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Tamil Nadu Board 10th Standard English - Prose Unit 7: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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• 1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following 
• 2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly 
• 3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Unit 7: The Dying Detective

Answer the following Questions

1. How did Watson feel when he heard of Holme’s illness?
Answer Key:

• Watson felt horrified when he heard of Holme’s illness because he had hot heard about it before.

2. Why didn’t the landlady call the doctor?
Answer Key:

• The landlady never disobeyed Holmes. So she didn’t call the doctor.

3. What was the condition of Holmes when Watson saw him?
Answer Key:

• Holmes had a gaunt face. His eyes had a brightness of fever, his cheeks were flushed and his hand twitched all the time. He lay listless.

4. What according to Holmes was the disease he was suffering from?
Answer Key:

• According to Holmes, he was suffering from the black Formosa plague.

5. Who did Watson see when he entered the room?
Answer Key:

• Watson saw Culverton Smith’s butler at the doorway. 
• On entering the room, he saw a thin man with bald head, Mr. Culverton Smith.

6. What were the instructions given by Holmes to Watson?
Answer Key:

• Holmes instructed Watson to persuade Smith to come to meet Holmes. 
• He also asked Watson to return before the arrival of Smith.

7. Why did Holmes plead with Smith?
Answer Key:

• Holmes pleaded with Smith to cure him of his disease.

8. Who was responsible for Victor Savage’s death? What was the evidence for it?
Answer Key:

• Mr. Culverton Smith was responsible for Victor savages death. 
• The ivory box was the evidence for it.

9. What explanation did Holmes give for speaking rudely to Watson?
Answer Key:

• Holmes explained that he spoke rudely to Watson because he wanted to bring Smith there and he didn’t want Watson to know that he wasn’t ill.

10. How was Holmes able to look sick?
Answer Key:

• Holmes was able to look sick because of three days of fasting and the makeup.

A. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

1. Who was Mrs. Hudson? Why was she worried?
Answer Key:

• Mrs. Hudson was the landlady of Sherlock Holmes. 
• She was worried because Holmes was very sick.

2. Why didn’t Holmes let Watson examine him?
Answer Key:

• Holmes was suffering from a contagious disease, ever by touch, so he didn’t let Watson examine him.

3. Why did Holmes warn Watson against touching his things? What was Watson’s reaction?
Answer Key:

• Holmes warned Watson against touching his things because he disliked others touching his things and the box was important evidence. Watson sat down silently.

4. What did Watson find on the table near the mantlepiece?
Answer Key:

• Watson found a small black and white ivory box on the table near the mantlepiece.

5. Who is Mr. Culverton Smith?
Answer Key:

• Mr. Culverton Smith is the man who has the knowledge of the disease, Holmes was suffering from. He is a planter. 
• He lives in Sumatra, now visiting London.

6. What did Holmes ask Watson to do before leaving his room?
Answer Key:

• Holmes asked Watson to put the coins in the pocket, light the lamp to half and he asked to keep the ivory box open on the table.

7. What instructions did Holmes give Watson to get Mr. Smith?
Answer Key:

• Holmes asked Watson to persuade Mr. Culverton Smith of 13, Lower Burke Street to come and to tell him that Holmes was dying. 
• He asked him to plead with Smith to save him.

8. Why did Holmes want Smith to treat him?
Answer Key:

• Holmes thought that Smith was the only man in London who could cure him. 
• So, he wanted Smith to treat him.

9. How did according to Smith Holmes get the disease?
Answer Key:

• According to Smith, Holmes got the disease from the spring in the ivory box, that drew blood.

10. Who arrested Smith? What were the charges against him?
Answer Key:

• Inspector Morton arrested Smith on the charges of murdering his nephew Victor Savage.

B. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 100-150 words. 

1. How did Holmes trap Mr. Culverton Smith to confess the murder?
Answer Key:

• Holmes did not eat or drink anything for three days which created an impact on his looks. 
• He had become gaunt and pale. His voice had become just a groan. 
• The landlady’s initial efforts to get a doctor were forbidden.
• On the third day evening, he allowed her to call Dr. Watson. When Dr. Watson arrived, there was a high drama disallowing him to examine the symptoms and snubbing him that he could allow a doctor in whom he can have confidence.
• He claimed to have been affected by an eastern disease known as the Tarpaunli fever or black plague. 
• When Dr. Watson offered to bring some other experts, Holmes got so annoyed. In a delirium like a state, he instructed Dr. Watson to keep some letters and papers on a table within his reach. 
• He wanted the ivory box to be kept on the table. He instructed to slide it open using tongs. He had Smith invited. 
• He described all the symptoms of his illness. Smith asked Holmes if he received any parcel on Wednesday.
• Holmes replied affirmatively and brushed it aside saying that it had a sharp blade and drew his blood. 
• Hearing this Smith was overjoyed. He openly told him his end was near. Victor, a young person died on the fourth day. 
• The more Holmes pleaded, the more Smith elaborated on his crime. He said that he knew too much about Victor’s death. 
• He should not have crossed his path. He happily said that he would pocket the evidence of his crime (i.e.) the ivory box and getaway. Suddenly Morton, Inspector, arrived and arrested him on charges of murder.

(OR)

• Holmes sent Watson to bring Culverton Smith who knew to cure the Eastern diseases. 
• Holmes acted to be ill with Formosa plague. Watson pleaded with Smith to save Holmes. 
• Smith was shocked and he rushed to Holmes.
• There Holmes told Smith about the ivory box which confirmed the cause of the disease. 
• Holmes told that Smith was behind the murder of Victor Savage who was the victim of the same disease. 
• Smith told that Holmes was dying. Holmes asked Smith to brighten the lamp to see him better. 
• Holmes was only pretending to be sick. Thus he made Smith confess the truth about Victor Savage’s murder.

(OR)

1. Sherlock Holmes was a detective.
2. Watson was his friend.
3. Holmes was sick with a deadly disease.
4. He wanted Watson to bring Mr. Smith.
5. Smith had murdered Victor.
6. Holmes was detecting the case.
7. On visiting Holmes, he confessed his crime.
8. Smith agreed that he had tried to kill Holmes.
9. At last, he was arrested by Inspector.

2. How did Watson help his friend to arrest the criminal?
Answer Key:
Introduction:

• This story is about a dying detective Sherlock Holmes who acts and wanted to arrest a criminal who is in London.

Arrival of Watson:

• Watson’s friend of Holmes arrived and was horrified to see Holmes was ill. He wanted to treat Holmes. 
• But Holmes did not allow Watson to examine him. Holmes did not want Watson to know that he was not ill. 
• So, he sent Watson to call Mr. Culverton Smith who was in London. He instructed him to come before the arrival of Smith and hide in the next room.

Arrival of Smith:

• Watson called Smith and asked him to come to meet Holmes. Mr. Culverton Smith came and saw Holmes lying on the bed. 
• He confessed to Smith that he only killed his nephew Victor Savage in order to retain his property. 
• Holmes asked Smith to turn up the gaslight. It was a signal for Inspector.

Conclusion:

• Inspector Morton came inside and arrested Smith on the charges of killing his nephew and his attempt to kill Holmes in the same way. 
• Thus, Watson understood all the matter that happened around him.

(OR)

• Culverton Smith lived in London. Holmes sent Watson to bring him. Watson told Smith about Holme’s serious sickness. 
• Smith was shocked. Before his arrival, Watson returned and informed Holmes. Holmes sent Watson to the next room.
• Holmes told Smith about the ivory box. Smith said that Holmes would die of it as Victor had died. 
• Holmes affirmed that Smith was behind Victor’s murder. Smith said that there was no evidence to prove it. 
• He tried to escape with the ivory box. Meantime Inspector Morton entered and arrested. 
• Thus with the help of Watson, Holmes proved Smith a criminal.

(OR)

1. Watson was sent to London to bring Smith.
2. Watson told Smith about Holmes’ serious sickness.
3. Watson returned before Smith’s arrival and informed Holmes.
4. Holmes told Smith about the little ivory box.
5. Smith said that Holmes would die of it like Victor.
6. Holmes told that Smith was behind Victor’s murder.
7. Smith said that there was no evidence to prove it.
8. When Smith tried to escape from there, Inspector Morton arrested him.
9. Thus Watson helped Holmes arrest the criminal at last.

Vocabulary

C. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct options given.

1. Niteesh bought a _________ (knew/new) cricket bat.
2. The Shepherd _________ (herd/heard) the cry of his sheep.
3. Lakshmi completed her baking _________ (course/coarse) successfully.
4. Priya has broken her _________ (four/fore) limbs.
5. Leaders of the world must work towards the _________ (peace/piece) of the human race.
Answer Keys:
1. new
2. heard
3. course
4. fore
5. peace

D. Complete the tabular column by finding the meaning of both the words given in the boxes. Use them in sentences of your own.

pocket (n) – a small bag sewn into or on clothing to keep carry small things. packet (n) – a paper or cardboard container, typically one in which goods are sold	Santa filled his pocket with candies.   Maheswari carried a packet of ribbons.
fond (adj.) – having an affection or liking for   found (v) – having been discovered by chance or unexpectedly	Puppies are fond of soft balls.   Rosalin found a 100 rupee note on her way back home.
lost (v) last (adj.)
paused (v) passed (v)
pitcher (n) picture (n)

Answer Key:

pocket (n) – a small sewn into or on clothing to keep carry small thing packet (n) – a paper or cardboard container, typically one in which goods are sold	Santa filled his packet with candies.   Maheswari carried a packet of ribbons.
fond (adj.) – having an affection or liking for found (v) – having been discovered by chance or unexpectedly.	Puppies are fond of soft balls. Rosalin found a 100 rupee note on her way back home.
lost (v) – to lose something, unable to find last (adj.) – the final or end position	I lost my book.     December is the last moth of the year.
paused (v) – stopped   passed (v) – crossed, went by, got through	We paused at a motel for lunch. An elephant passed the school.
pitcher (n) – container for water. picture (n) – a drawing of a thing, scene, and people etc.	We carried water in pitcher. The child drew a picture.

Listening Activity 

E. Listen to the story and answer the questions given below.

1. Where does this story take place?
(a) in a bakery
(b) at the police station
(c) in Ms. Gervis’ house
(d) in Ms. Gervis’ apartment
Answer Key:
(d) in Ms. Gervis’ apartment

2. “Ms. Gervis’ eyes are full of tears. Her hands are shaking”. How does Ms. Gervis probably feel?
(a) She is upset
(b) She is tired
(c) She is hungry
(d) She is confused
Answer Key:
(a) She is upset

3. What makes the detective sure that the robber did not come through the windows?
(a) The windows are locked
(b) The windows face the police station.
(c) The windows have not been used in months.
(d) The windows are too small for a person to fit through.
Answer Key:
(c) The windows have not been used in months.

4. What else was stolen from the apartment?
(a) crystal
(b) jewellery
(c) money
(d) nothing
Answer Key:
(d) nothing

5. “And the robber definitely did not use the front door”.Which is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
(a) “And the robber may not have used the front door.”
(b) “And the robber probably did not use the front door.”
(c) “And the robber was not able to use the front door.”
(d) “And the robber certainly did not use the front door,”
Answer Key:
(b) “And the robber probably did not use the front door.

6. What does Ms. Gervis do with her cakes?
(a) She eats them
(b) She sells them
(c) She hides them
(d) She gives them away
Answer Key:
(d) She gives them away.

7. What does the detective seem to think will happen if he solves the mystery?
(a) Ms. Gervis will start baking cakes again.
(b) Ms. Gervis will bake him extra cakes.
(c) Ms. Gervis will give him her secret recipe.
(d) Ms. Gervis will give him money and jewels.
Answer Key:
(a) Ms. Gervis will start baking cakes again

8. Do you like mysteries? What is your favourite kind of story? Explain.
Answer Key:

• Yes, I like mysteries. They are thrilling and adventurous. I like the story of PG. wood houses. 
• He is a master of gentle humour and he is not known as a realist. 
• His world is a bubble-like existence within ‘Blandings Castle.’
• The East Ender’s light, if ever mentioned in his work, is used to add colour. 
• This story is perhaps the one rare example of his writing. In this story, he addresses class issues and poverty but with his trademark light touch.

Speaking Activity

F. Exercise

1. Present the review of a movie that you have watched recently?
Answer Key:
        I recently saw ‘Meet the Parents’ I was much pleased with the movie. It is a comedy that depicts what happens when a man is introduced to his girlfriend’s family for the first time. This guy ending up getting himself into a world of trouble that he never experienced.
         

        This Movie is filled with amazing actors who truly make the film. First, Robert De Niro gives a legendary performance in this film. He is absolutely hilarious. Ben stiller’s as the male lead is his usual funny self. Finally, Owen Wilson is also good for a lot of laughs throughout the film, even though he is playing a supporting role.
        

         The casting for this movie is truly perfect and the actors do not disappoint. One of the best things about this movie is that it is so relatable. Overall, this is a great movie with a mix of a ton of laughs and a love story all rolled into one. If you’re looking for a pick-me-up or to laugh hysterically the movie for you.

2. Give the review of a book that has interested you a lot?
Answer Key:
        I read ‘Macbeth’ the great work of Shakespeare in recent time. This is known, for its dark and powerful theme. This is Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy. It tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth. Compared to the other Shakespearean plays that I have read ‘Macbeth’ was fairly easy to follow.
        

        I found it interesting how ‘Macbeth’ who was once an honourable general transformed into a heartless monster, whose ambition made him lose all sense of right and wrong. Macbeth begins slowly mentally break down to the point where he sees ghosts as well as Lady Macbeth.
         

        She becomes convinced that her hands are permanently stained with the blood of the person they murdered. Macbeth gave me a new insight on the writing of Shakespeare, and surprisingly. It was very enjoyable. Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s works that everyone must read during their life time, and it reminds us about the danger of ambition and the evil that lurks in every singles one of us.

3. Review an event which your school has hosted recently?
Answer Key:
        Recently our school hosted an inter-school cultural activities competition. About 15 schools from the town participated in many competitions on stage and off stage. The students showed their talent and imagination through their enthralling performance and also through solo singing.

        The children beamed with confidence as they displayed their talents. Prizes were also given to all the participants. The gathering enjoyed watching all the colourful events in addition to the melodious singing. The school Principal and teachers appreciate their hard work and practice.

Reading Activity

G. Match the following. 

1	A man of ease	-	Emanuel
2	John’s trainer	-	Lalli and Lolly
3	Mathew’s secretary	-	John Mathew
4	John’s chef	-	Louise
5	Mathew’s friends	-	Basky

Answer Key:

1	A man of ease	-	John mathew
2	John’s trainer	-	Basky
3	Mathew’s secretary	-	Louise
4	John’s chef	-	Emanuel
5	Mathew’s friends	-	Lalli and Lolly

H. State whether the given statements are true or false. If false, correct the statements.

1. Mathew is a very busy man._________
2. He woke up very late in the morning._________
3. He always had lunch with his family._________
4. He exercised with Louise every day._________
5. He preferred handling mail by himself._________
Answer Key:
1. True
2. True
3. False (He always had lunch with Lalli and Lolly)
4. False (He exercised with Basky every day)
5. False (He preferred handling mail with Louise)

Writing

I. Create a pamphlet for the following:

1. Make a pamphlet on ‘Dengue Awareness’ (Focus on its causes, preventions, symptoms and precautions).
Answer Key:

2. Make an attractive pamphlet for your school Fair organised for raising funds for (any) relief (Specify the date, time, types of stalls and the reasons for the fair).
Answer Key:

 

3. Make a pamphlet on the latest gadgets (Mention the variety of models, uses, need and availability).
Answer Key:

J. Write a letter of enquiry for the following.

1. You are a librarian in a newly established school. Write a letter to the book dealer inquiring about the list of newly arrived English children’s storybooks and various subject books relevant to 10-14 age groups.

Tirunelveli
10.06.2019

From
        The Librarian,
        Abdul K&am MHSS,
        Ragul Nagar,
        Tirunelveli.
To
        The Manager,
        Nellai Book House,
        Arul Jothi Nagar,
        Tirunelveli.
Sir,
        Sub: New books – children 10-14 age group-Reg.

We shall be thankful If you send us the list of new arrivals of children’s storybooks relevant to the 10-14 age group. This will help us to place the order for our school library for this academic year. Looking forward to your earliest reply.

Thanking you

Address on the Envelope
To
    The Librarian,
    Abdul kalam MHSS,
    Ragul Nagar, Tirunelveli

Yours Faithfully,
xxx

2. Venkat hails from a remote village of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu who aspires to become an lAS officer. Currently, he is in class X. He notices an advertisement on free passes for the IAS aspirants by a trust in a newspaper. He writes a letter to the coordinator of the trust inquiring for further details.

Madurai
10 June 2019

From
        Venkat,
        420, Police station Road,
        Teresa Avenue, Madurai.
To
        The Coordinator,
        Aspire JAS Academy,
        Habibullah Nagar,
        Chennai
Sir,
        Sub: Applying for free lAS classes – Reg,
        Ref: Advertisement cited in Newspaper.

Kindly send the details for admission to me for the free classes conducted by Aspire IAS Academy. I am studying in class 10, now.

Thanking you

Yours Sincerely,
Venkat.

3. Write a letter to the head of the BSNL office enquiring regarding the Internet broadband scheme launched recently.

Nellai,
15.July.2019

From
        S. Abishek,
        101, Lilly Street,
        Anjali Nagar,
        Nellai – 627 030.
To
        The Manager,
        BSNL Office,
        Vannarpet
        NeIlai -627 003.
Sir,
        Sub: Internet broadband scheme – Reg.

The new scheme launched by BSNL for Internet Broadband connection inspires us. Kindly send us the details about the same.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully,
S. Abishek.

Grammar.

A. Transform the following sentences as instructed. 

1. On seeing the teacher, the children stood up. (into Complex)
Answer Key:

• When /As soon as the children saw the teacher, they stood up.

2. At the age of six, Varsha started learning music (into Complex)
Answer Key:

• Varsha started learning music when she was six years old.

3. As Varun is a voracious reader, he buys a lot of books (into Simple)
Answer Key:

• Being a voracious reader, Varun buys a lot of books.

4. Walk carefully lest you will fall down. (into Complex)
Answer Key:

• If you don't walk carefully, you will fall down.

5. Besides being a dancer, she is a singer. (into Compound)
Answer Key:

• She is not only a dancer but also a singer.

6. He is sick but he attends the rehearsal. (into Simple)
Answer Key:

• In spite of being sick, he attends the rehearsal.

7. If Meena reads more, she will become proficient in the language. (into Compound)
Answer Key:

• Meena should read more otherwise she will not become proficient in the language.

8. He confessed that he was guilty. (into Simple)
Answer Key:

• He confessed his guilt.

9. The boy could not attend the special passes due to his mother’s illness. (into Compound)
Answer Key:

• The boy’s mother was sick and so he could not attend the special classes.

10. He followed my suggestion. (into Complex)
Answer Key:

• He followed what I suggested.

B. Combine the pairs of sentences below into simple, complex and compound

1. Radha was ill. She was not hospitalised.
Answer Key:
Simple: In spite of being ill, Radha was not hospitalised.
Complex: Though Radha was ill, she was not hospitalised.
Compound: Radha was ill but she was not hospitalised.

2. The students were intelligent. They could answer the questions correctly.
Answer Key:
Simple: Being intelligent, the students were able to answer the questions correctly.
Compound: The students were intelligent and so they were able answer the questions correctly.
Complex: As the students were intelligent, they were able answer the questions correctly.

3. I must get a visa. I can travel abroad
Answer Key:
Simple: I must get a visa to travel abroad.
Complex: If I get a visa, I can travel abroad.
Compound: I must get a visa, or else I can’t travel abroad.

4. I saw a tiger. It was wounded.
Answer Key:
Simple: I saw a wounded tiger.
Complex: I saw a tiger which was wounded.
Compound: I saw a tiger and it was wounded.

5. There was a bandh. The shops remained closed.
Answer Key:
Simple: The shops remained closed due to bandh.
Complex: Since there was a bandh, the shops remained closed.
Compound: There was a bandh and so the shops remained closed.