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प्रश्न
‘Tight Corner’ means a ______.
विकल्प
difficult situation
crowded corner
tragic incident
fierce fight
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उत्तर
‘Tight Corner’ means a difficult situation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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?
What does Lynd actually wonder at?
What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?
Who are the citizens of ‘dreamland’? Why?
When does human memory work with less than its usual capacity?
How do the chemists make fortunes out of the medicines people forget to take?
What came as a shock to the author?
What made the friend laugh heartily?
How does the narrator describe the man who approached him?
How does the Narrator show the presence of mind in the sudden turn of events?
The narrator visited the sale-room as he ______.
What was the narrator’s financial condition?
The narrator could not pretend to have made a mistake in bidding. Why?
Why did the narrator feel he could have welcomed a firing party?
Narrate the circumstances that led to the narrator getting into a tight corner, by his own folly
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 |
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?
Students are instilled with some of the essential values and skills while at the universities. Enumerate them.
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.
How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?
What was the reaction of Bryson’s wife to his antics?
Briefly describe the ‘accidents’ encountered on the flight by Bryson.
Can a clumsy person train himself/ herself to overcome shortcomings? How could this be done?
