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प्रश्न
What could have been the best way for the narrator, to get himself out of the tight corner?
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उत्तर
The author could have confessed his poverty and requested the auctioned picture to be put up again for “sale” again to get himself freed from the auction.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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 |
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 sharp is your memory?
Take this five-minute memory test. The teacher will read out a series of 30 words, one by one. Some of them will be repeated. Whenever you hear a word for the first time, write ‘N’ (for New) in the corresponding box, and when you hear a repeated word write ‘R’. After completing this task, check your results. Compare it with your friends and see where you stand.
| 1 | N | 11 | 21 | ||
| 2 | 12 | 22 | |||
| 3 | 13 | 23 | |||
| 4 | 14 | 24 | |||
| 5 | 15 | 25 | |||
| 6 | 16 | 26 | |||
| 7 | 17 | 27 | |||
| 8 | 18 | 28 | |||
| 9 | 19 | 29 | |||
| 10 | 20 | 30 |
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 | |
Name a few things that a person remembers easily.
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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.
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What did the falling of the hammer indicate?
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Students are instilled with some of the essential values and skills while at the universities. Enumerate them.
What were the contents of Bryson’s bag?
Why did the author’s concern over tobacco shift to his finger?
What did Bryson wish to avoid in his life?
Why doesn’t Bryson seem to be able to do easily what others seem to? Give a few reasons.
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