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प्रश्न
Were the boys saving money to go to the States? How do you know?
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उत्तर
No, the boys did not save the money to go to States. The boys themselves admit that they have other plans.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Life is full of ups and downs. It has pleasant surprises as well as rude shocks. Nevertheless, every incident offers a lesson for us to learn and evolve into better individuals.
Why did the author avoid going to Lucia’s room?
Describe the girl with whom the boys were talking to in the cubicle.
Justify the title of the story ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’
Adversity brings out the best as well as the worst in people. Elucidate this statement with reference to the story
Which tea does the author prefer– China tea or Indian tea?
How does army tea taste?
Why should tea be directly added to the pot?
Does the author like drinking tea with sugar? Give reasons.
Why does the author refer to himself as being in ‘a minority’?
Elucidate the author’s ideas about teapots.
What are the aspects that contribute to humor in the essay?
Based on your understanding of the text, complete the chart given below by choosing the appropriate words or phrases given in brackets.
Golden Rules of Tea Preparation
(add sugar, shaken, milk, infused properly, strainers, without cream, taken to the kettle, small quantities, China or earthenware, stirred, warmed)
| Tea should be made in ______in a teapot. |
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| The teapot should be made of ______ |
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| The pot should be ______beforehand. |
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| The pot should not have ______ |
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| While pouring water the teapot should be ______ |
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| The tea leaves should be ______ |
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| After making tea, it should be ______or the pot should be ______ |
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| The milk for the tea should be ______ |
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| The author does not like to ______to tea. |
How did the hospitalization of Dr. Barnard and his wife affect their routine?
What roles did the duo take up?
Who encouraged them and how?
Detail the statistics Dr. Barnard has provided in his speech.
What injuries did they sustain in the accident?
Tick the qualities that are required to achieve such a feat.
| passion | reward | determination | physical |
| fame | faith | courage | money |
| drive | vengeance | inspiration | self-satisfaction |
| vision | undying spirit | inner-urge | perseverance |
When did the children shy away from the chair?
Why did the family find it difficult to make a chair?
What was grandmother’s suggestion of wood? Why?
Narrate the humorous incidents that happened in the author’s home before and after the arrival of the chair.
Classify these pictures to show what they depict–Personal freedom/Public liberty.
| Personal freedom | Public liberty |
| colouring the hair red | |
What does the ‘rule of the road’ mean?
How would a reasonable person react when his actions affect other person’s liberty?
Define ‘liberty’ as perceived by the author.
‘Curtailment of private liberty is done to establish social order’ – Do you agree?
What do you infer from Gardiner’s essay ‘On the rule of the Road'?
Explain in your own words, "What freedom means?"
