Questions & Answers
Maharashtra State Board - Grade - 12
Subject: English
Chapter - 01 - An Astrologer's Day
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
- Resplendent
Meaning: Bright and impressive in appearance
Synonym: Radiant
Antonym: Dull
Sentence: His forehead was resplendent with sacred ash and vermilion.
- Mystic
Meaning: Relating to supernatural or mysterious elements
Synonym: Spiritual
Antonym: Rational
Sentence: He spread out a cloth with obscure mystic charts.
- Paraphernalia
Meaning: Miscellaneous equipment needed for a specific activity
Synonym: Gear
Antonym: Simplicity
Sentence: The astrologer packed up his paraphernalia before leaving.
- Palmyra
Meaning: A kind of palm tree
Synonym: Palm
Antonym: —
Sentence: He kept a bundle of palmyra writing with him.
- Vermilion
Meaning: A bright red pigment
Synonym: Scarlet
Antonym: Pale
Sentence: A streak of vermilion adorned his forehead.
- Gleam
Meaning: A faint or brief light
Synonym: Sparkle
Antonym: Dullness
Sentence: His eyes sparkled with a sharp abnormal gleam.
- Whiskers
Meaning: Hair growing on a man’s face
Synonym: Beard
Antonym: Clean-shaven
Sentence: His dark whiskers streamed down his cheeks.
- Flanked
Meaning: Positioned on the side of something
Synonym: Bordered
Antonym: Isolated
Sentence: He sat under a tree flanked by the Town Hall path.
- Surging
Meaning: Moving with great force
Synonym: Swelling
Antonym: Receding
Sentence: A surging crowd moved up and down the road.
- Vociferousness
Meaning: Loudness in speech or expression
Synonym: Clamour
Antonym: Silence
Sentence: The vendor’s vociferousness drew many customers.
- Dallied
Meaning: Lingered without purpose
Synonym: Loitered
Antonym: Rushed
Sentence: The crowd dallied before the astrologer’s stall.
- Enchantment
Meaning: Magical charm
Synonym: Bewitchment
Antonym: Reality
Sentence: Half the enchantment was due to the dim lighting.
- Bewildering
Meaning: Confusing or puzzling
Synonym: Perplexing
Antonym: Clear
Sentence: It was a bewildering crisscross of light and shadows.
- Shrewd
Meaning: Clever and practical
Synonym: Astute
Antonym: Foolish
Sentence: His predictions were based on shrewd guesswork.
- Tilling
Meaning: Preparing land for farming
Synonym: Ploughing
Antonym: Neglecting
Sentence: He would have continued tilling land if he stayed.
- Impetuous
Meaning: Acting without thought
Synonym: Rash
Antonym: Cautious
Sentence: Saturn was blamed for his impetuous nature.
- Forbidding
Meaning: Unfriendly or threatening in appearance
Synonym: Grim
Antonym: Welcoming
Sentence: People believed he had a forbidding exterior.
- Careworn
Meaning: Tired or worried in appearance
Synonym: Haggard
Antonym: Fresh
Sentence: “You look careworn,” said the astrologer.
- Piqued
Meaning: Offended or irritated
Synonym: Annoyed
Antonym: Pleased
Sentence: The astrologer felt piqued by the insult.
- Bluffing
Meaning: Pretending or deceiving
Synonym: Misleading
Antonym: Honesty
Sentence: The man accused the astrologer of bluffing.
- Cheroot
Meaning: A cylindrical cigar
Synonym: Cigar
Antonym: —
Sentence: The stranger lit a cheroot and waited.
- Jutka
Meaning: A horse-drawn cart
Synonym: Tonga
Antonym: Car
Sentence: Jutka drivers swore at their horses on the road.
- Disgorge
Meaning: To give up unwillingly
Synonym: Surrender
Antonym: Withhold
Sentence: “Disgorge your coins,” the man threatened.
- Incantations
Meaning: Magical words or chants
Synonym: Spells
Antonym: Silence
Sentence: He muttered a few incantations before speaking.
- Haggling
Meaning: Bargaining persistently
Synonym: Negotiating
Antonym: Agreeing
Sentence: They spent time haggling over the fee.
- Peep
Meaning: To look quickly or secretly
Synonym: Glance
Antonym: Stare
Sentence: A passer-by chanced to peep into the well.
- Overwhelmed
Meaning: Deeply affected
Synonym: Staggered
Antonym: Unimpressed
Sentence: He was overwhelmed by the astrologer’s words.
- Clenching
Meaning: Closing tightly
Synonym: Gripping
Antonym: Relaxing
Sentence: He asked, clenching his fists in anger.
- Reflectively
Meaning: In a thoughtful manner
Synonym: Contemplatively
Antonym: Carelessly
Sentence: He answered reflectively and slowly.
- Gratified
Meaning: Satisfied or pleased
Synonym: Contented
Antonym: Displeased
Sentence: He looked gratified to hear the news.
- Pyol
Meaning: Raised verandah or platform
Synonym: Porch
Antonym: —
Sentence: He stretched out on the pyol after dinner.
- Gasped
Meaning: Breathed in sharply
Synonym: Exclaimed
Antonym: Murmured
Sentence: She gasped in shock at his confession.
- Yawning
Meaning: Opening the mouth wide from tiredness
Synonym: Gaping
Antonym: Alert
Sentence: “Time to sleep,” he said, yawning.
- Astute
Meaning: Having sharp judgment
Synonym: Perceptive
Antonym: Ignorant
Sentence: The astrologer was an astute reader of faces.
- Innocent
Meaning: Not guilty or harmless
Synonym: Blameless
Antonym: Guilty
Sentence: His innocent customers believed his words.
- Perception
Meaning: Understanding or insight
Synonym: Awareness
Antonym: Ignorance
Sentence: Long practice sharpened his perception.
- Endearing
Meaning: Inspiring affection
Synonym: Lovable
Antonym: Off-putting
Sentence: His rough exterior became an endearing trait.
- Transaction
Meaning: A business deal
Synonym: Exchange
Antonym: Gift
Sentence: He transacted his business near the groundnut vendor.
- Flare
Meaning: A sudden brief burst of light
Synonym: Blaze
Antonym: Darkness
Sentence: He worked by the flare beside the vendor.
- Shaft (of light)
Meaning: A narrow beam
Synonym: Ray
Antonym: Shadow
Sentence: A shaft of green light touched the ground.
- Mankind
Meaning: Human beings collectively
Synonym: Humanity
Antonym: Animals
Sentence: He had a working analysis of mankind’s troubles.
- Strayed
Meaning: Moved away from the path
Synonym: Wandered
Antonym: Stuck
Sentence: A green shaft of light strayed in.
- Forefathers
Meaning: Ancestors
Synonym: Ancients
Antonym: Descendants
Sentence: He would have followed his forefathers’ work.
- Stabbed
Meaning: Pierced with a sharp object
Synonym: Slashed
Antonym: Healed
Sentence: “You were stabbed once,” said the astrologer.
- Scar
Meaning: A mark left by a wound
Synonym: Blemish
Antonym: Smoothness
Sentence: He bared his chest to show the scar.
- Crush
Meaning: Compress violently
Synonym: Smash
Antonym: Release
Sentence: “He was crushed under a lorry,” he lied.
- Swine
Meaning: A contemptible person
Synonym: Scoundrel
Antonym: Gentleman
Sentence: “The swine has cheated me,” he said angrily.
- Load (figurative)
Meaning: Burden or mental weight
Synonym: Pressure
Antonym: Relief
Sentence: A great load is gone from me today.
- Gambled
Meaning: Played games of chance for money
Synonym: Wagered
Antonym: Saved
Sentence: “We drank, gambled and quarrelled that day.”
- Quarrelled
Meaning: Argued angrily
Synonym: Fought
Antonym: Agreed
Sentence: They had quarrelled badly years ago.
MCQ
- What time did the astrologer start his work?
a) Early morning
b) Midnight
c) Midday
d) Evening
Answer: c) Midday - What did the astrologer use for his professional work?
a) A laptop and telescope
b) Tarot cards and candles
c) Cowrie shells, charts, notebook, palmyra writing
d) Crystal ball and incense
Answer: c) Cowrie shells, charts, notebook, palmyra writing - What gave a ‘prophetic light’ to the astrologer’s eyes according to customers?
a) Contact lenses
b) Sacred ash
c) His continual searching look
d) His spectacles
Answer: c) His continual searching look - Where did the astrologer sit for his business?
a) Temple courtyard
b) Market street
c) Town Hall Park under a tamarind tree
d) Railway station
Answer: c) Town Hall Park under a tamarind tree - What was the colour of the astrologer’s turban?
a) Green
b) White
c) Blue
d) Saffron
Answer: d) Saffron - What was sold nearby that helped light up the astrologer’s spot?
a) Firecrackers
b) Groundnuts
c) Books
d) Fruits
Answer: b) Groundnuts - What kind of lighting was mostly used in the astrologer’s area?
a) LED lights
b) Street lamps
c) Naked flares, gaslights, cycle lamps
d) Tube lights
Answer: c) Naked flares, gaslights, cycle lamps - How much did the astrologer charge per question?
a) Two pies
b) Three pies
c) One rupee
d) Four annas
Answer: b) Three pies - What did the astrologer pretend to know?
a) Future
b) Astronomy
c) Mathematics
d) Engineering
Answer: a) Future - What was the astrologer’s real background?
a) Farmer
b) Priest
c) Astrologer by lineage
d) Soldier
Answer: a) Farmer - What was the astrologer’s strength in identifying problems?
a) Telepathy
b) Horoscope reading
c) Listening and guesswork
d) Dreams
Answer: c) Listening and guesswork - Why did the astrologer leave his village?
a) To earn money
b) To escape police
c) He believed he had killed someone
d) To become an astrologer
Answer: c) He believed he had killed someone - What made the astrologer appear wise?
a) His old age
b) His language
c) His costume and setting
d) His religious quotes
Answer: c) His costume and setting - Who was the stranger that challenged the astrologer?
a) Police officer
b) Guru Nayak
c) Journalist
d) Priest
Answer: b) Guru Nayak - What did Guru Nayak initially offer the astrologer?
a) A rupee
b) Two annas
c) One anna
d) A five-rupee note
Answer: c) One anna - What was the astrologer’s first reaction to Guru Nayak’s challenge?
a) Confident
b) Confused
c) Nervous and tried to avoid
d) Angry
Answer: c) Nervous and tried to avoid - What did the astrologer say about Guru Nayak’s past?
a) He was once arrested
b) He was betrayed by his brother
c) He was stabbed and left for dead
d) He killed someone
Answer: c) He was stabbed and left for dead - How did Guru Nayak survive the attack?
a) A relative helped
b) He escaped
c) A passer-by saw him in a well
d) Police rescued him
Answer: c) A passer-by saw him in a well - How did Guru Nayak react to knowing the attacker was dead?
a) He cried
b) He became angry
c) He was satisfied
d) He fainted
Answer: c) He was satisfied - What false information did the astrologer give Guru Nayak?
a) He would become rich
b) The attacker was his brother
c) The attacker died under a lorry
d) He had no enemies
Answer: c) The attacker died under a lorry - What direction did the astrologer warn Guru Nayak not to go?
a) East
b) North
c) South
d) West
Answer: c) South - What did the astrologer give Guru Nayak as a remedy?
a) A coin
b) A flower
c) Sacred ash
d) A locket
Answer: c) Sacred ash - What did Guru Nayak pay the astrologer at the end?
a) Five rupees
b) Nothing
c) A handful of coins
d) Ten rupees
Answer: c) A handful of coins - Who was waiting for the astrologer at home?
a) His friend
b) His son
c) His wife
d) His mother
Answer: c) His wife - How much did the astrologer earn from Guru Nayak?
a) One rupee
b) Twelve and a half annas
c) Two rupees
d) Eight annas
Answer: b) Twelve and a half annas - What was the astrologer’s wife’s reaction to the money?
a) Angry
b) Disappointed
c) Overjoyed
d) Silent
Answer: c) Overjoyed - What did she plan to buy with the money?
a) Clothes
b) Sweets for the child
c) New cowrie shells
d) Saree
Answer: b) Sweets for the child - What did the astrologer confess to his wife?
a) He met his brother
b) He lost money
c) He had once tried to kill a man
d) He wanted to return home
Answer: c) He had once tried to kill a man - What did the astrologer believe until that day?
a) He was being watched
b) He was rich
c) He had killed a man
d) He had no future
Answer: c) He had killed a man - What was the astrologer’s mood at the end?
a) Nervous
b) Relieved
c) Scared
d) Confused
Answer: b) Relieved - What trait of the astrologer helped him convince clients?
a) Magical powers
b) Kind voice
c) Observation and psychology
d) Real astrology
Answer: c) Observation and psychology - What was the astrologer’s real skill?
a) Palm reading
b) Mind reading
c) Making accurate guesses
d) Horoscopes
Answer: c) Making accurate guesses - Why did the astrologer use dim lights?
a) Save energy
b) Hide his face
c) Hide truth from customers
d) Avoid detection
Answer: c) Hide truth from customers - What kind of nature did the astrologer say Guru Nayak had?
a) Arrogant
b) Greedy
c) Impetuous
d) Calm
Answer: c) Impetuous - What was the main setting of the story?
a) Seashore
b) Temple
c) Market path
d) Rooftop
Answer: c) Market path - What literary device is most evident in this story?
a) Metaphor
b) Irony
c) Satire
d) Allegory
Answer: b) Irony - Who is the author of “An Astrologer’s Day”?
a) Mulk Raj Anand
b) R. K. Narayan
c) Ruskin Bond
d) Khushwant Singh
Answer: b) R. K. Narayan - The astrologer’s story teaches that…
a) Honesty is the best policy
b) Appearances matter more than truth
c) A guilty conscience needs no accuser
d) One must learn astrology
Answer: c) A guilty conscience needs no accuser - What helped the astrologer make a living?
a) Genuine skills
b) Deception and shrewdness
c) Friends
d) Magic
Answer: b) Deception and shrewdness - What kind of story is “An Astrologer’s Day”?
a) Adventure
b) Romance
c) Realistic fiction
d) Sci-fi
Answer: c) Realistic fiction - Which emotion dominated the astrologer upon recognizing Guru Nayak?
a) Joy
b) Fear
c) Anger
d) Surprise
Answer: b) Fear - What was the tone of the astrologer when dealing with strangers?
a) Aggressive
b) Rude
c) Polite and manipulative
d) Silent
Answer: c) Polite and manipulative - What part of the body did the astrologer observe?
a) Face
b) Eyes
c) Palm
d) Head
Answer: c) Palm - What is the climax of the story?
a) The astrologer leaves the park
b) The wife talks about sweets
c) The astrologer identifies Guru Nayak
d) He meets a beggar
Answer: c) The astrologer identifies Guru Nayak - What did the astrologer say about Guru Nayak’s village?
a) It’s dangerous
b) Two days’ journey to the north
c) Abandoned
d) Haunted
Answer: b) Two days’ journey to the north - How did the astrologer describe his own past?
a) Dark and sinful
b) Ordinary
c) Religious
d) Secretive
Answer: a) Dark and sinful - What was the astrologer’s trick to get information?
a) Asking many questions first
b) Observing eyes
c) Using magic
d) Reading aura
Answer: a) Asking many questions first - Which element was most important to create his persona?
a) Glasses
b) Turban and ash
c) Hand gestures
d) Bell
Answer: b) Turban and ash - What did the astrologer feel at the end?
a) Fearful
b) Lost
c) At peace
d) Ready to quit
Answer: c) At peace - What genre best fits this story?
a) Comedy
b) Mystery
c) Psychological fiction
d) Fantasy
Answer: c) Psychological fiction
Fill in the Blanks
- The astrologer began his work every day at __________.
Answer: midday - The astrologer used cowrie shells, mystic charts, and __________ writing for his work.
Answer: palmyra - The astrologer sat under a __________ tree near the Town Hall Park.
Answer: tamarind - The astrologer wore a __________-coloured turban to attract people.
Answer: saffron - The light for the astrologer’s business came from a __________ beside him.
Answer: flare - The astrologer’s clients believed the gleam in his eyes was a __________ light.
Answer: prophetic - The astrologer never intended to become an __________.
Answer: astrologer - The astrologer knew as much about astrology as he knew about __________.
Answer: himself - The astrologer left his __________ without informing anyone.
Answer: village - He charged __________ pies for each question.
Answer: three - The astrologer let the client speak first for at least __________ minutes.
Answer: ten - The astrologer often said troubles were due to the position of __________.
Answer: Saturn - Guru Nayak appeared before the astrologer just as he was __________ up.
Answer: packing - The stranger lit a __________ when he sat down.
Answer: cheroot - The astrologer initially offered to return the __________ to avoid the challenge.
Answer: anna - Guru Nayak agreed to pay if he was __________ with the answers.
Answer: satisfied - The astrologer recognized the man as __________.
Answer: Guru Nayak - The astrologer told Guru Nayak he had once been __________ with a knife.
Answer: stabbed - Guru Nayak had a __________ on his chest as proof of the attack.
Answer: scar - After being stabbed, Guru Nayak was thrown into a __________.
Answer: well - A __________ helped rescue Guru Nayak from the well.
Answer: passer-by - The astrologer told Guru Nayak that the attacker was already __________.
Answer: dead - According to the astrologer, the attacker had died under a __________.
Answer: lorry - The astrologer advised Guru Nayak not to travel __________ again.
Answer: southward - The astrologer offered Guru Nayak a pinch of sacred __________.
Answer: ash - Guru Nayak was told his village was __________ days north of the town.
Answer: two - Guru Nayak had been searching for the man to take __________.
Answer: revenge - The astrologer returned home with a handful of __________.
Answer: coins - The astrologer’s wife was happy because she could buy __________ and coconut.
Answer: jaggery - Their child had been asking for __________ for many days.
Answer: sweets - The astrologer confessed that he once tried to __________ a man.
Answer: kill - He had believed for years that the man he attacked was __________.
Answer: dead - The astrologer left his home without informing __________.
Answer: anyone - The astrologer’s real skill lay in __________ and guesswork.
Answer: observation - The place had no municipal __________, only private lights.
Answer: lighting - The astrologer’s costume included sacred __________ on his forehead.
Answer: ash - The astrologer’s clients were mostly __________ of the stars.
Answer: ignorant - The astrologer described Guru Nayak as having an __________ nature.
Answer: impetuous - The story takes place mostly during the __________.
Answer: evening - The astrologer described people with rough exteriors as having __________ traits.
Answer: forbidding - The astrologer used his listening skills to gain __________ from the clients.
Answer: information - The astrologer told his wife that a great __________ was lifted from him.
Answer: load - The astrologer’s wife was not aware of his __________.
Answer: past - The astrologer used a square cloth with __________ charts on it.
Answer: mystic - Guru Nayak threw an __________ to the astrologer to begin the challenge.
Answer: anna - The astrologer’s face sparkled in the __________ shaft of light.
Answer: green - The astrologer told Guru Nayak to leave __________ immediately.
Answer: town - Guru Nayak accepted the astrologer’s advice and left __________.
Answer: quietly - The astrologer said Guru Nayak would live to be __________ if he obeyed.
Answer: a hundred - The title “An Astrologer’s Day” reflects the events of __________ day in his life.
Answer: one
Answer in One Word
- Who is the author of “An Astrologer’s Day”?
Answer: Narayan - What was the profession of the main character?
Answer: Astrologer - What type of tree did the astrologer sit under?
Answer: Tamarind - What was the colour of the astrologer’s turban?
Answer: Saffron - What type of shells did he use in his work?
Answer: Cowrie - What kind of writing was part of his setup?
Answer: Palmyra - What time of day did the astrologer begin his work?
Answer: Midday - What item did the stranger light while sitting?
Answer: Cheroot - Who did the astrologer encounter unexpectedly?
Answer: Guru - What did Guru Nayak initially offer to the astrologer?
Answer: Anna - What kind of lights illuminated the market?
Answer: Flares - What was the astrologer’s wife happy to buy?
Answer: Jaggery - Where did the astrologer conduct his business?
Answer: Park - What was the astrologer’s real previous occupation?
Answer: Farmer - What weapon was used to stab Guru Nayak?
Answer: Knife - What did Guru Nayak have on his chest?
Answer: Scar - Where was Guru Nayak thrown after being stabbed?
Answer: Well - What position of a planet was blamed for troubles?
Answer: Saturn - Who saved Guru Nayak from the well?
Answer: Passer-by - What was the astrologer’s true feeling upon meeting Guru Nayak?
Answer: Fear - What did Guru Nayak seek for many years?
Answer: Revenge - What vehicle supposedly killed the attacker?
Answer: Lorry - What did the astrologer offer as a remedy?
Answer: Ash - Which direction was Guru Nayak told to avoid?
Answer: Southward - What did the astrologer’s wife not know about?
Answer: Past - How many annas did the astrologer earn that evening?
Answer: Twelve - What food did the astrologer’s wife mention buying?
Answer: Coconut - What natural element lit up the astrologer’s face?
Answer: Light - What was the vendor near the astrologer selling?
Answer: Groundnuts - What did the astrologer ask Guru Nayak to do immediately?
Answer: Leave - How many days away was Guru Nayak’s village?
Answer: Two - What word describes the astrologer’s real skill?
Answer: Observation - What mood was the astrologer in at the end of the story?
Answer: Relieved - What was the astrologer pretending to be?
Answer: Scholar - What kind of atmosphere was created by the lighting?
Answer: Mystical - What was the astrologer’s method of analysis based on?
Answer: Guesswork - What was the mood of the market in the evening?
Answer: Busy - What part of the body was smeared with sacred ash?
Answer: Forehead - What type of clients came to the astrologer?
Answer: Ignorant - What did the astrologer pretend to read?
Answer: Palm - What trait did Guru Nayak possess according to the astrologer?
Answer: Impetuousness - What emotion did the astrologer feel when he escaped punishment?
Answer: Relief - What was removed from the astrologer’s mind by the end?
Answer: Burden - What did Guru Nayak accept before leaving?
Answer: Advice - What did the astrologer always avoid giving?
Answer: Directness - What kind of story is “An Astrologer’s Day”?
Answer: Fiction - What day of the week was not mentioned in the story?
Answer: Sunday - What did the astrologer see in Guru Nayak’s hand?
Answer: Fate - What gave the astrologer a mystical appearance?
Answer: Ash - What genre does this short story belong to?
Answer: Realism
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- Chapter 6: Local Self-Government — Urban
ICSE - Grade 10 - Geography
All Chapters
- Ch 1 – Earth as a Planet
Ch 2 – Geographic Grid: Latitudes and Longitudes
Ch 3 – Rotation and Revolution
Ch 4 – Earth’s Structure
Ch 5 – Landforms of the Earth
Ch 6 – Rocks
Ch 7 – Volcanoes
Ch 8 – Earthquakes
Ch 9 – Weathering
Ch 10 – Denudation
Ch 11 – Hydrosphere
Ch 12 – Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere
Ch 13 – Insolation
Ch 14 – Atmospheric Pressure and Winds
Ch 15 – Humidity
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 author of “An Astrologer’s Day”?
Answer: R. K. Narayan is the author of the story. - Where did the astrologer sit to carry out his profession?
Answer: He sat under a tamarind tree near the Town Hall Park. - What time did the astrologer begin his work?
Answer: He began his work at midday. - Why did the astrologer choose that particular place to sit?
Answer: The place was busy and well-lit by nearby vendors, attracting many passers-by. - What did the astrologer’s appearance consist of?
Answer: He wore a saffron turban, applied sacred ash, and dressed like a holy man. - What articles did the astrologer use to impress clients?
Answer: He used cowrie shells, mystic charts, a notebook, and palmyra writing. - Did the astrologer have real knowledge of astrology?
Answer: No, he used guesswork and observation, not true astrological knowledge. - What made the astrologer look convincing?
Answer: His confident speech, appearance, and setting gave an impression of wisdom. - Why had the astrologer left his village?
Answer: He left because he believed he had committed a murder. - Who was Guru Nayak?
Answer: Guru Nayak was a man who had once been attacked by the astrologer. - What did Guru Nayak want from the astrologer?
Answer: He wanted to know if the man who attacked him was still alive. - How did the astrologer recognize Guru Nayak?
Answer: He recognized his face and recalled the stabbing incident from his past. - What did Guru Nayak carry with him?
Answer: He carried a chest scar from the stabbing and a desire for revenge. - What did the astrologer say had happened to Guru Nayak?
Answer: He said Guru Nayak had been stabbed and thrown into a well. - What proof did Guru Nayak offer of his identity?
Answer: He showed the scar on his chest from the past attack. - What lie did the astrologer tell Guru Nayak?
Answer: He lied that the attacker was dead, killed under a lorry. - Why did the astrologer lie to Guru Nayak?
Answer: To protect himself from being identified and harmed. - What advice did the astrologer give Guru Nayak?
Answer: He advised him never to travel southward again. - What did Guru Nayak feel after the astrologer’s revelation?
Answer: He felt relieved and satisfied that his enemy was dead. - What did the astrologer offer to Guru Nayak at the end?
Answer: He gave him sacred ash as a spiritual remedy. - What was the astrologer’s reaction after Guru Nayak left?
Answer: He felt immense relief and a burden lifted from his mind. - Who was waiting at home for the astrologer?
Answer: His wife was waiting for him. - How much money did the astrologer earn from Guru Nayak?
Answer: He earned twelve and a half annas. - What did the astrologer’s wife plan to buy?
Answer: She planned to buy jaggery and coconut for their child. - What did the astrologer confess to his wife?
Answer: He confessed that the man he once tried to kill was still alive. - How did the astrologer describe his mental state after the encounter?
Answer: He said a great load had been lifted from his mind. - What was the astrologer’s original profession before coming to town?
Answer: He was a farmer in his native village. - How did the astrologer gather information from clients?
Answer: He let them speak first and then built his responses on their words. - What do clients believe about the astrologer?
Answer: They believed he had mystical insight and divine powers. - What helped create a mysterious atmosphere at the astrologer’s place?
Answer: Dim lighting, flickering flares, and shadows created the atmosphere. - What flaw in Guru Nayak’s character did the astrologer mention?
Answer: He said Guru Nayak had an impulsive and rash nature. - Why was the astrologer afraid when he met Guru Nayak?
Answer: Because he feared being recognized by the man he once attacked. - What emotion dominated the story’s climax?
Answer: Suspense and fear dominated the climax. - What tone does the story end with?
Answer: The tone is one of relief and closure for the astrologer. - What type of story is “An Astrologer’s Day”?
Answer: It is a realistic short story with psychological and ironic elements. - What is the main theme of the story?
Answer: The story explores fate, guilt, deception, and human psychology. - How did the astrologer’s predictions seem accurate to clients?
Answer: His keen observation and manipulation made them appear accurate. - Why didn’t Guru Nayak suspect the astrologer?
Answer: Because the astrologer gave convincing lies and disguised the truth. - What shows the astrologer’s intelligence?
Answer: His quick thinking and manipulation of the situation showed his intelligence. - What kind of ending does the story have?
Answer: The story ends with irony and a sense of internal resolution. - Why is the title “An Astrologer’s Day” appropriate?
Answer: It reflects one eventful and transformative day in the astrologer’s life. - What does the astrologer rely on instead of science?
Answer: He relies on intuition, guesswork, and understanding human nature. - What does the story suggest about truth and appearances?
Answer: It shows that appearances can be deceptive and truth is often hidden. - What makes the reader sympathize with the astrologer?
Answer: His human flaws and clever escape from danger make him relatable. - What lesson can be drawn from the story?
Answer: That past actions may resurface, but intelligence can help us cope. - Why is Guru Nayak an important character?
Answer: He drives the plot and reveals the astrologer’s hidden past. - How does the astrologer show presence of mind?
Answer: He quickly fabricates a convincing story to avoid exposure. - What do we learn about human behavior from the story?
Answer: People tend to believe what comforts them, especially in uncertainty. - What is the climax of the story?
Answer: When the astrologer realizes that the man he believed dead is alive. - How does the story blend suspense and irony?
Answer: It builds tension through the astrologer’s secret and ends with an ironic twist.
Do as Directed - Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative and Exclamatory Sentences
- Identify the type of sentence: He is reading a book.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Where is your school?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Please close the door.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: What a beautiful sunset it is!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: I went to the market yesterday.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Can you help me with this work?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Be quiet in the library.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: How fast the cheetah runs!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: He has two brothers and one sister.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Why are you late?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Do not touch the wires.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: What a terrible accident that was!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: She is learning French.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Are you coming with us?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Bring me a glass of water.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: Hurrah! We won the match!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: My uncle lives in Mumbai.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Did you complete your homework?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Always obey your elders.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: What an interesting book this is!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: The sun sets in the west.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Has he returned the money?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Kindly lend me your pen.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: Alas! The old man is dead.
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: They are watching a movie.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Where did you find this ring?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Sit down and relax.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: Oh no! I lost my keys!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: She scored full marks in Maths.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Will they visit us tomorrow?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Stop shouting right now.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: Bravo! You did a great job!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: I love watching rain from the window.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: How do you solve this equation?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Take your seat, please.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: What a mess you’ve made!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: The stars are shining brightly tonight.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Can we go to the museum today?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Wash your hands before eating.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: Wow! That magician is amazing!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: My sister bakes delicious cakes.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Have you seen my phone?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Don’t waste your time.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: What a surprise to see you here!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: We are going on a picnic tomorrow.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Are you feeling well now?
Answer: Interrogative - Identify the type of sentence: Keep your room clean.
Answer: Imperative - Identify the type of sentence: How lucky we are to be safe!
Answer: Exclamatory - Identify the type of sentence: He teaches English at a school.
Answer: Declarative - Identify the type of sentence: Will you come to my party?
Answer: Interrogative
Active Passive Voice
- He spread out his professional equipment.
Answer: Active - The stranger was startled by the astrologer’s words.
Answer: Passive - He placed the shells on the ground.
Answer: Active - The lights were provided by nearby vendors.
Answer: Passive - He had left his village without telling anyone.
Answer: Active - A flare was blown out by the groundnut seller.
Answer: Passive - He stared at the stranger’s face.
Answer: Active - The coins were handed over to the astrologer.
Answer: Passive - He remembered the scar on the man’s chest.
Answer: Active - The truth was hidden carefully by the astrologer.
Answer: Passive - The astrologer advised him to go back.
Answer: Active - He was given sacred ash.
Answer: Passive - He arranged the shells in a square.
Answer: Active - A scar was revealed by Guru Nayak.
Answer: Passive - He delivered his words with confidence.
Answer: Active - The crowd was entertained by the vendor’s cry.
Answer: Passive - The astrologer lit a match to see clearly.
Answer: Active - The name was revealed by the stranger.
Answer: Passive - He had tried to kill a man long ago.
Answer: Active - The truth was feared by him for years.
Answer: Passive - He took a pinch of sacred ash.
Answer: Active - He was saved by a passer-by.
Answer: Passive - He told his wife about the incident.
Answer: Active - He was not recognized by Guru Nayak.
Answer: Passive - He asked the man to avoid the south.
Answer: Active - He was paid twelve and a half annas.
Answer: Passive - He used clever guesswork to impress clients.
Answer: Active - His secret was never discovered.
Answer: Passive - He wore a saffron turban and applied ash.
Answer: Active - The question was repeated by the stranger.
Answer: Passive - He made up a convincing story.
Answer: Active - The attack was described in detail.
Answer: Passive - He gathered his tools quickly.
Answer: Active - The market was filled with noise and light.
Answer: Passive - He promised to buy sweets for the child.
Answer: Active - The astrologer was followed by no one.
Answer: Passive - He avoided answering directly.
Answer: Active - The flare was extinguished at once.
Answer: Passive - He recognized the man instantly.
Answer: Active - His fate was written on his face.
Answer: Passive - He manipulated the conversation cleverly.
Answer: Active - He was relieved by the end of the day.
Answer: Passive - He told the stranger about the well.
Answer: Active - The astrologer was trusted by the stranger.
Answer: Passive - He counted the coins with satisfaction.
Answer: Active - The mystery was never solved by the police.
Answer: Passive - He hid his fear skillfully.
Answer: Active - The tamarind tree was surrounded by vendors.
Answer: Passive - He lived in fear for many years.
Answer: Active - His lies were believed by most people.
Answer: Passive
Clauses
- I know that you are searching for your enemy.
Answer: Noun Clause - The man who sat before him had a familiar face.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He left his village because he feared punishment.
Answer: Adverb Clause - What he said surprised the astrologer.
Answer: Noun Clause - The stranger, who was once stabbed, did not recognize him.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He fled when he thought the man was dead.
Answer: Adverb Clause - That he survived the attack was unexpected.
Answer: Noun Clause - The place where he worked was dimly lit.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He was relieved because the man didn’t identify him.
Answer: Adverb Clause - Whoever meets him becomes convinced.
Answer: Noun Clause - The vendor, whose flare lit the area, was closing his shop.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He spoke as though he were an expert.
Answer: Adverb Clause - No one knows why he left his village.
Answer: Noun Clause - The stranger whom he feared was now his client.
Answer: Adjective Clause - The astrologer breathed a sigh of relief when the man left.
Answer: Adverb Clause - What the astrologer feared was standing before him.
Answer: Noun Clause - The man who paid him twelve annas was satisfied.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He ran as soon as the fight ended.
Answer: Adverb Clause - It was clear that the astrologer recognized him.
Answer: Noun Clause - The woman who waited at home was his wife.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He left because he had committed a crime.
Answer: Adverb Clause - The scar that the man had proved his identity.
Answer: Adjective Clause - That he survived was a shock to the astrologer.
Answer: Noun Clause - He spoke as if he had divine knowledge.
Answer: Adverb Clause - The time when he fled the village was at night.
Answer: Adjective Clause - What he said made the astrologer uneasy.
Answer: Noun Clause - He was pleased because he was paid well.
Answer: Adverb Clause - The astrologer feared that the truth would come out.
Answer: Noun Clause - The man whom he tried to kill was alive.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He avoided the topic until he felt safe.
Answer: Adverb Clause - Whoever told you that is mistaken.
Answer: Noun Clause - This is the place where he set up his stall.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He feared that the man would recognize him.
Answer: Noun Clause - He stayed silent until the stranger spoke first.
Answer: Adverb Clause - The story that he told was entirely false.
Answer: Adjective Clause - What matters is that he got away with it.
Answer: Noun Clause - He packed up quickly when the flare was put out.
Answer: Adverb Clause - That he had escaped punishment was a relief.
Answer: Noun Clause - The advice which he gave was false.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He spoke so convincingly that the man believed him.
Answer: Adverb Clause - I don’t know where he learned all that.
Answer: Noun Clause - The moment when he recognized the man was terrifying.
Answer: Adjective Clause - Because he was afraid, he lied.
Answer: Adverb Clause - The man who listened quietly was Guru Nayak.
Answer: Adjective Clause - What troubled him most was the past.
Answer: Noun Clause - He left hurriedly though he wanted to stay.
Answer: Adverb Clause - Whoever listens to him ends up believing.
Answer: Noun Clause - That he pretended to be wise was evident.
Answer: Noun Clause - He worked where there was enough light.
Answer: Adjective Clause - He answered only when he heard enough.
Answer: Adverb Clause
Modal Verbs
- He ______ not reveal his true identity. (can, must, should)
Answer: must - The astrologer said the man ______ go back to his village. (shall, must, could)
Answer: must - He ______ have known the stranger from before. (might, should, shall)
Answer: might - The astrologer ______ predict the future with great skill. (can, must, may)
Answer: can - You ______ believe everything an astrologer says. (could, shouldn’t, might)
Answer: shouldn’t - He ______ have escaped death that night. (must, shall, might)
Answer: might - The stranger said he ______ pay a rupee for the truth. (would, could, might)
Answer: would - The astrologer feared he ______ be recognised. (can, should, might)
Answer: might - No one ______ guess the truth about the astrologer’s past. (might, could, should)
Answer: could - He ______ never speak of this to anyone. (must, should, can)
Answer: must - The man ______ not remember the astrologer’s face. (can, may, might)
Answer: might - He said he ______ tell whether the enemy was alive. (would, could, must)
Answer: could - The astrologer said he ______ help if he was paid. (will, can, might)
Answer: can - The stranger ______ have been more careful. (should, must, shall)
Answer: should - He ______ stay quiet or he would be in trouble. (shall, must, should)
Answer: must - The astrologer said he ______ see the truth in the stars. (might, could, can)
Answer: can - His predictions ______ impress anyone. (must, shall, can)
Answer: can - You ______ ask him anything, and he’ll answer. (can, must, should)
Answer: can - The man said he ______ forget the past. (couldn’t, shouldn’t, must)
Answer: couldn’t - He ______ not lie if the stakes were high. (should, would, mustn’t)
Answer: mustn’t - The stranger ______ have died that night. (can, could, should)
Answer: could - He ______ meet him again if fate allowed. (shall, might, must)
Answer: might - The astrologer ______ be clever to survive. (must, might, shall)
Answer: must - He ______ speak calmly despite fear. (can, shall, might)
Answer: can - One ______ never trust appearances. (must, should, can)
Answer: should - He ______ know that the past returns. (must, could, might)
Answer: must - You ______ ignore such signs. (shouldn’t, wouldn’t, can’t)
Answer: shouldn’t - The astrologer ______ deceive the man to escape. (could, shall, will)
Answer: could - He ______ go south if he wished to live. (mustn’t, can, will)
Answer: mustn’t - The astrologer ______ sense danger. (will, could, may)
Answer: could - The man ______ remember more if he tried. (could, should, must)
Answer: could - The wife said he ______ buy sweets for the child. (will, must, might)
Answer: must - The astrologer ______ not waste time arguing. (need, should, would)
Answer: should - He said he ______ pay only if satisfied. (shall, would, can)
Answer: would - The astrologer ______ tell a convincing story. (can, may, shall)
Answer: can - The stranger ______ ask anything he wanted. (might, must, shall)
Answer: might - He ______ not reveal his fears to the stranger. (must, should, can)
Answer: must - You ______ have noticed the scar. (might, can, will)
Answer: might - The astrologer said he ______ lie to save himself. (would, can, must)
Answer: would - He ______ disappear into the crowd unnoticed. (can, may, shall)
Answer: can - The night market ______ attract many customers. (will, can, must)
Answer: can - He ______ come home early today. (might, shall, must)
Answer: might - The astrologer said that destiny ______ be avoided. (could not, must, may)
Answer: could not - He ______ have trusted the astrologer too much. (might, shall, can)
Answer: might - We ______ not judge people too soon. (can, mustn’t, shall)
Answer: mustn’t - He ______ have lived all these years in fear. (could, must, shall)
Answer: must - He ______ listen carefully to what was said. (should, must, can)
Answer: should - The astrologer said he ______ not take more than a coin. (would, could, might)
Answer: would - The truth ______ not be told so easily. (should, must, can)
Answer: must - The past ______ come back unexpectedly. (can, should, would)
Answer: can
Conjunctions
- He was shocked ___ he realized who the stranger was. (when, while, so)
Answer: when - The astrologer looked calm ___ he was trembling inside. (and, but, so)
Answer: but - He didn’t recognize the astrologer ___ he had seen him before. (though, because, since)
Answer: though - The market was noisy ___ filled with people. (but, or, and)
Answer: and - The astrologer escaped punishment ___ he fled the village. (because, if, although)
Answer: because - The flare went out ___ he finished talking. (before, after, while)
Answer: before - He promised to pay ___ the astrologer told him the truth. (if, unless, though)
Answer: if - The man would have died ___ someone had not helped him. (if, unless, although)
Answer: if - The astrologer kept silent ___ the man was speaking. (while, when, until)
Answer: while - He was scared ___ he continued to talk confidently. (but, so, since)
Answer: but - The astrologer didn’t know his name ___ he guessed his past. (but, and, yet)
Answer: but - He will not return ___ you warn him again. (unless, although, because)
Answer: unless - The astrologer packed up ___ went home. (and, but, so)
Answer: and - The street was dark ___ the shops had closed. (because, if, though)
Answer: because - He stayed quiet ___ he was thinking. (because, while, though)
Answer: while - He lied ___ he feared exposure. (because, although, if)
Answer: because - I stayed back ___ I wanted to see what happened. (since, although, but)
Answer: since - He listened ___ said nothing. (but, and, so)
Answer: and - He thought he killed the man ___ he escaped quickly. (so, if, but)
Answer: so - The astrologer looked worried ___ he managed to act normal. (although, and, since)
Answer: although - The stranger left ___ he got the answer. (after, until, before)
Answer: after - He neither shouted ___ argued. (nor, or, and)
Answer: nor - He stood still ___ the astrologer spoke. (while, when, since)
Answer: while - You must go now ___ you will miss the train. (or, but, and)
Answer: or - He saw the scar ___ felt the shock. (and, so, or)
Answer: and - I will stay here ___ he returns. (until, while, before)
Answer: until - He seemed familiar ___ I couldn’t recall his name. (but, and, or)
Answer: but - He speaks well ___ lacks experience. (but, and, so)
Answer: but - The astrologer gave him ash ___ sent him away. (and, or, so)
Answer: and - You must leave now ___ you may be caught. (or, but, although)
Answer: or - The place was crowded ___ everyone wanted predictions. (because, although, if)
Answer: because - He could stay ___ leave, it was his choice. (or, and, but)
Answer: or - He spoke gently ___ he didn’t want to alarm him. (because, although, but)
Answer: because - He fled the village ___ never looked back. (and, but, or)
Answer: and - The astrologer feared exposure ___ continued his act. (yet, so, and)
Answer: yet - He was talking ___ the flare went out. (when, if, since)
Answer: when - The man was not angry ___ confused. (but, or, and)
Answer: but - The astrologer sat down ___ opened his bag. (and, or, so)
Answer: and - You will not succeed ___ you work hard. (unless, since, though)
Answer: unless - He returned home early ___ he was tired. (because, so, although)
Answer: because - He kept guessing ___ he was never sure. (but, yet, and)
Answer: yet - He wanted to leave ___ something stopped him. (but, and, or)
Answer: but - The astrologer closed his booth ___ the day ended. (after, before, while)
Answer: after - He survived ___ he was lucky. (because, although, unless)
Answer: because - He knew the truth ___ refused to admit it. (but, and, or)
Answer: but - He looked tired ___ kept working. (yet, and, or)
Answer: yet - The stranger waited ___ the astrologer finished. (until, if, when)
Answer: until - You may leave ___ you wish. (if, although, but)
Answer: if - He must answer ___ face the consequences. (or, but, yet)
Answer: or - They were shocked ___ said nothing. (but, and, so)
Answer: but
Adverb
- The astrologer spoke __________ to convince the stranger.
Answer: calmly - He escaped __________ after the stabbing incident.
Answer: quickly - The market was __________ lit with flickering flares.
Answer: dimly - He waited __________ for a customer.
Answer: patiently - The man stared at him __________.
Answer: suspiciously - The astrologer replied __________ to the stranger’s questions.
Answer: cleverly - He packed his things __________ after the man left.
Answer: hurriedly - The wife greeted him __________ when he returned home.
Answer: warmly - The astrologer was __________ shaken when he recognized the man.
Answer: visibly - He spoke so __________ that the man believed him.
Answer: convincingly - The stranger listened __________ to every word.
Answer: carefully - He answered all the questions __________.
Answer: confidently - The man left __________ after receiving the answer.
Answer: silently - The astrologer breathed __________ after the encounter.
Answer: deeply - The flare burned __________ in the breeze.
Answer: unsteadily - He moved __________ through the narrow lane.
Answer: cautiously - The story unfolded __________ to its climax.
Answer: gradually - He had __________ forgotten the face.
Answer: completely - The astrologer waited __________ under the tree.
Answer: regularly - The stranger walked in __________ without any warning.
Answer: suddenly - The astrologer explained the danger __________.
Answer: clearly - The truth hit him __________.
Answer: instantly - He reacted __________ when he saw the scar.
Answer: nervously - The lights were __________ dancing in the dark.
Answer: faintly - The astrologer folded his cloth __________.
Answer: neatly - He walked away __________ through the crowd.
Answer: swiftly - The man remembered the incident __________.
Answer: vividly - The astrologer answered __________, hiding his fear.
Answer: smoothly - He left the village __________ that night.
Answer: secretly - The astrologer arrived at his place __________ every evening.
Answer: punctually - He told the story __________ to make it believable.
Answer: dramatically - The crowd moved __________ between the stalls.
Answer: slowly - The astrologer applied ash __________.
Answer: ritually - The man waited __________ for his fortune.
Answer: eagerly - He stared __________ at the astrologer.
Answer: fixedly - The astrologer __________ adjusted his turban.
Answer: carelessly - He crossed the lane __________ avoiding eye contact.
Answer: stealthily - The words were spoken __________ to avoid suspicion.
Answer: softly - The past returned to him __________.
Answer: suddenly - The astrologer was __________ aware of the danger.
Answer: fully - He left the place __________ when the man agreed.
Answer: immediately - The market echoed __________ with voices.
Answer: loudly - The man nodded __________.
Answer: thoughtfully - He disappeared __________ into the darkness.
Answer: quietly - The story was told __________ by the astrologer.
Answer: skillfully - He looked at the scar __________.
Answer: intensely - The astrologer counted the coins __________.
Answer: quickly - He returned home __________.
Answer: safely - His heart was beating __________.
Answer: rapidly - The astrologer responded __________ to the man’s challenge.
Answer: bravely
Convert to the correct Tense
- He sat under the tamarind tree. (Change to Present Continuous)
Answer: He is sitting under the tamarind tree. - The flare went out. (Change to Present Perfect)
Answer: The flare has gone out. - He tells the truth cleverly. (Change to Past Perfect)
Answer: He had told the truth cleverly. - The stranger asked a question. (Change to Future Perfect)
Answer: The stranger will have asked a question. - He spreads his tools carefully. (Change to Past Continuous)
Answer: He was spreading his tools carefully. - She waits for him every evening. (Change to Future Continuous)
Answer: She will be waiting for him every evening. - He had escaped from the village. (Change to Simple Past)
Answer: He escaped from the village. - He will reach home by nine. (Change to Present Perfect)
Answer: He has reached home by nine. - The astrologer observed the scar. (Change to Present Continuous)
Answer: The astrologer is observing the scar. - He had lied to the stranger. (Change to Future Perfect)
Answer: He will have lied to the stranger. - The lights flickered all evening. (Change to Past Perfect Continuous)
Answer: The lights had been flickering all evening. - The astrologer is guessing his identity. (Change to Simple Past)
Answer: The astrologer guessed his identity. - He has worked in the city for ten years. (Change to Present Continuous)
Answer: He is working in the city for ten years. - The man speaks rudely. (Change to Past Perfect)
Answer: The man had spoken rudely. - He waits near the well. (Change to Future Perfect Continuous)
Answer: He will have been waiting near the well. - They believed his story. (Change to Present Perfect)
Answer: They have believed his story. - She brings flowers every Friday. (Change to Past Continuous)
Answer: She was bringing flowers every Friday. - The astrologer told a lie. (Change to Future Perfect)
Answer: The astrologer will have told a lie. - He is listening to the man. (Change to Present Perfect Continuous)
Answer: He has been listening to the man. - He never forgets a face. (Change to Past Perfect)
Answer: He had never forgotten a face. - The crowd gathered near the tree. (Change to Past Continuous)
Answer: The crowd was gathering near the tree. - He had guessed the man’s fear. (Change to Present Perfect)
Answer: He has guessed the man’s fear. - She gives him sweets. (Change to Simple Past)
Answer: She gave him sweets. - They will arrive soon. (Change to Present Continuous)
Answer: They are arriving soon. - The astrologer sat still. (Change to Future Continuous)
Answer: The astrologer will be sitting still. - The flare was burning low. (Change to Present Perfect Continuous)
Answer: The flare has been burning low. - He had been waiting for years. (Change to Simple Present)
Answer: He waits for years. - The vendor lights the flare. (Change to Past Perfect)
Answer: The vendor had lit the flare. - He recognises the scar. (Change to Future Perfect)
Answer: He will have recognised the scar. - The wife buys groceries. (Change to Past Perfect Continuous)
Answer: The wife had been buying groceries. - He told his wife the truth. (Change to Present Perfect)
Answer: He has told his wife the truth. - They discussed the past. (Change to Present Continuous)
Answer: They are discussing the past. - The astrologer looks calm. (Change to Simple Past)
Answer: The astrologer looked calm. - The man agreed silently. (Change to Future Perfect)
Answer: The man will have agreed silently. - She is preparing the mat. (Change to Simple Future)
Answer: She will prepare the mat. - He has been thinking deeply. (Change to Past Continuous)
Answer: He was thinking deeply. - They were talking for hours. (Change to Present Perfect Continuous)
Answer: They have been talking for hours. - The astrologer guessed correctly. (Change to Future Continuous)
Answer: The astrologer will be guessing correctly. - The man stared at him. (Change to Present Continuous)
Answer: The man is staring at him. - The market was full of noise. (Change to Present Perfect)
Answer: The market has been full of noise. - He saw the man’s face. (Change to Future Perfect)
Answer: He will have seen the man’s face. - She goes to the market daily. (Change to Past Continuous)
Answer: She was going to the market daily. - The astrologer will tell the truth. (Change to Past Perfect)
Answer: The astrologer had told the truth. - He is hiding something. (Change to Past Perfect Continuous)
Answer: He had been hiding something. - The stranger asked a question. (Change to Present Perfect)
Answer: The stranger has asked a question. - He has lied before. (Change to Simple Future)
Answer: He will lie before. - They are closing their stalls. (Change to Simple Past)
Answer: They closed their stalls. - She had spoken the truth. (Change to Present Continuous)
Answer: She is speaking the truth. - The astrologer guesses the future. (Change to Past Perfect)
Answer: The astrologer had guessed the future. - He will have escaped by now. (Change to Simple Past)
Answer: He escaped by now.
Long Answer Questions
- Describe the setting in which the astrologer conducted his business.
The astrologer worked under a tamarind tree near the Town Hall Park. The area lacked municipal lighting, so he depended on flares and shop lights to create a mystical atmosphere that attracted passers-by. - How did the astrologer’s appearance help him in his profession?
His saffron turban, sacred ash, and confident expression gave him a spiritual look. This appearance convinced people that he was wise and knowledgeable, even though he had no formal training. - What were the tools used by the astrologer during his practice?
He used cowrie shells, a square cloth with mystic charts, a notebook, and palmyra writing. These props gave him an aura of authenticity, making people believe in his abilities. - Why did the astrologer leave his native village?
He left his village because he believed he had killed a man during a fight. Fearing arrest and punishment, he fled the village secretly and never returned. - What kind of knowledge did the astrologer possess?
He did not possess real astrological knowledge. Instead, he relied on sharp observation, listening skills, and general human psychology to predict and guide people. - Describe the encounter between the astrologer and Guru Nayak.
Guru Nayak challenged the astrologer late in the evening. Initially hesitant, the astrologer accepted the challenge and shocked Guru Nayak by recounting accurate details of his past attack. - What challenge did Guru Nayak throw to the astrologer?
Guru Nayak asked the astrologer to tell him whether the man who once stabbed him was alive or dead. He offered a reward if the astrologer’s answer satisfied him. - How did the astrologer recognize Guru Nayak?
He recognized him by his face and memory. Guru Nayak was the same man he had attacked years ago and assumed to be dead, causing the astrologer to flee his village. - How did the astrologer save himself from being exposed?
The astrologer quickly fabricated a story that Guru Nayak’s attacker was already dead, having been run over by a lorry. He advised Guru Nayak to never return southward. - What advice did the astrologer give Guru Nayak?
He advised him not to seek revenge and to never travel southward again, as it could be dangerous. He also gave him sacred ash as a symbol of closure. - How did Guru Nayak react to the astrologer’s words?
Guru Nayak believed the astrologer completely. He was satisfied to hear that his enemy was dead, gave money to the astrologer, and left without further questions. - What is the significance of the title “An Astrologer’s Day”?
The title refers to a single, life-changing day in the astrologer’s life when he comes face-to-face with his past and manages to escape the consequences through cleverness. - How does R. K. Narayan use irony in the story?
Irony lies in the fact that the astrologer, who lacks real knowledge, solves people’s problems better than actual experts. Also, the man he feared dead turns out to be alive, yet he escapes exposure. - What role does fate play in the story?
Fate governs both the astrologer and Guru Nayak’s lives. The story shows how their paths cross again due to destiny, and how fate seems to give the astrologer a second chance. - How does the astrologer’s profession depend on observation?
He listens carefully to his clients, reads their expressions, and uses common-sense guesses to make predictions. His success comes from keen observation, not astrology. - Why is the story considered realistic fiction?
The story portrays everyday characters and events that could happen in real life. It uses believable settings, emotions, and conflicts, making it a fine example of realistic fiction. - What does the story reveal about human nature?
It reveals that people believe what they want to hear, especially when in distress. It also shows how guilt, fear, and self-preservation govern human behavior. - Discuss the theme of deception in the story.
Deception is central. The astrologer deceives his clients by pretending to know astrology. He also deceives Guru Nayak with a false story to protect himself from revenge. - What creates suspense in the story?
Suspense builds when the astrologer meets Guru Nayak. The reader gradually learns about the astrologer’s past and fears, making the encounter intense and unpredictable. - How is the astrologer’s wife portrayed in the story?
She is simple, practical, and unaware of her husband’s past. Her concerns are domestic—she worries about buying sweets for their child—and contrasts with the astrologer’s secret burden. - What role does light and darkness play in the story?
The play of light and shadow creates a mysterious atmosphere, symbolizing truth and deception. The astrologer operates under dim flares, hiding his real identity behind shadows. - How does the author use language to enhance the story?
Narayan’s language is simple yet effective. He uses descriptive phrases, irony, and local flavor to make the story relatable and vivid. - What is the turning point in the story?
The turning point occurs when the astrologer recognizes Guru Nayak and realizes that the man he believed dead is still alive. - How is the ending of the story satisfying?
The story ends with the astrologer escaping danger and feeling relieved. The irony and closure provide a satisfying conclusion for the reader. - In what way is the astrologer a clever man?
He thinks quickly, reads people well, and constructs convincing stories. His cleverness helps him avoid both exposure and confrontation. - How does the setting of the marketplace contribute to the story?
The busy market offers the astrologer a perfect place to attract customers and remain anonymous. It also provides the lighting and bustle needed for his business. - What conflict does the astrologer face in the story?
He faces an internal conflict of guilt and fear when he meets Guru Nayak, the man he thought he had murdered. - How does the astrologer’s past shape his present?
His past mistake of attempted murder forces him into a new identity. His profession and lifestyle are all shaped by that guilt and fear. - How does the story explore the theme of guilt?
The astrologer carries the burden of guilt for years. His relief at discovering his victim survived shows how guilt dominated his life. - How does the astrologer manipulate Guru Nayak?
By pretending to be a stranger with divine insight, the astrologer convinces Guru Nayak that his attacker is dead, thus avoiding suspicion. - Why is Guru Nayak’s character important in the plot?
He represents the astrologer’s past and sets up the climax of the story. Without him, the astrologer’s secret would remain buried. - How does the author present the astrologer’s transformation?
The author subtly shows his shift from guilt-ridden fugitive to relieved survivor through his encounter and final confession to his wife. - How does Narayan portray urban life in the story?
He describes a lively, chaotic marketplace filled with vendors and noise, capturing the spirit and daily rhythm of urban India. - What do you think about the astrologer’s ethics?
Though he lies and deceives, he also helps people and avoids violence. His ethics are questionable but human and understandable. - What is the role of coincidence in the plot?
It is pure coincidence that Guru Nayak meets the astrologer after so many years, making it a key plot device that drives the story forward. - What lesson does the story teach about revenge?
It shows that revenge is often based on incomplete knowledge and that letting go can be more liberating than holding on to anger. - How is the astrologer different from a real astrologer?
He lacks formal knowledge, uses no calculations or planetary positions, and relies on reading people, not stars. - What does the astrologer’s reaction to Guru Nayak show about him?
It shows he is resourceful and calm under pressure, capable of handling danger with quick thinking. - Why did the astrologer’s predictions seem true to people?
Because he made general but emotionally resonant statements that applied to many, and allowed clients to read their own truths into his words. - Describe the internal transformation of the astrologer by the end.
He goes from living in fear and guilt to feeling free and at peace after learning that his victim survived. - How is the story a character study?
It closely follows the thoughts, emotions, and actions of the astrologer, revealing his fears, intelligence, and adaptability. - What literary devices are used in the story?
Irony, symbolism, imagery, suspense, and foreshadowing are key devices Narayan uses effectively. - How does Narayan build the character of the astrologer?
Through detailed descriptions, internal monologue, and interactions, he builds a layered character full of secrets and survival instincts. - What role does disguise play in the story?
The astrologer’s entire profession and identity are a form of disguise, helping him hide from his past. - What does the story suggest about truth?
Truth can be hidden or manipulated, and people often accept lies that comfort them over truths that disturb them. - How does the author use contrast in the story?
He contrasts light with shadow, past with present, truth with deception, and fear with relief to deepen the narrative. - How is suspense maintained throughout the story?
Suspense builds as we learn the astrologer’s secret and watch him face the very man he once tried to kill. - What are the different layers of the astrologer’s identity?
He is a farmer, a fugitive, a conman, and a husband—each role shaped by fear and survival. - Why is the astrologer’s wife kept unaware of his past?
To protect her and maintain peace in their domestic life, he hides the truth from her. - Summarize the moral of “An Astrologer’s Day.”
The story teaches that one can escape the consequences of past sins through intelligence, and that fate has strange ways of giving second chances.
Do as Directed - Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound - Complex
- Identify the type of sentence: The astrologer had a working analysis of mankind’s troubles.
Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: He had left his village without telling anyone, and he never looked back.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: Though he had no formal training, he spoke like a scholar.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He looked up, saw a stranger before him, and hesitated.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: The stranger threw a challenge which unsettled the astrologer.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: The astrologer adjusted his turban and prepared to listen.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: He spoke carefully so that the man would not suspect him.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He had tried to kill a man once, but the man survived.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: The astrologer was relieved when he found the man was alive.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He set up his stall under a tamarind tree.
Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: The stranger lit a cheroot, stared hard at him, and smiled.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: When he heard the man’s name, he was shocked.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He adjusted his position and spoke with great confidence.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: Though the stranger seemed doubtful, he finally agreed.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: The astrologer used flares and lights to attract attention.
Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: The man listened patiently, but he remained unconvinced.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: He listened to people’s troubles and gave them advice.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: When he saw the scar, he knew who the man was.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He had tried to run away, but fate brought them together.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: He disguised himself with ash and vermilion.
Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: He knew the truth, yet he hid it skillfully.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: As he packed his things, the stranger approached him.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He took the coins, smiled, and left quickly.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: When he reached home, he shared the news with his wife.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: The street was dim, and the flares flickered weakly.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: The astrologer used clever guesses to build trust.
Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: The man who had once been stabbed now sat before him.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: The astrologer was shaken but remained outwardly calm.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: Though he seemed ordinary, the astrologer read people deeply.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He escaped the village and changed his identity.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: He gave advice that comforted his clients.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He had believed the man was dead, yet here he was.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: When the man left, the astrologer breathed a sigh of relief.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He promised his wife he would buy sweets for their child.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: The astrologer turned pale but continued speaking.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: He worked with dedication to hide his past.
Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: He knew the man’s past, and the man believed every word.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: The man gave him money and walked away.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: As the lights dimmed, he prepared to close his stall.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: The stranger asked many questions, but the astrologer answered calmly.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: Though he feared exposure, he managed the situation cleverly.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He ran from his past, but his past found him.
Answer: Compound - Identify the type of sentence: He spoke confidently although he was scared.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: The story ended with peace, relief, and irony.
Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: The astrologer lied to protect himself and escape danger.
Answer: Simple - Identify the type of sentence: He stayed calm though the man’s face was familiar.
Answer: Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He knew he was safe, and that gave him peace.
Answer: Compound-Complex - Identify the type of sentence: The man asked questions while the astrologer planned his answers.
Answer: Compound-Complex - Identify the type of sentence: Though night had fallen and the vendor had packed, the astrologer still worked.
Answer: Compound-Complex - Identify the type of sentence: He realized the truth, yet he spoke carefully though his hands trembled.
Answer: Compound-Complex
Direct Indirect Speech
- He said, “I left my village many years ago.”
Answer: He said that he had left his village many years ago. - The astrologer said, “You were stabbed and pushed into a well.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he had been stabbed and pushed into a well. - Guru Nayak said, “Tell me where my enemy is.”
Answer: Guru Nayak asked him to tell where his enemy was. - The stranger asked, “Can you tell me something about my past?”
Answer: The stranger asked if he could tell him something about his past. - The astrologer said, “Your enemy died four months ago under a lorry.”
Answer: The astrologer said that his enemy had died four months ago under a lorry. - He said, “I will give you one rupee if you tell me the truth.”
Answer: He said that he would give him one rupee if he told him the truth. - The man asked, “Have you seen me before?”
Answer: The man asked if he had seen him before. - The astrologer said, “You should never travel southward again.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he should never travel southward again. - Guru Nayak said, “That man tried to kill me once.”
Answer: Guru Nayak said that the man had tried to kill him once. - The astrologer said, “You are lucky to be alive.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he was lucky to be alive. - He said, “Is this really true?”
Answer: He asked if that was really true. - The astrologer said, “You have a scar on your chest.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he had a scar on his chest. - Guru Nayak asked, “Do you know his name?”
Answer: Guru Nayak asked if he knew his name. - The astrologer said, “He ran away from the village after stabbing you.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he had run away from the village after stabbing him. - He said, “You look very familiar to me.”
Answer: He said that he looked very familiar to him. - The astrologer said, “Many people come to me with questions.”
Answer: The astrologer said that many people came to him with questions. - The man asked, “Will you answer my question truthfully?”
Answer: The man asked if he would answer his question truthfully. - The astrologer said, “Yes, I will tell you everything you need to know.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he would tell him everything he needed to know. - He said, “What should I do now?”
Answer: He asked what he should do then. - The astrologer said, “Go back to your village and live peacefully.”
Answer: The astrologer advised him to go back to his village and live peacefully. - The man said, “I have waited many years to find him.”
Answer: The man said that he had waited many years to find him. - He said, “Are you an astrologer by profession?”
Answer: He asked if he was an astrologer by profession. - The astrologer replied, “Yes, I have been doing this for a long time.”
Answer: The astrologer replied that he had been doing that for a long time. - Guru Nayak asked, “How did you know about the scar?”
Answer: Guru Nayak asked how he had known about the scar. - The astrologer said, “I can see many things in your face.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he could see many things in his face. - He asked, “Can you predict my future too?”
Answer: He asked if he could predict his future too. - The astrologer said, “You are a brave man, but too curious.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he was a brave man, but too curious. - He said, “Let me test your powers.”
Answer: He said that he wanted to test his powers. - The astrologer said, “There is danger if you go south.”
Answer: The astrologer said that there was danger if he went south. - He said, “I need a straight answer from you.”
Answer: He said that he needed a straight answer from him. - The astrologer said, “This meeting was not by chance.”
Answer: The astrologer said that the meeting had not been by chance. - He said, “Are you telling me the truth?”
Answer: He asked if he was telling him the truth. - The astrologer said, “I swear by my knowledge, you are safe now.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he swore by his knowledge that he was safe then. - He said, “It is hard to believe what you say.”
Answer: He said that it was hard to believe what he said. - The astrologer said, “I have seen many faces like yours.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he had seen many faces like his. - He asked, “Is it possible that he escaped?”
Answer: He asked if it was possible that he had escaped. - The astrologer said, “Your face tells me about your past.”
Answer: The astrologer said that his face told him about his past. - He said, “You know more than you show.”
Answer: He said that he knew more than he showed. - The astrologer said, “I had thought you were dead.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he had thought he was dead. - He asked, “Did you meet anyone else like me?”
Answer: He asked if he had met anyone else like him. - The astrologer said, “I never expected to see you again.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he had never expected to see him again. - Guru Nayak said, “This is not the answer I was expecting.”
Answer: Guru Nayak said that that was not the answer he had been expecting. - The astrologer said, “You were rescued by a passer-by.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he had been rescued by a passer-by. - He asked, “Was that really how I survived?”
Answer: He asked if that was really how he had survived. - The astrologer said, “Your time of danger has passed.”
Answer: The astrologer said that his time of danger had passed. - Guru Nayak said, “You have given me peace today.”
Answer: Guru Nayak said that he had given him peace that day. - He asked, “Should I return home now?”
Answer: He asked if he should return home then. - The astrologer said, “This is all I can tell you.”
Answer: The astrologer said that that was all he could tell him. - He said, “Thank you for your words.”
Answer: He said that he thanked him for his words. - The astrologer said, “Let me go now, I have work to do.”
Answer: The astrologer said that he wanted to go then as he had work to do.
Question Tag
- He left his village long ago,
Answer: didn’t he? - The astrologer knows how to impress people,
Answer: doesn’t he? - Guru Nayak was searching for his enemy,
Answer: wasn’t he? - The market gets very crowded at night,
Answer: doesn’t it? - He had no formal training,
Answer: had he? - He told the truth cleverly,
Answer: didn’t he? - You believe in astrology,
Answer: don’t you? - The stranger offered him a rupee,
Answer: didn’t he? - The astrologer recognized the man,
Answer: didn’t he? - The man didn’t recognize him,
Answer: did he? - He used to work under a tamarind tree,
Answer: didn’t he? - The astrologer looked confident,
Answer: didn’t he? - The stranger had a scar on his chest,
Answer: didn’t he? - He escaped from his village at night,
Answer: didn’t he? - The lights made the place mysterious,
Answer: didn’t they? - He gave the man sacred ash,
Answer: didn’t he? - He warned him not to go south again,
Answer: didn’t he? - The astrologer lied to protect himself,
Answer: didn’t he? - He felt relieved after the man left,
Answer: didn’t he? - His wife was waiting for him at home,
Answer: wasn’t she? - He promised to buy sweets for the child,
Answer: didn’t he? - The astrologer guessed details very accurately,
Answer: didn’t he? - The flare went out suddenly,
Answer: didn’t it? - He handled the situation well,
Answer: didn’t he? - No one could doubt his confidence,
Answer: could they? - The man asked him a difficult question,
Answer: didn’t he? - The astrologer seemed nervous,
Answer: didn’t he? - He made the story up on the spot,
Answer: didn’t he? - The stranger was satisfied with the answer,
Answer: wasn’t he? - The astrologer avoided the truth,
Answer: didn’t he? - He never returned to his village,
Answer: did he? - The man gave him twelve and a half annas,
Answer: didn’t he? - The astrologer acted smartly,
Answer: didn’t he? - He had a narrow escape,
Answer: didn’t he? - The story ended on a dramatic note,
Answer: didn’t it? - The astrologer worked late into the evening,
Answer: didn’t he? - His predictions impressed many people,
Answer: didn’t they? - The market was full of noise and lights,
Answer: wasn’t it? - The man sat quietly for a long time,
Answer: didn’t he? - The astrologer’s words were convincing,
Answer: weren’t they? - Guru Nayak didn’t suspect him,
Answer: did he? - The astrologer didn’t reveal his true identity,
Answer: did he? - He created an aura of mystery,
Answer: didn’t he? - The incident haunted him for years,
Answer: didn’t it? - The vendors packed up by nightfall,
Answer: didn’t they? - The astrologer used simple tools,
Answer: didn’t he? - The clients asked for guidance,
Answer: didn’t they? - He never expected to meet the man again,
Answer: did he? - He recognized the scar immediately,
Answer: didn’t he? - His fear never left him,
Answer: did it?
Auxiliary Verbs
- The astrologer ___ sitting under the tamarind tree. (was, is, are)
Answer: was - He ___ not know that the man was alive. (do, does, did)
Answer: did - The stranger ___ been looking for his enemy. (has, have, had)
Answer: had - The market ___ filled with flares and sounds. (is, was, were)
Answer: was - He ___ never seen the man before, or so he claimed. (has, had, have)
Answer: had - The astrologer ___ arranged his materials. (have, had, has)
Answer: had - Why ___ you ask him that question? (did, do, does)
Answer: did - The flare ___ gone out suddenly. (has, have, had)
Answer: had - The man ___ carrying a knife that night. (was, is, are)
Answer: was - He ___ never expected to see that face again. (has, had, have)
Answer: had - He ___ escaped that night without being caught. (had, has, have)
Answer: had - ___ he recognize the astrologer? (Does, Did, Has)
Answer: Did - The astrologer ___ told him a convincing story. (had, has, have)
Answer: had - He ___ to act brave even though he was scared. (had, have, has)
Answer: had - The stranger ___ not believe his words at first. (do, does, did)
Answer: did - Where ___ he go after the fight? (did, does, do)
Answer: did - The astrologer ___ wearing a saffron turban. (was, is, were)
Answer: was - The man ___ talking about his past. (is, was, were)
Answer: was - The astrologer ___ waiting for his next client. (was, is, are)
Answer: was - His wife ___ cooking when he arrived. (is, was, were)
Answer: was - The lights ___ flickering in the dark street. (was, were, is)
Answer: were - ___ he come back from the market already? (Has, Have, Had)
Answer: Has - The stranger ___ not understand what was being said. (do, did, does)
Answer: did - The astrologer ___ received the coin. (has, have, had)
Answer: had - The stranger ___ approached him with a strange look. (has, had, have)
Answer: had - He ___ been talking to clients all evening. (have, has, had)
Answer: had - They ___ both hiding something from each other. (are, is, was)
Answer: are - The man ___ not guess the astrologer’s past. (did, do, does)
Answer: did - He ___ shocked to hear the truth. (was, is, are)
Answer: was - The child ___ sleeping peacefully. (was, is, are)
Answer: was - The astrologer ___ not tell him everything. (has, had, have)
Answer: had - He ___ been saved by luck alone. (have, has, had)
Answer: had - The stranger ___ furious at the thought. (was, is, are)
Answer: was - He ___ often wondered what happened that night. (has, had, have)
Answer: had - ___ he know the man would return? (Did, Do, Does)
Answer: Did - The astrologer ___ found peace after many years. (has, had, have)
Answer: has - The man ___ forgotten the face, but not the scar. (had, has, have)
Answer: had - ___ you believe in destiny? (Do, Did, Does)
Answer: Do - The astrologer ___ been in the city for many years. (has, have, had)
Answer: has - That moment ___ terrifying. (was, is, are)
Answer: was - He ___ confessed the truth to his wife. (have, has, had)
Answer: had - His wife ___ listening patiently. (is, was, were)
Answer: was - They ___ talking about the past. (was, is, were)
Answer: were - He ___ always feared this day would come. (had, has, have)
Answer: had - The truth ___ out that night. (came, is coming, has come)
Answer: came - The astrologer ___ terrified inside. (was, is, are)
Answer: was - ___ they believe the story? (Did, Do, Does)
Answer: Did - She ___ surprised by what she heard. (was, is, were)
Answer: was - The stranger ___ calm but curious. (was, is, were)
Answer: was - He ___ not want to revisit the past. (did, do, does)
Answer: did
Verbs
- The astrologer __________ under a tamarind tree every evening.
Answer: sat - He __________ his tools on a piece of cloth.
Answer: spread - The stranger __________ in front of the astrologer.
Answer: sat - He __________ to know about his enemy.
Answer: wanted - The astrologer __________ his face carefully.
Answer: observed - He __________ to convince the man with his words.
Answer: tried - The stranger __________ him a coin.
Answer: offered - The astrologer __________ the coin quickly.
Answer: accepted - He __________ clever guesses based on observation.
Answer: made - The flare suddenly __________ out.
Answer: went - He __________ the shells in a pattern.
Answer: arranged - The man __________ a scar on his chest.
Answer: had - He __________ his life in fear for years.
Answer: lived - The astrologer __________ him not to go south again.
Answer: advised - The stranger __________ to the astrologer’s warning.
Answer: listened - The astrologer __________ up his belongings.
Answer: packed - He __________ away as quickly as possible.
Answer: walked - His wife __________ for him at home.
Answer: waited - He __________ sweets for his child.
Answer: bought - The astrologer __________ everything to his wife.
Answer: explained - He __________ that he had once attacked a man.
Answer: confessed - The man __________ the astrologer’s face but couldn’t recall.
Answer: studied - The astrologer __________ to remember who he was.
Answer: pretended - The man __________ about his past.
Answer: spoke - The astrologer __________ he had died long ago.
Answer: said - The astrologer __________ him a story to save himself.
Answer: told - The market __________ with lights and sounds.
Answer: buzzed - He __________ the man by his appearance.
Answer: recognised - He __________ up his turban and sacred ash every day.
Answer: put - The crowd __________ around different vendors.
Answer: gathered - He __________ his voice to sound confident.
Answer: controlled - The stranger __________ interest in astrology.
Answer: showed - He __________ that the man still lived.
Answer: feared - He __________ through a narrow lane after closing shop.
Answer: slipped - He __________ to the man’s questions calmly.
Answer: replied - The astrologer __________ great courage that night.
Answer: displayed - The man __________ him if his enemy was alive.
Answer: asked - The astrologer __________ his answer very carefully.
Answer: chose - He __________ on his mat every day till late night.
Answer: remained - The man __________ the astrologer to be honest.
Answer: expected - He __________ to be a learned man.
Answer: claimed - The astrologer __________ a pinch of sacred ash.
Answer: gave - The lights __________ dim in the late hours.
Answer: became - The vendors __________ their goods after sunset.
Answer: sold - The astrologer __________ his past behind forever.
Answer: left - The man __________ about the attack in detail.
Answer: spoke - He __________ to see the astrologer again.
Answer: hoped - The astrologer __________ his usual place every day.
Answer: reached - The story __________ with a dramatic twist.
Answer: ended - The astrologer __________ a deep sigh of relief.
Answer: heaved
Identify the correct Tense
- The astrologer sat under a tamarind tree.
Answer: Simple Past - He spreads his tools on a piece of cloth.
Answer: Simple Present - He had seen the man before.
Answer: Past Perfect - The man was waiting for an answer.
Answer: Past Continuous - The astrologer will leave after sunset.
Answer: Simple Future - He has never returned to his village.
Answer: Present Perfect - The flare went out suddenly.
Answer: Simple Past - He had been living in fear for years.
Answer: Past Perfect Continuous - The astrologer tells his wife everything.
Answer: Simple Present - His wife was cooking when he came.
Answer: Past Continuous - The stranger stood silently.
Answer: Simple Past - The astrologer is talking to a new client.
Answer: Present Continuous - He has been working in the city for years.
Answer: Present Perfect Continuous - He packed his things and left quickly.
Answer: Simple Past - He will be reaching home soon.
Answer: Future Continuous - The astrologer had already guessed his identity.
Answer: Past Perfect - She has waited long for him.
Answer: Present Perfect - He used to work late into the night.
Answer: Past Habitual - The lights are flickering in the market.
Answer: Present Continuous - He will have forgotten the past by now.
Answer: Future Perfect - They were walking through the street.
Answer: Past Continuous - The astrologer sometimes lies to clients.
Answer: Simple Present - He will not return to the village.
Answer: Simple Future - He did not recognize the astrologer.
Answer: Simple Past - The astrologer has studied faces for years.
Answer: Present Perfect - The man was speaking angrily.
Answer: Past Continuous - He had reached before the crowd arrived.
Answer: Past Perfect - The astrologer lies with confidence.
Answer: Simple Present - He had been watching him carefully.
Answer: Past Perfect Continuous - The man will be waiting at the corner.
Answer: Future Continuous - He always tells convincing stories.
Answer: Simple Present - The stranger asked a difficult question.
Answer: Simple Past - They have been talking for a long time.
Answer: Present Perfect Continuous - The astrologer gave him sacred ash.
Answer: Simple Past - She is making dinner at home.
Answer: Present Continuous - The astrologer had just finished packing.
Answer: Past Perfect - He will answer all your questions.
Answer: Simple Future - The street vendors were shutting their stalls.
Answer: Past Continuous - He never forgets a face.
Answer: Simple Present - The past had haunted him for years.
Answer: Past Perfect - He has been dealing with strangers all evening.
Answer: Present Perfect Continuous - The astrologer will have reached home by now.
Answer: Future Perfect - He rarely speaks of his past.
Answer: Simple Present - The man came closer to the astrologer.
Answer: Simple Past - He has lied to protect himself.
Answer: Present Perfect - They will discuss the matter later.
Answer: Simple Future - He had been working till midnight.
Answer: Past Perfect Continuous - The astrologer is preparing to leave.
Answer: Present Continuous - He will have been waiting for hours.
Answer: Future Perfect Continuous - The truth struck him suddenly.
Answer: Simple Past
Punctuation
- The astrologer sat under a tamarind tree every evening
Answer: The astrologer sat under a tamarind tree every evening. - He said I will tell you the truth
Answer: He said, “I will tell you the truth.” - What is your name
Answer: What is your name? - He had a scar on his chest didnt he
Answer: He had a scar on his chest, didn’t he? - The flare flickered glowed and went out
Answer: The flare flickered, glowed, and went out. - I want to know whether he is alive or dead
Answer: I want to know whether he is alive or dead. - He said you were left for dead in the field
Answer: He said, “You were left for dead in the field.” - Yes he replied without hesitation
Answer: “Yes,” he replied without hesitation. - The astrologer was confident smart and observant
Answer: The astrologer was confident, smart, and observant. - The street was full of noise chaos and colour
Answer: The street was full of noise, chaos, and colour. - Dont go south again the astrologer warned
Answer: “Don’t go south again,” the astrologer warned. - What a narrow escape he had
Answer: What a narrow escape he had! - I was almost dead he muttered
Answer: “I was almost dead,” he muttered. - He recognized the scar immediately
Answer: He recognized the scar immediately. - Shall I pay you now
Answer: Shall I pay you now? - He offered a rupee half in jest
Answer: He offered a rupee, half in jest. - The astrologer opened his bag mat and ash box
Answer: The astrologer opened his bag, mat, and ash box. - You have come to the right man he said
Answer: “You have come to the right man,” he said. - The night was dark eerie and full of suspense
Answer: The night was dark, eerie, and full of suspense. - My enemy has a scar on his chest
Answer: My enemy has a scar on his chest. - He ran from the village never to return
Answer: He ran from the village, never to return. - How can you be so sure
Answer: How can you be so sure? - The astrologer stood up folded his cloth and left
Answer: The astrologer stood up, folded his cloth, and left. - Stop he shouted
Answer: “Stop!” he shouted. - I know everything about your past
Answer: I know everything about your past. - Who are you really
Answer: Who are you really? - His eyes wide with fear met the strangers
Answer: His eyes, wide with fear, met the stranger’s. - He returned home relieved silent and thoughtful
Answer: He returned home, relieved, silent, and thoughtful. - His wife asked him where were you
Answer: His wife asked him, “Where were you?” - The stranger stared at him silently
Answer: The stranger stared at him silently. - Can you tell me about my future
Answer: Can you tell me about my future? - Heres the money now speak
Answer: “Here’s the money. Now speak.” - He lit a flare looked around and sat down
Answer: He lit a flare, looked around, and sat down. - Tell me what you know
Answer: Tell me what you know. - He said I was not dead
Answer: He said, “I was not dead.” - The past never leaves us does it
Answer: The past never leaves us, does it? - He lied to protect himself
Answer: He lied to protect himself. - Is this the end of it
Answer: Is this the end of it? - I dont believe in destiny
Answer: I don’t believe in destiny. - The astrologer said youre lucky to be alive
Answer: The astrologer said, “You’re lucky to be alive.” - What did he say to you
Answer: What did he say to you? - I have a family a child and a wife
Answer: I have a family, a child, and a wife. - Be careful she warned
Answer: “Be careful,” she warned. - I want to know who tried to kill me
Answer: I want to know who tried to kill me. - He lives in fear yet pretends to be brave
Answer: He lives in fear, yet pretends to be brave. - The astrologer was sweating though it was cool
Answer: The astrologer was sweating, though it was cool. - The stranger approached slowly silently dangerously
Answer: The stranger approached slowly, silently, dangerously. - I dont know what to do
Answer: I don’t know what to do. - He was gone before I could stop him
Answer: He was gone before I could stop him. - What a twist of fate
Answer: What a twist of fate!
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