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When does human memory work with less than its usual capacity? - English

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When does human memory work with less than its usual capacity?

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Human memory works with less than its usual capacity in matters like taking medicine. The author explains that human memory represents the
willingness to remember certain things. It forgets what it does not wish to remember. Humans are blessed with “selective amnesia”

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Prose (Class 11th)
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पाठ 3.1: Forgetting - Exercises [पृष्ठ ७१]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
पाठ 3.1 Forgetting
Exercises | Q 2. c) | पृष्ठ ७१

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.

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.


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  

How forgetful are you?


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  
   
   

What are the articles the writer forgets most often?


Why, according to Lynd, should taking medicines be one of the easiest actions to remember?


You have borrowed a branded cricket bat from your reluctant friend for an outstation match. After returning home you realize you have absent-mindedly left it in the hotel room. Write a letter of apology and regret to your friend.


Will you sympathize or ridicule someone who is intensely forgetful? Write an essay justifying your point of view.


How had the author managed the auction without getting involved in the deal?


Barbizon refers to a ______.


What is a tight corner? What happens when one finds oneself in a tight corner?


Why did the narrator visit Christie’s?


Why did the narrator feel he could have welcomed a firing party?


Trace the thoughts that went on in the mind of the narrator when picture after picture was put up and sold at the auction.


As the narrator, make a diary entry about the tight corner you faced at Christie’s and how you were saved from the dire situation.


Why are universities necessary for a society?


Universities develop broad-mindedness. How does Dr. Radhakrishnan drive home this idea?


According to the speaker, how should Universities mould the students of the present day?


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?


Common men contribute to the maintenance of institutions of higher education. Explain this statement.


How does the speaker highlight the importance of giving back to the society?


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.


Give a few instances of Bryson’s confused acts.


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.


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