English Unit Test Modal Answer Key

Q.1 — An Astrologer's Day

A1. 

c → b → d → a

c. The astrologer correctly described Guru Nayak's past. 

b. Guru Nayak asked when he would find the man who had attacked him. 

d. Guru Nayak became convinced of the astrologer's extraordinary knowledge. 

a. The astrologer advised Guru Nayak never to travel southward again. 

A2. 

The astrologer revealed that Guru Nayak had been left for dead after a knife had passed through him. 

He correctly stated that Guru Nayak had been pushed into a well in a nearby field. 

He informed Guru Nayak that his enemy had died four months ago in a far-off town. 

He advised Guru Nayak to return home, rub the sacred ash on his forehead and never travel southward again. 

Possible shorter answers:

A knife had passed through Guru Nayak. 

He had been thrown into a well. 

His enemy was already dead. 

He should return home and never travel southward. 

A3. 

Guru Nayak was completely convinced because the astrologer accurately described his past. He correctly told him that a knife had passed through him and that he had been pushed into a well and left for dead. These details were known only to Guru Nayak. 

2. The astrologer falsely told Guru Nayak that his enemy was dead because he himself was the man who had attacked Guru Nayak in the past. He wanted to protect himself from Guru Nayak's revenge and make him return home safely. 

Another possible answer: - He lied to save his own life and to prevent Guru Nayak from discovering his identity.

A4. I learn that presence of mind and intelligence can help a person overcome difficult situations. The astrologer remained calm and used his knowledge of the past to protect himself. His behaviour also teaches us that we should think wisely before taking action.

Other possible answer:- The extract teaches me that we should remain calm in dangerous situations and use intelligence rather than panic. It also shows that our past actions may affect our present life.

A5. 

 1. “Take the next train and be gone.”

C. Imperative ✅ Reason: The sentence gives an order/advice/instruction. 

2. “You will never see any more of him.”

Using a modal auxiliary showing probability:

You may never see any more of him. ✅

Answer: MAY

A6. 

1. bargaining intensely -haggling

2. magical chants -incantations 

Q.2 — Song of the Open Road

The extract presents the poet as free, confident and independent, travelling on the open road. 

A1.  The Poet is —

a)free b)confident c)independent d) optimistic

A2. The poet says “The world before me” because he feels free to travel wherever he chooses and believes that many opportunities and possibilities are open to him.

Another possible answer:- He considers the whole world open before him because he is free from restrictions and can choose his own path in life.

A3. Yes, I believe success depends more on confidence, hard work and determination than on luck. A confident person does not give up easily when faced with difficulties. For example, a student who studies regularly and confidently prepares for an examination is more likely to succeed than a student who depends only on luck.

Another possible answer: - Yes. Confidence gives us the courage to face difficulties and continue working towards our goal. For example, a sportsperson who practises every day and believes in his ability can achieve success even without depending on luck.

A4. “Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road.” 

Figure of Speech: 

a) Transferred Epithet / Epithet — “light-hearted”

Explanation: The expression “light-hearted” describes the poet's cheerful and carefree state of mind while he begins his journey.

b) Inversion