Sunday, February 8, 2026

Degree Exercises

⭐ A) Comparative → Positive (1–30)

Rina is taller than Mina.
✅ Mina is not so tall as Rina.
Gold is more valuable than silver.
✅ Silver is not so valuable as gold.
My house is bigger than your house.
✅ Your house is not so big as my house.
This pen is better than that pen.
✅ That pen is not so good as this pen.
A tiger is stronger than a deer.
✅ A deer is not so strong as a tiger.
Suman is wiser than Raju.
✅ Raju is not so wise as Suman.
The Ganga is longer than the Yamuna.
✅ The Yamuna is not so long as the Ganga.
A car is faster than a bicycle.
✅ A bicycle is not so fast as a car.
Summer is hotter than winter.
✅ Winter is not so hot as summer.
English is easier than Sanskrit.
✅ Sanskrit is not so easy as English.
Iron is heavier than aluminium.
✅ Aluminium is not so heavy as iron.
A rose is more beautiful than a lily.
✅ A lily is not so beautiful as a rose.
The elephant is bigger than the horse.
✅ The horse is not so big as the elephant.
The moon is smaller than the earth.
✅ The earth is not so small as the moon. (Better form: The earth is bigger than the moon.)
Mumbai is larger than Pune.
✅ Pune is not so large as Mumbai.
He is more intelligent than his brother.
✅ His brother is not so intelligent as he.
This road is wider than that road.
✅ That road is not so wide as this road.
My bag is heavier than your bag.
✅ Your bag is not so heavy as my bag.
A mango is sweeter than an orange.
✅ An orange is not so sweet as a mango.
A lion is fiercer than a dog.
✅ A dog is not so fierce as a lion.
This dress is costlier than that dress.
✅ That dress is not so costly as this dress.
She is more active than her sister.
✅ Her sister is not so active as she.
The blue whale is larger than any other animal.
✅ No other animal is as large as the blue whale.
He is more famous than his friend.
✅ His friend is not so famous as he.
A train is quicker than a bullock cart.
✅ A bullock cart is not so quick as a train.
A plane is faster than a train.
✅ A train is not so fast as a plane.
This chair is more comfortable than that chair.
✅ That chair is not so comfortable as this chair.
A rabbit is smaller than a dog.
✅ A dog is not so small as a rabbit. (Better: A dog is bigger than a rabbit.)
My father is stronger than my uncle.
✅ My uncle is not so strong as my father.
This question is easier than that question.
✅ That question is not so easy as this question.

⭐ B) Superlative → Comparative (31–60)

Ravi is the tallest boy in the class.
✅ Ravi is taller than any other boy in the class.
She is the most intelligent girl in the school.
✅ She is more intelligent than any other girl in the school.
This is the best book in the library.
✅ This book is better than any other book in the library.
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
✅ Mt. Everest is higher than any other mountain in the world.
He is the richest man in the village.
✅ He is richer than any other man in the village.
This is the coldest day of the year.
✅ This day is colder than any other day of the year.
Kolkata is the biggest city in West Bengal.
✅ Kolkata is bigger than any other city in West Bengal.
This is the most beautiful flower in the garden.
✅ This flower is more beautiful than any other flower in the garden.
The cheetah is the fastest animal.
✅ The cheetah is faster than any other animal.
He is the best student in the class.
✅ He is better than any other student in the class.
Iron is the most useful metal.
✅ Iron is more useful than any other metal.
Shakespeare is the greatest dramatist.
✅ Shakespeare is greater than any other dramatist.
This is the worst mistake of my life.
✅ This mistake is worse than any other mistake of my life.
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
✅ The Nile is longer than any other river in the world.
The Taj Mahal is the finest monument in India.
✅ The Taj Mahal is finer than any other monument in India.
He is the strongest man in the team.
✅ He is stronger than any other man in the team.
She is the most beautiful girl in the college.
✅ She is more beautiful than any other girl in the college.
This is the easiest chapter in the book.
✅ This chapter is easier than any other chapter in the book.
This is the most interesting story.
✅ This story is more interesting than any other story.
He is the laziest boy in the class.
✅ He is lazier than any other boy in the class.
This is the brightest star in the sky.
✅ This star is brighter than any other star in the sky.
She is the kindest woman in the locality.
✅ She is kinder than any other woman in the locality.
It is the hottest month of the year.
✅ It is hotter than any other month of the year.
This is the sweetest mango.
✅ This mango is sweeter than any other mango.
He is the most honest person in the office.
✅ He is more honest than any other person in the office.
This is the darkest night.
✅ This night is darker than any other night.
This is the best plan.
✅ This plan is better than any other plan.
Asia is the largest continent.
✅ Asia is larger than any other continent.
This is the most difficult sum.
✅ This sum is more difficult than any other sum.
He is the most hardworking student in the class.
✅ He is more hardworking than any other student in the class.

⭐ C) Comparative → Superlative (61–80)

Ravi is taller than any other boy in the class.
✅ Ravi is the tallest boy in the class.
She is more intelligent than any other girl in the school.
✅ She is the most intelligent girl in the school.
This book is better than any other book in the library.
✅ This is the best book in the library.
Mt. Everest is higher than any other mountain in the world.
✅ Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
He is richer than any other man in the village.
✅ He is the richest man in the village.
This day is colder than any other day of the year.
✅ This is the coldest day of the year.
Kolkata is bigger than any other city in West Bengal.
✅ Kolkata is the biggest city in West Bengal.
This flower is more beautiful than any other flower in the garden.
✅ This is the most beautiful flower in the garden.
The cheetah is faster than any other animal.
✅ The cheetah is the fastest animal.
He is better than any other student in the class.
✅ He is the best student in the class.
Iron is more useful than any other metal.
✅ Iron is the most useful metal.
Shakespeare is greater than any other dramatist.
✅ Shakespeare is the greatest dramatist.
This mistake is worse than any other mistake of my life.
✅ This is the worst mistake of my life.
The Nile is longer than any other river in the world.
✅ The Nile is the longest river in the world.
The Taj Mahal is finer than any other monument in India.
✅ The Taj Mahal is the finest monument in India.
He is stronger than any other man in the team.
✅ He is the strongest man in the team.
She is more beautiful than any other girl in the college.
✅ She is the most beautiful girl in the college.
This chapter is easier than any other chapter in the book.
✅ This is the easiest chapter in the book.
This story is more interesting than any other story.
✅ This is the most interesting story.
He is lazier than any other boy in the class.
✅ He is the laziest boy in the class.

⭐ D) Positive → Comparative → Superlative (81–100)

No other boy is as tall as Ravi.
✅ Ravi is taller than any other boy.
✅ Ravi is the tallest boy.
No other girl is as intelligent as Rina.
✅ Rina is more intelligent than any other girl.
✅ Rina is the most intelligent girl.
No other flower is as beautiful as the rose.
✅ The rose is more beautiful than any other flower.
✅ The rose is the most beautiful flower.
No other animal is as fast as the cheetah.
✅ The cheetah is faster than any other animal.
✅ The cheetah is the fastest animal.
No other metal is as useful as iron.
✅ Iron is more useful than any other metal.
✅ Iron is the most useful metal.
No other mountain is as high as Everest.
✅ Everest is higher than any other mountain.
✅ Everest is the highest mountain.
No other city is as big as Mumbai.
✅ Mumbai is bigger than any other city.
✅ Mumbai is the biggest city.
No other river is as long as the Nile.
✅ The Nile is longer than any other river.
✅ The Nile is the longest river.
No other student is as hardworking as Rahul.
✅ Rahul is more hardworking than any other student.
✅ Rahul is the most hardworking student.
No other book is as good as this book.
✅ This book is better than any other book.
✅ This is the best book.
No other month is as hot as May.
✅ May is hotter than any other month.
✅ May is the hottest month.
No other day is as cold as this day.
✅ This day is colder than any other day.
✅ This is the coldest day.
No other player is as good as Sachin.
✅ Sachin is better than any other player.
✅ Sachin is the best player.
No other fruit is as sweet as mango.
✅ Mango is sweeter than any other fruit.
✅ Mango is the sweetest fruit.
No other boy is as brave as him.
✅ He is braver than any other boy.
✅ He is the bravest boy.
No other girl is as beautiful as she.
✅ She is more beautiful than any other girl.
✅ She is the most beautiful girl.
No other man is as rich as Mr. Das.
✅ Mr. Das is richer than any other man.
✅ Mr. Das is the richest man.
No other subject is as easy as English.
✅ English is easier than any other subject.
✅ English is the easiest subject.
No other place is as beautiful as Kashmir.
✅ Kashmir is more beautiful than any other place.
✅ Kashmir is the most beautiful place.
No other teacher is as good as Mr. Sharma.
✅ Mr. Sharma is better than any other teacher.
✅ Mr. Sharma is the best teacher.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME

Who is the author of the story “A House Is Not a Home”?
Ans: Zan Gaudioso.
In which class did the narrator start his new school?
Ans: In high school as a freshman.
Why did the narrator feel awkward in high school?
Ans: Because he was starting over in a new and bigger school.
Where were his closest friends sent?
Ans: To a different high school.
Why did he feel isolated?
Ans: Because he had no close friends in the new school.
Whom did he visit after joining high school?
Ans: His old teachers.
What did the old teachers advise him?
Ans: To get involved in school activities and meet new people.
On which day did the fire break out?
Ans: On a Sunday afternoon.
Where was the narrator sitting when the fire started?
Ans: At the dining-room table.
What kind of day was it?
Ans: A cold and windy fall day.
What pet did the narrator have?
Ans: A cat.
What colour was the narrator’s cat?
Ans: Red tabby (orange).
What was the cat doing on his papers?
Ans: Lying on them and purring.
What did the narrator smell suddenly?
Ans: Something strange (smoke).
From where did the smoke enter?
Ans: Through the seams of the ceiling.
Where did the family run out?
Ans: Into the front yard.
Who ran back into the house first?
Ans: His mother.
What did the mother bring out first?
Ans: A small metal box with important documents.
Why did the mother run back into the house again?
Ans: To save his father’s pictures and letters.
Who stopped the narrator from going inside?
Ans: A fireman.
What did the fireman wrap around the narrator?
Ans: A blanket.
Where did the fireman make the narrator sit?
Ans: In their car.
What did the fireman put on the mother’s face?
Ans: An oxygen mask.
How long did it take to put out the fire?
Ans: Five hours.
What did the narrator realise after the fire was out?
Ans: His cat was missing.
Where did they spend the night?
Ans: At his grandparents’ house.
Why was the narrator embarrassed to go to school on Monday?
Ans: He had no proper clothes, books, or shoes.
Whose shoes did he borrow?
Ans: His aunt’s tennis shoes.
What had happened to his backpack?
Ans: It was destroyed in the fire.
What was saved from the burning house?
Ans: Photo albums, documents, and some personal items.
Why did they borrow money from grandparents?
Ans: Because all cash, cards, and identification were burned.
Where did they shift after the fire?
Ans: To a rented apartment nearby.
Who were aware of his plight in school?
Ans: Everyone, including teachers.
What did the classmates collect for him?
Ans: Money and items to help him.
What did the narrator receive from the students?
Ans: School supplies, clothes, notebooks, etc.
What did the narrator feel after seeing the gifts?
Ans: Deeply touched and emotional.
When did he make new friends?
Ans: The day he received help from classmates.
How far had the cat run away?
Ans: Over a mile away.
How was the cat finally returned?
Ans: A kind woman brought it back.
What was written on the cat’s collar?
Ans: Their phone number.
Why couldn’t the woman call them?
Ans: Their phones were destroyed and disconnected.
What did the narrator feel in the end?
Ans: Gratitude and happiness.

✅ SA (Short Answer) with Answers (3–4 marks)

Why did the narrator find his first year of high school difficult?
Ans: The school was bigger than his old one, he was starting as a freshman, and his closest friends went to another school. So he felt lonely and insecure.
How did the narrator’s old teachers help him emotionally?
Ans: They encouraged him to join school activities and meet new people. They told him he would adjust and later love the new school too.
Describe the situation in the house when the fire started.
Ans: The narrator was doing homework at the dining table. It was cold outside and a fire was burning in the fireplace. Suddenly smoke poured through the ceiling and the house caught fire quickly.
What did the narrator’s mother do during the fire? Why was it risky?
Ans: She ran into the burning house twice. First she saved documents, then she went again to save the father’s photos and letters. It was risky because she could have died.
Why did the narrator scream “Mom! No!”?
Ans: He feared his mother would get trapped and die inside the burning house.
How did the fireman handle the narrator when he tried to run inside?
Ans: The fireman held him tightly, wrapped a blanket around him and made him sit in the car to keep him safe.
What were the narrator’s feelings after he realised his cat was missing?
Ans: He felt shocked, heartbroken and helpless. He cried because he had already lost his home and now he might lose his beloved cat too.
Why did the narrator go to school the next day even though he didn’t want to?
Ans: His mother insisted. Though he felt embarrassed, he had no choice but to attend school.
What made the narrator feel like an outcast at school?
Ans: He wore strange clothes, had no books or homework, his backpack was gone, and he had borrowed shoes. All this made him feel awkward and different.
What did the narrator see when he visited the burned house the next day?
Ans: The house was destroyed. Whatever was not burned was damaged by water and chemicals used to stop the fire.
What important items were saved from the fire?
Ans: The mother saved photo albums, important documents and some personal items.
Why did they need to borrow money from grandparents?
Ans: Because all money, credit cards and identification were destroyed in the fire.
How did the narrator react when he found the cat was gone?
Ans: He broke down in tears. He felt great loss and kept hoping the cat would return.
Why was the narrator embarrassed that everyone knew about the fire?
Ans: He felt people were staring at him and he didn’t want attention. He felt as if he was responsible.
What surprise did the narrator get in the gym?
Ans: Students and teachers collected items for him. They gave him clothes, notebooks and school supplies.
How did the classmates’ kindness change the narrator’s life?
Ans: Their support made him feel accepted. He stopped feeling lonely and made new friends.
How did the fire become a turning point in the narrator’s life?
Ans: The tragedy helped him open up. He realised people were kind and supportive. His life began to rebuild like his house.
Why did the narrator say, “My life was doing the same thing” while the house was being rebuilt?
Ans: He meant his life was improving again. He was rebuilding emotionally with new friends and hope.
How did the cat survive and where was it found?
Ans: The cat ran away in fear and went over a mile away. A kind woman found and kept it safe.
What role did the unknown woman play in the story?
Ans: She rescued the cat and returned it. She showed kindness and care for a stranger.
What feelings did the narrator experience at the end of the story?
Ans: He felt grateful, happy, and relieved because he got his cat back and gained new friends.
How does the story show that a house is not always a home?
Ans: A house is only a building, but a home is made of love, family, memories, friends and care. Even after losing the house, the narrator found warmth through people and relationships.

THE HACK DRIVER

*MCQ* (The Hack Driver)

1. The narrator was sent to New Mullion to —

a) practise law

b) meet villagers

c) serve summons

d) attend court

Ans: c) serve summons

2. Oliver Lutkins was required by the law firm as a) criminal

b) judge

c) lawyer

d) witness

Ans: d) witness

3. Why had Lutkins ignored the letters sent to him?

a) He was ill

b) He was out of town

c) He did not want to be a witness

d) He could not read

Ans: c) He did not want to be a witness

4. The lawyer hated city work because —

a) it paid less

b) it was boring

c) it was dangerous and unpleasant

d) it had no future

Ans: c) it was dangerous and unpleasant

5. The lawyer expected New Mullion to be —

a) modern and clean

b) sweet and simple

c) crowded and noisy

d) rich and developed

Ans: b) sweet and simple

6. The streets of New Mullion were —

a) clean and wide

b) paved with stones

c) rivers of mud

d) full of traffic

Ans: c) rivers of mud

7. The shops in New Mullion were mostly —

a) brick-built

b) glass-fronted

c) wooden

d) cemented

Ans: c) wooden

8. Bill Magnuson was a —

a) shopkeeper

b) farmer

c) barber

d) hack driver

Ans: d) hack driver

9. Bill was about —

a) 25 years old

b) 30 years old

c) 40 years old

d) 50 years old

Ans: c) 40 years old

10. Bill looked —

a) thin and serious

b) weak and pale

c) red-faced and cheerful

d) tall and proud

Ans: c) red-faced and cheerful

11. Bill offered help mainly because —

a) he liked strangers

b) he was kind-hearted

c) he wanted the fare

d) he feared the court

Ans: c) he wanted the fare

12. Bill charged the lawyer —

a) one dollar an hour

b) two dollars an hour

c) three dollars an hour

d) four dollars an hour

Ans: b) two dollars an hour

13. Bill’s hack looked like —

a) a modern car

b) a bicycle

c) a black box on wheels

d) a horse cart

Ans: c) a black box on wheels

14. Bill pretended that Lutkins was —

a) honest

b) poor

c) clever and tricky

d) sick

Ans: c) clever and tricky

15. The first place Bill took the lawyer to was —

a) barber shop

b) poolroom

c) Fritz’s shop

d) hotel

Ans: c) Fritz’s shop

16. Lutkins was said to be fond of —

a) farming

b) reading

c) poker

d) travelling

Ans: c) poker

17. The lawyer hid behind Bill because —

a) he was shy

b) he feared villagers

c) Lutkins might recognize him

d) Bill advised him to rest

Ans: c) Lutkins might recognize him

18. At Gustaff’s barber shop, Lutkins was said to have gone to —

a) Fritz’s shop

b) Gray’s barber shop

c) the station

d) home

Ans: b) Gray’s barber shop

19. From Gray’s shop, Lutkins was said to have gone to —

a) poolroom

b) hotel

c) station

d) market

Ans: a) poolroom

20. The lawyer could not catch Lutkins because —

a) he was slow

b) Lutkins kept moving

c) Bill misled him

d) both b and c

Ans: d) both b and c

21. Where did Bill suggest having lunch?

a) restaurant

b) hotel

c) Wade’s Hill

d) station

Ans: c) Wade’s Hill

22. Bill preferred home-packed lunch because —

a) restaurants were costly

b) restaurants were bad

c) he disliked city food

d) all of the above

Ans: d) all of the above

23. The lawyer enjoyed Bill’s talk because it showed —

a) gossip

b) humour and wisdom

c) anger

d) pride

Ans: b) humour and wisdom

24. The lawyer felt New Mullion was —

a) boring

b) foolish

c) warm and human

d) dishonest

Ans: c) warm and human

25. Lutkins’ mother lived —

a) in the village

b) near the station

c) on a farm

d) in the city

Ans: c) on a farm

26. Bill described Lutkins’ mother as —

a) polite

b) gentle

c) terrifying

d) silent

Ans: c) terrifying

27. Lutkins’ mother threatened them with —

a) a stick

b) a knife

c) a gun

d) a hot iron

Ans: d) a hot iron

28. Lutkins’ mother was actually —

a) angry

b) frightened

c) pretending

d) joking

Ans: c) pretending

29. The lawyer failed to serve the summons because —

a) Lutkins escaped

b) he ran out of time

c) Bill fooled him

d) court was closed

Ans: c) Bill fooled him

30. On the second visit, the lawyer went with —

a) Bill

b) a policeman

c) a man who knew Lutkins

d) his boss

Ans: c) a man who knew Lutkins

31. The biggest shock to the lawyer was that —

a) Lutkins was rich

b) Lutkins was Bill

c) the village was dishonest

d) his job was lost

Ans: b) Lutkins was Bill

32. Lutkins and his mother laughed at the lawyer because —

a) he was rude

b) he was angry

c) he was easily fooled

d) he was late

Ans: c) he was easily fooled

33. The title “The Hack Driver” is ironic because —

a) the driver was poor

b) the driver was honest

c) the driver was Lutkins himself

d) the driver helped the law

Ans: c) the driver was Lutkins himself

34. The story mainly teaches that —

a) villages are peaceful

b) lawyers are foolish

c) appearances can be deceptive

d) city life is better

Ans: c) appearances can be deceptive

35. The lawyer’s main weakness was —

a) pride

b) anger

c) blind trust

d) laziness

Ans: c) blind trust

36. Bill/Lutkins was intelligent because he —

a) used force

b) ran away

c) used clever deception

d) hid permanently

Ans: c) used clever deception

37. The tone of the story is mostly —

a) tragic

b) humorous

c) fearful

d) serious

Ans: b) humorous

38. The narrator felt insulted because he was treated like —

a) a lawyer

b) a clerk

c) a detective

d) a criminal

Ans: c) a detective

39. The narrator thought of returning to his hometown because —

a) he missed his parents

b) city life disappointed him

c) village life attracted him

d) he lost his job

Ans: b) city life disappointed him

40. The narrator felt strengthened by Bill because Bill had —

a) education

b) wealth

c) philosophy of simplicity and laughter

d) power

Ans: c) philosophy of simplicity and laughter

41. The narrator paid Bill for —

a) four hours

b) five hours

c) six hours

d) seven hours

Ans: c) six hours

42. The narrator charged the expenses to —

a) himself

b) Bill

c) the court

d) the firm

Ans: d) the firm

43. Bill called Lutkins “Brother Lutkins” to show —

a) fear

b) anger

c) familiarity

d) respect

Ans: c) familiarity

44.. The lawyer described Bill’s hack as —

a) elegant

b) luxurious

c) modern

d) funny-looking

Ans: d) funny-looking

45. The chief in the law firm reacted with —

a) sympathy

b) patience

c) anger

d) humour

Ans: c) anger

46. Lutkins invited the lawyer for coffee to show-

a) anger

b) revenge

c) mockery mixed with kindness

d) fear

Ans: c) mockery mixed with kindness

47. The neighbours wanted to see the lawyer because —

a) he was famous

b) he was rude

c) he was fooled

d) he was rich

Ans: c) he was fooled

*THE HACK DRIVER* (Q-ANS)

1. Why was the lawyer sent to New Mullion?

Ans: c) To serve summons on Oliver Lutkins

2. What was the lawyer’s first impression of New Mullion?

Ans: c) Dirty and muddy

3. Who was the first person the lawyer met in New Mullion?

Ans: c) Bill Magnuson

4. What was Bill Magnuson’s profession?

Ans: c) Hack driver

5. Where did Bill first take the lawyer to find Lutkins?

Ans: b) Fritz’s shop

6. Why did Lutkins avoid being found?

Ans: b) He was afraid of the summons

7. Where did Bill say Lutkins finally went?

Ans: c) To his mother’s farm

8. Who turned out to be Oliver Lutkins?

Ans: d) Bill Magnuson

9. How did Lutkins and his mother react when the lawyer served the summons?

Ans: c) They laughed at him

10. What quality of Bill impressed the lawyer most?

Ans: c) His kindness and wisdom

11. Why did the lawyer hate his job in the city?

Ans: Because he had to serve summons in unpleasant and dangerous places.

12. What kind of place was New Mullion?

Ans: It was a muddy village with wooden shops.

13. What did Bill charge the lawyer per hour?

Ans: Two dollars an hour.

14. Why did the lawyer hide behind Bill while searching for Lutkins?

Ans: To avoid being recognized by Lutkins.

15. Where did Bill and the lawyer have lunch?

Ans: On Wade’s Hill.

16. Why was Lutkins needed by the law firm?

Ans: He was required as a witness in a case.

17. What did Lutkins’ mother threaten the lawyer and Bill with?

Ans: She threatened them with a hot iron.

18. Who accompanied the lawyer on his second visit to New Mullion?

Ans: A man who had worked with Lutkins.

19. What made the lawyer admire village life?

Ans: The simplicity, wisdom, and kindness of village people.

20. What was the lawyer’s final realization about Bill?

Ans: Bill was actually Oliver Lutkins himself.

21. Why did the lawyer feel happy when he was sent to New Mullion?

Ans:

The lawyer was tired of his dangerous and unpleasant city job. When he was sent to New Mullion, he felt happy because he expected a peaceful village life away from the city.

22. Describe the appearance and nature of Bill Magnuson.

Ans:

Bill Magnuson was a red-faced, cheerful man with a friendly nature. He was helpful, humorous, and appeared kind and trustworthy, which easily won the lawyer’s confidence.

23. How did Bill help the lawyer in searching for Lutkins?

Ans:

Bill took the lawyer around the village in his hack, visited shops, barber shops, and the farm, and asked people about Lutkins while keeping the lawyer hidden.

24. Why could the lawyer not find Lutkins during the whole day?

Ans:

The lawyer could not find Lutkins because Bill himself was Lutkins and deliberately misled him throughout the day.

25. Describe the behaviour of Lutkins’ mother.

Ans:

Lutkins’ mother was aggressive and loud. She threatened the lawyer and Bill with a hot iron and scared them away from her house.

26. What impression did New Mullion leave on the lawyer by the end of the day?

Ans:

By the end of the day, the lawyer found New Mullion simple, peaceful, and full of warm-hearted people.

27. How did the lawyer’s opinion about Bill change at the end of the story?

Ans:

Initially, the lawyer admired Bill as a kind guide, but later he felt hurt and foolish when he learned that Bill was actually Lutkins.

28. Why was the lawyer ordered to return to New Mullion?

Ans:

The lawyer was ordered to return because he had failed to serve the summons on Lutkins, which was necessary for the court case.

29. . Narrate how the lawyer searched for Oliver Lutkins with the help of the hack driver.

Ans:

The lawyer went to New Mullion to serve a summons on Oliver Lutkins. There he met Bill Magnuson, a friendly hack driver, who offered to help him. Bill took the lawyer to several places like Fritz’s shop, barber shops, the poolroom, and finally to Lutkins’ mother’s farm. At every place, Bill claimed that Lutkins had just left. The lawyer trusted Bill completely and followed him the whole day. In the end, the lawyer failed to find Lutkins because Bill himself was Lutkins and had cleverly fooled him.

30. Describe the character of Bill Magnuson. How did he successfully fool the lawyer?

Ans:

Bill Magnuson appeared to be cheerful, helpful, and wise. He spoke kindly and showed deep knowledge of village life. He gained the lawyer’s trust by offering help and guiding him around the village. In reality, Bill was Oliver Lutkins himself. He cleverly misled the lawyer by pretending that Lutkins was always just nearby. His friendly nature made the lawyer suspect nothing, allowing Bill to fool him successfully.

31. How does the story “The Hack Driver” show the contrast between city life and village life?

Ans:

The story contrasts city life and village life through the lawyer’s experiences. City life is shown as dangerous, stressful, and dishonest. In contrast, village life appears simple, peaceful, and friendly. The lawyer enjoys the warmth, humour, and simplicity of the villagers. However, the story also reveals that appearances can be deceptive, even in villages.

32. Explain the irony in the title “The Hack Driver.”

Ans:

The title is ironic because the hack driver, Bill Magnuson, who helps the lawyer search for Oliver Lutkins, turns out to be Lutkins himself. Instead of helping the lawyer, he fools him all day. Thus, the helper is actually the person being searched for.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Fix preposition

Boast — of
Consist — of
Fond — of
Proud — of
Guilty — of
Accuse — of
Deprive — of
Rob — of
Remind — of
Smell — of
Taste — of
Die — of
Aware — of
Sure — of
Full — of
Dispose — of
Approve — of
Ashamed — of
Capable — of
Incapable — of
Short — of
Worthy — of
Certain — of
Conscious — of
Tired — of
Afraid — of
Proud — of
Ignorant — of
Independent — of
Jealous — of

ON

Depend — on
Rely — on
Insist — on
Base — on
Live — on
Concentrate — on
Focus — on
Count — on
Operate — on
Comment — on
Congratulate — on
Agree — on (plan only; still fixed)
Insistence — on
Dependence — on
Emphasis — on

WITH

Provide — with
Supply — with
Acquainted — with
Associate — with
Deal — with
Familiarize — with
Charge — with
Fill — with
Cover — with
Equip — with
Crowded — with
Packed — with
Loaded — with
Blessed — with
Concerned — with

AT

Good — at
Bad — at
Aim — at
Laugh — at
Arrive — at
Glance — at
Knock — at
Stare — at
Shout — at
Point — at
Present — at
Amazed — at
Surprised — at
Shocked — at
Skillful — at

IN

Interested — in
Succeed — in
Believe — in
Involved — in
Born — in
Rich — in
Weak — in
Skilled — in
Absorbed — in
Engaged — in
Faith — in
Confidence — in
Participation — in
Specialize — in
Result — in

TO

Listen — to
Reply — to
Belong — to
Object — to
Yield — to
Prefer — to
Lead — to
Apply — to
Attend — to
Submit — to
Loyal — to
Obedient — to
Faithful — to
Addicted — to
Injurious — to
Harmful — to
Useful — to
Senior — to
Junior — to
Opposed — to

FOR

Search — for
Ask — for
Prepare — for
Thank — for
Long — for
Hope — for
Wish — for
Blame — for
Wait — for
Fight — for
Famous — for
Responsible — for
Ready — for
Suitable — for
Eligible — for

FROM

Prevent — from
Suffer — from
Recover — from
Protect — from
Differ — from
Borrow — from
Escape — from
Abstain — from
Free — from
Absent — from
Separate — from
Safe — from
Released — from
Derived — from
Restrain — from

AFTER

Name — after
Take — after
Run — after
Seek — after

AGAINST

Fight — against
Warn — against
Guard — against
Protest — against
Insure — against

OVER

Preside — over
Rule — over
Triumph — over
Dominate — over
Power — over

UNDER

Work — under
Fall — under
Come — under
Remain — under
Hide — under

INTO

Break — into
Translate — into
Enter — into
Divide — into
Change — into

BY

Written — by
Travel — by
Judge — by
Stand — by
Abide — by

AS

Work — as
Act — as
Serve — as
Regard — as
Treat — as

ABOUT

Talk — about
Complain — about
Worry — about
Curious — about
Anxious — about

OTHER FIXED (NOUN / ADJ)

Sympathy — for
Preference — for
Confidence — in
Shame — on
Ban — on
Tax — on
Comment — on
Belief — in
Interest — in
Participation — in
Marriage — to

FINAL EXTENSION

Keen — on
Absent — from
Present — at
Similar — to
Different — from
Busy — in
Married — to
Married — into
Concern — for
Concern — about

EXTRA 100 (NO VARIATION WORDS)

Ashamed — of
Proud — of
Certain — of
Conscious — of
Independent — of
Crowded — with
Packed — with
Loaded — with
Filled — with
Equipped — with
Dependent — on
Insistent — on
Based — on
Reliant — on
Concentration — on
Skilled — at
Clever — at
Expert — at
Brilliant — at
Quick — at
Faithful — to
Devoted — to
True — to
Kind — to
Polite — to
Ready — for
Thankful — for
Suitable — for
Eligible — for
Eager — for
Free — from
Safe — from
Distant — from
Released — from
Protected — from
Presided — over
Ruled — over
Dominated — over
Triumphed — over
Authority — over
Broken — into
Divided — into
Converted — into
Entered — into
Translated — into
Judged — by
Written — by
Travelled — by
Guided — by
Influenced — by
Acted — as
Served — as
Worked — as
Treated — as
Regarded — as
Protest — against
Guarded — against
Warned — against
Insured — against
Protected — against
Worked — under
Fell — under
Came — under
Remained — under
Hidden — under
Succeeded — in
Believed — in
Engaged — in
Involved — in
Absorbed — in
Listened — to
Replied — to
Belonged — to
Yielded — to
Objected — to
Searched — for
Asked — for
Prepared — for
Thanked — for
Longed — for
Prevented — from
Suffered — from
Recovered — from
Protected — from
Differed — from
Named — after
Took — after
Ran — after
Sought — after
Boasted — of
Consisted — of
Deprived — of
Robbed — of
Reminded — of
Approved — of
Disposed — of
Ashamed — of
Capable — of
Worthy — of
Short — of

✅ GROUP VERBS (VERB + DIFFERENT PREPOSITIONS)

1. COMPARE

Compare with → show similarities & differences
Compare to → show similarity only

2. ANGRY

Angry with → person
Angry at → thing / action

❌ Angry to — wrong

3. MADE

Made of → material unchanged
Made from → material changed

4. AGREE

Agree with → person / opinion
Agree to → proposal
Agree on → decision / point

5. DIE

Die of → disease / hunger
Die from → injury / external cause
Die by → weapon / method
Die for → sacrifice
Die in → place / event
Die out → become extinct

6. LIVE

Live in → place
Live on → depend for food/money
Live by → follow principles
Live with → tolerate

7. LOOK

Look at → see
Look for → search
Look after → take care
Look into → investigate
Look down upon → hate / disrespect

8. TAKE

Take after → resemble
Take up → begin
Take off → remove / plane start
Take care of → look after

9. PART

Part with → give up unwillingly
Part from → separate

10. THINK

Think of → idea
Think about → consider
Think over → consider carefully

11. SEE

See to → take care
See through → understand clearly

12. RUN

Run after → chase
Run into → meet suddenly
Run over → knock down

13. TURN

Turn to → seek help
Turn into → change
Turn down → reject

14. FALL

Fall into → enter suddenly
Fall for → be deceived / attracted
Fall out with → quarrel

15. GET

Get into → enter trouble
Get over → recover
Get out of → escape
Get along with → have good relations

16. CONSIST

Consist of → be made up of
Consist in → lie in

17. COME

Come to → regain consciousness
Come across → find suddenly
Come back → return
Come under → be included

18. BREAK

Break into → enter forcibly
Break down → stop working
Break out → start suddenly

19. HOLD

Hold on → wait
Hold back → stop / restrain

20. GIVE

Give up → stop
Give in → surrender
Give away → donate

21. DIFFER

Differ from → not the same
Differ with → disagree

22. COMPLAIN

Complain of → illness / pain
Complain about → something wrong

23. CARE

Care for → like / look after
Care about → feel concern

24. HOPE

Hope for → desire
Hope to → intention

25. AIM

Aim at → target
Aim for → ambition

26. WARN

Warn of → inform about danger
Warn against → advise not to do

27. CHARGE

Charge with → accuse
Charge for → ask money

28. BLAME

Blame for → fault
Blame on → place responsibility

29. DEAL

Deal with → handle
Deal in → business

30. RESULT

Result in → cause
Result from → be caused by

31. PROVIDE

Provide with → supply
Provide for → make arrangements

32. WAIT

Wait for → expect
Wait on → serve

33. OBJECT

Object to → oppose
Object of → purpose

34. PASS

Pass by → go past
Pass through → cross

35. RECOVER

Recover from → become well
Recover of → regain possession (formal / rare)