Reading, Writing, Grammar And Literature English Worksheets - Class 7, Atomic Energy Education Society, 2015-2016 Page 4
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9secrete of your popularity. There is nothing that pleases people so much as your
interest in their interest.
It is just as important to know what subjects to avoid and what subjects to select for
good conversation If you don‟t want to be set down as a bore, avoid certain unpleasant
topics. Avoid talking about yourself unless you are asked to do so. Sickness or death
bores everybody. The only one who willingly listens to such talk is the doctor, but he
gets sad for it. You must also know not only what to say but also how to say it.
1. Answer the following questions briefly
(a) How does the author define and explain the art of conversation?
(b) How is talking easier to learn than other fine arts?
(c) What are the subjects one can easily talk about?
(d) What should be avoided unless you are asked to do so?
(e) Which topics usually bore the listener? (Choose the correct option)
(a) Jokes
(b)sickness (c)death (d) b & c both
(f) It pleases people
(choose the correct option)
(a) to talk about problems
(b) to talk about sickness
(c) boasting about yourself
(d) to show interest in their interest
(g) Talking can be enjoyed
(choose the correct option)
(a) in childhood
(b) in youth
(c) in old age
(d) at any age
(h) Find out words from the above passage similar in meaning of the following.
(a) Acquire or develop
(b) makes happy
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