HSC Arts Class 11 - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions

Discuss the following topic in groups of five and choose a representative to sum up the view and share them with the class.

‘Success is not final, failure is not fatal.’ It is the courage and perseverance that counts.

Discuss the following topic in groups of five and choose a representative to sum up the view and share them with the class.

Successful people neither brood over the past nor worry about the future.

Note the following words from the story. They all refer to different ways of walking. Find out their meanings and use each of them in meaningful sentences of your own. Refer a thesaurus and add a few more to the list.

1. trod
2. fluttered
3. hurried
4. skipped
5. strode
6. sped

Complete the mind map given below and write a brief summary of the story in your own words.

Describe Miss Meadows’ mood before and after receiving the telegram. How did it affect her class?

'The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude.' Relate this to a real-life experience you have had. Share your thoughts in class.

You are busy getting ready for school. You receive a What's App message from your best friend, saying that he/she is very upset over the fight you had yesterday and doesn’t want to talk to you anymore. This distresses you as she sounds very firm. However, today is a big day at school with two tests lined up. What will be your state of mind? How will you handle this situation?

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 were the contents of Bryson’s bag?

Why did the author’s concern over tobacco shift to his finger?

How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?

What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?

What did Bryson wish to avoid in his life?

How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?

How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?

Why doesn’t Bryson seem to be able to do easily what others seem to? Give a few reasons.

What was the reaction of Bryson’s wife to his antics?

Briefly describe the ‘accidents’ encountered on the flight by Bryson.

‘To this day, I don’t know how I did it’ - What does ‘it’ refer to?