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प्रश्न
The narrator visited the sale-room as he ______.
पर्याय
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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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.
Regardless of the challenges faced, some women have achieved great success in the field of sports. Here is a list of Indian women celebrities who are accomplished in the field of sports and games. Match their names with the sports or games they are associated with, by drawing lines. One has been done for you as an example.
| Names of personalities | Sports / Games | |
| PV Sindhu | golf | |
| Geeta Phogat | weightlifting | |
| Koneru Humpy | swimming | |
| Karnam Malleshwari | badminton | |
| Anjali Bhagwat | cricket | |
| Sania Mirza | hockey | tennis |
| Dipika Pallikal | archery | |
| Bula Choudhury | athletics | |
| P.T. Usha | wrestling | |
| Saba Anjum Karim | chess | |
| Akanksha Singh | shooting | |
| Mithali Raj | basketball | |
| Sharmila Nicollet | squash | |
| Deepika Kumari | tennis |
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?
How do psychologists interpret forgetfulness?
What does the author mean when he says the letter in his pocket leads an unadventurous life?
Describe the activity that was going on in the sale-room at King Street.
What did the falling of the hammer indicate?
How does the narrator describe the man who approached him?
Barbizon refers to a ______.
What is a tight corner? What happens when one finds oneself in a tight corner?
What was the bidder’s offer to the narrator?
How did the narrator take advantage of the situation?
Explain how the narrator got out of the tight corner that he was in.
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 |
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?
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 do Universities mould students apart from imparting academic education to them?
What were the contents of Bryson’s bag?
What happened to Bryson when he leaned to tie his shoelace?
How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?
Why doesn’t Bryson seem to be able to do easily what others seem to? Give a few reasons.
Briefly describe the ‘accidents’ encountered on the flight by Bryson.
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.
