Question

Well, it’s time I did some real work, I told myself; I’m out of
practice.

(a) What ‘real work’ is the speaker talking about?
(b) Why does the speaker say ‘I’m out of practice’?
(c) Give a synonym of ‘practice’.
(d) What part of speech is the word ‘real’ in the extract?
Answer according to the chapter "A Thief's Story" by Ruskin Bond

Answer 1

Answer- The above question is from the chapter 'The Thief's Story' written by Ruskin Bond.

The story shows how love can be a powerful force and can change everything. It also emphasizes on the fact that education is very important for a person.

Question: ''Well, it’s time I did some real work, I told myself; I’m out of

practice.''

(a) What ‘real work’ is the speaker talking about?

(b) Why does the speaker say ‘I’m out of practice’?

(c) Give a synonym of ‘practice’.

(d) What part of speech is the word ‘real’ in the extract?

Answer: (a) The speaker is talking about his real work of stealth and robbery.

(b) The speaker says 'I'm out of practice' because lately, he's been working for Anil who trusts him a lot but the speaker hasn't got a chance to rob him.

(c) A synonym of practice is implementation.

(d) The word 'real' in the extract is an adjective.

Answer 2

Answer:

a) The 'real work' is speaker talkin about the stealing.

b) The speaker says ' I am out of practice  because he has not robbed anyone from last one month.

Explanation:

Sorry I don't have answer of  other question