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प्रश्न
“And I got it.” Here ‘it’ refers to the ______.
विकल्प
picture he wanted to buy
money he asked for
card to participate in the auction
amount he had to pay
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उत्तर
“And I got it.” Here ‘it’ refers to the money he asked for.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Regardless of the challenges faced, some women have achieved great success in the field of sports. Here is a list of Indian women celebrities who are accomplished in the field of sports and games. Match their names with the sports or games they are associated with, by drawing lines. One has been done for you as an example.
| Names of personalities | Sports / Games | |
| PV Sindhu | golf | |
| Geeta Phogat | weightlifting | |
| Koneru Humpy | swimming | |
| Karnam Malleshwari | badminton | |
| Anjali Bhagwat | cricket | |
| Sania Mirza | hockey | tennis |
| Dipika Pallikal | archery | |
| Bula Choudhury | athletics | |
| P.T. Usha | wrestling | |
| Saba Anjum Karim | chess | |
| Akanksha Singh | shooting | |
| Mithali Raj | basketball | |
| Sharmila Nicollet | squash | |
| Deepika Kumari | tennis |
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
What does Lynd actually wonder at?
How do psychologists interpret forgetfulness?
What does the author mean when he says the letter in his pocket leads an unadventurous life?
Who are the citizens of ‘dreamland’? Why?
How do the chemists make fortunes out of the medicines people forget to take?
Will you sympathize or ridicule someone who is intensely forgetful? Write an essay justifying your point of view.
We found a ______of biscuits in the old man’s shirt ______. (pocket/packet)
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
How does the narrator describe the man who approached him?
‘Tight Corner’ means a ______.
The narrator heard his own voice saying, ‘and fifty’. What does this suggest?
What could have been the best way for the narrator, to get himself out of the tight corner?
Trace the thoughts that went on in the mind of the narrator when picture after picture was put up and sold at the auction.
Given below is a list of items or features you find in a good school. Study the list and classify the items as individual and common.
textbooks – uniform – smart classroom – laboratory – competent teachers – library – mid-day meals – blackboard – stationery – playground – sports equipment washrooms
| Individual | Common |
| e.g. textbooks | playground |
What should the youngsters aim in life after their graduation?
What are the hindrances graduates face in their task of serving the society?
Common men contribute to the maintenance of institutions of higher education. Explain this statement.
How does the speaker highlight the importance of giving back to the society?
Often on formal occasions, we admire friends and strangers who appear elegant, who are pleasant to converse with, and who conduct themselves gracefully. At times, we also see people who are awkward, nervous, and doubtful about their next move. Recall a few examples of awkward actions that can cause discomfort or disturbance to others like spilling a cup of a hot drink on someone nearby.
Give a few instances of Bryson’s confused acts.
What happened to Bryson when he leaned to tie his shoelace?
How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?
What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?
What did Bryson wish to avoid in his life?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
Briefly describe the ‘accidents’ encountered on the flight by Bryson.
‘To this day, I don’t know how I did it’ - What does ‘it’ refer to?
As a fellow passenger of Bill Bryson on the flight, make a diary entry describing his clumsy behaviour during the trip and the inconveniences caused to others as a result of his nervousness.
