Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?
Advertisements
उत्तर
The commonest type of forgetfulness occurs in the matter of posting letters. The author himself has forgotten to post his own letters many times.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Nuclear Family or Joint Family
Based on the visuals given above, give five words/phrases each, to describe these two family types.
| Nuclear family | Joint family | ||
We use various sports equipment to play different indoor and outdoor games. Now, associate the following sports equipment with their corresponding sports or games.
|
spear, racket, pawns, puck, stump, bow & arrow, club, oar, striker, sabre, dice, baton |
Have you won any medals? What are the levels to be accomplished to become an international sportsperson?
In India, the number of women pursuing careers in sports is considerably less, when compared to men. What do you think are the reasons? Discuss with a partner and share the ideas with the class.
How forgetful are you?
What does Lynd actually wonder at?
Name a few things that a person remembers easily.
How do psychologists interpret forgetfulness?
How do the chemists make fortunes out of the medicines people forget to take?
Many of us have unused, old but valuable items at home. If we wish to get rid of them, we can sell them at an auction. Items like paintings, jewels, household articles, vehicles, even houses can be auctioned.
The flowchart below will help you understand how an auction is conducted.
The narrator would not forget two things about his friend. What are they?
The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as ______.
What is a tight corner? What happens when one finds oneself in a tight corner?
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?
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
Discuss this aspect with your partner and share your views on how students can give back to society.
What was the role of scholars and poets in olden days?
In what ways have universities improved the society?
How can a graduate give back to his/her society?
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.
You were one of the fresh graduates at the convocation function of the University. You had the rare privilege of listening to the enlightening speech of Dr. Arignar Anna. Write a letter to your friend highlighting the core ideas of his speech and the impact of the speech on you.
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 were the contents of Bryson’s bag?
How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
‘… But, when it’s my own - well, I think hysterics are fully justified’ – How?
