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CBSE - Grade - 10
Subject: English - Supplementary Reader - Footprints without Feet
Chapter - 02 - The Thief's Story
Types of Questions
- Meanings, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentences
- MCQ
- Fill in the Blanks
- Name the following
- Answer in one word
- Short Answer Questions
- Long Answer Questions
- Do as Directed – Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative and Exclamatory Sentences
- Do as Directed – Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound – Complex
- Active Passive Voice
- Direct Indirect Speech
- Clauses
- Question Tag
- Modal Verbs
- Auxiliary Verbs
- Conjunctions
- Verbs
- Adverb
- Identify the correct Tense
- Convert to the correct Tense
- Punctuation
Meanings, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentences
- Flattery
Meaning: Excessive and insincere praise
Synonym: Compliment
Antonym: Criticism
Sentence: He used flattery to gain Anil’s trust.
- Modestly
Meaning: In a humble and unassuming manner
Synonym: Humbly
Antonym: Proudly
Sentence: She modestly accepted the award without boasting.
- Appealing
Meaning: Attractive or pleasing
Synonym: Charming
Antonym: Repulsive
Sentence: Hari gave his most appealing smile to Anil.
- Grunting
Meaning: Making a low guttural sound
Synonym: Groaning
Antonym: Silent
Sentence: The wrestlers were grunting as they wrestled.
- Unlined
Meaning: Without wrinkles or marks
Synonym: Smooth
Antonym: Wrinkled
Sentence: Anil’s face was calm and unlined even in sleep.
- Creep
Meaning: To move slowly and quietly
Synonym: Sneak
Antonym: March
Sentence: He crept towards the bed to steal the money.
- Startled
Meaning: Shocked or surprised
Synonym: Alarmed
Antonym: Calm
Sentence: He was startled when Anil turned in his sleep.
- Bundle
Meaning: A collection of things tied together
Synonym: Package
Antonym: Piece
Sentence: Anil came home with a bundle of notes.
- Stray
Meaning: Homeless or wandering
Synonym: Abandoned
Antonym: Domesticated
Sentence: He gave the burnt food to a stray dog.
- Cheat
Meaning: To act dishonestly
Synonym: Deceive
Antonym: Obey
Sentence: He cheated Anil while shopping for groceries.
- Mild
Meaning: Gentle, not harsh
Synonym: Soft
Antonym: Severe
Sentence: The weather was mild in early November.
- Trusting
Meaning: Believing in others easily
Synonym: Gullible
Antonym: Suspicious
Sentence: Anil was too trusting to realize the theft.
- Drizzle
Meaning: Light rain
Synonym: Mist
Antonym: Downpour
Sentence: A cold drizzle added to his discomfort.
- Chilly
Meaning: Unpleasantly cold
Synonym: Cool
Antonym: Warm
Sentence: It was a chilly night in the open maidan.
- Scars
Meaning: Marks left by wounds
Synonym: Blemishes
Antonym: Smoothness
Sentence: His face had several small scars from fights.
- Discomfort
Meaning: A feeling of unease or pain
Synonym: Distress
Antonym: Comfort
Sentence: The wet clothes caused a lot of discomfort.
- Dash
Meaning: To run quickly
Synonym: Sprint
Antonym: Stroll
Sentence: He dashed to the platform to catch the train.
- Hesitate
Meaning: Pause before doing something
Synonym: Waver
Antonym: Decide
Sentence: He hesitated before jumping on the train.
- Platform
Meaning: Raised area beside railway tracks
Synonym: Station base
Antonym: Ground
Sentence: He stood alone on the deserted platform.
- Deserted
Meaning: Empty or abandoned
Synonym: Vacant
Antonym: Crowded
Sentence: The platform was completely deserted at night.
- Wrestling
Meaning: A sport of grappling
Synonym: Grappling
Antonym: Stillness
Sentence: He found Anil watching a wrestling match.
- Employ
Meaning: To hire for work
Synonym: Hire
Antonym: Fire
Sentence: Anil decided to employ Hari without salary.
- Spirits
Meaning: Emotional state or mood
Synonym: Mood
Antonym: Depression
Sentence: His spirits rose when Anil gave him money.
- Experience
Meaning: Knowledge gained by doing
Synonym: Practice
Antonym: Inexperience
Sentence: Hari was young but had a lot of experience.
- Purpose
Meaning: A goal or reason
Synonym: Intention
Antonym: Aimlessness
Sentence: He approached Anil with a dishonest purpose.
- Opportunity
Meaning: A chance for success
Synonym: Possibility
Antonym: Misfortune
Sentence: He had every opportunity to steal earlier.
- Express
Meaning: A fast train
Synonym: Rapid train
Antonym: Local train
Sentence: He tried to catch the Lucknow Express.
- Publisher
Meaning: A person/company who prints books
Synonym: Printer
Antonym: Reader
Sentence: Anil sold his book to a publisher.
- Celebrate
Meaning: To mark an occasion joyfully
Synonym: Rejoice
Antonym: Mourn
Sentence: Anil celebrated when his cheque arrived.
- Sigh
Meaning: A deep breath expressing emotion
Synonym: Exhale
Antonym: Inhale (calmly)
Sentence: Anil sighed and turned in his sleep.
- Confront
Meaning: To face or challenge
Synonym: Challenge
Antonym: Avoid
Sentence: Anil did not confront Hari after the theft.
- Earn
Meaning: To receive income for work
Synonym: Make
Antonym: Spend
Sentence: Anil earned money by writing for magazines.
- Stomach
Meaning: To tolerate or accept
Synonym: Endure
Antonym: Reject
Sentence: Anil could not stomach the food Hari cooked.
- Respected
Meaning: Admired by others
Synonym: Honored
Antonym: Hated
Sentence: Hari wanted to become a respected man someday.
- Silent
Meaning: Without sound
Synonym: Quiet
Antonym: Loud
Sentence: He slid the money out silently.
- Edge
Meaning: Border or boundary
Synonym: Rim
Antonym: Centre
Sentence: He slid his hand to the edge of the mattress.
- Genuine
Meaning: Real or authentic
Synonym: Sincere
Antonym: Fake
Sentence: His smile for Anil was finally genuine.
- Clumsy
Meaning: Awkward or ungraceful
Synonym: Uncoordinated
Antonym: Graceful
Sentence: His first attempt at cooking was clumsy.
- Awoke
Meaning: Woke up from sleep
Synonym: Aroused
Antonym: Slept
Sentence: He awoke to find Anil already up.
- Patted
Meaning: Touched lightly with hand
Synonym: Tapped
Antonym: Hit
Sentence: Anil patted Hari’s head with affection.
- Balcony
Meaning: A platform outside a building
Synonym: Terrace
Antonym: Basement
Sentence: Hari slept on the small balcony above the shop.
- Supplies
Meaning: Items needed regularly
Synonym: Provisions
Antonym: Shortage
Sentence: He bought daily supplies and made a profit.
- Undetected
Meaning: Not discovered
Synonym: Hidden
Antonym: Exposed
Sentence: It’s easier to steal than to return undetected.
- Resist
Meaning: To hold back or avoid
Synonym: Oppose
Antonym: Yield
Sentence: He couldn’t resist the temptation to steal.
- Clouded
Meaning: Not clear or bright
Synonym: Dim
Antonym: Clear
Sentence: The room was lit by clouded moonlight.
- Sank
Meaning: Dropped down or lowered
Synonym: Drooped
Antonym: Rose
Sentence: His heart sank when he saw the wet note.
- Honesty
Meaning: Truthfulness
Synonym: Integrity
Antonym: Dishonesty
Sentence: He chose honesty over a life of theft.
- Conscience
Meaning: Inner sense of right and wrong
Synonym: Morals
Antonym: Indifference
Sentence: His conscience wouldn’t allow him to escape.
- Reluctant
Meaning: Unwilling or hesitant
Synonym: Hesitant
Antonym: Eager
Sentence: He was reluctant to leave the only man who trusted him.
- Transformation
Meaning: A complete change
Synonym: Conversion
Antonym: Stagnation
Sentence: The story shows the transformation of a young thief through kindness.
MCQ
- Who is the narrator of the story?
a) Anil
b) Ruskin Bond
c) Hari Singh
d) Ramesh
Correct Answer: c) Hari Singh - What is Hari Singh’s real age?
a) 14
b) 15
c) 16
d) 18
Correct Answer: b) 15 - What was Hari Singh’s profession?
a) Cook
b) Clerk
c) Thief
d) Teacher
Correct Answer: c) Thief - Where did Hari first meet Anil?
a) At a bookstall
b) In a park
c) At a wrestling match
d) In a market
Correct Answer: c) At a wrestling match - What did Hari say to flatter Anil?
a) You look like a hero
b) You are very rich
c) You look a bit of a wrestler yourself
d) You write very well
Correct Answer: c) You look a bit of a wrestler yourself - Why did Hari change his name every month?
a) To avoid school
b) To stay ahead of the police
c) To confuse his friends
d) For fun
Correct Answer: b) To stay ahead of the police - What lie did Hari tell Anil to get employed?
a) That he could sing
b) That he could cook
c) That he had money
d) That he was educated
Correct Answer: b) That he could cook - What did Anil do for a living?
a) Shopkeeper
b) Wrestler
c) Writer
d) Policeman
Correct Answer: c) Writer - Where did Anil live?
a) In a lodge
b) In a rented room above a sweet shop
c) In a hostel
d) In a flat
Correct Answer: b) In a rented room above a sweet shop - Where did Hari sleep?
a) On the floor
b) In Anil’s bed
c) On the balcony
d) On the sofa
Correct Answer: c) On the balcony - What did Anil do with the food Hari cooked the first night?
a) Ate it happily
b) Praised Hari
c) Gave it to a stray dog
d) Threw it in the dustbin
Correct Answer: c) Gave it to a stray dog - How did Anil react when Hari failed at cooking?
a) He slapped Hari
b) He scolded him
c) He taught him to cook
d) He asked him to leave
Correct Answer: c) He taught him to cook - What else did Anil teach Hari?
a) To dance
b) To paint
c) To read and write
d) To drive
Correct Answer: c) To read and write - How did Hari earn a little money while working with Anil?
a) Selling books
b) Playing cards
c) Cheating while buying groceries
d) Washing cars
Correct Answer: c) Cheating while buying groceries - Did Anil know that Hari cheated on the shopping?
a) No
b) Yes, but he ignored it
c) He scolded him
d) He informed the police
Correct Answer: b) Yes, but he ignored it - What did Anil do when he got money from selling a book?
a) Saved it in the bank
b) Donated it
c) Celebrated
d) Gave it to Hari
Correct Answer: c) Celebrated - Where did Anil keep the bundle of notes?
a) In a drawer
b) In a bag
c) Under the mattress
d) Inside a book
Correct Answer: c) Under the mattress - What amount did Hari steal from Anil?
a) ₹200
b) ₹500
c) ₹600
d) ₹1000
Correct Answer: c) ₹600 - What was Hari’s plan after stealing the money?
a) To go to his village
b) To hide in a hotel
c) To catch the 10.30 Lucknow Express
d) To leave the country
Correct Answer: c) To catch the 10.30 Lucknow Express - Why did Hari miss the train?
a) He was late
b) He slipped
c) He hesitated and couldn’t board
d) He got caught
Correct Answer: c) He hesitated and couldn’t board - Where did Hari go after missing the train?
a) Back to Anil
b) To a movie
c) To the maidan
d) To the police
Correct Answer: c) To the maidan - What season is mentioned in the story?
a) Winter
b) Summer
c) Spring
d) Rainy
Correct Answer: a) Winter - What weather condition is described at night?
a) Fog
b) Snow
c) Drizzle
d) Thunderstorm
Correct Answer: c) Drizzle - Why did Hari feel bad about stealing from Anil?
a) Anil would punish him
b) Anil would call police
c) He would lose Anil’s trust
d) He didn’t get enough money
Correct Answer: c) He would lose Anil’s trust - What did Hari realize was more valuable than money?
a) Food
b) Education
c) Freedom
d) Power
Correct Answer: b) Education - What kind of man did Hari want to become?
a) A rich man
b) A respected and educated man
c) A famous thief
d) A businessman
Correct Answer: b) A respected and educated man - What did Hari finally decide to do?
a) Escape with the money
b) Give it to another thief
c) Return the money
d) Tear the notes
Correct Answer: c) Return the money - How did Hari return the money?
a) Handed it to Anil
b) Left it on the table
c) Slipped it under the mattress
d) Threw it on the floor
Correct Answer: c) Slipped it under the mattress - How did Anil react the next morning?
a) He ignored Hari
b) He scolded him
c) He gave him a 50-rupee note
d) He called the police
Correct Answer: c) He gave him a 50-rupee note - What was special about the note Anil gave Hari?
a) It was torn
b) It was brand new
c) It was wet
d) It was fake
Correct Answer: c) It was wet - What did the wet note indicate?
a) It fell into water
b) Anil knew about the theft
c) It was fake
d) Hari used it
Correct Answer: b) Anil knew about the theft - What did Anil say to Hari the next morning?
a) “You’re fired.”
b) “Now you’ll be paid regularly.”
c) “Give back my money.”
d) “You are going to jail.”
Correct Answer: b) “Now you’ll be paid regularly.” - What did Anil decide to teach Hari that day?
a) Cooking
b) Writing full sentences
c) Typing
d) Maths
Correct Answer: b) Writing full sentences - What kind of person was Anil?
a) Rude and greedy
b) Rich and proud
c) Kind and trusting
d) Lazy and selfish
Correct Answer: c) Kind and trusting - What was the tone of the story?
a) Humorous
b) Suspenseful
c) Emotional and reflective
d) Horror
Correct Answer: c) Emotional and reflective - Why didn’t Anil hand Hari to the police?
a) He didn’t know
b) He wanted to trap him later
c) He believed in giving a second chance
d) He was scared
Correct Answer: c) He believed in giving a second chance - What was Hari’s internal conflict?
a) Between hunger and work
b) Between stealing and returning the money
c) Between writing and reading
d) Between truth and lies
Correct Answer: b) Between stealing and returning the money - What quality of Anil changed Hari?
a) His money
b) His job
c) His trust and kindness
d) His strength
Correct Answer: c) His trust and kindness - What literary device is used when the moonlight is described as stepping over the balcony?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Hyperbole
d) Personification
Correct Answer: d) Personification - What does Hari finally learn the value of?
a) Cooking
b) Trust and education
c) Wrestling
d) Money
Correct Answer: b) Trust and education - What was Hari’s feeling after returning the money?
a) Nervous but relieved
b) Angry
c) Proud
d) Indifferent
Correct Answer: a) Nervous but relieved - Which word best describes Anil’s reaction after the theft?
a) Rage
b) Disappointment
c) Silence and understanding
d) Shock
Correct Answer: c) Silence and understanding - What theme does the story highlight?
a) Crime and punishment
b) Love and war
c) Redemption through trust
d) Travel and exploration
Correct Answer: c) Redemption through trust - What genre does the story belong to?
a) Horror
b) Adventure
c) Realistic fiction
d) Biography
Correct Answer: c) Realistic fiction - What makes it hard to rob a careless man according to Hari?
a) He hides his money
b) He doesn’t care
c) He doesn’t notice he’s been robbed
d) He is alert
Correct Answer: c) He doesn’t notice he’s been robbed - What is the setting of the story?
a) A village
b) A jungle
c) A city, possibly in North India
d) A foreign country
Correct Answer: c) A city, possibly in North India - Who is the author of “The Thief’s Story”?
a) R. K. Narayan
b) Ruskin Bond
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Premchand
Correct Answer: b) Ruskin Bond - What character trait best defines Hari at the end?
a) Greedy
b) Cunning
c) Reformed
d) Careless
Correct Answer: c) Reformed - Why does Anil not show any reaction to the theft?
a) He doesn’t know
b) He wants to wait
c) He forgives Hari silently
d) He plans to punish him later
Correct Answer: c) He forgives Hari silently - What does the story ultimately suggest?
a) Thieves are clever
b) Trust and education can reform anyone
c) Kindness is a weakness
d) Cheating pays well
Correct Answer: b) Trust and education can reform anyone
Fill in the Blanks
- Hari Singh was only __________ years old when he met Anil.
Correct Answer: 15 - Hari Singh changed his __________ every month to stay ahead of the police.
Correct Answer: name - Anil was watching a __________ match when Hari approached him.
Correct Answer: wrestling - Hari flattered Anil by saying he looked like a __________.
Correct Answer: wrestler - Anil told Hari that he could not pay him but would provide __________.
Correct Answer: food - Hari lied that he could __________ in order to stay with Anil.
Correct Answer: cook - The meal Hari cooked was so bad that Anil gave it to a __________.
Correct Answer: stray dog - Anil offered to teach Hari how to cook and how to __________.
Correct Answer: write - Hari used to make a profit of about one __________ a day.
Correct Answer: rupee - Anil was a __________ writer who earned money occasionally.
Correct Answer: struggling - Anil earned money by selling his __________ to publishers.
Correct Answer: writing / books - Anil celebrated after receiving a __________ from a publisher.
Correct Answer: cheque - Anil kept the bundle of notes under his __________.
Correct Answer: mattress - Hari decided to steal the money and catch the __________ Express.
Correct Answer: Lucknow - The amount Hari stole was __________ rupees.
Correct Answer: 600 - Hari tied the stolen money around his waist with a __________.
Correct Answer: string - Despite the opportunity, Hari __________ to jump on the train.
Correct Answer: hesitated - After missing the train, Hari sat in a __________ during the rain.
Correct Answer: maidan - Hari felt that stealing was easy, but being __________ was better.
Correct Answer: respected / educated - It was raining __________ when Hari sat outside that night.
Correct Answer: heavily - The money Hari stole became __________ due to the rain.
Correct Answer: wet - Hari believed that Anil’s face would show __________, not anger.
Correct Answer: sadness - Anil’s sadness would be due to loss of __________, not money.
Correct Answer: trust - Hari returned the money by putting it back under the __________.
Correct Answer: mattress - Anil offered Hari a __________ rupee note the next morning.
Correct Answer: fifty - The rupee note Anil gave was still __________ from the rain.
Correct Answer: wet - Anil told Hari that he would now be __________ paid.
Correct Answer: regularly - That day, Anil said they would start writing full __________.
Correct Answer: sentences - Anil did not say anything about the __________.
Correct Answer: theft - Hari gave Anil his most __________ smile.
Correct Answer: appealing - The story is written by __________ Bond.
Correct Answer: Ruskin - The title of the story is “The __________ Story.”
Correct Answer: Thief’s - Anil let Hari come and go as he __________.
Correct Answer: pleased - Hari believed that writing like an __________ man would help him succeed.
Correct Answer: educated - Anil lived in a room above the __________ Sweet Shop.
Correct Answer: Jumna - Hari said, “I do wrestle a __________.”
Correct Answer: bit - Anil patted Hari’s __________ after forgiving him.
Correct Answer: head - Hari thought that a greedy man could __________ to be robbed.
Correct Answer: afford - Anil was the most __________ person Hari had ever met.
Correct Answer: trusting - Hari believed friends were more __________ than help.
Correct Answer: trouble - Anil made money by __________ and starts.
Correct Answer: fits - Hari had never __________ a train ticket in his life.
Correct Answer: bought - Hari feared that one day he would be __________.
Correct Answer: caught - Hari used a new name each month to avoid the __________.
Correct Answer: police - Hari found himself alone on the __________ platform.
Correct Answer: deserted - The clock struck __________ when Hari sat in the shelter.
Correct Answer: midnight - Hari’s conscience guided him to __________ the money.
Correct Answer: return - Anil’s writing was sold to a __________.
Correct Answer: publisher - The night was chilly because it was early __________.
Correct Answer: November - The moral of the story is that __________ and kindness can reform anyone.
Correct Answer: trust
Answer in One Word
- What is the name of the thief in the story?
Correct Answer: Hari Singh - Who is the author of the story?
Correct Answer: Ruskin Bond - What is Anil’s profession?
Correct Answer: Writer - How old is Hari Singh?
Correct Answer: 15 - What sport was Anil watching when Hari approached him?
Correct Answer: Wrestling - What did Hari lie about to Anil?
Correct Answer: Cooking - Where did Anil live?
Correct Answer: Above a sweet shop - What did Anil do with the first meal Hari cooked?
Correct Answer: Gave it to a stray dog - Where did Hari sleep in Anil’s house?
Correct Answer: Balcony - What did Anil teach Hari besides cooking?
Correct Answer: Writing - How much profit did Hari make daily from shopping?
Correct Answer: One rupee - How did Anil earn money?
Correct Answer: Writing - Where did Anil hide his money?
Correct Answer: Under the mattress - How much money did Hari steal?
Correct Answer: 600 - What train did Hari plan to catch?
Correct Answer: Lucknow Express - What tied the stolen money to Hari’s waist?
Correct Answer: String - Why did Hari not catch the train?
Correct Answer: Hesitation - What kind of night was it when Hari ran away?
Correct Answer: Chilly - What month is mentioned in the story?
Correct Answer: November - Where did Hari sit after missing the train?
Correct Answer: Maidan - What got wet due to the rain?
Correct Answer: Money - What emotion did Hari expect on Anil’s face?
Correct Answer: Sadness - What was Anil’s probable loss, according to Hari?
Correct Answer: Trust - What time did Hari return to the room?
Correct Answer: Midnight - Where did Hari put the money back?
Correct Answer: Under the mattress - What was Anil holding next morning?
Correct Answer: Fifty-rupee note - What was the condition of the note Anil gave Hari?
Correct Answer: Wet - What did Anil say they would start learning?
Correct Answer: Sentences - What did Hari call Anil’s reaction?
Correct Answer: Forgiveness - What made Hari smile at the end?
Correct Answer: Acceptance - Who was the only person Hari knew well?
Correct Answer: Anil - What was Anil’s reaction to Hari’s return?
Correct Answer: Silent - What literary device is used in “beam of moonlight stepped”?
Correct Answer: Personification - What was more important to Hari than money?
Correct Answer: Education - What was the total amount Anil earned from selling the book?
Correct Answer: 600 - Who was Anil going to teach full sentences to?
Correct Answer: Hari - What was the breed of animal that received Hari’s food?
Correct Answer: Dog - What was Hari’s most appealing expression?
Correct Answer: Smile - What did Hari want to become in life?
Correct Answer: Respected - What quality in Anil made stealing difficult?
Correct Answer: Carelessness - What was Anil’s financial condition?
Correct Answer: Poor - What is the story’s main theme?
Correct Answer: Trust - What did Hari want to avoid by changing names?
Correct Answer: Police - What item did Hari never purchase in his life?
Correct Answer: Ticket - What time was the Lucknow Express scheduled?
Correct Answer: 10:30 - What literary genre does the story belong to?
Correct Answer: Fiction - What does Anil teach first – writing or math?
Correct Answer: Writing - What does Hari think could one day bring more than money?
Correct Answer: Sentences - What season is implied in the story?
Correct Answer: Winter - What was Anil’s final act of forgiveness?
Correct Answer: Payment
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Ch 16 – Pollution
Ch 17 – Sources of Pollution
Ch 18 – Effects of Pollution
Ch 19 – Preventive Measures
Ch 20 – Natural Regions of the World
Short Answer Questions
- Who is the narrator of the story?
Correct Answer: Hari Singh - What is Hari Singh’s real profession?
Correct Answer: He is a thief. - What name does the narrator use in the story?
Correct Answer: Hari Singh - Why does Hari Singh change his name frequently?
Correct Answer: To stay ahead of the police and his former employers. - How old is Hari Singh?
Correct Answer: Fifteen years old - Where does Hari first meet Anil?
Correct Answer: At a wrestling match - How does Hari try to flatter Anil?
Correct Answer: By saying Anil looks like a wrestler - What was Anil’s initial reaction when Hari offered to work for him?
Correct Answer: He said he couldn’t pay him. - What lie does Hari tell Anil to get employed?
Correct Answer: That he knows how to cook - What did Anil do with the food Hari cooked the first night?
Correct Answer: He gave it to a stray dog. - Where did Anil allow Hari to sleep?
Correct Answer: On the balcony - What does Anil promise to teach Hari?
Correct Answer: How to cook, write, and do simple mathematics - How does Hari cheat Anil while shopping?
Correct Answer: He keeps the extra money and buys cheaper items. - Does Anil know about Hari cheating him on groceries?
Correct Answer: Yes, but he ignores it. - How does Anil earn his living?
Correct Answer: By writing for magazines and selling his books - What is Anil’s financial status?
Correct Answer: He is a struggling writer and lives modestly. - What does Anil do when he receives money from his writing?
Correct Answer: He celebrates by going out. - Where does Anil keep his money?
Correct Answer: Under the mattress - How much money does Anil receive from the publisher?
Correct Answer: ₹600 - What does Hari plan to do after stealing the money?
Correct Answer: Catch the 10:30 Lucknow Express and escape - What is tied around Hari’s waist after he steals the money?
Correct Answer: The stolen bundle of notes - Why does Hari not board the train?
Correct Answer: He hesitates and feels guilty. - Where does Hari go after missing the train?
Correct Answer: To the maidan and then the clock tower - What kind of night is it when Hari runs away?
Correct Answer: Cold, drizzly, and uncomfortable - What realization does Hari have about education?
Correct Answer: That being educated can make him a big, respected man - What does Hari think Anil will feel after the theft?
Correct Answer: Sadness, not anger - Why would Anil be sad according to Hari?
Correct Answer: Because of the loss of trust - What does Hari decide to do with the money?
Correct Answer: He returns it quietly under the mattress. - What does Anil give Hari the next morning?
Correct Answer: A ₹50 note - What was the condition of the note Anil gave Hari?
Correct Answer: It was still damp from the rain. - What does Anil say to Hari when giving him money?
Correct Answer: “Now you’ll be paid regularly.” - What does Anil propose to teach Hari after the incident?
Correct Answer: How to write full sentences - How does Hari feel when Anil speaks to him kindly the next day?
Correct Answer: Relieved and genuinely happy - What kind of person is Anil described as?
Correct Answer: Kind, trusting, and forgiving - What is the moral of “The Thief’s Story”?
Correct Answer: Trust and education can reform even a criminal. - Who is the only person Hari feels close to?
Correct Answer: Anil - What time does Hari return to Anil’s room?
Correct Answer: Around midnight - How does Hari describe Anil’s face while sleeping?
Correct Answer: Clear and unlined - Why is it hard to rob a careless man, according to Hari?
Correct Answer: Because he may not even realize he was robbed - What does Hari mean by “some real work”?
Correct Answer: Stealing, which he had not done in a while - What did Hari forget during the excitement of the theft?
Correct Answer: The importance of learning to read and write - Why didn’t Hari want to stay at a hotel after the theft?
Correct Answer: He didn’t want to make anyone curious - What time was the Lucknow Express scheduled to depart?
Correct Answer: 10:30 - Why did Hari think being educated was more valuable than money?
Correct Answer: Because it could bring long-term success and respect - How long had Hari been working with Anil?
Correct Answer: Almost a month - What emotion finally causes Hari to return the money?
Correct Answer: Guilt and desire to change - What change in Hari does the story highlight?
Correct Answer: From a thief to someone wanting to reform - What does Anil’s silence suggest when he finds the note damp?
Correct Answer: He knows the truth but chooses to forgive - Why does Hari say it’s simple to steal but hard to return something?
Correct Answer: Because returning it undetected is more difficult - What impact does Anil’s kindness have on Hari?
Correct Answer: It transforms him and leads him to choose honesty
Do as Directed - Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative and Exclamatory Sentences
- Identify the type of sentence: “I was still a thief when I met Anil.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Can you cook?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “If you can cook, then maybe I can feed you.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “What a pleasant surprise!”
Correct Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: “Come with me.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “You look a bit of a wrestler yourself.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Could I come in?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Don’t be silly.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “He was the most trusting person I had ever met.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Get up and cook something!”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “What a cold night it was!”
Correct Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: “I made some money yesterday.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Did you sell another book?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Stay here quietly.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “How foolish I was to miss that train!”
Correct Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: “He celebrated every time he received a cheque.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Why did you run away?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Don’t waste your time.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “How wet the notes have become!”
Correct Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: “I could live like an oil-rich Arab for a week or two.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Would Anil be angry?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Leave quietly and don’t wake him up.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “I hurried back to the room feeling very nervous.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Why didn’t I catch the train?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Return the money at once!”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “How peaceful Anil looked in his sleep!”
Correct Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: “I opened the door quietly.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Who is knocking at the door?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Never lie again.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “I could not sleep that night.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “What a fool I had been!”
Correct Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: “Will he ever trust me again?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Write your name neatly.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “He turned on his side, towards me.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Has he found the money missing?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Never do this again!”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “He sighed in his sleep.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Can I really become a respectable man?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Run to the platform!”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “It was a simple matter to steal.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “How lucky I am to have another chance!”
Correct Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: “Do you know how to add numbers?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Don’t let your conscience trouble you.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “He didn’t say anything about the money.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “Did you enjoy your meal?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Go to the bazaar and get supplies.”
Correct Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: “I felt his breath on my hand.”
Correct Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: “How kind Anil is!”
Correct Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: “Should I take the money?”
Correct Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: “Be honest and work hard.”
Correct Answer: Imperative
Active Passive Voice
- I was still a thief when I met Anil.
Correct Answer: Active - He taught me to cook.
Correct Answer: Active - The meal I cooked that night must have been terrible.
Correct Answer: Active - It was given to a stray dog.
Correct Answer: Passive - He told me to be off.
Correct Answer: Active - I was allowed to stay.
Correct Answer: Passive - He was watching a wrestling match when I approached him.
Correct Answer: Active - He was taken to the room above the sweet shop.
Correct Answer: Passive - I crept up to the bed.
Correct Answer: Active - The money was tucked under the mattress.
Correct Answer: Passive - He gave me a key to the door.
Correct Answer: Active - The bundle of notes was taken without a sound.
Correct Answer: Passive - I could catch the 10.30 Express to Lucknow.
Correct Answer: Active - The note was still wet from the rain.
Correct Answer: Passive - He gave it to me silently.
Correct Answer: Active - He taught me how to write my name.
Correct Answer: Active - I opened the door quietly.
Correct Answer: Active - The room was lit by clouded moonlight.
Correct Answer: Passive - I counted the notes.
Correct Answer: Active - I tied the notes around my waist with a string.
Correct Answer: Active - He was trusted by me completely.
Correct Answer: Passive - I had never bought a ticket in my life.
Correct Answer: Active - He gave the meal to a stray dog.
Correct Answer: Active - The money was returned during the night.
Correct Answer: Passive - He patted me on the head.
Correct Answer: Active - I had been working for Anil for almost a month.
Correct Answer: Active - I had not done anything in my line of work.
Correct Answer: Active - The note was handed to me the next morning.
Correct Answer: Passive - He would be sad, not angry.
Correct Answer: Active - His lips showed no expression.
Correct Answer: Active - A light drizzle added to my discomfort.
Correct Answer: Active - The wet clothes were clinging to my skin.
Correct Answer: Passive - He taught me to add numbers.
Correct Answer: Active - He wrote for magazines.
Correct Answer: Active - The book was sold to a publisher.
Correct Answer: Passive - I had made a little profit every day.
Correct Answer: Active - I found myself alone on the platform.
Correct Answer: Active - The stolen money was placed back under the mattress.
Correct Answer: Passive - I remained still for a minute.
Correct Answer: Active - The trust was more valuable than money.
Correct Answer: Passive - The money was tied to my waist.
Correct Answer: Passive - He would have taught me whole sentences.
Correct Answer: Active - I could not cook.
Correct Answer: Active - I smiled at Anil in my most appealing way.
Correct Answer: Active - He kept worrying about his next cheque.
Correct Answer: Active - Anil was not bothered by my cheating.
Correct Answer: Passive - I slid my hand under the mattress.
Correct Answer: Active - I was startled by his movement.
Correct Answer: Passive - I had more marks on my face.
Correct Answer: Active - The police had never caught me.
Correct Answer: Passive
Clauses
- I knew THAT I COULD NOT COOK.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - He smiled WHEN HE SAW ME.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Time - I missed the train BECAUSE I HESITATED.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Reason - IF I TOOK THE MONEY, I could catch the 10:30 Express to Lucknow.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Condition - Anil was the most trusting person THAT I HAD EVER MET.
Correct Answer: Adjective Clause - I returned to the room WHERE I HAD STOLEN THE MONEY.
Correct Answer: Adjective Clause - He said THAT HE WOULD TEACH ME TO WRITE SENTENCES.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - I crept up to the bed WHILE HE WAS ASLEEP.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Time - He asked me IF I COULD COOK.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - He forgave me ALTHOUGH I HAD STOLEN FROM HIM.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Concession - I realised THAT I HAD MADE A MISTAKE.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - The room WHICH I ENTERED was dark.
Correct Answer: Adjective Clause - I left the station BEFORE THE TRAIN DEPARTED.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Time - I wondered WHETHER HE WOULD NOTICE THE MONEY MISSING.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - He was happy THAT I HAD RETURNED.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - WHEN I MET ANIL, I was still a thief.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Time - I could live like a rich man IF I KEPT THE MONEY.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Condition - THAT I HAD RETURNED THE MONEY gave me peace.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause (subject) - He did not say anything BECAUSE HE KNEW THE TRUTH.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Reason - I watched him AS HE SLEPT PEACEFULLY.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Time - He said THAT HE WROTE FOR MAGAZINES.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - I liked the way HE TRUSTED ME COMPLETELY.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - The money THAT I HAD STOLEN was still wet.
Correct Answer: Adjective Clause - He smiled AS IF NOTHING HAD HAPPENED.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Manner - I stayed WHERE ANIL TOLD ME TO.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Place - He said THAT I COULD STAY WITH HIM.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - I waited UNTIL HE WAS FAST ASLEEP.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Time - He taught me to write SO THAT I COULD BE EDUCATED.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Purpose - I was not sure IF I SHOULD RUN AWAY OR STAY.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - I was happy THAT I DID THE RIGHT THING.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - He would have been angry IF HE HAD KNOWN THE TRUTH.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Condition - I know a man WHO NEVER LIES.
Correct Answer: Adjective Clause - I stayed up all night ALTHOUGH I WAS TIRED.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Concession - I crept back into the house BECAUSE MY CONSCIENCE TROUBLED ME.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Reason - Anil was not the kind of person WHO WOULD REPORT ME TO THE POLICE.
Correct Answer: Adjective Clause - The money was right WHERE I HAD LEFT IT.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Place - The truth is THAT I WAS ASHAMED OF MYSELF.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - I don’t know WHY HE STILL TRUSTED ME.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - He trusted me EVEN THOUGH I WAS A STRANGER.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Concession - I had no one WHO COULD HELP ME.
Correct Answer: Adjective Clause - I stayed silent SO THAT HE WOULDN’T WAKE UP.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Purpose - I left the house WHILE HE WAS STILL ASLEEP.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Time - I decided to go back BECAUSE I FELT GUILTY.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Reason - I didn’t take the train THOUGH I HAD THE MONEY.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Concession - I opened the door AFTER I COUNTED THE MONEY.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Time - He gave me a fifty-rupee note THOUGH HE KNEW THE TRUTH.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Concession - I knew WHY HE DIDN’T ASK ME ANYTHING.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - I remembered the place WHERE I HAD HIDDEN THE MONEY.
Correct Answer: Adjective Clause - It was clear THAT HE HAD FORGIVEN ME.
Correct Answer: Noun Clause - He behaved AS IF NOTHING HAD HAPPENED.
Correct Answer: Adverb Clause of Manner
Modal Verbs
- I ________ cook when I first met Anil. (can, could, must)
Correct Answer: could - You ________ not trust a stranger so easily. (should, would, shall)
Correct Answer: should - Anil said he ________ teach me how to cook. (may, would, can)
Correct Answer: would - I thought I ________ run away with the money. (should, might, must)
Correct Answer: might - Anil ________ be angry if he found out. (will, would, must)
Correct Answer: would - I ________ never forget that night. (can, could, shall)
Correct Answer: shall - He said I ________ stay on the balcony. (can, could, might)
Correct Answer: could - I ________ have taken the train to Lucknow. (should, must, could)
Correct Answer: could - I knew I ________ not return after stealing the money. (should, could, would)
Correct Answer: should - He ________ have been suspicious, but he didn’t show it. (may, must, might)
Correct Answer: might - You ________ earn respect only through honesty. (must, might, would)
Correct Answer: must - I felt I ________ change my life. (should, shall, will)
Correct Answer: should - He said he ________ start teaching me sentences soon. (shall, would, might)
Correct Answer: would - I ________ have lived comfortably with that money. (could, shall, will)
Correct Answer: could - He ________ not wake up easily. (does, would, could)
Correct Answer: would - I ________ escape before anyone sees me. (should, shall, could)
Correct Answer: could - I knew I ________ return the notes quietly. (must, may, can)
Correct Answer: must - One ________ not break someone’s trust. (should, can, might)
Correct Answer: should - I ________ have left the station earlier. (might, should, would)
Correct Answer: might - He ________ forgive me, I hoped. (could, would, shall)
Correct Answer: would - I ________ not even write my name before. (must, could, shall)
Correct Answer: could - He told me I ________ learn if I stayed. (can, will, would)
Correct Answer: would - You ________ choose to live an honest life. (can, must, shall)
Correct Answer: can - I thought I ________ return to him before sunrise. (could, should, may)
Correct Answer: could - I ________ have caught the 10:30 train. (could, must, shall)
Correct Answer: could - I ________ stay with him, even after stealing. (might, should, would)
Correct Answer: might - I ________ not steal from someone who trusted me. (should, shall, can)
Correct Answer: should - He said I ________ not worry about food. (need, must, should)
Correct Answer: need - I ________ never get such a chance again. (will, might, must)
Correct Answer: might - I ________ start my life anew. (must, can, shall)
Correct Answer: must - He ________ read and write easily. (can, must, shall)
Correct Answer: can - I ________ learn many things from him. (could, must, should)
Correct Answer: could - He said I ________ be paid regularly now. (should, would, might)
Correct Answer: would - The notes ________ still be under the mattress. (can, will, might)
Correct Answer: might - I ________ return to that honest man. (must, could, shall)
Correct Answer: must - I ________ earn honestly, not steal. (should, might, could)
Correct Answer: should - I ________ write letters if I kept learning. (could, must, would)
Correct Answer: could - He said I ________ start making tea in the morning. (might, should, could)
Correct Answer: should - I ________ not let him down. (must, should, could)
Correct Answer: must - We ________ start writing proper sentences soon. (shall, will, can)
Correct Answer: shall - He ________ be poor, but he was honest. (may, must, shall)
Correct Answer: may - I ________ be caught if I stayed. (could, must, should)
Correct Answer: could - Anil ________ not even notice the theft. (might, may, shall)
Correct Answer: might - I ________ learn more by staying than stealing. (will, can, should)
Correct Answer: should - I ________ hide the money under the pillow. (could, might, shall)
Correct Answer: could - He ________ have heard me enter. (might, must, should)
Correct Answer: might - I ________ make better choices from now on. (should, must, would)
Correct Answer: should - He ________ not suspect anything even now. (may, does, might)
Correct Answer: might - I ________ read a little by then. (could, must, shall)
Correct Answer: could - I knew I ________ make a fresh start. (must, will, can)
Correct Answer: must
Conjunctions
- I stayed with Anil ___ I could learn to read and write. (so, because, but)
Correct Answer: because - He was sleeping ___ I stole the money. (while, although, and)
Correct Answer: while - I could have run away ___ I did not. (but, and, so)
Correct Answer: but - He was kind ___ generous. (but, or, and)
Correct Answer: and - I opened the door quietly ___ Anil would not wake up. (so that, but, because)
Correct Answer: so that - I wanted to go back ___ I was ashamed. (although, since, because)
Correct Answer: because - Anil did not notice the theft ___ he smiled at me. (and, but, so)
Correct Answer: but - He was poor ___ honest. (but, and, or)
Correct Answer: but - I could take the money ___ I could return it. (or, and, if)
Correct Answer: or - I didn’t board the train ___ I had a change of heart. (because, so, and)
Correct Answer: because - I waited ___ the train passed. (until, but, or)
Correct Answer: until - He didn’t scold me ___ he knew everything. (although, because, and)
Correct Answer: although - I counted the notes ___ I was nervous. (while, and, but)
Correct Answer: while - I wanted to be educated ___ I could lead a better life. (so that, although, but)
Correct Answer: so that - He never asked questions ___ he trusted me. (because, but, although)
Correct Answer: because - He was writing ___ I cooked the meal. (while, but, and)
Correct Answer: while - I put the notes back ___ he wouldn’t notice. (so, if, so that)
Correct Answer: so that - I didn’t wake him up ___ I returned the money. (when, and, because)
Correct Answer: and - I ran out ___ came back slowly. (but, then, and)
Correct Answer: and - He kept quiet ___ he knew the truth. (though, since, yet)
Correct Answer: since - I could read ___ not write. (and, but, or)
Correct Answer: but - I didn’t run away ___ I was ashamed. (because, although, and)
Correct Answer: because - He smiled ___ said nothing. (but, and, or)
Correct Answer: and - You must work hard ___ you will not succeed. (or, and, so)
Correct Answer: or - I was wet ___ it was raining all night. (because, so, but)
Correct Answer: because - I stood near the door ___ watched him sleep. (and, or, but)
Correct Answer: and - I could steal the money ___ return it. (but, or, because)
Correct Answer: or - I was tempted ___ I resisted. (yet, because, so)
Correct Answer: yet - I had the money ___ I wasn’t happy. (but, so, since)
Correct Answer: but - He was asleep ___ I left the room. (when, while, since)
Correct Answer: when - I turned back ___ I could not betray his trust. (because, though, unless)
Correct Answer: because - I looked at him ___ he was my teacher. (as if, although, because)
Correct Answer: as if - I walked to the station ___ thought deeply. (and, or, but)
Correct Answer: and - I had stolen before ___ never returned anything. (but, and, so)
Correct Answer: but - I went out ___ I had tied the money to my waist. (after, before, although)
Correct Answer: after - I knew I was wrong ___ I did it anyway. (yet, and, or)
Correct Answer: yet - He didn’t check his money ___ he knew it was safe. (because, although, while)
Correct Answer: because - I liked Anil ___ he never made me feel small. (because, so, although)
Correct Answer: because - I had the chance to escape ___ I stayed. (but, so, because)
Correct Answer: but - I wanted to change ___ be someone new. (and, or, yet)
Correct Answer: and - I was not sure ___ he would forgive me. (if, unless, since)
Correct Answer: if - I was honest ___ afraid. (and, but, or)
Correct Answer: but - I returned the money ___ left quietly. (and, but, so)
Correct Answer: and - He knew I had stolen ___ he said nothing. (but, so, because)
Correct Answer: but - I stood still ___ listened to the rain. (and, or, but)
Correct Answer: and - The platform was empty ___ quiet. (and, but, or)
Correct Answer: and - I felt tired ___ guilty. (and, or, but)
Correct Answer: and - I returned early ___ I couldn’t sleep. (because, so, although)
Correct Answer: because - He could be angry ___ he was calm. (but, although, or)
Correct Answer: but - I wanted to live honestly ___ earn my money. (and, or, but)
Correct Answer: and
Adverb
- I closed the door ___ so that Anil would not wake up. (gently, loudly, always)
Correct Answer: gently - He smiled ___ and said nothing. (warmly, angrily, rarely)
Correct Answer: warmly - I ___ returned the money to its place. (secretly, rudely, weekly)
Correct Answer: secretly - He ___ trusted me with his money. (completely, partly, rarely)
Correct Answer: completely - The train had ___ left the station. (already, yet, never)
Correct Answer: already - I had ___ thought about returning the money. (never, always, daily)
Correct Answer: never - I looked at Anil ___ as he slept. (quietly, noisily, suddenly)
Correct Answer: quietly - I ___ walked to the station in the dark. (slowly, loudly, carelessly)
Correct Answer: slowly - He was ___ writing when I made tea. (still, often, lately)
Correct Answer: still - I ___ felt more ashamed in my life. (never, always, seldom)
Correct Answer: never - Anil ___ gave me instructions. (rarely, always, loudly)
Correct Answer: rarely - I ___ wanted to change my life. (truly, angrily, hardly)
Correct Answer: truly - I ___ left the room before dawn. (quickly, silently, safely)
Correct Answer: silently - The rain fell ___ all night. (heavily, softly, rarely)
Correct Answer: heavily - I stood ___ at the door. (still, gently, almost)
Correct Answer: still - Anil spoke so ___ that I could not hear him. (softly, clearly, slowly)
Correct Answer: softly - I ___ considered going to Lucknow. (briefly, harshly, kindly)
Correct Answer: briefly - He ___ looked at the money again. (never, always, loudly)
Correct Answer: never - I ___ avoided looking into his eyes. (consciously, brightly, rarely)
Correct Answer: consciously - The notes were ___ placed under the mattress. (carefully, slowly, clearly)
Correct Answer: carefully - He ___ read the newspaper in the morning. (always, angrily, barely)
Correct Answer: always - I ___ decided to be honest. (finally, noisily, weekly)
Correct Answer: finally - I ___ slipped the money back. (quietly, loudly, roughly)
Correct Answer: quietly - He ___ noticed my return. (hardly, obviously, always)
Correct Answer: hardly - I was ___ shivering in the rain. (completely, deeply, bitterly)
Correct Answer: bitterly - I ___ opened the cupboard. (carefully, rarely, gently)
Correct Answer: carefully - Anil ___ came home at night. (usually, slowly, never)
Correct Answer: usually - I ___ wanted him to trust me. (sincerely, angrily, nearly)
Correct Answer: sincerely - He looked at me ___ when I made tea. (thoughtfully, silently, rarely)
Correct Answer: thoughtfully - I ___ returned after reaching the station. (immediately, regularly, badly)
Correct Answer: immediately - I ___ watched the sleeping man. (silently, often, roughly)
Correct Answer: silently - I ___ finished reading the newspaper. (just, always, daily)
Correct Answer: just - He ___ forgave me without saying anything. (silently, instantly, repeatedly)
Correct Answer: silently - I ___ stood still, holding the notes. (momentarily, forcefully, mostly)
Correct Answer: momentarily - He ___ believed I had changed. (probably, hardly, rarely)
Correct Answer: probably - I ___ hoped he would understand. (secretly, gently, soon)
Correct Answer: secretly - He ___ raised his head from the pillow. (slowly, quickly, sharply)
Correct Answer: slowly - I ___ cleaned the room before cooking. (regularly, rarely, suddenly)
Correct Answer: regularly - I ___ wished I had not stolen. (truly, bitterly, honestly)
Correct Answer: honestly - I ___ stepped back into the house. (softly, finally, clearly)
Correct Answer: finally - Anil ___ observed me when I made tea. (casually, rarely, seriously)
Correct Answer: casually - The money was ___ wet from the rain. (completely, slightly, brightly)
Correct Answer: completely - I ___ went to sleep on the floor. (eventually, carefully, sometimes)
Correct Answer: eventually - He ___ paid attention to the cupboard. (never, often, always)
Correct Answer: never - I ___ remembered his kindness. (always, rarely, carelessly)
Correct Answer: always - I ___ understood why he was silent. (never, suddenly, perfectly)
Correct Answer: never - He ___ handed over the keys. (simply, secretly, kindly)
Correct Answer: simply - I ___ waited near the door. (patiently, sadly, deeply)
Correct Answer: patiently - He ___ wrote without looking up. (quietly, absently, sharply)
Correct Answer: absently - I ___ made up my mind to stay. (firmly, barely, bitterly)
Correct Answer: firmly
Convert to the correct Tense
- I stole the money and ran away.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I have stolen the money and have run away. - He was writing a story.
Convert to Present Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: He is writing a story. - I tied the notes to my waist.
Convert to Past Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I had tied the notes to my waist. - I will return the money tomorrow.
Convert to Simple Past Tense
Correct Answer: I returned the money the next day. - I had never returned anything I stole.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I have never returned anything I stole. - He trusts me completely.
Convert to Past Tense
Correct Answer: He trusted me completely. - I did not take the train.
Convert to Future Tense
Correct Answer: I will not take the train. - I knew he would forgive me.
Convert to Present Tense
Correct Answer: I know he will forgive me. - Anil has gone to sleep.
Convert to Past Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: Anil had gone to sleep. - I opened the cupboard slowly.
Convert to Present Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I am opening the cupboard slowly. - I cooked the meal.
Convert to Future Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I will have cooked the meal. - He was asleep.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: He has been asleep. - I counted the notes carefully.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I have counted the notes carefully. - He teaches me how to write.
Convert to Past Tense
Correct Answer: He taught me how to write. - I made tea in the morning.
Convert to Future Tense
Correct Answer: I will make tea in the morning. - I have returned the money.
Convert to Past Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I had returned the money. - He will forgive me.
Convert to Present Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: He is forgiving me. - I learn to read and write.
Convert to Past Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I was learning to read and write. - He always smiles at me.
Convert to Simple Past Tense
Correct Answer: He always smiled at me. - I stood in the rain.
Convert to Present Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I am standing in the rain. - I had tied the bundle to my waist.
Convert to Future Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I will have tied the bundle to my waist. - He reads the newspaper every morning.
Convert to Past Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: He had read the newspaper every morning. - I saw the train leaving.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I have seen the train leaving. - I will return to Anil.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I have returned to Anil. - He writes with ease.
Convert to Present Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: He is writing with ease. - I came back from the station.
Convert to Present Tense
Correct Answer: I come back from the station. - I looked at him silently.
Convert to Future Tense
Correct Answer: I will look at him silently. - I feel guilty.
Convert to Past Tense
Correct Answer: I felt guilty. - He helps me every day.
Convert to Past Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: He was helping me every day. - I was learning how to write.
Convert to Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I have been learning how to write. - He sleeps soundly at night.
Convert to Past Tense
Correct Answer: He slept soundly at night. - I returned the money quietly.
Convert to Future Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I will be returning the money quietly. - He cooked while I watched.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: He has cooked while I watched. - He will be writing till midnight.
Convert to Present Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: He is writing till midnight. - I eat when he eats.
Convert to Past Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I had eaten when he ate. - He has taught me honesty.
Convert to Past Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: He had taught me honesty. - I sit near the door.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I have sat near the door. - He forgives me easily.
Convert to Past Tense
Correct Answer: He forgave me easily. - I was opening the door.
Convert to Future Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I will be opening the door. - I hide the money under the mattress.
Convert to Simple Past Tense
Correct Answer: I hid the money under the mattress. - He has gone to sleep.
Convert to Future Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: He will have gone to sleep. - I make tea for Anil.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I have made tea for Anil. - He will help me write.
Convert to Simple Present Tense
Correct Answer: He helps me write. - I go to the station.
Convert to Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I have been going to the station. - I returned from the station.
Convert to Future Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I will have returned from the station. - He gives me food.
Convert to Past Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: He had given me food. - I am writing my name.
Convert to Past Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I was writing my name. - I will read a book.
Convert to Present Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: I am reading a book. - I had taken the money.
Convert to Present Perfect Tense
Correct Answer: I have taken the money. - He was reading a book.
Convert to Future Perfect Continuous Tense
Correct Answer: He will have been reading a book.
Long Answer Questions
- Describe the character of Hari Singh.
Correct Answer: Hari Singh is a 15-year-old thief who is clever, experienced, and skilled in manipulation. However, he is also impressionable and capable of change. His transformation from a petty criminal to someone who desires to be educated and respected shows his moral evolution. - How did Hari Singh try to gain Anil’s trust?
Correct Answer: Hari used flattery and a charming smile to impress Anil. He lied about his name and his ability to cook. Despite being caught in a lie, he remained polite and continued to display a humble, appealing attitude to win Anil’s trust. - What was Anil’s initial reaction to Hari’s request for work?
Correct Answer: Anil told Hari that he couldn’t pay him but could feed him if he could cook. Despite realizing that Hari had lied about cooking, Anil allowed him to stay and even offered to teach him. - What does Anil’s reaction to the bad food reveal about his character?
Correct Answer: Anil’s calm and forgiving reaction shows that he is kind-hearted and patient. Instead of scolding Hari, he laughed and offered to teach him to cook, showing his generosity and understanding nature. - Why did Hari Singh find it difficult to rob Anil?
Correct Answer: Hari found it difficult to rob Anil because he was the most trusting person he had ever met. Anil never suspected him and treated him with kindness. Hari felt guilty about betraying the trust of someone who had been so good to him. - How did Hari Singh plan and execute the theft?
Correct Answer: Hari waited until Anil was asleep, then quietly slid his hand under the mattress and took the ₹600. He tied the money in a string around his waist and headed to the railway station to catch the 10:30 Lucknow Express. - Why did Hari Singh miss the train?
Correct Answer: Though he reached the station in time, Hari hesitated to board the train. He was conflicted and guilty, which caused him to miss the train. This hesitation marked the turning point in his transformation. - Describe Hari Singh’s feelings after the theft.
Correct Answer: After stealing the money, Hari felt uncomfortable and guilty. The cold, rainy night added to his misery. He reflected on how education and trust were more valuable than stolen money. His conscience led him to return the money. - Why did Hari Singh decide to return the stolen money?
Correct Answer: Hari realized that Anil’s trust and the opportunity to learn and become educated were more valuable than a few hundred rupees. He wanted to become a respectable person and not just a successful thief. - What was Anil’s reaction after Hari returned the money?
Correct Answer: Anil did not confront Hari or mention the theft. He gave him a ₹50 note and said he would now be paid regularly. The note was damp, suggesting he knew about the incident but chose forgiveness over punishment. - How does the story depict the theme of trust?
Correct Answer: The story shows that trust can reform even the most dishonest individuals. Anil’s unconditional trust and kindness had a profound impact on Hari, who ultimately chose honesty and transformation over theft. - Explain the symbolic importance of the ₹50 note in the story.
Correct Answer: The ₹50 note symbolizes Anil’s silent forgiveness and his trust in Hari. Its dampness indicates that Anil knew about the theft and return but chose to act with compassion rather than anger. - What is the significance of the title “The Thief’s Story”?
Correct Answer: The title reflects not just the story of a thief, but the internal moral journey of Hari Singh. It is a story of transformation, self-realization, and redemption told from the perspective of someone struggling between right and wrong. - What qualities of Anil make him a unique employer?
Correct Answer: Anil is kind, forgiving, non-judgmental, and deeply trusting. He treats Hari with dignity, teaches him important life skills, and chooses not to punish him even after the theft, showing extraordinary empathy. - How does Ruskin Bond use contrast between money and education?
Correct Answer: Ruskin Bond contrasts the temporary gain of stolen money with the lasting value of education. Through Hari’s inner conflict, the story emphasizes that knowledge and respect are far more powerful than dishonest earnings. - How does the setting of the story affect Hari’s decision?
Correct Answer: The cold, lonely, and rainy night reflects Hari’s inner turmoil. The discomfort and isolation he experiences after the theft emphasize his guilt and push him toward choosing the right path. - What change do we see in Hari Singh by the end of the story?
Correct Answer: Hari Singh changes from a selfish, dishonest thief to a self-aware, hopeful boy who wants to reform and learn. His decision to return the money and learn from Anil marks the beginning of a new life. - How is the theme of redemption explored in the story?
Correct Answer: Redemption is explored through Hari’s inner conflict and ultimate decision to return the money. Anil’s forgiveness and quiet understanding allow Hari to correct his mistake and start afresh. - Compare the lives of Anil and Hari.
Correct Answer: Anil is a poor but honest writer, content and generous despite his struggles. Hari, on the other hand, is a young thief surviving through lies and deceit. Their contrasting values show how goodness can influence and uplift. - Why is Anil’s silence more powerful than words?
Correct Answer: Anil’s silence after realizing the theft shows understanding, trust, and forgiveness. Instead of confronting Hari, he chooses to guide him silently, which deeply affects and reforms the boy more than any scolding would. - What role does guilt play in Hari’s transformation?
Correct Answer: Guilt is central to Hari’s change. After stealing, he is overwhelmed by discomfort and regret. His conscience leads him to understand the value of trust and education, pushing him to return the money. - How does the story portray the importance of second chances?
Correct Answer: The story highlights that even a criminal deserves a second chance. Anil gives Hari the chance to change by trusting and teaching him. This act of faith helps Hari choose honesty over crime. - Describe the role of education in Hari’s life.
Correct Answer: Education represents hope and transformation for Hari. It offers him the chance to lead a respectable life. Anil’s offer to teach him becomes a turning point, giving him a path away from crime. - How does the story reflect the theme of kindness?
Correct Answer: Anil’s kindness towards a thief shows that empathy can be more powerful than punishment. His compassion reforms Hari, teaching the reader the value of human goodness. - What do you think would have happened if Anil had reacted angrily?
Correct Answer: If Anil had reacted with anger or handed Hari over to the police, Hari might have returned to a life of crime. His gentle approach gave Hari a chance to reflect, repent, and reform. - Why does Hari believe trust is difficult to betray?
Correct Answer: Hari feels that robbing a careless man is harder because he may not even notice. Betraying someone who trusts you and treats you kindly makes the act more painful and less rewarding. - What lesson does “The Thief’s Story” teach us?
Correct Answer: The story teaches that trust, compassion, and education can reform people. It emphasizes that with the right guidance and second chances, even wrongdoers can change. - How is Anil different from Hari’s previous employers?
Correct Answer: Anil is simple, trusting, and non-materialistic. He offers food, shelter, and education without demanding anything in return. Unlike others, he believes in changing people through kindness. - Explain the significance of Hari’s thoughts at the railway station.
Correct Answer: Hari’s hesitation at the station shows his inner moral battle. Despite the opportunity to escape, his conscience urges him to return. This moment marks his shift from thief to student. - How does the story build suspense and emotional depth?
Correct Answer: The story builds suspense through Hari’s planning and escape, then adds emotional depth with his guilt and decision to return. The reader feels both tension and relief as Hari transforms. - How is Anil’s forgiveness a silent message to Hari?
Correct Answer: Anil’s act of offering a wet ₹50 note without confrontation tells Hari that he knows the truth but forgives him. This quiet trust impacts Hari more than any punishment could. - What makes Anil a powerful character despite his poverty?
Correct Answer: Anil’s strength lies in his moral values, kindness, and trust. Though poor, he uplifts others and believes in their ability to change, making him deeply influential. - What impact does Anil’s decision to teach Hari have on him?
Correct Answer: It gives Hari hope and a vision for a better future. The opportunity to learn transforms Hari’s outlook, making him choose honesty and respect over theft. - How does Ruskin Bond present the idea of self-worth?
Correct Answer: Through Hari’s realization that he can be more than a thief, Bond shows that self-worth comes from knowledge, respect, and the willingness to change. - How does the weather reflect Hari’s emotions?
Correct Answer: The cold, rainy night mirrors Hari’s guilt and emotional turmoil. The discomfort enhances his sense of wrongdoing and leads to his moral awakening. - Describe the internal conflict faced by Hari Singh.
Correct Answer: Hari battles between the urge to steal and the desire to become better. His conscience, trust in Anil, and hope for education pull him away from crime. - What kind of life does Hari dream of?
Correct Answer: Hari dreams of becoming a respectable, educated, and successful man, not just a thief who survives by lies. - What role does empathy play in Anil’s character?
Correct Answer: Anil understands Hari’s situation without judging him. His empathy and willingness to teach instead of punish shows a deep understanding of human nature. - How does the story show that kindness is transformative?
Correct Answer: Anil’s kindness leads to a complete transformation in Hari. It shows that people can change if treated with patience and understanding. - How does the story end on a hopeful note?
Correct Answer: The story ends with Anil offering to teach Hari full sentences and paying him. Hari’s smile reflects genuine change and the hope of a new life. - Why is Hari’s act of returning the money more difficult than stealing it?
Correct Answer: Returning the money involves overcoming guilt, fear, and ego. It requires honesty and courage, making it morally and emotionally harder. - What does Hari realize about respect?
Correct Answer: Hari understands that true respect comes from being educated and honest, not from being a successful thief. - What does the story say about moral choices?
Correct Answer: It shows that everyone faces moral choices, but even a thief can choose the right path if given the chance and guidance. - Why did Hari not make friends?
Correct Answer: He believed friends were more trouble than help and wanted to stay unnoticed. - What does the deserted platform symbolize?
Correct Answer: It symbolizes Hari’s loneliness, confusion, and moral emptiness before his change of heart. - How does Ruskin Bond portray realistic characters?
Correct Answer: He uses simple, relatable language and believable emotions. Both Hari and Anil are realistic, flawed, yet morally engaging. - Why is “The Thief’s Story” still relevant today?
Correct Answer: Its themes of trust, change, and redemption are universal and timeless, relevant to students and society today. - How does the story contrast crime with education?
Correct Answer: While crime offers quick gain, education promises long-term success and dignity. The story urges choosing knowledge over dishonesty. - How does the story appeal to young readers?
Correct Answer: Through a young narrator, simple language, and relatable emotions, the story connects well with teenage readers. - What is the central message of “The Thief’s Story”?
Correct Answer: That trust, kindness, and the opportunity to learn can reform even a criminal and lead to a better life.
Do as Directed - Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound - Complex
- Identify the type of sentence: “I was still a thief when I met Anil.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “He looked easy-going, kind and simple enough for my purpose.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “He sighed in his sleep and turned on his side.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “I had not done anything in my line of work.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “He told me I could sleep on the balcony.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “The night was chilly and a cold wind blew the rain across my face.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “If I took the money, I could catch the 10:30 Express to Lucknow.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I opened the door quietly, then stood in the doorway.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “The meal I cooked that night must have been terrible.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “Anil made money by fits and starts.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “He kept worrying about his next cheque, but he always celebrated when it arrived.”
Correct Answer: Compound-Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I remained still for a minute.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “My hand found the edge of the mattress and slipped under it with the notes.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “When I reached the station, I didn’t stop at the ticket office.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “He also taught me to write my name.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “Though only fifteen, I was an experienced and fairly successful hand.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “He gave it to a stray dog and told me to be off.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “The only person I knew really well was the man I had robbed.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “Anil didn’t mind my little profit.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “The wrestlers were grunting, lifting and throwing each other about.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “I knew that once I could write like an educated man, there would be no limit to what I could achieve.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I gave him my most appealing smile and said I wanted to work for him.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “It is much easier to steal something than to return it undetected.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I had every opportunity for doing so, but I did not.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “He wrote for magazines—a queer way to make a living!”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “He came home with a small bundle of notes, saying he had just sold a book.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “Even I had more marks on my face, though mine were mostly scars.”
Correct Answer: Compound-Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I felt for the notes and they were damp from the rain.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “I knew he would be sad—not for the loss of money, but for the loss of trust.”
Correct Answer: Compound-Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I did not want to make anyone curious by staying at a hotel.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I walked slowly through the bazaar.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “He was asleep and I was watching him.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “My conscience told me to go back to him.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “He smiled at me and handed over a fifty-rupee note.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “The money was under the mattress where I had found it.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I stood still as Anil slept peacefully.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I had never bought a ticket in my life.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “He had taught me how to write my name and he promised to teach me sentences.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “He knew—but neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “It was a simple matter to steal—and sometimes just as simple to be caught.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “If only I could read and write, I could become a big man.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I missed the train, stood on the platform, and watched it disappear.”
Correct Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: “Although I had stolen the money, I felt bad and returned it.”
Correct Answer: Compound-Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “I took a new name every month to avoid the police.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “His face was clear and unlined; even I had more marks.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “The clock showed midnight, and I felt the cold wind.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “When the train had gone, I found myself alone on the platform.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “He did not scold me; instead, he patted my head.”
Correct Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: “Although he celebrated, he still worried about money.”
Correct Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: “Anil was kind and I knew I had done wrong, but he said nothing.”
Correct Answer: Compound-Complex
Direct Indirect Speech
- Direct: Hari said, “I am still a thief.”
Indirect: Hari said that he was still a thief. - Direct: Anil said, “I can’t pay you.”
Indirect: Anil said that he couldn’t pay me. - Direct: Hari said, “Can you feed me?”
Indirect: Hari asked if he could feed him. - Direct: Anil said, “Can you cook?”
Indirect: Anil asked if he could cook. - Direct: Hari said, “I can cook.”
Indirect: Hari said that he could cook. - Direct: Anil said, “Then maybe I can feed you.”
Indirect: Anil said that maybe he could feed him. - Direct: Anil said, “You can sleep on the balcony.”
Indirect: Anil said that he could sleep on the balcony. - Direct: Anil said, “I’ll teach you to cook.”
Indirect: Anil said that he would teach him to cook. - Direct: Anil said, “I will teach you to write your name.”
Indirect: Anil said that he would teach him to write his name. - Direct: Anil said, “Soon, I will teach you to write sentences.”
Indirect: Anil said that soon he would teach him to write sentences. - Direct: Hari said, “There will be no limit to what I can achieve.”
Indirect: Hari said that there would be no limit to what he could achieve. - Direct: Anil said, “Make tea in the morning.”
Indirect: Anil told him to make tea in the morning. - Direct: Hari said, “I made a little profit while shopping.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had made a little profit while shopping. - Direct: Anil said, “He did not mind my profit.”
Indirect: Anil said that he did not mind his profit. - Direct: Anil said, “I write for magazines.”
Indirect: Anil said that he wrote for magazines. - Direct: Anil said, “I sold a book to a publisher.”
Indirect: Anil said that he had sold a book to a publisher. - Direct: Anil said, “Here is the money I earned.”
Indirect: Anil said that that was the money he had earned. - Direct: Hari said, “He keeps money under the mattress.”
Indirect: Hari said that he kept money under the mattress. - Direct: Hari said, “If I take the money, I can catch the train.”
Indirect: Hari said that if he took the money, he could catch the train. - Direct: Hari said, “Anil was sleeping peacefully.”
Indirect: Hari said that Anil was sleeping peacefully. - Direct: Hari said, “Anil’s face was clear and unlined.”
Indirect: Hari said that Anil’s face was clear and unlined. - Direct: Hari said, “I have more marks on my face.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had more marks on his face. - Direct: Hari said, “There are ₹600 in the bundle.”
Indirect: Hari said that there were ₹600 in the bundle. - Direct: Hari said, “I can live like an oil-rich Arab.”
Indirect: Hari said that he could live like an oil-rich Arab. - Direct: Hari said, “I did not buy a ticket.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had not bought a ticket. - Direct: Hari said, “I had never bought a ticket in my life.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had never bought a ticket in his life. - Direct: Hari said, “I did not board the train.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had not boarded the train. - Direct: Hari said, “I found myself on a deserted platform.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had found himself on a deserted platform. - Direct: Hari said, “Friends are more trouble than help.”
Indirect: Hari said that friends were more trouble than help. - Direct: Hari said, “I walked slowly through the bazaar.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had walked slowly through the bazaar. - Direct: Hari said, “The greedy man shows fear.”
Indirect: Hari said that the greedy man showed fear. - Direct: Hari said, “The poor man shows acceptance.”
Indirect: Hari said that the poor man showed acceptance. - Direct: Hari said, “Anil will be sad when he finds out.”
Indirect: Hari said that Anil would be sad when he found out. - Direct: Hari said, “I should go back to Anil.”
Indirect: Hari said that he should go back to Anil. - Direct: Hari said, “It’s much easier to steal something than to return it.”
Indirect: Hari said that it was much easier to steal something than to return it. - Direct: Hari said, “I returned the notes quietly.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had returned the notes quietly. - Direct: Hari said, “He was still asleep.”
Indirect: Hari said that he was still asleep. - Direct: Anil said, “I made some money yesterday.”
Indirect: Anil said that he had made some money the previous day. - Direct: Anil said, “Now you’ll be paid regularly.”
Indirect: Anil said that now he would be paid regularly. - Direct: Anil said, “Today we will start writing sentences.”
Indirect: Anil said that they would start writing sentences that day. - Direct: Hari said, “The note is wet.”
Indirect: Hari said that the note was wet. - Direct: Hari said, “I had forgotten about the writing lessons.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had forgotten about the writing lessons. - Direct: Anil said, “You will become educated.”
Indirect: Anil said that he would become educated. - Direct: Hari said, “I want to be respected.”
Indirect: Hari said that he wanted to be respected. - Direct: Hari said, “Being caught is easy.”
Indirect: Hari said that being caught was easy. - Direct: Hari said, “I stole the money.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had stolen the money. - Direct: Anil said, “Nothing ever surprises me.”
Indirect: Anil said that nothing ever surprised him. - Direct: Hari said, “He trusted me completely.”
Indirect: Hari said that he had trusted him completely. - Direct: Hari said, “Even now, he doesn’t know.”
Indirect: Hari said that even then, he didn’t know. - Direct: Hari said, “The story ends here.”
Indirect: Hari said that the story ended there.
Question Tag
- Anil was a kind man, ________?
Correct Answer: wasn’t he? - You are a thief, ________?
Correct Answer: aren’t you? - He didn’t ask many questions, ________?
Correct Answer: did he? - I couldn’t cook well, ________?
Correct Answer: could I? - Anil trusted me, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he? - I returned the money, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - He never scolded me, ________?
Correct Answer: did he? - Anil writes for magazines, ________?
Correct Answer: doesn’t he? - I had stolen the money, ________?
Correct Answer: hadn’t I? - He will be upset, ________?
Correct Answer: won’t he? - The room was quiet, ________?
Correct Answer: wasn’t it? - He is sleeping, ________?
Correct Answer: isn’t he? - You know how to cook, ________?
Correct Answer: don’t you? - He didn’t teach me to cook, ________?
Correct Answer: did he? - I can return the money, ________?
Correct Answer: can’t I? - I should run away, ________?
Correct Answer: shouldn’t I? - The money was under the mattress, ________?
Correct Answer: wasn’t it? - I tied it to my waist, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - I didn’t catch the train, ________?
Correct Answer: did I? - He was still asleep, ________?
Correct Answer: wasn’t he? - He always celebrated when he got money, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he? - I stayed at the platform, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - Anil didn’t wake up, ________?
Correct Answer: did he? - I opened the door silently, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - I counted the notes, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - The notes were wet, ________?
Correct Answer: weren’t they? - I could catch the 10:30 train, ________?
Correct Answer: couldn’t I? - Anil never suspected me, ________?
Correct Answer: did he? - I didn’t want to lose the chance to be educated, ________?
Correct Answer: did I? - He smiled at me in the morning, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he? - He didn’t check the mattress, ________?
Correct Answer: did he? - I had returned the money, ________?
Correct Answer: hadn’t I? - He paid me regularly, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he? - He made some money yesterday, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he? - He taught me to write my name, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he? - I worked for him honestly, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - He never doubted me, ________?
Correct Answer: did he? - I had planned to run away, ________?
Correct Answer: hadn’t I? - I could have lived like a rich man, ________?
Correct Answer: couldn’t I? - He didn’t count the money, ________?
Correct Answer: did he? - He knew everything, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he? - I made some profit while shopping, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - He forgave me, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he? - The rain had stopped, ________?
Correct Answer: hadn’t it? - I reached the station, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - I didn’t get on the train, ________?
Correct Answer: did I? - I walked back to Anil’s room, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t I? - He was still sleeping, ________?
Correct Answer: wasn’t he? - He was not angry, ________?
Correct Answer: was he? - He smiled at me again, ________?
Correct Answer: didn’t he?
Auxiliary Verbs
- I ___ not know how to cook when I met Anil. (do, did, does)
Correct Answer: did - He ___ trust me from the beginning. (did, does, do)
Correct Answer: did - Anil ___ write for magazines. (do, does, did)
Correct Answer: does - I ___ returned the money before morning. (has, have, had)
Correct Answer: had - He ___ not notice the theft. (does, did, do)
Correct Answer: did - I ___ not board the train. (do, did, does)
Correct Answer: did - He ___ smiling even in his sleep. (is, was, were)
Correct Answer: was - The notes ___ wet from the rain. (is, was, were)
Correct Answer: were - I ___ always been a thief. (have, had, has)
Correct Answer: have - He ___ teaching me how to write. (is, are, was)
Correct Answer: was - I ___ never met someone like Anil. (have, has, had)
Correct Answer: had - I ___ trying to change. (is, am, are)
Correct Answer: am - Anil ___ not ask questions. (does, do, did)
Correct Answer: did - I ___ learning slowly. (is, am, are)
Correct Answer: am - The train ___ about to leave. (is, was, are)
Correct Answer: was - He ___ always honest with me. (was, were, is)
Correct Answer: was - I ___ thinking about my decision. (am, is, are)
Correct Answer: am - He ___ sleeping when I returned. (is, was, are)
Correct Answer: was - You ___ changed me with your trust. (has, have, had)
Correct Answer: have - I ___ not know what to do next. (does, do, did)
Correct Answer: did - Anil ___ believe in me. (do, did, does)
Correct Answer: does - I ___ returned quietly. (has, have, had)
Correct Answer: had - He ___ not lock the door. (do, did, does)
Correct Answer: did - I ___ hiding the money under the mattress. (is, was, are)
Correct Answer: was - He ___ never suspect me. (does, do, did)
Correct Answer: does - I ___ always appreciate his kindness. (will, shall, would)
Correct Answer: will - He ___ writing a book. (is, are, was)
Correct Answer: is - I ___ not even write my name before. (can, could, did)
Correct Answer: could - He ___ counting the money. (is, was, are)
Correct Answer: was - The notes ___ lying under the mattress. (is, are, were)
Correct Answer: were - I ___ trying to be honest. (am, is, are)
Correct Answer: am - He ___ smiling at me in the morning. (is, are, was)
Correct Answer: was - I ___ standing at the station alone. (is, was, were)
Correct Answer: was - You ___ made a difference in my life. (has, have, had)
Correct Answer: have - He ___ sleeping soundly. (is, are, was)
Correct Answer: was - The rain ___ falling heavily. (is, was, were)
Correct Answer: was - I ___ sitting near the door. (am, is, are)
Correct Answer: am - He ___ never say anything. (does, do, did)
Correct Answer: does - I ___ put the money back. (has, have, had)
Correct Answer: had - Anil ___ writing even late at night. (is, was, are)
Correct Answer: was - I ___ never seen someone like him. (has, have, had)
Correct Answer: had - He ___ sleeping peacefully. (is, are, was)
Correct Answer: was - I ___ putting the notes back. (am, is, are)
Correct Answer: am - He ___ living a simple life. (is, are, was)
Correct Answer: is - I ___ making tea for Anil. (am, is, are)
Correct Answer: am - The money ___ safe where I left it. (was, were, is)
Correct Answer: was - You ___ trusted me from the beginning. (have, had, has)
Correct Answer: have - I ___ changing slowly. (am, is, are)
Correct Answer: am - The door ___ open when I returned. (was, were, is)
Correct Answer: was - I ___ learning not to lie. (am, is, are)
Correct Answer: am
Verbs
- I ___ the money under the mattress. (hide, hides, hid)
Correct Answer: hid - Anil ___ not wake up easily. (do, did, does)
Correct Answer: did - I ___ at the station alone. (stand, stood, standing)
Correct Answer: stood - He ___ me how to write my name. (teach, taught, teaches)
Correct Answer: taught - I ___ tea in the morning. (make, made, making)
Correct Answer: made - He ___ asleep on the bed. (lie, lay, lied)
Correct Answer: lay - I ___ the door very quietly. (open, opened, opening)
Correct Answer: opened - I ___ away with the money but returned. (run, ran, runs)
Correct Answer: ran - He ___ stories for magazines. (write, wrote, writes)
Correct Answer: writes - I ___ the notes carefully. (count, counted, counting)
Correct Answer: counted - Anil ___ me food without asking questions. (give, gave, gives)
Correct Answer: gave - I ___ the notes back before he woke up. (put, puts, putting)
Correct Answer: put - I ___ the train just in time. (catch, caught, catching)
Correct Answer: caught - He ___ me to stay with him. (ask, asks, asked)
Correct Answer: asked - I ___ out into the dark night. (step, stepped, steps)
Correct Answer: stepped - He ___ writing even late at night. (keep, kept, keeps)
Correct Answer: kept - I ___ very guilty after stealing. (feel, felt, feels)
Correct Answer: felt - I ___ how to cook from Anil. (learn, learned, learns)
Correct Answer: learned - I ___ my shoes before entering. (remove, removed, removes)
Correct Answer: removed - He ___ the cupboard open. (leave, leaves, left)
Correct Answer: left - I ___ my hand into the pillow cover. (slip, slipped, slips)
Correct Answer: slipped - I ___ the rain pour over me. (feel, felt, feels)
Correct Answer: felt - I ___ on the bed without disturbing him. (sit, sat, sits)
Correct Answer: sat - I ___ to the station with the money. (go, went, goes)
Correct Answer: went - He ___ as if nothing had happened. (behave, behaved, behaves)
Correct Answer: behaved - I ___ the money to my waist. (tie, tied, ties)
Correct Answer: tied - I ___ back to Anil’s room. (come, came, comes)
Correct Answer: came - He ___ the newspaper and smiled. (pick, picked, picks)
Correct Answer: picked - I ___ about his trust all night. (think, thought, thinks)
Correct Answer: thought - I ___ to live an honest life. (decide, decided, decides)
Correct Answer: decided - He ___ the lights and slept. (switch off, switched off, switches off)
Correct Answer: switched off - I ___ water for tea in the morning. (boil, boiled, boils)
Correct Answer: boiled - He ___ breakfast after writing. (eat, ate, eats)
Correct Answer: ate - I ___ him sugar and milk. (bring, brought, brings)
Correct Answer: brought - I ___ the coins to check their number. (count, counted, counts)
Correct Answer: counted - He ___ to trust me completely. (begin, began, begins)
Correct Answer: began - I ___ myself in the mirror. (see, saw, seen)
Correct Answer: saw - I ___ Anil would be angry. (know, knew, knows)
Correct Answer: knew - He ___ the mattress to one side. (lift, lifted, lifts)
Correct Answer: lifted - I ___ away before he noticed. (sneak, sneaked, sneaks)
Correct Answer: sneaked - He ___ the book open and started writing. (flip, flipped, flips)
Correct Answer: flipped - I ___ his words the whole night. (remember, remembered, remembers)
Correct Answer: remembered - I ___ my decision not to run. (regret, regretted, regrets)
Correct Answer: regretted - I ___ him quietly in the kitchen. (watch, watched, watches)
Correct Answer: watched - He ___ if I had made tea. (ask, asked, asks)
Correct Answer: asked - I ___ him the cup of tea. (hand, handed, hands)
Correct Answer: handed - I ___ the window and looked outside. (open, opened, opens)
Correct Answer: opened - I ___ the smell of wet earth. (smell, smelled, smells)
Correct Answer: smelled - He ___ to me as if nothing had happened. (talk, talked, talks)
Correct Answer: talked - I ___ my head and smiled. (nod, nodded, nods)
Correct Answer: nodded
Identify the correct Tense
- I stole the money and ran away.
Correct Answer: Simple Past Tense - He is writing an article for a magazine.
Correct Answer: Present Continuous Tense - I had never returned anything I stole.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Tense - He will be waiting for me to make tea.
Correct Answer: Future Continuous Tense - I decided to go back to Anil.
Correct Answer: Simple Past Tense - He has always been kind to me.
Correct Answer: Present Perfect Tense - I was lying on the bed when he came.
Correct Answer: Past Continuous Tense - I will never forget that night.
Correct Answer: Simple Future Tense - He trusts me completely.
Correct Answer: Simple Present Tense - I had tied the notes to my waist.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Tense - The train had already left the station.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Tense - I am learning to read and write.
Correct Answer: Present Continuous Tense - He will return in the evening.
Correct Answer: Simple Future Tense - Anil was still asleep.
Correct Answer: Past Continuous Tense - I have cooked the meal.
Correct Answer: Present Perfect Tense - He writes short stories regularly.
Correct Answer: Simple Present Tense - I did not board the train.
Correct Answer: Simple Past Tense - He will have finished writing by noon.
Correct Answer: Future Perfect Tense - The notes were damp from the rain.
Correct Answer: Simple Past Tense - He had left the cupboard open.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Tense - I was walking to the station alone.
Correct Answer: Past Continuous Tense - I have been working for him since last month.
Correct Answer: Present Perfect Continuous Tense - Anil has gone to sleep.
Correct Answer: Present Perfect Tense - I knew he would forgive me.
Correct Answer: Simple Past Tense - I shall be staying with him.
Correct Answer: Future Continuous Tense - I opened the door quietly.
Correct Answer: Simple Past Tense - I have returned the money.
Correct Answer: Present Perfect Tense - He had already eaten dinner.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Tense - I was feeling nervous.
Correct Answer: Past Continuous Tense - He is teaching me to write.
Correct Answer: Present Continuous Tense - I will return the money tomorrow.
Correct Answer: Simple Future Tense - I had made up my mind to change.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Tense - The sun was rising when I reached the house.
Correct Answer: Past Continuous Tense - He is going to the market now.
Correct Answer: Present Continuous Tense - I do not want to steal anymore.
Correct Answer: Simple Present Tense - I had been living with him for a month.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Continuous Tense - I will have been working here for a year.
Correct Answer: Future Perfect Continuous Tense - He comes home late.
Correct Answer: Simple Present Tense - I was trying to be honest.
Correct Answer: Past Continuous Tense - I shall return it before he wakes up.
Correct Answer: Simple Future Tense - He had been sleeping for hours.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Continuous Tense - I had already opened the cupboard.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Tense - He will come back soon.
Correct Answer: Simple Future Tense - I think he knows the truth.
Correct Answer: Simple Present Tense - I had not stolen from anyone before.
Correct Answer: Past Perfect Tense - He was writing when I entered.
Correct Answer: Past Continuous Tense - I will have cooked by the time he arrives.
Correct Answer: Future Perfect Tense - I am feeling better now.
Correct Answer: Present Continuous Tense - He speaks softly.
Correct Answer: Simple Present Tense - I have been thinking about this for long.
Correct Answer: Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Punctuation
- i stole the money and ran away
Correct Answer: I stole the money and ran away. - what are you doing here he asked
Correct Answer: “What are you doing here?” he asked. - he was still asleep i thought
Correct Answer: He was still asleep, I thought. - anil was a kind simple man
Correct Answer: Anil was a kind, simple man. - i tied the notes to my waist with a string
Correct Answer: I tied the notes to my waist with a string. - the notes were wet from the nights rain
Correct Answer: The notes were wet from the night’s rain. - i walked slowly through the empty bazaar
Correct Answer: I walked slowly through the empty bazaar. - anil will be angry i said to myself
Correct Answer: “Anil will be angry,” I said to myself. - he said you are a good boy
Correct Answer: He said, “You are a good boy.” - should i go back i wondered
Correct Answer: Should I go back? I wondered. - no one can stop me i whispered
Correct Answer: “No one can stop me,” I whispered. - i opened the door and stepped inside
Correct Answer: I opened the door and stepped inside. - it was a warm quiet night
Correct Answer: It was a warm, quiet night. - i will catch the 10 30 express to lucknow
Correct Answer: I will catch the 10:30 express to Lucknow. - he was writing short stories for magazines
Correct Answer: He was writing short stories for magazines. - good night anil i said
Correct Answer: “Good night, Anil,” I said. - i did not want to be dishonest
Correct Answer: I did not want to be dishonest. - the train had already left
Correct Answer: The train had already left. - i returned home without being seen
Correct Answer: I returned home without being seen. - yes i took your money
Correct Answer: “Yes, I took your money.” - it was raining heavily when i left the house
Correct Answer: It was raining heavily when I left the house. - anil looked at me silently and smiled
Correct Answer: Anil looked at me silently, and smiled. - i am sorry i muttered
Correct Answer: “I am sorry,” I muttered. - he turned over and was fast asleep
Correct Answer: He turned over and was fast asleep. - this is my chance i told myself
Correct Answer: “This is my chance,” I told myself. - i looked at the sleeping man
Correct Answer: I looked at the sleeping man. - anil i said i made tea
Correct Answer: “Anil,” I said, “I made tea.” - he neither asked questions nor demanded answers
Correct Answer: He neither asked questions, nor demanded answers. - i am not a thief anymore
Correct Answer: I am not a thief anymore. - it was the first time i had returned something
Correct Answer: It was the first time I had returned something. - should i go back or should i run
Correct Answer: Should I go back, or should I run? - where did you go last night anil asked
Correct Answer: “Where did you go last night?” Anil asked. - the train the people the noise everything faded behind me
Correct Answer: The train, the people, the noise — everything faded behind me. - no one would suspect me
Correct Answer: No one would suspect me. - i walked alone in the dark
Correct Answer: I walked alone in the dark. - will he trust me again
Correct Answer: Will he trust me again? - i couldn’t bear the thought of losing that trust
Correct Answer: I couldn’t bear the thought of losing that trust. - i placed the money under the mattress
Correct Answer: I placed the money under the mattress. - he gave me a fifty rupee note
Correct Answer: He gave me a fifty-rupee note. - i was shivering wet and guilty
Correct Answer: I was shivering, wet, and guilty. - what if he wakes up
Correct Answer: What if he wakes up? - the night was dark and silent
Correct Answer: The night was dark and silent. - come back tomorrow he had said
Correct Answer: “Come back tomorrow,” he had said. - i hope he won’t notice
Correct Answer: I hope he won’t notice. - one day he said i will teach you to write
Correct Answer: One day, he said, “I will teach you to write.” - the money is gone he will be so angry
Correct Answer: The money is gone — he will be so angry. - i had never felt so ashamed
Correct Answer: I had never felt so ashamed. - there was no one on the road
Correct Answer: There was no one on the road. - i paused for a moment then turned back
Correct Answer: I paused for a moment, then turned back. - you can learn to cook too he said
Correct Answer: “You can learn to cook too,” he said.
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