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प्रश्न
What did the falling of the hammer indicate?
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उत्तर
The falling of the hammer indicated “closure of the bid” and it mandated the highest bidder to pay and collect his purchase.
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Have you won any medals? What are the levels to be accomplished to become an international sportsperson?
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?
Name a few things that a person remembers easily.
What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?
What is common about the ‘angler’ and the ‘poet’?
We found a ______of biscuits in the old man’s shirt ______. (pocket/packet)
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.
How had the author managed the auction without getting involved in the deal?
What made the friend laugh heartily?
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
Why did the friend desert the narrator, a second time?
‘Tight Corner’ means a ______.
“And I got it.” Here ‘it’ refers to the ______.
Why did the narrator visit Christie’s?
What was the narrator’s financial condition?
What could have been the best way for the narrator, to get himself out of the tight corner?
How did the narrator take advantage of the situation?
Narrate the circumstances that led to the narrator getting into a tight corner, by his own folly
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 |
Discuss this aspect with your partner and share your views on how students can give back to society.
Who does the speaker claim to represent?
In what ways have universities improved the society?
What are the hindrances graduates face in their task of serving the society?
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.
How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?
