Activities on prose 1.1 an Astrologers Day

"ज्ञान विज्ञान आणि सुस्कार यासाठी शिक्षण प्रसार "

- शिक्षणमहर्षी प.पु. डॉ. बापुजी साळुंखे

श्री स्वामी विवेकानंद शिक्षण संस्था, कोल्हापूर

Test No 01

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (Page no 3 to 4)
"He had a working analysis .................... that anna to me with interest."

A1. Complete the following sentences. (02)

1. He never opened his mouth till _________
2. He picked up his cowrie shells and _________

A2. Give reasons. (02)

The astrologer understands the problem of a person within five minutes.

A3. Describe. (02)

The astrologer could tell the person about his family, troubles and life.

A4. Personal Response. (02)

Effective listening offers us many benefits. 'If you want to be a good speaker, you must be a good listener too.' Express your opinion.

A5. Language study. (02)

1. You are not getting the fullest results of your efforts. (Rewrite as an affirmative sentence)
2. If I prove you are bluffing, you must return that anna to me with interest. (Pick out the clause and state their type)

A6. Vocabulary. (02)

Find out the words from the extract which mean:

1. A sea animal - _________
2. Impulsive - _________

Formed By: Mr. Kumbhar S. S., Kakasaheb Chavan College, Talmavale.

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Test No 02

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (Page no 3 & 4)
"It was a bewildering crisscross .................... a dozen answers and advices."

A1) Complete the following. (02)

1. He charged _________
2. He never opened _________

A2) Describe the ignorance of an astrologer. (02)

A3) How it was possible for an astrologer to predict about someone's future? Give your opinion. (02)

A4) Personal response. (02)

The study of mankind's psychology is necessary for any business. Give your opinion.

A5) Language study. (02)

1. Long practice had sharpened his perception. (Rewrite sentence beginning with 'His perception...')
2. Within five minutes he understood what was wrong. (Frame WH question to get an underlined part as the answer of it.)

A6) Vocabulary. (02)

Give synonyms for the following words from the passage.

1. grow - _________
2. to be surprised - _________

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Test No 03

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (Page no 3 & 4)
"He had a working analysis .................... you must return that anna to me with interest."

A1- Choose the most appropriate statements from the following. (2 Marks)

Astrologer's forecast pleased the people because:

1. He did not demand money for his prophecy.
2. His analysis of character was correct.
3. He was a native villager.
4. He used to understand people properly.

A2- Find. (2 Marks)

The astrologer never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes. Find out the reason behind astrologer's act.

A3- Explain. (2 Marks)

Explain the ways used by the astrologer to influence the people.

A4- Personal Response. (2 Marks)

Do you have a meeting with an astrologer? Describe your experience.

A5- Language Study. (2 Marks)

1. He had left his village without any previous thought or plan. (Make the statement negative without changing the meaning)
2. He looked up and saw a man standing before him. (Rewrite the sentence by making it simple sentence)

A6- Vocabulary. (2 Marks)

1. Find and explain the example of code-mixing word.
2. Write down the meaning of the following words:
   • 1) pies - _________
   • 2) Impetuous - _________

Formed By: Aradhana Bhalekar, Sou. Sushiladevi Salunkhe Jr. College, Satara.

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Test No 04

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (Page no 4 and 5)
"The nuts-vendor blew out ............ face by the match light."

A1. Rearrange the jumbled order sentences as per the events happened. (2)

1. The pact was accepted after a little further argument.
2. The stranger gave an anna to the astrologer.
3. The astrologer was ready to talk with the stranger.
4. The astrologer picked up his professional equipment and was ready to go home.

A2. Describe the effects of light under the tamarind tree. (2)

A3. Find out the instances from the extract about the stranger's disrespect to astrologer. (2)

A4. Personal Response. (2)

Imagine you were in the place of the astrologer. Give your ways to deal with the stranger.

A5. Language Study [Do as directed]. (2)

1. He looked up and saw a man standing before him. (Make it Simple Sentence)
2. If I prove you are bluffing, you must return that anna to me with interest. (Use Unless)

A6. Vocabulary. (2)

Find the words from the extract which mean:

a) irritated - _________

b) complained - _________

c) guessed - _________

d) worried - _________

Formed By: Mr. Shivaji Ramchandra Pachupate, Girls Junior College of Commerce, Ichalkaranji.

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Test No 05

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (Page No 5 & 6)
["Stop," said the other. .................... and you will live to be a hundred."]

A1. I) True or False. (02)

1. Astrologer told Guru Nayak about his past with free of charge. (____)
2. The Astrologer told Guru Nayak's past accurately. (____)
3. The killer of Guru Nayak was alive according to the astrologer. (____)
4. Astrologer did not know the name of Guru Nayak. (____)

II) True or False. (02)

1. An astrologer told Guru Nayak the address of the man who tried to kill Guru Nayak. (____)
2. Guru Nayak did not recognize the astrologer as a killer. (____)
3. The Astrologer had done bargaining with Guru Nayak. (____)
4. The Astrologer demanded Rupees 10 as a charge of telling forecast. (____)

III) True or False. (02)

1. An Astrologer had done bargaining with Guru Nayak. (____)
2. An Astrologer recognized the man whom he tried to kill. (____)
3. Guru Nanak's village was very near from the town. (____)
4. A passer-by saved Guru Nayak from the well. (____)
5. An Astrologer predicted that Guru Nanak maybe short-lived if he remained at home. (____)

A2- Reason (Choose the proper statements). (02)

Guru Nayak was in search of a man who tried to kill him because:

1. he wanted to give him money
2. he wanted to make him friend.
3. he wanted to take revenge.
4. he wanted to punish him.

A3) The Astrologer advised Guru Nayak not to travel southward because: (02)

1. there was a huge crowd in southern part of area.
2. the astrologer did not want to meet Guru Nayak again.
3. the astrologer did not want to take a risk of identification of an astrologer as a killer by Guru Nayak.
4. Guru Nayak was afraid of travelling to South.

A4) Personal response - Choose your reaction. (02)

1. If someone tried to hurt you—
    a- I will take revenge. | b- I will convince him/her that his/her act is not good.
2. Superstitions are—
    a- always good for society | b- always bad for society

A5) Vocabulary. (02)

A) Choose the correct option:

1. An Astrologer is a person— (i) who tells things about your past and future. | (ii) who tells things about your health.
2. Overwhelmed means— (i) overconfident | (ii) over ambitious | (iii) oversensitive | (iv) overcome
3. groaned means— (i) made a low sound of distress | (ii) made a high sound of happiness

B) Give antonyms: (02)

i- succeed x _________

ii- careful x _________

iii- dead x _________

iv- bared x _________

C) Give synonyms: (02)

i- sacred = _________

ii- convince = _________

iii- haggling = _________

iv- astrologer = _________

A6) Language study. (02)

A) Choose the correct option of passive voice:

1. Take the next train.
   a) Let the next train be taken.
   b) Let the next train should be taken.
2. The astrologer muttered a few incantations.
   a) A few incantations are muttered by the astrologer.
   b) A few incantations were muttered by the astrologer.
3. He took out a pinch of sacred ash.
   a) A pinch of sacred ash was taken out by him.
   b) A pinch of sacred ash is taken out by him.

B) Turn the following sentences into indirect speech: (02)

1. "Stop" said the other, "I don't want all that."
2. "When shall I get at him?" he asked.
3. He said, "Rub it on your forehead and go home."
4. The astrologer said, "you were left for dead."

Created by: Aradhana Bhalekar, Sou. Sushiladevi Salunkhe Jr. College, Satara.

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Test Paper

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (Page No 7 & 8)
["Why should I leave home again?" .................... and stretched himself on the pyol]

A1) Global Understanding. State who said to whom. (02)

Statement	Who	To Whom
I) He has escaped my hands.
II) He was crushed under a lorry.
III) Twelve and half annas.
IV) I can buy some jiggery and coconut tomorrow.

A2) Complex Factual. (02)

Describe the load on the astrologer's mind.

A3) Give Reason. (02)

Astrologer reached home late at midnight.

A4) Personal Response. (02)

Do you feel guilty of any past deed? Explain.

A5) Language Study. (02)

1. "Why should I leave home again?", the other said reflectively. (Change the reported speech)
2. He promised me a Rupee. (Change the voice)

A6) Vocabulary. (02)

1. Find the examples of code mixing from the extract.
2. Give antonyms of:
   i) Dissatisfied x _________ | ii) Light x _________ | iii) Dead x _________ | iv) Clever x _________

Created by: Sidheshwar N Awad, Shri Sant Tukaram Jr. college Malharpeth.

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Test No 06

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (Page No. 4 & 5)
[The Astrologer pressed his....... .................... "there is a woman..."]

A1) Global Understanding. Complete the following statements with the help of above passage. (02)

1. Astrologer charge only _________
2. The astrologer sent up a _________
3. The astrologer felt very _________
4. The astrologer proceeded with his _________

A2) Complex Factual. (02)

Describe the first encounter of Astrologer with Guru Nayak.

A3) Give Reason. (02)

The astrologer refuse to accept the challenge with stranger that night, Give the reason.

A4) Personal response. (02)

Did you ever react / encounter with an astrologer like Guru Nayak did ?

A5) Language Study. (02)

1. The astrologer said, "I will speak to you tomorrow". (change it into indirect speech)
2. The astrologer caught a glimpse of his face. (change the voice)

A6) Vocabulary. Guess the meaning of: (02)

1) Bluffing: _________

II) Piqued: _________

III) Cheroot: _________

IV) Jutka: _________

By: Bhagwansingh Rajput, Shrimati Kantaben J P Maheta Jr College, Panchgani, Dist. Satara.

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Test 08

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Read the extract and do the activities that follow. (Page No 3 Paragraph- Words 292)
Extract: (The astrologer transacted .................... if an ocean flowed between)

A.1 Fill in the blank. (2 Marks)

1. The place was lit up by _________
2. He was as much a stranger to the stars as were his _________
3. It was a _________ crisscross of light rays and moving shadows.
4. Yet he said things which pleased and _________

A.2 Complex factual. (2 Marks)

If the astrologer had stayed in the village then he would have carried on.....

A.3 Give Reason. (2 Marks)

The astrologer pleased and astonished everyone. Give reason.

A.4 Personal Response. (2 Marks)

Do you believe in astrologer? Why and why not?

A.5 Language study. (2 Marks)

1. He had left his village without any previous thought or plan. (Identify the tense of the sentence.)
2. He had to leave home without telling anyone. (Choose the infinitive.)

A.6 Vocabulary. (2 Marks)

1) Find the meaning of the words from the extract.

• i) good at judging people: _________
• ii) magical effect or charm: _________

2) Give antonyms of: i) benefit x _________ | ii) continued x _________

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Test No 09

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (Page no 2 to 3)
"Punctually at midday he................. of the day"

A1) Global Understanding.

I) Write whether the following statements are true or false. (2 Marks)

1. The astrologer's appearance had good colour combination. (____)
2. 'Raja's Delicacy' was a fancy name of the equipment used by the Astrologer. (____)
3. The astrologer had his own light to run his business. (____)
4. The astrologer was punctual in his daily work. (____)

II) Complete the diagram / web detailing the variety of trades and occupations represented all along the way. (2 Marks)

Variety of trades and occupation

1. __________________ 2. __________________
3. __________________ 4. __________________

Set A Questions

A2) Describe how the place was useful to the Astrologer. (2 Marks)

A3) Explain: The Astrologer's eyes were considerably powerful and effective - explain. (2 Marks)

A4) Personal Response: Write about your favourite profession with it's necessary equipment. (2 Marks)

A5) Language study. (2 Marks)

1. People were attracted to him as bees are attracted to cosmos. (Identify figure of speech used in the given line and explain)
2. The place was lit up by shop lights. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with 'Shop lights--')

A6) Vocabulary: Write at least four words used in the text related with the astrologer's profession. (2 Marks)

Set B Questions (Alternative Sheet)

A2. Fill in the blanks. (2 Marks)

1. An Astrologer consisted of professional equipments like a dozen _________ a square piece of cloth with _________ charts on it.
2. A vendor of fried groundnut gave his ware a fancy name like _________ or _________.

A3. Describe the personal appearance of an Astrologer. (2 Marks)

A4. Personal Response: How much do you believe in astrology? (2 Marks)

A5. Language Study. (2 Marks)

1. He opened his bag and spread his professional equipment. (Change it into simple future tense.)
2. A variety of trades and occupations was represented all along its way. (Use as well as )

A6) Vocabulary: Find the words from the extract which mean: (2 Marks)

1. Difficult to understand: _________

2. Supernatural powers: _________

3. Impressive: _________

4. Being noisy: _________

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Test No 10

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Read the extract and do the activities that follow.
Extract:- Page no 3 & 4 (He had left............ forbidding exterior)

Version A

A1 Global Understanding. Complete the web by listing the activities of his forefathers that he would have carried on. (2 Marks)

Activities of his Forefather's

A2. Give reason: Five minutes were enough for the astrologer to understand what was wrong. Give reason. (2 Marks)

A3 Inference/Interpretation: The astrologer opened his mouth only after the other had spoken for at least ten minutes. Discuss the reasons. (2 Marks)

A4 Personal Response: Explain why people try to settle down in the cities. (2 Marks)

A5 Language Study: (2 Marks)

1. Long practice had sharpened his perception. (Turn into the present perfect continuous tense.)
2. You have an impetuous nature and a rough exterior. (Use not only.... but also)

A6 Vocabulary: Find out the words from the passage which mean. (2 Marks)

1. the ability to understand/notice - _________
2. impulsive - _________

Version B

A1 Choose the most appropriate statements from the following. (2 Marks)

Astrologer's forecast pleased the people because—

1. He did not demand money for his prophecy.
2. His analysis of character was correct.
3. He was a native villager.
4. He used to understand people properly.

A2 Find: The astrologer never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes. Find out the reason behind astrologer's act. (2 Marks)

A3 Explain: Explain the ways used by the astrologer to influence the people. (2 Marks)

A4 Personal Response: Do you have a meeting with an astrologer? Describe your experience. (2 Marks)

A5 Language Study: (2 Marks)

1. He had left his village without any previous thought or plan. (Make the statement negative without changing the meaning.)
2. He looked up and saw a man standing before him. (Rewrite the sentence by making it simple sentence.)

A6- Vocabulary: (2 Marks)

1. Find and explain the example of code-mixing word.
2. Write down the meaning of the following words:
   i) pies - _________ | ii) impetuous - _________

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Test No 11

Marks: 12

Class: 12th | Topic No: 1.1 An Astrologer's Day

Read the extract and do the activities that follow. (Page no 3 & 4)
"It was a bewildering crisscross.......... .......... a dozen answers and advices."

A1) Complete the following. (2 Marks)

He charged three pies per question, __________________________________

A2) Describe the ignorance of an astrologer. (2 Marks)

A3) Give reason: It was possible for an astrologer to predict about someone's future. Give reason. (2 Marks)

A4) Personal response. (2 Marks)

The study of mankind's psychology is necessary for any business. Give your opinion.

A5) Language study. (2 Marks)

1. Long practice had sharpened his perception. (Rewrite sentence beginning with 'His perception...)
2. Within five minutes he understood what was wrong. (Frame WH question to get an underlined part as the answer of it.)

A6) Vocabulary. Give synonyms for the following words from the passage. (2 Marks)

1) grow = _________

2) to be surprised = _________

3) cultivate = _________

4) earning/payment = _________

Created By: Mrs. Bauchakar J. V., K.C. College, Talmavale.

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