What characteristics does he say he inherited from his parents?
Solution and Explanation
He says that he inherited honesty and self-discipline from his father; and faith in goodness and deep kindness from his mother.
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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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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.
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- Discuss what these phrases mean to you.
(i) a yellow wood
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awfully sorrowfully completely loftily carefully differently quickly nonchalantly(i) The report must be read ________ so that performance can be improved.
(ii) At the interview, Sameer answered our questions _________, shrugging his shoulders.
(iii) We all behave _________ when we are tired or hungry.
(iv) The teacher shook her head ________ when Ravi lied to her.
(v) I ________ forgot about it.
(vi) When I complimented Revathi on her success, she just smiled ________ and turned away.
(vii) The President of the Company is ________ busy and will not be able to meet you.
(viii) I finished my work ________ so that I could go out to play
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