What do you think his words mean? Why do you think he spoke those words?
Approach Solution - 1
His words meant he understood that Kalam had to leave his house and get a good higher education to grow. He spoke these words because he knew the harsh reality of life that the children need to move away from their home and parents to make a career and earn.
Approach Solution -2
He said these words to improve his abilities. Understanding the tough realities of life, he acknowledged that children might need to move away from their parents to pursue their careers and support themselves. Therefore, his words demonstrated his wisdom and intelligence.
Top Questions on My childhood
- Rewrite the sentences below, changing the verbs in brackets into the passive form.
1. In yesterday’s competition the prizes (give away) by the Principal.
2. In spite of financial difficulties, the labourers (pay) on time.
3. On Republic Day, vehicles (not allow) beyond this point.
4. Second-hand books (buy and sell) on the pavement every Saturday.
5. Elections to the Lok Sabha (hold) every five years.6. Our National Anthem (compose) Rabindranath Tagore.- CBSE Class IX
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- The author speaks both of people who were very aware of the differences among them and those who tried to bridge these differences. Can you identify such people in the text?
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- How did Abdul Kalam earn his first wages?
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- Narrate two incidents that show how differences can be created, and also how they can be resolved. How can people change their attitudes?
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- Had he earned any money before that? In what way?
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Questions Asked in CBSE Class IX exam
- (i) His thoughts when he looks into the mirror
(ii) His thoughts when the snake is coiled around his arm- CBSE Class IX
- The snake and the mirror
- Discuss what these phrases mean to you.
(i) a yellow wood
(ii) it was grassy and wanted wear
(iii) the passing there
(iv) leaves no step had trodden black
(v) how way leads on to way- CBSE Class IX
- The fun they had
- (i) The person he wants to marry
(ii) The person he actually marries- CBSE Class IX
- The snake and the mirror
- What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is his mother’s reaction? What does she do?
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- A house is not a home
Look up the dictionary entries for the words sympathy, familiarity, comfort, care, and surprise. Use the information given in the dictionary and complete the table.
Noun, Adjective, Adverb, Verb, Meaning:
sympathy
familiarity
comfort
care
surprise- CBSE Class IX
- If I were you
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