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प्रश्न
The narrator visited the sale-room as he ______.
विकल्प
wished to see an auction
had a painting to sell
was persuaded by his friend
wanted to buy a painting
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उत्तर
The narrator visited the sale-room as he was persuaded by his friend.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is your favourite sport? Do you play any sport?
Have you ever lost or misplaced anything of value due to forgetfulness?
At times, instances of forgetfulness may land us in a tight spot or in a difficult situation. Therefore, we need to find ways to remember what we have to do or carry with us. One suchway is to make a mental checklist that we can verify before starting any activity.
Now discuss with your partner and think of some practical ideas to overcome forgetfulness, in your day-to-day activities.
| e.g. setting an alarm | |
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
Name a few things that a person remembers easily.
How do psychologists interpret forgetfulness?
What are the articles the writer forgets most often?
Who are the citizens of ‘dreamland’? Why?
Why, according to Lynd, should taking medicines be one of the easiest actions to remember?
What kind of absent-mindedness is regarded as a virtue by Lynd?
Narrate the plight of the baby on its day out.
What made the author ignore his friend’s warning?
What came as a shock to the author?
How does the narrator describe the man who approached him?
‘Tight Corner’ means a ______.
The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as ______.
Why did the narrator feel he could have welcomed a firing party?
Work in pairs. Look at the mind map below and add a few other features of democracy you can think of. Share your answers with the class.
- e.g. sharing and caring
Who does the speaker claim to represent?
Why are universities necessary for a society?
According to the speaker, how should Universities mould the students of the present day?
How does Arignar Anna highlight the duties and responsibilities of graduates to the society?
What are the hindrances graduates face in their task of serving 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.
What happened to Bryson when he leaned to tie his shoelace?
What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?
‘To this day, I don’t know how I did it’ - What does ‘it’ refer to?
‘… But, when it’s my own - well, I think hysterics are fully justified’ – How?
Can a clumsy person train himself/ herself to overcome shortcomings? How could this be done?
