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प्रश्न
“And I got it.” Here ‘it’ refers to the ______.
पर्याय
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
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.
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spear, racket, pawns, puck, stump, bow & arrow, club, oar, striker, sabre, dice, baton |
What is your favourite sport? Do you play any sport?
How forgetful are you?
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.
What does the author mean when he says the letter in his pocket leads an unadventurous life?
What made people wonder about the absentmindedness of their fellowbeings?
When does human memory work with less than its usual capacity?
The list of articles lost in trains suggest that sportsmen have worse memories than their ordinary serious-minded fellows. Why does Lynd say this?
What kind of absent-mindedness is regarded as a virtue by Lynd?
What can you say about the author’s attitude when he high-handedly participated in the auction?
‘Tight Corner’ means a ______.
The narrator could not pretend to have made a mistake in bidding. Why?
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 |
Who provides these common facilities? Tick the appropriate source.
- Parents
- Educational institutions
- The Department of Education
- Social Service Organizations
- Other agencies
In what ways have universities improved the society?
What should the youngsters aim in life after their graduation?
How can a graduate give back to his/her society?
What happened to Bryson when he leaned to tie his shoelace?
What did Bryson wish to avoid in his life?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
Why doesn’t Bryson seem to be able to do easily what others seem to? Give a few reasons.
What was the reaction of Bryson’s wife to his antics?
Briefly describe the ‘accidents’ encountered on the flight by Bryson.
Bring out the pun in the title ‘The Accidental Tourist’ (one who happens to travel by accident or one who meets with accidents often on his or her trips!).
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.
