Question

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.

(a) In the given story, which words/phrases 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 ......................

(b) Summarize the incident in 6 to 8 lines making Lokesh, the narrator:

Begin with: ‘I was always a class topper.

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Answer 1

(a)

1. became aware realised
2. always invariably
3. very upset and helpless desperate
4. cheating foul means
5. without working for it unearned
6. a sudden change turning point
7. gain/achieve acquire

(b)

I was always a class topper. However, I used unfair means during tests and examinations to score high marks. One day, during the History examination, my friend Farhan realised that he had prepared for Maths instead of History and was completely upset. Since he was sitting behind me, I offered to let him copy my answers. But Farhan refused and said that he would rather score a zero than earn marks dishonestly. He also told me that cheating in examinations was an act of cowardice. His words deeply affected me and completely changed my attitude. From that day onwards, I gave up cheating forever. I started working hard and decided to achieve success only through honesty and sincere effort.