It Can Be Done Q & A
Q.1. Answer the following questions in one sentence each.
(a) Who misses all the fun?
Ans.The man who says, “It can’t be done” misses all the fun.
(b) What does the title of the poem say?
Ans. The title of the poem says “It Can Be Done”.
(c) What does the man who misses all the fun do?
Ans. The man who misses all the fun stands aloof in solemn pride and greets each venture with reproof.
(d) Why does he ‘miss all the fun’?
Ans. He misses all the fun because he greets each venture with reproof.
(e) What would he do if he had the power to do it?
Ans. He would efface the history of human race.
(f) What examples of man’s progress have been given in the poem?
Ans:The examples of man’s progress have been given in the poem are – radio, motor cars, street lights, telegraph and the telephone.
(g) What should human beings do to make progress?
Ans:Human beings should have a positive outlook towards the life which will help them to overcome from their difficulties and fears, and certainly help them to go ahead in the path of progress.
Q.2. Form groups. List a few articles of everyday use. Discuss how they can be improved.
Q.3. Form pairs. Discuss and prepare a list of things which can be and will be done in future. (5 things) Spot the modal verbs in your answer.
Q.4. Complete the following sentences using your ideas. :
(a) I can succeed.
(b) They can overcome their fears.
(c) We can conquer the world.