Textbook Solutions: The Thief’s Story | English Kumarbharati Class 10 (Maharashtra SSC Board) PDF Download

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Chapter 1.2: The Thief’s Story 
 
 
WARMING UP! [PAGE 7] 
Warming up! | Q 1. (a) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating forever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
In the given story, which words/phrase can be replaced by the following ones? 
1. became aware - ______ 
2. always - ______ 
3. very upset and helpless - ______ 
4. cheating - ______ 
5. without working for it - ___________ 
6. A sudden change - ___________ 
7. gain/achieve - ___________ 
 
SOLUTION 
 
1. became aware - Realized 
2. always - Invariably 
3. very upset and helpless - Desperate 
4. cheating - Foul means 
5. without working for it - Unearned 
6. A sudden change - A turning point 
 
Warming up! | Q 1. (b) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
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Chapter 1.2: The Thief’s Story 
 
 
WARMING UP! [PAGE 7] 
Warming up! | Q 1. (a) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating forever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
In the given story, which words/phrase can be replaced by the following ones? 
1. became aware - ______ 
2. always - ______ 
3. very upset and helpless - ______ 
4. cheating - ______ 
5. without working for it - ___________ 
6. A sudden change - ___________ 
7. gain/achieve - ___________ 
 
SOLUTION 
 
1. became aware - Realized 
2. always - Invariably 
3. very upset and helpless - Desperate 
4. cheating - Foul means 
5. without working for it - Unearned 
6. A sudden change - A turning point 
 
Warming up! | Q 1. (b) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating for ever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
Summarize the incident in 6 to 8 lines making Lokesh, the narrator: 
Begin with: ‘I was always a class topper. 
 
SOLUTION 
I was always a class topper in tests and examinations. However, I have to accept that I 
invariably used false means to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of the History examination, Farhan became desperate as he had 
come prepared for Maths. Instead of History. I offered to let him copy from my answer 
sheet, but Farhan refused, saying that he did not want to score a single unearned mark, 
and that cheating was for cowards. This was the turning point in my life, and from that 
day I gave up cheating and learned to work hard for whatever I wanted. 
 
ENGLISH WORKSHOP [PAGES 12 - 13] 
 
English workshop | Q 1.1 | Page 12 
Complete the web diagram. 
 
SOLUTION 
Anil's virtues - 
• Simple 
• Kind 
• Easy going 
• Helpful 
 
English workshop | Q 1.2 | Page 12 
Complete the web diagram. 
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Chapter 1.2: The Thief’s Story 
 
 
WARMING UP! [PAGE 7] 
Warming up! | Q 1. (a) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating forever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
In the given story, which words/phrase can be replaced by the following ones? 
1. became aware - ______ 
2. always - ______ 
3. very upset and helpless - ______ 
4. cheating - ______ 
5. without working for it - ___________ 
6. A sudden change - ___________ 
7. gain/achieve - ___________ 
 
SOLUTION 
 
1. became aware - Realized 
2. always - Invariably 
3. very upset and helpless - Desperate 
4. cheating - Foul means 
5. without working for it - Unearned 
6. A sudden change - A turning point 
 
Warming up! | Q 1. (b) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating for ever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
Summarize the incident in 6 to 8 lines making Lokesh, the narrator: 
Begin with: ‘I was always a class topper. 
 
SOLUTION 
I was always a class topper in tests and examinations. However, I have to accept that I 
invariably used false means to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of the History examination, Farhan became desperate as he had 
come prepared for Maths. Instead of History. I offered to let him copy from my answer 
sheet, but Farhan refused, saying that he did not want to score a single unearned mark, 
and that cheating was for cowards. This was the turning point in my life, and from that 
day I gave up cheating and learned to work hard for whatever I wanted. 
 
ENGLISH WORKSHOP [PAGES 12 - 13] 
 
English workshop | Q 1.1 | Page 12 
Complete the web diagram. 
 
SOLUTION 
Anil's virtues - 
• Simple 
• Kind 
• Easy going 
• Helpful 
 
English workshop | Q 1.2 | Page 12 
Complete the web diagram. 
 
SOLUTION 
Hari's vices - 
• Insincere 
• Deceitful 
• Cunning 
• Flattering 
 
English workshop | Q 2. (a) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
I ______ the school gate when I heard the school bell ring. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
I dashed to the school gate when I heard the school bell ring. 
English workshop | Q 2. (b) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
After the death of my pet dog, my ______ when dad got me a new pup. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
After the death of my pet dog, my spirits rose when dad got me a new pup. 
English workshop | Q 2. (c) | Page 12 
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Chapter 1.2: The Thief’s Story 
 
 
WARMING UP! [PAGE 7] 
Warming up! | Q 1. (a) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating forever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
In the given story, which words/phrase can be replaced by the following ones? 
1. became aware - ______ 
2. always - ______ 
3. very upset and helpless - ______ 
4. cheating - ______ 
5. without working for it - ___________ 
6. A sudden change - ___________ 
7. gain/achieve - ___________ 
 
SOLUTION 
 
1. became aware - Realized 
2. always - Invariably 
3. very upset and helpless - Desperate 
4. cheating - Foul means 
5. without working for it - Unearned 
6. A sudden change - A turning point 
 
Warming up! | Q 1. (b) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating for ever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
Summarize the incident in 6 to 8 lines making Lokesh, the narrator: 
Begin with: ‘I was always a class topper. 
 
SOLUTION 
I was always a class topper in tests and examinations. However, I have to accept that I 
invariably used false means to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of the History examination, Farhan became desperate as he had 
come prepared for Maths. Instead of History. I offered to let him copy from my answer 
sheet, but Farhan refused, saying that he did not want to score a single unearned mark, 
and that cheating was for cowards. This was the turning point in my life, and from that 
day I gave up cheating and learned to work hard for whatever I wanted. 
 
ENGLISH WORKSHOP [PAGES 12 - 13] 
 
English workshop | Q 1.1 | Page 12 
Complete the web diagram. 
 
SOLUTION 
Anil's virtues - 
• Simple 
• Kind 
• Easy going 
• Helpful 
 
English workshop | Q 1.2 | Page 12 
Complete the web diagram. 
 
SOLUTION 
Hari's vices - 
• Insincere 
• Deceitful 
• Cunning 
• Flattering 
 
English workshop | Q 2. (a) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
I ______ the school gate when I heard the school bell ring. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
I dashed to the school gate when I heard the school bell ring. 
English workshop | Q 2. (b) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
After the death of my pet dog, my ______ when dad got me a new pup. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
After the death of my pet dog, my spirits rose when dad got me a new pup. 
English workshop | Q 2. (c) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
Do not stoop to ______ just to gain something from someone. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
Do not stoop to flattery just to gain something from someone. 
English workshop | Q 2. (d) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
The artist completes his paintings _________. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
The artist completes his paintings by fits and starts. 
English workshop | Q 2. (e) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
The crime went ______ for 11 years. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
The crime went undetected for 11 years. 
English workshop | Q 2. (f) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
When the baby saw its mother it gave an ______ smile. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
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Chapter 1.2: The Thief’s Story 
 
 
WARMING UP! [PAGE 7] 
Warming up! | Q 1. (a) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating forever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
In the given story, which words/phrase can be replaced by the following ones? 
1. became aware - ______ 
2. always - ______ 
3. very upset and helpless - ______ 
4. cheating - ______ 
5. without working for it - ___________ 
6. A sudden change - ___________ 
7. gain/achieve - ___________ 
 
SOLUTION 
 
1. became aware - Realized 
2. always - Invariably 
3. very upset and helpless - Desperate 
4. cheating - Foul means 
5. without working for it - Unearned 
6. A sudden change - A turning point 
 
Warming up! | Q 1. (b) | Page 7 
Read the following incident. 
Lokesh had always been a class-topper in tests and examinations. However, invariably, 
he used foul means during exams to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of History examination, Lokesh realized that his classmate and friend 
Farhan came all prepared for Maths instead of History. Farhan had become desperate. 
So Lokesh offered to let him copy from his answer-sheet since Farhan sat just behind 
him. 
Farhan refused. He said, ‘‘It’s all right even if I get a zero, but I can call it my own zero. I 
do not want to score a single mark, unearned. Cheating in exams is for cowards. Not 
me!’’ 
These words were a turning point in Lokesh’s life. He gave up cheating for ever. He 
worked hard for what he desired and never, ever used false measures to acquire 
anything. 
Summarize the incident in 6 to 8 lines making Lokesh, the narrator: 
Begin with: ‘I was always a class topper. 
 
SOLUTION 
I was always a class topper in tests and examinations. However, I have to accept that I 
invariably used false means to gain those high marks. 
Once, on the day of the History examination, Farhan became desperate as he had 
come prepared for Maths. Instead of History. I offered to let him copy from my answer 
sheet, but Farhan refused, saying that he did not want to score a single unearned mark, 
and that cheating was for cowards. This was the turning point in my life, and from that 
day I gave up cheating and learned to work hard for whatever I wanted. 
 
ENGLISH WORKSHOP [PAGES 12 - 13] 
 
English workshop | Q 1.1 | Page 12 
Complete the web diagram. 
 
SOLUTION 
Anil's virtues - 
• Simple 
• Kind 
• Easy going 
• Helpful 
 
English workshop | Q 1.2 | Page 12 
Complete the web diagram. 
 
SOLUTION 
Hari's vices - 
• Insincere 
• Deceitful 
• Cunning 
• Flattering 
 
English workshop | Q 2. (a) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
I ______ the school gate when I heard the school bell ring. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
I dashed to the school gate when I heard the school bell ring. 
English workshop | Q 2. (b) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
After the death of my pet dog, my ______ when dad got me a new pup. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
After the death of my pet dog, my spirits rose when dad got me a new pup. 
English workshop | Q 2. (c) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
Do not stoop to ______ just to gain something from someone. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
Do not stoop to flattery just to gain something from someone. 
English workshop | Q 2. (d) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
The artist completes his paintings _________. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
The artist completes his paintings by fits and starts. 
English workshop | Q 2. (e) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
The crime went ______ for 11 years. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
The crime went undetected for 11 years. 
English workshop | Q 2. (f) | Page 12 
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow. 
When the baby saw its mother it gave an ______ smile. 
1. flattery 
2. appealing 
3. by fits and starts 
4. dashed to 
5. undetected 
6. spirits rose 
 
SOLUTION 
When the baby saw its mother it gave an appealing smile. 
English workshop | Q 3. (a) (i) | Page 12 
Find from the text the collocation for the following. 
______ dog 
 
SOLUTION 
______ dog 
English workshop | Q 3. (a) (ii) | Page 12 
Find from the text the collocation for the following. 
______ man 
 
SOLUTION 
Greedy man 
English workshop | Q 3. (a) (iii) | Page 12 
Find from the text the collocation for the following. 
______ ticket 
 
SOLUTION 
Office ticket 
English workshop | Q 3. (a) (iv) | Page 12 
Find from the text the collocation for the following. 
______ slowly 
 
SOLUTION 
Walk slowly 
English workshop | Q 3. (a) (v) | Page 12 
Find from the text the collocation for the following. 
______ drizzle 
 
SOLUTION 
Light drizzle 
English workshop | Q 3. (a) (vi) | Page 12 
Find from the text the collocation for the following. 
______ sentences