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, “ which of these scientific advances does the author most clearly use as a basis of an imaginary invention?
A
machines that can perform human functions
B
paper that is made from recycled materials
C
clothing that resists wear and tear
D
lighting that can save electricity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In what way is the setting of “The Fun They Had” typical of science fiction? The story takes place in the distant past.

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: -It’s about the children of the old school that they had fun. They had fun such as they had classmates with whom they can share everything. They had teachers as man rather than robotic teachers.

Detailed explanation-4: -"The Fun They Had” is a science fiction story by American writer Isaac Asimov.

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