Question

Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

After working for all these software companies for so many years, I wanted to return to my first love i.e. to read and write on various subjects concerning human life and existence. Therefore, I gave up two offers of around 3 crore rupees per annum to become a writer. This is how my second innings as a writer in Marathi began. After this, I have written about 34 books in Marathi. Most of them have become bestsellers with tens of thousands of copies sold for each. However, it is not the sales or money that is important to me as much as the fact that these books have brought about very good changes in the lives of thousands of readers. After reading my autobiography Musafir and a book on Psychology Manat, hundreds have come out of depression and more than a dozen have given up thoughts of committing suicide and decided to start all afresh. There are hundreds who tell me that they understood the theory of relativity or Big Bang after reading my book on science Kimayagar. My book Boardroom on Management has created at least 20 successful entrepreneurs. Then there are hundreds who tell me that they now can understand Economic Times or NDTV Profit after reading my book on economics Arthat. Many have turned to Mathematics after reading my book on Mathematics Ganiti. The same is true about my books on Indian Music (Nadvebh), English Literature (Zapoortza), Painting (Canvas), Western Films (Limelight) and Western Music (Symphony) or books such as Genius series, Rakta or Vitamins or Anartha. It is these reactions of thousands of readers and the feeling that I am touching the hearts of thousands, if not lakhs, of my readers, that keeps me going. Why am I telling you my story? When I look back, there are a number of lessons and values that I cherish and keep learning about even today. Some of these are: Thirst for knowledge, Curiosity, Humility, Humanity, Rationality, Equality, Team work, Quest for excellence, Never say die. Thinking big...

A1. Read and rewrite the following sentences and state whether they are True or False:  (2)

1. The narrator chose a career in writing over his career in software companies.
2. The narrator’s success is determined by the sale of his books.
3. His autobiography has proved itself as a good remedy on depression.
4. The passage ends on a positive note.

A2. Give reasons:  (2)

1. The writer could be commercially successful because ______
2. The writer is telling his story to the readers because ______

A3. Interpret the following statement from the extract:  (2)
"It is these reactions of thousands of readers and the feeling that I am touching the hearts of thousands of my readers, that keeps me going..."

A4. Write a few sentences about your 'dream career.'  (2)

A5. Do as directed:  (2)

1. I wanted to return to my first love.
   (Frame a 'wh' question to get the underlined part as the answer.)
   1. Where did I wanted to return?
   2. Where do I want to return?
   3. Where did I want to return?
   4. Why did I want to return?
2. My book 'Boardroom' on management has created at least 20 successful entrepreneurs.
   (Choose the correct passive voice form of the sentence from the options given below.)
   1. At least 20 successful entrepreneurs will be created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management.
   2. At least 20 successful entrepreneurs have been created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management.
   3. At least 20 successful entrepreneurs has been created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management.
   4. At least 20 successful entrepreneurs are created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management.

A6. Rewrite the given sentences with the appropriate word given in the bracket:  (2)
(existence, management, entrepreneurs, rationally, symphony, autobiography)

1. There is no human ______ on Mars.
2. ______ of emotions make a relation musical.
3. 'My experiments With Truth' is a famous ______.
4. Time ______ is very significant during examination.

Answer 1

A1. 

1. The given statement is True.
2. The given statement is False.
3. The given statement is True.
4. The given statement is True.

A2. 

1. The writer could be commercially successful because his books have become bestsellers with thousands of copies sold for each.
2. The writer is telling his story to the readers because he wants to inspire people by sharing the lessons he has learned and the impact of his books on readers.

A3. The narrator finds fulfillment and inspiration in the knowledge that his writings have a beneficial influence on people's lives. Readers' admiration and emotional reactions inspire him to keep writing.

A4. Being a scientist is my ideal career. Space exploration fascinates me, and I hope to work for NASA or ISRO. I'm passionate about physics and astronomy, and I hope to help make discoveries that advance humankind.

A5. 

1. Where did I want to return?
2. At least 20 successful entrepreneurs have been created by my book 'Boardroom' on management.

A6. 

1. There is no human existence on Mars.
2. A symphony of emotions makes a relation musical.
3. ‘My experiments With Truth’ is a famous autobiography.
4. Time management is very significant during examination.