CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE FUN THEY HAD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In The Fun They Had, the story suggests that the same activity may seem pleasant or unpleasant depending on
A
a person’s point of view
B
how many friends you have
C
how much money it costs
D
how many times you have done it
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Fun They Had Summary in English It takes place in the world of the future where computers dominate everything. Moreover, it also shows how the concept of schools and classrooms has transformed completely. It’s the year 2157, and Margie is writing in her diary about how Tommy found a book.

Detailed explanation-2: -The central idea of the story ‘The Fun They had’ is to build a comparison between the method of education used in the past and the present. The importance of the traditional form of education has been highlighted in the story. The computerized form of education had replaced the traditional form.

Detailed explanation-3: -The part Margie hated most was the slot where she had to put homework and test papers. She thought that the old schools must have been fun because the students used to sit together in the classroom. They enjoyed, laughed and shouted in the schoolyard.

Detailed explanation-4: -The author’s message is one of warning against the dangers of computerized Homeschooling which deprives children of the benefits of the personal interactions between student and teacher, which help them to develop social skills Page 2 JUSTIFICATION OF THE TITLE The title quite suits the story “The Fun They Had “.

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