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Why would the referee ask whether there was a doctor in the stands? What stands is he referring to?

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Why would the referee ask whether there was a doctor in the stands? What stands is he referring to?

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The referee would ask for a doctor when any athlete cracks his wrist or got injured in any way. Stands here refer to the stadium or boxing ring.

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पाठ 2.2: Confessions of a Born Spectator - Exercises [पृष्ठ ५४]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
पाठ 2.2 Confessions of a Born Spectator
Exercises | Q 1. f. | पृष्ठ ५४

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

What does he desire to unlearn and relearn?


Fill in the blanks choosing the words from the box given and complete the summary of the poem:

The poet Okara in this narrative monologue painfully condemns the (a)______ displayed by adults, both in their words and actions. Here, a father laments to his son about the negative changes that creep into the attitude and behaviour of humans, when they grow into (b)______. He says that people used to be (c)______ when they laugh and the honesty would be reflected in their eyes. But, people of modern times laugh (d)______. Their handshakes used to be warm and happy conveying a sense of togetherness, but nowadays the handshakes have become a mere (e)______. He warns his son that people are not trust-worthy and have become so selfish that they are concerned only about their own (f)______benefits. People utter words of welcome and exchange (g)______, but those words come only from the tip of their tongues and not from the depth of their hearts. Humans have learnt the art of changing their (h)______ expressions according to situations merely to ensure social acceptance. They wear(i)______ and exhibit multiple faces. The narrator admits that he has also changed into a hypocrite. However, he tells his son that though he (j)______ his expressions, he does all these against his will. He says he wants to become a (k)______ again and laugh genuinely. He wants to (l)______ the unreal things and (m)______how to laugh as he had done once upon a time. When he laughs before the (n)______, he sees no expression. His teeth are bare like that of the (o)______of a snake. So, he asks his son to show him how to laugh the way he used to laugh when he was a kid like him.

relearn adults facial
personal fangs child
fakes superficially duplicity
genuine unlearn falsity
masks mirror pleasantries

Interpret each of the following expression used in the poem, in one or two line.

like a fixed portrait smile


Interpret each of the following expression used in the poem, in one or two line.

to unlearn all these muting things


Explain the following lines with reference to the context.

Once upon a time, son They used to laugh with their eyes:


Explain the following line with reference to the context.

There will be no thrice.


According to the poet, what contributes most to the injuries sustained by the athletes?


Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow in a sentence or two.

With all my heart I do admire

Athletes who sweat for fun or hire

  1. Whom does the poet admire?
  2. For what reasons do the athletes sweat?

Find out the rhyme scheme of the given stanza.

One infant grows up and becomes a jockey

Another plays basketball or hockey

This one the prize ring hates to enter

That one becomes a tackle or center…


What sort of encouragement should an athlete in India be given? Give a few suggestions.


Explain the following line with reference to the context in about four to five sentence each.

In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts

Bring sad thoughts to the mind.


Read the following line and identify the figure of speech used in each extract.

To her fair works did Nature link

The human soul that through me ran.


How does the poet feel while enjoying the beauty of Nature?


The poet finds joy in various objects of Nature. Explain.


‘Nature can nurture’. Describe how this process happens.


Why is the Flying Squad frustrated?


Read the given lines and answer the question that follow.

He sways his head from side to

side, with movements like a snake;

And when you think he’s half asleep,

he’s always wide awake…

  1. Explain the comparison made here.
  2. What does he pretend to do?

Read the given lines and answer the question that follow.

And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s.

  1. What seems to be a challenge for the Scotland Yard?
  2. Why do they need his footprints?

Which line is repeated in the poem? What is the effect created by this repetition?


Who are the ‘deserving ones’?


Which path should we follow in life?


Read the given line and answer the question that follow.

We are proud of the position we hold; humble as we are

  1. What is the speaker proud of?
  2. How is the speaker both humble and proud?
  3. Pick out the alliteration in these lines.

Read the given line and answer the question that follow.

Honour is a property, common to all: In dignity and pride no one need to be poor.

  1. Who are considered rich?
  2. What is their asset?

Explain the following line with reference to the context in about 5 to 8 line:

“Our lands, our lives, and all are Bolingbroke’s,

And nothing can we call our own but death;”


Explain the following line with reference to the context in about 5 to 8 line:

All murdered – for within the hollow crown

That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court, …”


Pick out the alliteration from the following lines:

“And tell sad stories of the death of kings:”


Pick out the alliteration from the following lines:

“Comes at the last, and with a little pin…”


Based on your reading of King Richard’s speech, answer the following questions in about 100 - 150 words each. You may add your own ideas if required to present and justify your point of view.

What are the causes for King Richard’s grief?


Based on your reading of King Richard’s speech, answer the following questions in about 100 - 150 words each. You may add your own ideas if required to present and justify your point of view.

Who does the future generations remember easily - the victor or the vanquished? Give reasons. Also, cite relevant references from King Richard’s speech.


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