Maharashtra Board Class 10 English Chapter 2.2 Three Questions Solutions

Three Questions Poem 10th Std Question Answer

 

Question 1. Expressions in English classified under different heads. Pair up with your partner, guess and match the columns. (Use a dictionary.)

A	B
(1) Principle	(a) a generally accepted, evident, truth
(2) Quotation	(b) short striking messages for the public
(3) Moral	(c) a short witty remark stating the truth
(4) Idioms	(d) a popular, well-known truth
(5) Slogans	(e) established expressions which do not convey exactly the same as individual words
(6) One-liners	(f) words cited from a speech/text of a famous person
(7) Maxims	(g) a lesson derived from a story or experience
(8) Proverb	(h) a rule to govern one's behavior

Answer:

A	B
(1) Principle	(h) a rule to govern one's behavior
(2) Quotation	(f) words cited from a speech/text of a famous person
(3) Moral	(g) a lesson derived from a story or experience
(4) Idioms	(e) established expressions which do not convey exactly the same as individual words
(5) Slogans	(b) short striking messages for the public
(6) One-liners	(c) a short witty remark stating the truth
(7) Maxims	(d) a popular, well-known truth
(8) Proverb	(a) a generally accepted, evident, truth

In simple words: This question tests your understanding of different types of English expressions by matching them to their definitions.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to keywords in the definitions to accurately match the terms. Understanding the nuances between similar terms like 'moral' and 'proverb' is key.

 

Question 2. Read the polite requests/suggestions and complete the gaps in the responses. Make sure they are polite and not repeated.
→ Could you lend me your dictionary?
Accept (1) ............................
Refuse (2) ............................
Answer:
Accept (1) Yes, here it is.
Refuse (2) I'm sorry, I can't. I am using it now.
→ Can you please pass the salad?
Accept (1) ............................
Refuse (2) ............................
Answer:
Accept (1) Sure!
Accept (2) Here you are.
→ May I know the exact time?
Accept (1) ............................
Refuse (2) ............................
Answer:
Accept (1) Right now It is exactly ten to six.
Accept (2) It's 10 minutes past 5.
→ Shall we plan a class-picnic?
Accept (1) ............................
Refuse (2) ............................
Answer:
Accept (1) Yes, let's!
Refuse (2) Not now; I'm going to my native place for a month.
→ Do you need help?
Accept (1) ............................
Refuse (2) ............................
Answer:
Accept (1) Yes, please.
Refuse (2) It's all right, thank you. I can manage.
→ Is it alright if I use your laptop?
Accept (1) ............................
Refuse (2) ............................
Answer:
Accept (1) Yes, I can spare It for an hour.
Refuse (2) Well- could you wait some time? I have some things I need to complete.In simple words: This exercise helps you practice polite communication by formulating appropriate responses for accepting or refusing requests and suggestions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When responding to requests, always be polite and concise. For refusal, provide a brief, respectful reason without being abrupt.

 

Question 3. Let's see if you remember a nursery rhyme you must have sung, as a kid :
Fill in the missing words:
'The .................... time to be happy is
The to be happy is here.
And the way to be .................... is to .................... someone
happy And have a little .................... right here!'
(happy, make, heaven, now, place)
(You can listen to this song on the internet.)
Answer:
(happy, make, heaven, now, place)
The time to be happy is now.
The place to be happy is here.
And the way to be happy is to make someone happy. And have a little heaven right here!In simple words: This question is a fun way to check your memory of common nursery rhymes and your ability to fill in missing words correctly based on context.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the surrounding text carefully to identify clues for the missing words. Consider the rhythm and common phrases used in rhymes.

Three Questions Class 10 English Workshop Questions And Answers Maharashtra Board

 

Question 1. Read the story and answer whether the following statements are true or false.
(a) The people convinced the King to make a proclamation.
(b) The hermit spoke usually to everyone.
(c) The King received all answers from the hermit.
(d) The person the King saved and helped was his enemy.
(e) To do good to people is the purpose of our life.
Answer:
(a) True
(b) False
(c) False
(d) True
(e) TrueIn simple words: This question assesses your comprehension of the story by asking you to determine the accuracy of statements related to the plot and characters.

🎯 Exam Tip: Refer back to the story for each statement to confirm its truthfulness. Avoid making assumptions; base your answers strictly on the text.

 

Question 2. Match the titles with the contents of the proper paragraph.

1	Once a certain king . . . important to do.	a	King gains a friend.
2	Many learned people . . . time for everything.	b	The wounded stranger
3	Equally varied . . . gave the reward to none.	c	King helps the hermit.
4	When the King arrived, . . . my first attention.	d	The stranger begs for pardon.
5	The hermit listened . . . continued to dig.	e	The hermit points out answers.
6	The King turned around . . . gave it to him.	f	Stranger's vicious intention
7	Meanwhile the sun . . . said the King.	g	Questions remain unanswered.
8	"You do not know . . . all my life.	h	The king received various answers.
9	The King was very glad . . . the day before.	i	King's announcement.
10	"Do you not see?" . . . sent into this life!"	j	The King meets the hermit.

Answer:

(1) Once a certain king . . . important to do.	i	The king's announcement.
(2) Many learned people . . . time for everything.	h	The king received various answers.
(3) Equally varied gave the reward to none.	g	The questions remained unanswered.
(4) When the king arrived, . . . rriy first attention.	j	The king meets the hermit
(5) The hermit listened . . . continued to dig.	c	The king helps the hermit.
(6) The king turned round gave it to him.	b	The wounded stranger.
(7) Meanwhile the sun said the king.	d	The stranger begs for pardon.
(8) 'You do not know . . . all my life.'	f	The stranger's vicious intentions.
(9) The king was very glad . . . the day before.	a	The king gains a friend.
(10) 'Do you not see?' . . . sent into his life.	e	The hermit points out answers.

In simple words: This task requires you to connect main ideas or events from different parts of the story with appropriate descriptive titles.

🎯 Exam Tip: For matching questions, read all options first, then try to find the most fitting pair. Eliminate unlikely options to narrow down your choices.

 

Question 3. The character traits of the king and hermit are mixed up. Sort them out in the right box.

ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह चित्र एक तालिका है जिसमें राजा और साधु से संबंधित विभिन्न व्यक्तिगत गुण (जैसे कमजोर, मददगार, प्रबुद्ध, अधीर, सफल होने के लिए उत्सुक, धैर्यवान, बुद्धिमान, प्रेरक) दिए गए हैं। छात्रों को इन गुणों को 'राजा' और 'साधु' लेबल वाले दो अलग-अलग बक्से में सही ढंग से वर्गीकृत करना है ताकि वे उनकी पहचान कर सकें।
Answer:
KING
impatient. eager to succeed, helpful
HERMIT
feeble, enlightened, patient, convincing, wiseIn simple words: This question asks you to identify and categorize specific personality traits belonging to the King and the Hermit based on their actions and descriptions in the story.

🎯 Exam Tip: When analyzing characters, look for direct descriptions or inferences from their behavior and dialogue to correctly assign traits.

 

Question 4. Complete the Tree diagrams associated with the happenings in the story.

ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह चित्र चार वृक्ष आरेख प्रस्तुत करता है, जिनमें से प्रत्येक में तीर के निशान विभिन्न बॉक्स की ओर इंगित करते हैं। पहला आरेख "इनाम जीतने वाले प्रश्न" दिखाता है जिसमें तीन खाली बॉक्स हैं और एक बॉक्स में "सबसे आवश्यक लोग कौन थे?" लिखा है। दूसरा आरेख "पहले प्रश्न के विभिन्न उत्तर" दर्शाता है जिसमें दो खाली बॉक्स हैं और एक बॉक्स में "एक व्यक्ति के लिए हर कार्य के लिए सही समय तय करना असंभव है, इसलिए बुद्धिमान लोगों की एक परिषद रखें।" लिखा है। तीसरे आरेख में "राजा को सबसे आवश्यक लोग" और तीन खाली बॉक्स हैं, जबकि चौथे आरेख में "सबसे महत्वपूर्ण व्यवसाय" और तीन खाली बॉक्स हैं। छात्रों को इन आरेखों को कहानी की घटनाओं से संबंधित जानकारी से भरना है।
Answer:
ℹ️ चित्र व्याख्या (Diagram Explanation): यह उत्तर वृक्ष आरेखों को पूरा करता है जो राजा के तीन प्रश्नों और उनके विभिन्न उत्तरों को व्यवस्थित करते हैं। इसमें "इनाम जीतने वाले प्रश्न" शामिल हैं (सही समय क्या था, सबसे आवश्यक लोग कौन थे, और सबसे महत्वपूर्ण काम क्या था), "पहले प्रश्न के विभिन्न उत्तर" (दिन, महीने और साल की अग्रिम तालिका बनाना; हमेशा आवश्यक बातों पर ध्यान देना; और बुद्धिमान लोगों की एक परिषद का होना), "राजा को सबसे आवश्यक लोग" (पार्षद, पुजारी, डॉक्टर, योद्धा), और "सबसे महत्वपूर्ण व्यवसाय" (विज्ञान, युद्ध कौशल, धार्मिक पूजा)। (i) Reward Winning Questions

1.	2.	3.
What was the right time for every action?	Who were the most necessary people?	What was the most important thing to do?

(ii) Different responses to the first question by king

1.	2.	3.
Draw up in advance a table of days, months and years and live strictly by it.	One should always attend to all that is going on and then do what is most essential.	Impossible for one man to decide correctly the right time for every action, so have a council of wise people.

(i) Most necessary people needed by the king

1.	2.	3.	4.
councillors	priests	doctors	warriors

(ii) Most important occupations

1.	2.	3.
science	skill in warfare	religious worship

In simple words: This exercise tests your ability to visualize and organize information from the story into a structured format, specifically focusing on the King's three questions and their various responses.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understanding the core questions and the different perspectives offered for each is crucial. Practice summarizing key information concisely.

 

Question 5. Write down in your notebook two points for each of the following. How do you know
(a) the learned advisers who came to the court confused the king.
(b) the king was humble.
(c) the king's enemy was repentant.
(d) the hermit was truly wise.
Answer:
We come to know that the king was humble by the fact that he did not mind doing ordinary work such as digging. He did not use his authority as king to force the hermit to answer his questions. Instead he requested the hermit politely and was ready to go away if the hermit refused to answer his questions.In simple words: This question requires you to provide specific evidence from the story to support claims about the characters' actions or wisdom.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always back up your points with direct references or clear examples from the text. Even if only one part is answered, focus on providing solid textual evidence.

 

Question 6. Choose the correct answer and fill in the blanks.
(a) "Varied" (Paragraph-3) means ............................
(i) different
(ii) unnecessary
(iii) unequal
(iv) unimportant.
Answer:
(a) different
(b) Many learned people came to the court and gave ............................
(i) The same answers
(ii) correct answers
(iii) different answers
(iv) wrong answers.
Answer:
(iii) different answers
(c) The synonym of 'convinced' is ............................
(i) persuaded
(ii) happy
(iii) unhappy
(iv) angry.
Answer:
(i) persuaded
(d) The King wanted to know the ............................ time to begin everything.
(i) right
(ii) exact
(iii) proper
(iv) good.
Answer:
(i) right
(e) "I pray you to answer my question." Here 'pray' means ............................
(i) plead to God
(ii) request
(iii) order
(iv) suggest.
Answer:
(ii) request
(f) Choose an adverb that collocates with "breathed ........................"
(i) hurriedly
(ii) heavily
(iii) hardly
(iv) calmly.
Answer:
(i) heavilyIn simple words: This section assesses your vocabulary and understanding of how words are used in context within the story.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each sentence carefully with all options. Choose the word that best fits the meaning and grammatical structure of the sentence.

 

Question 7. Answer the following questions.
(a) The learned people were sometimes divided in their opinions, different persons giving quite different answers; at other times, none of them gave an answer. They all suggested ways to look for an answer. Point out one example of each.
Answer:
To know the right time for every action: Draw up in advance a table of days, months and years and live strictly according to it. The people the king most needed: Councillors The most important occupation: Science.
(b) Though the hermit did not say anything to the king for some time, he did not ignore the king or treat him rudely in any way. Do you agree? What evidence of his politeness can you point out? What shows that he listened and responded to the king's words?
Answer:
I agree that though the hermit did not say anything to the king for some time, he did not ignore the king or treat him rudely in any way. His politeness is evident by the fact that he greeted the king. By spitting on his hand before he resumed digging, the hermit indicated that the work he was doing is more important and that the king would have to wait.
(c) The hermit 'spoke only to common people'; so the king 'put on simple clothes'. Do you think the king hoped to be mistaken for a common man, or was he just showing that he was a humble person? What shows that the hermit knew him to be the king?
Answer:
The king put on* simple clothes because he did not want the hermit to refuse to answer his questions. The king was aware that the hermit was wise and would know that he was the king and not mistake him for a common person. Out of humility and respect, the king dressed up like a commoner. We know that-the hermit knew that he was the king by the way he returned the king's greeting.
(d) Did the king behave as an ordinary person, rather than as a ruler, at the hermit's hut? What shows it? Did he also act as a good, kind person? When did he do so?
Answer:
Like any other ordinary person, the king tended to the wounded man. He even washed the wound and bandaged it many times. When required, he brought and gave the man water to drink. The king went out of his way to be good and kind to the man. All this happened after the wounded man came running, wounded, to the hermit's hut.
(e) Do you think the hermit knew, beforehand, not only about the king's arrival but about the ambush by his enemy? Think a little about this and say what you really feel.
Answer:
I think the hermit somehow knew everything before the king arrived. He must have known about the plan of the king's enemy and so was able to deal with it purposefully when the king arrived. News about the ambush must definitely have come to his ears. Otherwise he would not have been able to answer the king's questions in such a real and practical way. He was a hermit, a wise man, and nothing of importance would have escaped his consideration.In simple words: This series of questions probes your deeper understanding of the story's events, character motivations, and themes.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide comprehensive answers by drawing details from various parts of the story. Ensure your answers directly address all aspects of each question.

 

Question 8. Consider this list of the different things that happened and rearrange them in the order of time, that is, what happened first, what happened next and so on. Read the related paragraph again if you are uncertain.
(a) The bearded man resolved to kill the king.
(b) The king went alone to see the hermit.
(c) The king executed the bearded man's brother.
(d) The king spent the night at the hermit's hut.
(e) The bearded man laid an ambush to kill the king.
(f) The king's bodyguards recognised and wounded the bearded man.
(g) The bearded man came out of the ambush.
Answer:
(b) The king executed the bearded man's brother.
(a) The bearded man resolved to kill the king.
(c) The bearded man laid an ambush to kill the king.
(e) The bearded man came out of the ambush.
(d) The king's bodyguards recognised and wounded the bearded man.
(f) The king spent the night at the hermit's hut.
(g) The king went alone to see the hermit.In simple words: This question tests your ability to recall the sequence of events in the story and arrange them chronologically.

🎯 Exam Tip: Create a mental timeline of the story's major events. Identifying key transition words or phrases in the narrative can help with sequencing.

 

Question 9. Read the story in your own language, summarize the following aspects of the story in 4 to 5 lines each in your own language. Write it in your notebook.
(a) King's problem:
Answer:
The King's problem was that he wanted someone from his kingdom to give him the answers to three questions.
(1) What was the right time to begin everything?
(2) Who are the right people to listen to?
(3) What was the most important thing to do?
(b) Attempts made to find a solution:
(c) Climax:
(d) Solution:
(e) Message:
Answer:
The King wanted the answers to three questions. In order to find a solution, he had a proclamation made in his kingdom. He also announced a great reward to anyone who would give him the answers to his questions.In simple words: This task requires you to condense specific parts of the story, such as the King's problem and his initial attempts to solve it, into short summaries.

🎯 Exam Tip: When summarizing, focus on the main ideas and omit minor details. Keep your language concise and clear, adhering to the specified word count.

 

Question 10. (A) The following compound words from the story are spelt in a jumbled order. Rearrange the letters to make them meaningful.
(1)areetukdn=
(2)yonnae =
(3) stapsiem =
(4) heedarfonb =
(5) nevhigrety =
(6) heilnewam =
(7)dadeber=
Answer:
(1)areetu k d n = undertake
(2) yonnae = anyone
(3) stapsie m = pastimes
(4) heedarfonb = beforehand
(5) nevhigrety = everything
(6) heilnew a m = meanwhile
(7)dadebe r = beardedIn simple words: This question helps improve your vocabulary and spelling by challenging you to unscramble letters to form compound words found in the story.

🎯 Exam Tip: Break down the jumbled letters into smaller chunks. Think about common prefixes, suffixes, or word parts you know to help identify the word.

Question 11.
Say whether the Verbs underlined in the sentences are finite (limited by the number or person of the subject) or non-finite (not governed by the subject, number or person).
(1) He decides to go to a hermit.
(2) I have come to you, wise hermit.
(3) He gave the reward to none.
(4) The hermit was digging the ground.
(5) I pray you to answer my questions.
(6) “ Forgive me.”
(7) The sun began to sink.
Answer:
(1) decides - finite; to go - non-finite.
(2) have come - finite; to ask, to answer-non- finite.
(3) gave - finite; This sentence has no non-finite verb.
(4) was - finite; digging - non-finite.
(5) pray - finite: to answer - non-finite
(6) forgive - finite
(7) began - finite; to sink - non-finite.
In simple words: Finite verbs change with the subject's number and person or tense, while non-finite verbs (like infinitives, participles, and gerunds) do not change and perform other roles in a sentence.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identifying finite and non-finite verbs is crucial for understanding sentence structure and agreement. Pay attention to how verbs change or remain constant in different contexts.

Question 12.
Narrate an experience of your own that has helped you to realise that 'Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.' Write it in your notebook, in about 20 lines.
Answer:
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet!
It was Rousseau who said, 'Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.'
I realized the truth of this statement when I was in Std. X. It was an important year for me. My school was far from my home. So were my classes. I had to spend a lot of time walking in order to reach either school or classes. This meant a lot of waste of precious time that I could use very well for study.
I was an only child and my father had passed away four years ago. My mother would tell me, 'Have patience. Things will work out.' But I really could not understand her.
The rainy months passed by with me trudging anxiously to school or to the classes. If I was lucky, someone would give me a lift, dy studies were suffering.
I was lagging behind in keeping up with homework and revision.
Then one day the postman delivered a letter. Mother read it in excitement.
'You know what? There's a good news. Your uncle from the US is coming to visit us. He is your dad's brother. The last time he saw you was when you were j a baby.'
'Oh,' I said, wondering how that could be good for us. On the contrary, I would have to take my uncle visiting and that would take up more of the time I required for earnest study.
The day arrived. My uncle came over. A jolly fellow, full of stories and fun and small delightful gifts. In the afternoon I took his leave saying I had to go to school and then classes.
'How are you going?' he asked.
I put my head down and said, 'Walking'.
'Come, I'll take you by autorickshaw,' he said. And so we went.
'It's quite a distance,' my uncle commented. I nodded silently.
In the evening when I came home, I could not believe my eyes.
There, resting against the wall was the most beautiful bicycle I had ever seen.
Mother and my uncle came out to greet me.
'This is yours, boy. No more walking long distances for you!'
Tears welled up in my eyes and I ran and hugged my uncle.
'Thank you so much,' I said.
Indeed, my patience had been rewarded with sweet fruit!
In simple words: This narrative illustrates how enduring difficulties (like a long walk to school) with patience can lead to a sweet reward, in this case, a new bicycle, demonstrating that good things come to those who wait and remain hopeful.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing narratives, focus on a clear plot, character reactions, and a strong conclusion that links back to the central theme or proverb. Use descriptive language to engage the reader.

Question 13.
After reading this story, develop a dialogue with 2 of your classmates about the characters in the story. Besides the tactful introduction to the conversation and write 8 to 10 sets of dialogues.
Answer:
My self: Hey, did you like the story, 'Three Questions'?
Student 1: Yes, I was particularly impressed with the king. He was very humble. He was eager to know more about life.
My self: Yes, he did not claim that he knew everything just because he was king.
Student 2: I liked the hermit. He was quite a cool character.
My self: He was very wise. He knew beforehand that the king would come to him. He also knew the solution to the king's problem, even before the incidents occurred.
Student 1: Yes. And the surprising thing is that the king indirectly got the answers to his questions from a long-forgotten enemy.
My self: The story is very cleverly written, woven around these three characters. One seeks answers to questions. One knows the answers to the questions. One is the medium through which the answers are given.
Student 2: If the king's bodyguards had not attacked the man, he would not have come to the hermit's hut and met the king.
My self: If the man had not been wounded and the king had not bandaged his wounds and saved his life, the man would not have forgiven him for a cruel wrongdoing in the past.
Student 1: Yes, Leo Tolstoy wanted to give us the message of forgiveness and doing good even to our enemies. Through the three characters in the story and their interactions, the writer brought out his message very well.
My sfelf: Indeed, a well-written story, and one from which we learn such a lot!
In simple words: This dialogue explores the characters of the King, Hermit, and wounded man from 'Three Questions', highlighting their roles in revealing the story's themes of humility, wisdom, and forgiveness.

🎯 Exam Tip: For dialogue questions, ensure each character has a distinct voice and contributes to the discussion. Maintain natural conversational flow and focus on key aspects of the story or characters.

Question 14.
From the library or Internet, read the story 'How much land does a man need?' by Leo Tolstoy and write a review of the same, covering the following points.
Background of the story
Characters
Plot/Theme
Climax
Message/Moral
Answer:
The climax of the story is that the person whom the king had wronged by executing his brother years ago, finally forgave him. This is because the king had saved his life.
In simple words: The climax of the story "How much land does a man need?" typically involves Pahom's relentless pursuit of land, leading to his demise as he tries to claim one last, massive plot before sunset, highlighting the destructive nature of greed.

🎯 Exam Tip: When analyzing a story's climax, identify the peak of tension and the turning point where the main conflict is resolved or altered, leading directly to the story's resolution.

Question 15.
What final suggestion did the last group of learned men offer regarding the best time?
Answer:
The last group of learned men said that it was impossible for one man to decide correctly the right time for every action and that the king should, instead, have a council of wise people, who would help him to fix the proper time for everything.
In simple words: The learned men suggested that no single person could determine the right time for everything, so the king should establish a council of wise people to help him make timely decisions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When answering questions about specific details in a story, ensure your response accurately reflects the information presented in the text, avoiding any personal interpretations not supported by the narrative.

Question 16.
Choose the correct question tag from the alternatives and write the complete answer:
He would give a great reward,...
(a) would he?
(b) won't he?
(c) wouldn't he?
(d) will he?
Answer: (c) wouldn't he?
In simple words: To form a question tag, use the auxiliary verb from the main sentence (would) and make it negative if the main sentence is positive, then add the pronoun (he).

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that if the main clause is positive, the question tag is negative, and if the main clause is negative, the question tag is positive. The tense and auxiliary verb must match.

Question 17.
Pick out the finite and non-finite verbs from the sentences:
(1) He always knew the right time to begin everything.
(2) He was right in thinking this way.
Answer:
(1) knew - finite; to begin - non-finite
(2) was - finite; thinking - non-finite.
In simple words: Finite verbs like "knew" and "was" change with the subject or tense, while non-finite verbs such as "to begin" (infinitive) and "thinking" (gerund/participle) do not change and function differently in the sentence.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish finite verbs by their ability to show tense, number, and person, acting as the main verb of a clause. Non-finite verbs do not show these properties and often function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

Question 18.
They all gave different answers. (Rewrite using the opposite of 'different'.)
Answer:
None of them gave similar answers.
In simple words: Replacing "different" with its opposite, "similar," and adjusting the sentence structure from positive to negative ("They all gave" to "None of them gave") conveys the same meaning.

🎯 Exam Tip: When rewriting sentences with antonyms, ensure the overall meaning remains consistent, often requiring a change in the sentence's positive or negative orientation.

Question 19.
He was convinced that he was right. (Pick out the clauses and name them.)
Answer:
He was convinced - Main clause.
that he was right - Subordinate Noun clause.
In simple words: "He was convinced" is the main clause because it expresses a complete thought, while "that he was right" is a subordinate noun clause acting as the object of "convinced."

🎯 Exam Tip: A main clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a subordinate clause depends on the main clause for its meaning and often begins with a subordinating conjunction like "that," "who," "which," etc.

Question 20.
What is the right time, according to you?
Answer:
According to me, the right time is the present. Yesterday cannot be undone. Tomorrow cannot be predicted. Therefore, the only right time is today, i.e. the present.
In simple words: The present moment is the most crucial time because it's the only one we can act upon, as the past is unchangeable and the future is uncertain.

🎯 Exam Tip: For opinion-based questions, provide a clear statement of your viewpoint followed by concise and logical reasoning to support it.

Question 21.
The learned advisers who came to the court confused the king. How do you know?
Answer:
By giving the king' different answers, the learned advisers who came to the court confused the king. None of the answers given by the advisers was complete or comprehensive. From their answers it is quite clear to me that each one of them dwelt on part of the truth and not the whole truth.
In simple words: The learned advisers confused the king by offering diverse, incomplete, and sometimes contradictory answers to his questions, none of which fully satisfied him.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked for evidence, refer directly to specific actions or descriptions from the text to support your explanation, demonstrating a clear understanding of the story's details.

Question 22.
Read the following passage and do the activities:
(1) Arrange these incidents in proper sequence:
(a) The king asked the hermit the three questions.
(b) The king saw that the hermit was digging the ground.
*(c) The king went alone to see the hermit.
(d) The hermit greeted the king.
Answer:
(c) The king went alone to see the hermit.
(b) The king saw that the hermit was digging the ground.
(d) The hermit greeted the king.
(a) The king asked the hermit the three questions.
In simple words: The correct sequence of events is the king going alone to the hermit, seeing him digging, being greeted by the hermit, and then asking his three questions.

🎯 Exam Tip: For sequencing questions, carefully read each event and recall the order in which they occurred in the story. Look for chronological markers or logical progression.

Question 23.
State whether the following statements are True or False: (The answers are given directly and underlined.)
Answer:
(a) The hermit was well known. True
(b) The hermit spoke usually to everyone. False
(c) The hermit dug the ground easily False
(d) The hermit was strong. False
In simple words: The hermit was renowned but selectively spoke only to common people, and his physical condition, as shown by his difficulty in digging, indicated he was not strong.

🎯 Exam Tip: When determining True/False statements, cross-reference each statement with the factual details presented in the story to ensure accuracy. Pay close attention to qualifiers like "usually" or "easily."

Question 24.
Why did the king go to the hermit in disguise?
Answer:
The hermit spoke only to common people. The king knew this. So he wanted to present himself as a common man and elicit answers for his questions. That is why he went to the hermit in disguise.
In simple words: The king disguised himself as a common man because the wise hermit only conversed with ordinary people, and the king sought to obtain honest answers without revealing his royal identity.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a character's actions are motivated by a specific trait or condition, clearly state that condition and how it influenced the character's choice. In this case, the hermit's preference for commoners influenced the king's disguise.

Question 25.
Write from the passage synonyms for:
(a) famous
(b) weak.
Answer:
(a) renowned
(b) frail.
In simple words: The synonym for "famous" found in the passage is "renowned," and for "weak," it is "frail."

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked for synonyms from a passage, scan the text for words that have the same or similar meanings to the given words in the context of the story.

Question 26.
The following compound words from the passage are spelt in jumbled order.
Rearrange the letters to make them meaningful.
Answer:
(i) d ubgyroad = bodyguard
(ii) frawera = warfare
In simple words: The jumbled letters "d ubgyroad" rearrange to "bodyguard," and "frawera" rearranges to "warfare," both being compound words related to the story's context.

🎯 Exam Tip: For jumbled words, look for common prefixes, suffixes, or word parts. If dealing with compound words, try to identify smaller, familiar words within the jumbled letters.

Question 27.
The king was convinced by none of these answers. (Rewrite beginning with 'None of these answers ...'.)
Answer:
None of these answers convinced the king.
In simple words: By starting the sentence with "None of these answers," the focus shifts to the lack of convincing answers rather than the king's reaction, while maintaining the original meaning.

🎯 Exam Tip: When rewriting sentences as instructed, ensure the new sentence maintains the exact meaning of the original while adhering to the specified starting phrase or structure.

Question 28.
State whether the following statements are True or False:
Answer:
(a) The king got irritated with the hermit. False
(b) The hermit answered all the questions of the king. False
(c) It was evening when the king met the hermit. True
(d) The hermit was full of energy. False
In simple words: The king was not irritated, the hermit didn't answer all questions directly, they met in the evening, and the hermit was depicted as physically feeble, not full of energy.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the specific details and nuances in the story, as seemingly minor words can change the truth value of a statement (e.g., "all questions" vs. some questions).

Question 29.
Who said to whom?
(a) Let me take the spade and work a while for you.
(b) Now rest a while and let me work a bit.
Answer:
(a) The king said this to the hermit.
(b) The hermit said this to the king.
In simple words: The king offered to help the hermit by taking the spade, and later, the hermit offered the king a rest while he continued working.

🎯 Exam Tip: For "Who said to whom?" questions, recall the dialogue in its context within the story. Consider the speaker's motivation and the recipient's role in the conversation.

Question 30.
How did the hermit respond to the king's questions?
Answer:
The hermit listened to the king but said nothing. He just spat on his hand and continued digging. Later, when the king felt sorry for him, the hermit handed the king the spade to take over. When the king asked his question again, instead of giving an answer, the hermit rose and stretched out his hand for the spade.
In simple words: The hermit initially responded to the king's questions with silence, continuing his digging, and later, instead of a direct verbal answer, he offered the king the spade to help him with his work.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe not only the direct actions but also the implicit communication or non-verbal cues that convey the character's response, as the hermit's silence and actions were key to his reply.

Question 31.
In what state was the bearded man when he arrived?
Answer:
The bearded man was wounded. He fainted. He had a large wound in his stomach. The bleeding j would not stop and the wound had to be bandaged and re-bandaged. The bandage was soaked with blood. The bearded man was indeed in a very serious condition when he arrived.
In simple words: The bearded man arrived wounded, bleeding profusely from a large stomach injury, and in such a serious condition that he fainted.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide a comprehensive description of the character's state, detailing all relevant physical symptoms and conditions mentioned in the story.

Question 32.
Choose adverbs/adjectives that collocate with these words:
(1) moaning:
(a) profusely
(b) heavily
(c) feebly
(d) sadly.
(ii) blood:
(a) profuse
(b) warm
(c) fresh
(d) bandaged.
Answer:
(i) moaning feebly
(ii) warm
In simple words: "Feebly" collocates best with "moaning" to describe a weak sound, and "warm" naturally collocates with "blood" to describe its temperature.

🎯 Exam Tip: Collocations are words that commonly go together. To choose the correct collocation, consider which word creates the most natural and idiomatic phrase in English.

Question 33.
Complete the following table with meanings from the brackets:
(Meanings: go down below the surface of a liquid, to cease work in order to relax or sleep, a piece of furniture for resting, a garden plot, got up from a sitting or kneeling position, drop downwards, the remaining part, a flower) (The answers are given directly in the table.)
Answer:
Words Meaning in the text Other meaning

Words	Meaning in the text	Other meaning
(a) rose	got up from a sitting or kneeling position	a flower
(b) sink	drop downwards	go down below the surface of a liquid
(c) bed	a garden plot	a piece of furniture for resting
(d) rest	to cease work in order to relax or sleep	the remaining part

In simple words: This table clarifies the dual meanings of words like "rose," "sink," "bed," and "rest," distinguishing their usage in the story from their other common definitions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When dealing with words that have multiple meanings (homographs), always consider the context of the passage to determine the intended meaning, then provide an alternative meaning to show comprehensive understanding.

Question 34.
Pick out the finite and non-finite verbs from the sentences:
(a) The king continued to dig.
Answer:
(a) continued - finite; to dig - non-finite.
In simple words: "Continued" is the finite verb because it shows the past tense and agrees with the subject "king," while "to dig" is a non-finite infinitive, functioning as the object of "continued."

🎯 Exam Tip: Recognize that infinitives (to + base verb) are always non-finite, whereas the main verb of a sentence that changes with tense or subject is finite.

Question 35.
'Here comes someone running,' said the hermit. (Rewrite in indirect speech.)
Answer:
The hermit said that there came someone running.
In simple words: To convert to indirect speech, change the introductory verb ("said"), use a conjunction ("that"), adjust pronouns/tenses as needed (from "Here comes" to "there came"), and remove quotation marks.

🎯 Exam Tip: When converting to indirect speech, pay close attention to changes in tense (usually one step back), pronouns, and adverbs of place/time. The reporting verb dictates the changes.

Question 36.
He fainted and fell to the ground. (Rewrite using a present participle in place of the underlined word.)
Answer:
Fainting, he fell to the ground.
In simple words: By changing "He fainted and fell" to "Fainting, he fell," the present participle "Fainting" concisely describes the action occurring immediately before or simultaneously with falling.

🎯 Exam Tip: A present participle (-ing form) can be used to combine two clauses where one action immediately precedes or accompanies another, making the sentence more concise.

Question 37.
The blood would not stop flowing. (Rewrite without 'not'.)
Answer:
The blood flowed continuously.
In simple words: To remove 'not' while keeping the meaning, replace "would not stop flowing" with its affirmative equivalent, "flowed continuously."

🎯 Exam Tip: When rewriting to remove a negative, find an antonym or a phrase that expresses the same idea in a positive form. "Not stop" is equivalent to "continue" or "flow continuously."

Question 38.
Say whether the following statements are True or False: (The answers are given directly and underlined.)
Answer:
(a) The person the king saved and helped was his enemy. True
(b) The hermit helped the king. True
(c) When he awoke, the king immediately realized where he was. False
(d) The king had gone out for a walk. False
In simple words: The statements confirm that the king saved his enemy and received help from the hermit, but the king was disoriented upon waking, and he had gone to the hermit for answers, not a walk.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read True/False statements carefully, looking for absolute terms or specific details that can be verified or disproven by the text. A single incorrect detail makes the entire statement false.

Question 39.
Why had the wounded man asked for the king's pardon?
Answer:
The wounded man had resolved to kill the king. In try ng to do so. he was wounded and the king saved his life. Hence the wounded man asked for the king's pardon.
In simple words: The wounded man sought the king's pardon because he had intended to kill the king in revenge for his brother's execution, but instead, the king saved his life after he was injured.

🎯 Exam Tip: When explaining a character's motivation, trace the chain of events that led to their decision or request. Connect their past actions and intentions to the present outcome.

Question 40.
Write two points for the following:
The king's enemy was repentant. How do you know?
Answer:
The king's enemy tells him that since the king had saved his life, if he (the king) wished it, he would serve him all his life. This shows that he was repentant.
In simple words: The king's enemy showed repentance by expressing a desire to serve the king for life as gratitude for saving him, abandoning his previous vengeful intent.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide specific textual evidence (direct quotes or paraphrased actions/words) to support claims about a character's feelings or motivations, demonstrating a strong understanding of character development.

Question 41.
Match the words with their opposites:
Answer:
(a) familiar X strange
(b) forget X remember.
(c) firm X weak
(d) everything x nothing.
In simple words: This matching exercise pairs words with their direct antonyms, reinforcing vocabulary knowledge.

🎯 Exam Tip: For antonym questions, think of words that mean the exact opposite. If unsure, consider the context in which the word might be used to help deduce its opposite.

Question 42.
Forgive me,' said the bearded man. (Rewrite In indirect speech.)
Answer:
The bearded man asked him (the king) to forgive him.
In simple words: Converting the direct speech "Forgive me" to indirect speech involves reporting the request by stating that the bearded man "asked him to forgive him."

🎯 Exam Tip: When converting requests or commands to indirect speech, use reporting verbs like "asked," "requested," "ordered," followed by an infinitive phrase (to + verb).

Question 43.
What qualities of the king do you notice in this passage?
Answer:
Even though he was king, he did not hesitate to carry the wounded man into the hut. He was humble enough to sleep in a hut next to a wounded man. All this shows, that the king was not proud of his royal position. He was, at heart, kind, considerate and humane.
In simple words: The king displayed humility, kindness, consideration, and humanity by personally helping the wounded man and sleeping beside him, showing no pride in his royal status.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked to identify character qualities, list specific actions or behaviors from the story that demonstrate those traits, providing concrete examples rather than just abstract nouns.

Question 44.
State whether the following statements are True or False: (The answers are given directly and underlined.)
Answer:
(1) The hermit pitied the king's weakness. False
(2) The king received all answers from the hermit. True
(3) The present is the only time when we have power. True
(4) To do good to people is the purpose of our life. True
In simple words: The hermit did not pity the king, but the king did receive all his answers, and the story emphasizes the truth that the present is our most powerful time and doing good is life's purpose.

🎯 Exam Tip: For True/False questions related to themes or morals, ensure your understanding aligns with the explicit or implied messages conveyed by the story's resolution.

Question 45.
How did the hermit finally point out the answers to the king's questions?
Answer:
The hermit finally pointed out the answers to the king's questions by referring to incidents that the king actually experienced when he visited the hermit. With the help of each incident, the- hermit explained to the king what the most important time was,' who the most important person was and what the most important action was.
In simple words: The hermit provided the answers to the king's questions indirectly, using the king's own recent experiences of helping the hermit and the wounded man as practical examples of the most important time, person, and action.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight that the hermit's method was experiential, teaching through demonstration and reflection on current events rather than direct pronouncements. This shows a deeper understanding of the story's pedagogical approach.

Question 46.
Summarize the following aspect in 4 to 5 lines each in your own words:
(a) The solution.
Answer:
The king finally got the answers to his questions. The most important time was when the king was digging the beds and when he was attending to the wounded man. Otherwise he would not have met the man and the man would have died. The most important action was bandaging the man's wounds. If the man had died, he would not have made peace with the king. The most important man was the hermit, who made it possible for the king to find the answers to his questions.
In simple words: The solution to the king's questions was revealed through his actions: the most important time was the present moment of helping, the most important person was the one he was with, and the most important action was doing good to that person.

🎯 Exam Tip: When summarizing, extract the core ideas and present them concisely. For "The solution," focus on the hermit's ultimate wisdom and how it applies to the king's direct experiences.

Question 47.
Match the following:
'A' 'Β'
(1) one who heals - (a) sower
(2) one who lives alone in a forest - (b) physician
(3) one who plants seeds - (c) enemy
(4) one who is actively opposed to you - (d) hermit
Answer:
(1) one who heals - physician
(2) one who lives alone in a forest - hermit
(3) one who plants seeds - sower
(4) one who is actively opposed to you - enemy
In simple words: This exercise matches descriptions of individuals with their corresponding terms: a healer is a physician, someone living alone in a forest is a hermit, a seed planter is a sower, and an active opponent is an enemy.

🎯 Exam Tip: For matching questions, carefully read both columns. If unsure, match the most obvious pairs first, then use the process of elimination for the remaining items.

Question 48.
He was the most important man. (Rewrite as a question.)
Answer:
Wasn't he the most important man?
In simple words: To change a declarative sentence into a question, especially a negative one, invert the auxiliary verb and the subject, adding "not" (or its contraction) if appropriate.

🎯 Exam Tip: When forming a question from a declarative sentence, identify the auxiliary verb (or insert 'do/does/did') and place it before the subject, often adjusting the sentence for a natural interrogative tone.

Question 49.
There is only one time that is important. (Rewrite using 'no'.)
Answer:
There is no other time that is important.
In simple words: By replacing "only one time that is important" with "no other time that is important," the sentence conveys the same exclusive importance of that specific time in a negative construction.

🎯 Exam Tip: To rewrite a sentence using a specific word like 'no', find an equivalent negative construction that retains the original meaning. Often, this involves changing "only one" to "no other."

Question 50.
For that purpose alone were you sent into this world. (Rewrite beginning with the subject 'you'.)
Answer:
You were sent into this world for that purpose alone.
In simple words: Rephrasing the sentence to begin with "You" moves the subject to the forefront, converting the inverted sentence structure back to a standard subject-verb-object order.

🎯 Exam Tip: When instructed to start with a specific word, rearrange the sentence elements while preserving the original meaning and grammatical correctness. Ensure the subject takes its natural position.

Question 51.
What qualities of the king stand out as he forgave his enemy?
Answer:
As the king forgave his enemy, we see him as a very humane person, as a person who believes in peace and forgiveness and one who shows mercy to even those who would wish to harm him.
In simple words: The king's act of forgiving his enemy highlights his profound humanity, belief in peace, and capacity for mercy, even towards those who intended him harm.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the transformative power of the king's forgiveness. Analyze how this action reveals his moral character and leadership qualities, rather than just stating "he was good."

Question 52.
(1) Pick out the infinitives in the given sentence and make your own sentence: He would give a reward to anyone who would teach him how he might know the most important thing to do.
(2) Write two compound words from the lesson.
(3) Punctuate the sentence: ive nothing to forgive you for said the king
(4) Make a meaningful sentence using the phrase: to feel sorry for (someone)
(5) Find out two hidden words in the given word: approaching
Answer:
(1) Infinitive: to do Sentence: We were asked to do a simple activity before the session began.
(2) undertake, warfare
(3) 'I've nothing to forgive you for," said the king.
(4) Feeling sorry for the poor man, I gave him some food to eat.
(5) approach, aching
In simple words: This question covers identifying infinitives and using them in a new sentence, listing compound words, correctly punctuating dialogue, using a given phrase in a sentence, and finding hidden words within another word.

🎯 Exam Tip: For punctuation, remember to enclose direct speech in quotation marks and place commas before the reporting clause. When finding hidden words, look for smaller words that can be formed using consecutive letters within the larger word.

Question 53.
(1) Rewrite using indirect narration: "O wise one! Could you give me the answer to my three questions?" the king said to the hermit.
(2) Complete the following word chain with words from the lesson:
we-- -- --
(3) Rewrite beginning with the underlined part: The hermit again gave no answer.
(4) Make sentences of your own to show the difference of meaning between the words: 'pray' and 'prey'.
(B) Do as directed (Challenging Activities):
(1) Change to the positive degree: What you did for him was your most important business.
(2) Use the given word as a noun and as a verb: wish
Answer:
(1) Addressing the hermit as the 'wise one', the king asked him if he could give him the answer to his three questions.
(2) weak → king → ground → different.
(3) Again no answer was given by the hermit.
(4) (a) Every night the little boy would kneel by his bedside and pray.
(b) The vulture is a bird of prey.
(1) No other business of yours was as important as what you did for him.
(2) Word: wish
Sentences: (a) Make a wish and it will come true. (noun)
(b) You may leave if you wish, (verb)
In simple words: This section addresses converting direct speech to indirect, completing a word chain, rephrasing a sentence, differentiating between homophones 'pray' and 'prey' with example sentences, changing a sentence to positive degree, and using 'wish' as both a noun and a verb.

🎯 Exam Tip: For indirect narration of questions, use "asked if/whether" and convert the question to a statement. For word chains, ensure each successive word starts with the last letter of the previous one. When changing degrees of comparison, remember the structure for positive, comparative, and superlative forms.

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