunnel, a young man called out to him to come out. He was the son of the man who was murdered. He wanted revenge. "I deserve to die," said the former warrior. "Kill me by all means but wait until I've completed this tunnel." [Page 12]

Question 1. Why did the warrior repent?
Answer: The warrior repented because he had killed his master.
In simple words: The warrior felt sorry because he had taken his master's life.

Exam Tip: Always directly link the consequence (repentance) to its cause (the action performed) as stated in the text.

Question 2. Why did he run away?
Answer: He ran away because he understood that if he was apprehended, he would be executed.
In simple words: He escaped because he knew he would be killed if caught.

Exam Tip: When explaining character motivations, make sure to state the reason clearly and concisely.

Question 3. Where did he reach?
Answer: He reached a faraway village that was cut off from the rest of the world by a mountain.
In simple words: He got to a distant village isolated by a mountain.

Exam Tip: Provide specific details about the location as described in the passage.

Question 4. How did he decide to repent for his sin?
Answer: He decided to atone for his sin by single-handedly creating a road through the mountain to link the village with the outside world.
In simple words: He decided to make up for his wrong by building a road through the mountain alone, connecting the village to the world.

Exam Tip: Explain the specific method of repentance or action taken by the character.

Question 5. Who came to meet the warrior?
Answer: The master's son came to meet the warrior.
In simple words: The warrior was met by his master's son.

Exam Tip: Identify key characters involved in interactions based on the story's narrative.

Question 6. What was the result of the warrior's hard work of four years?
Answer: As a result of the warrior's diligent work over four years, he had constructed a road halfway into the mountain.
In simple words: After four years of hard work, the warrior had built half a road through the mountain.

Exam Tip: Focus on the outcome or achievement of the character's efforts within the specified timeframe.

Question 7. Why did the young man come to the warrior?
Answer: The young man came to the warrior to get revenge for his father's murder.
In simple words: The young man approached the warrior to take revenge for his father's killing.

Exam Tip: Understand the primary motive behind a character's actions or confrontations.

Question 8. What did the warrior request the young man?
Answer: The warrior asked the young man to wait until he had finished the tunnel.
In simple words: The warrior requested the young man to delay his action until the tunnel was complete.

Exam Tip: Note any specific requests or conditions made by characters during their interactions.

(3) He watched fascinated as day after day the warrior laboured at a seemingly impossible task. The young man began to develop respect for his enemy's determination. Eventually he found himself helping the man – digging side by side with him and carrying out the stone.

Years passed and then one day the two men broke through to the other side. The mountain was conquered at last and the centuries-old isolation of the village ended. "Now, I am ready to die,” said the warrior, kneeling before the young man. "Cleave my head in two."

The youth raised his sword so that his father's death could be avenged. But he could not bring himself to do it. Slowly he lowered his sword. “You're a murderer,” he said. “But I've learnt much from you in these last few years. How can I kill my teacher?” And he put his sword back and walked away. [Page 13]

Question 1. What did the young man watch with fascination?
Answer: The young man watched with great interest how the warrior worked diligently to achieve what seemed like an impossible task.
In simple words: The young man was captivated by how the warrior worked hard on a seemingly impossible job.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to descriptions of a character's observations and their emotional responses (e.g., "fascination").

Question 2. For what did the young man develop respect?
Answer: The young man developed respect for his enemy's strong determination.
In simple words: The young man began to admire his enemy's unwavering resolve.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific quality or characteristic that earns a character respect from others in the story.

Question 3. How did the young man help the warrior?
Answer: The young man helped the warrior by digging alongside him and carrying away the stones.
In simple words: The young man assisted the warrior by digging next to him and moving the rocks.

Exam Tip: Detail the specific actions a character takes to offer assistance or cooperation.

Question 4. What was the result of the hard work of the two men?
Answer: As a result of the two men's strenuous efforts, the village's centuries-old isolation came to an end.
In simple words: Their hard work meant the village was no longer cut off after hundreds of years.

Exam Tip: Summarize the main positive outcome or transformation brought about by the characters' joint efforts.

Question 5. What did the warrior say when the road was completed?
Answer: When the road was finished, the warrior stated that he was ready to die.
In simple words: Once the road was done, the warrior said he was prepared to die.

Exam Tip: Accurately quote or paraphrase significant statements made by characters at pivotal moments.

Question 6. Why could the youth not kill the warrior?
Answer: The youth could not kill the warrior because he had learned so much from him during the past few years and could not harm his teacher.
In simple words: The youth couldn't kill the warrior because he had learned a lot from him, and he saw him as a teacher.

Exam Tip: Explain complex character decisions by referring to their personal growth, relationships, or moral dilemmas described in the story.

Vocabulary Recognition

Select the word having the nearest meaning.

Question 1. disappear
(a) disperse
(b) go away
(c) see
(d) appear
Answer: (b) go away
In simple words: "Disappear" means to vanish from sight, and "go away" has the same meaning.

Exam Tip: When finding the nearest meaning, choose the option that is a direct synonym and perfectly interchangeable in most contexts.

Question 2. peak
(a) summit
(b) peek
(c) view
(d) valley
Answer: (a) summit
In simple words: A "peak" refers to the highest point of a mountain, which is also called a "summit".

Exam Tip: For geographical terms, look for precise synonyms that refer to the same physical feature.

Question 3. dangerous
(a) endangered
(b) terror
(c) safe
(d) unsafe
Answer: (d) unsafe
In simple words: "Dangerous" means involving risk or threat, so "unsafe" conveys a similar idea of not being secure.

Exam Tip: Think about the core meaning of the word; "dangerous" implies a lack of safety, making "unsafe" the best match.

Question 4. calmly
(a) agitatedly
(b) loudly
(c) coolly
(d) noisily
Answer: (c) coolly
In simple words: "Calmly" means in a quiet or peaceful way, and "coolly" describes acting in a relaxed, unemotional manner.

Exam Tip: Consider adverbs of manner; "calmly" implies a lack of excitement or disturbance, which "coolly" also suggests.

Question 5. extraordinary
(a) unusual
(b) usual
(c) common
(d) more
Answer: (a) unusual
In simple words: "Extraordinary" means very unusual or remarkable, so "unusual" is the closest in meaning.

Exam Tip: Identify synonyms that convey a sense of being out of the ordinary or exceptional.

Question 6. warrior
(a) engineer
(b) pilot
(c) soldier
(d) policeman
Answer: (c) soldier
In simple words: A "warrior" is a person engaged in warfare, which is essentially a "soldier".

Exam Tip: Choose the option that most directly defines the role or profession of the given word.

Question 7. repent
(a) be anxious
(b) be sad
(c) be happy
(d) be sorry
Answer: (d) be sorry
In simple words: To "repent" means to feel or express sincere regret about one's wrongdoing, which means "to be sorry".

Exam Tip: Focus on the emotional state and moral implication of the word. "Repent" specifically indicates remorse for actions.

Question 8. deed
(a) action
(b) inaction
(c) job
(d) service
Answer: (a) action
In simple words: A "deed" is something done, especially an act or action, making "action" the best fit.

Exam Tip: Look for a direct synonym that describes a performed act, whether good or bad.

Question 9. remote
(a) nearby
(b) far off
(c) overseas
(d) overboard
Answer: (b) far off
In simple words: "Remote" means situated far away, so "far off" captures this meaning well.

Exam Tip: Consider the spatial relationship implied by the word; "remote" highlights distance and isolation.

Question 10. deserve
(a) win
(b) overcome
(c) be unworthy of
(d) be worthy of
Answer: (d) be worthy of
In simple words: To "deserve" something means to be entitled to it or to be worthy of receiving it.

Exam Tip: Understand the concept of meriting or earning something based on one's actions or qualities.

Question 11. labour
(a) more work
(b) less work
(c) hard work
(d) no work
Answer: (c) hard work
In simple words: "Labour" refers to physical or mental effort, especially when difficult, so "hard work" is a perfect match.

Exam Tip: Recognize synonyms that denote effort and diligence in a task.

Question 12. task
(a) job
(b) charge
(c) duty
(d) service
Answer: (a) job
In simple words: A "task" is a piece of work to be done, which is directly synonymous with "job".

Exam Tip: Choose the most common and direct synonym that fits the context of a specific piece of work.

Question 13. eventually
(a) finally
(b) usually
(c) calmly
(d) extremely
Answer: (a) finally
In simple words: "Eventually" means in the end or after a period of time, which is exactly what "finally" means.

Exam Tip: Focus on adverbs that indicate a conclusion or the outcome of a process over time.

Question 14. determination
(a) strength of body
(b) strength of mind
(c) weakness
(d) illness
Answer: (b) strength of mind
In simple words: "Determination" is firmness of purpose or strong resolve, which comes from a strong mind.

Exam Tip: Understand that determination is a mental attribute, not a physical one, related to willpower and resolve.

Question 15. isolation
(a) gathering
(b) separation
(c) meeting
(d) island
Answer: (b) separation
In simple words: "Isolation" means being alone or separated from others, making "separation" the closest match.

Exam Tip: Look for synonyms that describe a state of being apart or cut off from connection.

Question 16. cleave
(a) cave
(b) hill
(c) cut
(d) join
Answer: (c) cut
In simple words: To "cleave" means to split or divide, often with force, which is essentially to "cut".

Exam Tip: Choose the verb that describes the act of forcefully dividing or separating something.

Story Time Summary in Gujarati

ભાષાંતર એક નાનો બોલતો કૂતરો જ્યારે થિયેટરમાં આવ્યો ત્યારે તે ખૂબ સફળ થયો. એ રમૂજી ટુચકા કહેતો, ગીતો ગાતો અને સ્ટેજ પર બીજી કેટલીક રમૂજી વાતો રજૂ કરતો. પણ જ્યારે ગીત ગાતો હતો ત્યારે એક મોટો (કુતરો) થિયેટરમાં આવ્યો, ઊભો રહ્યો અને થોડી વાર સાંભળીને દોડીને નાના બોલતા કૂતરા પર કૂધો, અને સ્ટેજની બહાર ખેંચી ગયો. બંને પ્રાણીઓ સ્ટેજની બાજુના પડદાની પાછળ જતાં હતાં ત્યારે નાના બોલતા કૂતરાએ કહ્યું, “મિત્રો, આ માટે હું દિલગીર છું! આ મારી મા છે. તે નથી ઇચ્છતી કે હું ઍક્ટર (લાકાર) થાઉં. તે મને ડૉકટર બનાવવા ઇચ્છે છે.”

શ્રી જોન્સને પર્વતારોહણનો જબરો શોખ હતો. તેથી એક વરસ તેઓ તેમની રજાઓમાં સ્વિન્ઝરલૅન્ડ ગયા. તેઓ તેમના ગાઈડ (ભોમિયો) સાથે એક શિખર પર ચડી રહ્યા હતા. “અહીં સંભાળજો,” ગાઈડે કહ્યું, “આ ખતરનાક જગા છે. તમે સહેલાઈથી પડી જઈ શકો અને જો તમે પડો તો, સીધા ખૂબ નીચે પહોંચી જશો. પણ,” તેણે શાંતિથી વાત આગળ ચલાવી, “તમે જો અહીં પડો તો નીચે જઈ રહ્યા હો ત્યારે જમણી બાજુ જોવાનું ભૂલતા નહિ. ત્યાં અસામાન્ય સૌંદર્ય પથરાયેલું છે તમે અહીંથી જોઈ શકો તે કરતાં વધુ સુંદર." લાલ લખી વાંચી શક્તો નહિ.

એક વાર તેને એક પત્ર મળ્યો. હાથમાં પત્ર લઈને તે ખાનના ઘેર દોડી ગયો. ખાને હોશિયાર માણસ હતો. તે લખી વાંચી શક્તો હતો. તે પોતાના વાડામાં તેની પથારી પર બેઠો હતો. લાલ : તમે મને આ પત્ર જરા વાંચી આપશો? ખાન: એ કોનો છે? લાલ : મને ખબર નથી. ટપાલીએ મને તણાં જ આપ્યો છે તો કૃપા કરી ખોલીને વાંચો. (ખાને પત્ર ખોલ્યો અને બે કે ત્રણ લીટી વાંચી.

લાલ : અરે, બસ કરો. વાંચશો નહિ. મારા મિત્રનો એ ખાનગી (પત્ર) છે. કોઈ એ વાંચે એમ હું નથી ઇચ્છતો. ખાન : લાલ, ચિંતા ન કર. હું મારી આંગળીઓ મારા કાનમાં મૂકી દઈશ, પછી તને તારો પત્ર વાંચી સંભળાવીશ. તને શબ્દો સંભળાશે, પણ મને નહિ સંભળાય. લાલ : એ બરાબર છે. તમે સમજદાર માણસ છો. તમારી આંગળીઓ તમારા કાનમાં ખોસો અને પત્ર મને વાંચી સંભળાવો.

એક યોદ્ધાએ તેના માલિકને મારી નાખ્યો. તેને તરત જ પસ્તાવો થયો પણ (આ) કૃત્ય (તેનાથી) થયું હતું અને તે જાણતો હતો કે જો તે પકડાઈ જશે તો તેને મારી નખાશે. તેથી તે નાસી ગયો. તે દૂરના એક ગામડામાં પહોંચી ગયો. આ ગામડું, એક પર્વતને કારણે દુનિયાથી વિખૂટું પડી ગયેલું હતું. ખૂનીએ પોતાના પાપનું પ્રાયશ્ચિત કરવા માટે એ ગામને બાકીની દુનિયા સાથે જોડવા માટે પર્વતની આરપાર એક્લે હાથે રસ્તો ખોદી કાઢવાનો નિર્ણય કર્યો. તે સવારથી સાંજ સુધી કામ કરતો અને ચાર વર્ષમાં પર્વતમાં અધે રસ્તો બનાવી ચૂક્યો હતો. એક સવારે એ બોગદામાં સખત પરિશ્રમ કરી રહ્યો હતો ત્યારે એક યુવાને તેને બહાર આવવા હાક મારી. એ યુવાન) જેનું ખૂન થઈ ગયું હતું તેનો દીકરો હતો. તેને બદલો લેવો હતો.

સૈનિકે કહ્યું, “હું મરવાને લાયક છું. મને જરૂર મારી નાખ, પણ આ બોગદું પૂરું કરું ત્યાં સુધી રાહ જો.” યુવાન રાહ જોવા સંમત થયો. રોજેરોજ એક દેખીતા જ અશક્ય એવા કામ માટે સૈનિક જે પરિશ્રમ ઉઠાવી રહ્યો હતો તે જોઈને તેને આશ્ચર્ય થયું. તેના શત્રુનો દૃઢ નિર્ધાર જોઈને આ યુવકને તેના પ્રત્યે માન થવા લાગ્યું. છેવટે તે (યુવક) પણ આ માણસને મદદ કરવા લાગ્યો – તેની સાથે ખોદવા લાગ્યો અને પથ્થર ઊંચકવા લાગ્યો.

વર્ષો વીતી ગયાં. એક દિવસ બંને માણસોએ બીજી બાજુ સુધી (બોગ) ખોદી કાઢ્યું. છેવટે પર્વત પર વિજય મેળવ્યો અને સૈકાઓ પુરાણા ગામના વિખુટાપણાનો અંત આવ્યો. “હવે, હું મરવા તૈયાર છું," યુવકના ઘૂંટણિયે પડી સૈનિકે કહ્યું. “મારા માથાના બે ટુકડા કરી નાખ." યુવકે તલવાર ઉગામી જેથી તેના પિતાના મોતનો બદલો લઈ શકાય. પણ તે એમ કરી શક્યો નહિ. તેણે ધીમેથી તલવાર નીચી કરી. “તું ખૂની છે.” યુવકે કહ્યું, “પણ આ છેલ્લાં થોડાં વર્ષોમાં હું તારી પાસેથી ઘણું શીખ્યો છું. હું મારા ગુરુને કેવી રીતે મારી શકું?” અને તેણે તલવાર પાછી મૂકી અને ચાલ્યો ગયો. એક વાર્તામાં ઘણા અંત હોય છે.

Word Meanings

success (સક્સેસ) સફળતા

to disappear (ડિસઅપિઅર) ચાલ્યા જવું, અદશ્ય થઈ જવું

curtain (કર્ટન) પડદો

peak (પીક) શિખર

guide (ગાઈડ) માર્ગદર્શક, ભોમિયો

dangerous (ડેન્જરસ) જોખમકારક, ખતરનાક

calmly (કામલિ) શાંતિથી

extraordinary (ઈન્સ્ટ્રૉર્ડિનરિ) અસામાન્ય, અસાધારણ

view (વ્યૂ) દૃશ્ય

warrior (વૉરિઅર) સૈનિક, યોદ્ધો

to repent (રિપેન્ટ) પસ્તાવો કરવો/થવો

deed (ડીડ) કૃત્ય, કર્મ

remote (રિમોટ) દૂરનું, વિખૂટું પડી ગયેલું

sin (સિન) પાપ

singlehandedly (સિંગલ હૅન્ડેડલિ) એકલે હાથે

tunnel (ટનેલ) બોગદું

revenge (રિવેન્જ) બદલો

to deserve (ડિઝર્વ) –ને લાયક હોવું

fascinated (ફેસિનેટિડ) અહોભાવ, આશ્ચર્ય થવું

to labour (લેબર) શ્રમ કરવો

seemingly impossible (સીમિંગલિ ઈમ્પોસિબલૂ) દેખીતું જ અશક્ય

task (ટાસ્ક) કાર્ય

determination (ડિટર્મિનેશન) દઢ નિર્ણય

eventually (ઇવેન્ટ્યુઅલિ) અંતે

to conquer (કૉન્કર) જીતવું, વિજય મેળવવો

isolation (આઈસોલેશન) એકલતા

to kneel (નીલ) નમવું, ઘૂંટણિયે પડવું

cleave (ક્લીવ) કાપી નાખવું, ટુકડા કરવા

to avenge (અવેન્જ) –નો બદલો લેવો, -નું વેર વાળવું

Phrases

(1) separated from (સેપરેટેડ ફ્રૉમ) -થી છૂટું પડી ગયેલું

(2) to cut through (કટ થૂ) -ની આરપાર કાપવું

(3) from dawn to dusk (ફ્રૉમ ડૉન ટૂ ડસ્ક) સવારથી સાંજ સુધી

(4) to call out to (કૉલ આઉટ ટૂ) -ને બહાર આવવા કહેવું

(5) by all means (બાય ઓલ મીન્સ) ગમે તે ભોગે

(6) day after day (ડે આફ્ટર ડે) રોજેરોજ

(7) to break through (બ્રેક થૂ) -ની આરપાર નીકળવું