CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE MAKING OF A SCIENTIST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Do you think Ebright was a bright student in his younger years, as in the chapter, ‘The making of a Scientist’?
A
Yes, he was a top grader
B
No, he was average
C
May be
D
Maybe not
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Richard Ebright was a very intelligent student. He was also a champion debater, a public speaker, a good canoeist and an expert photographer. He always gave that extra effort. He was competitive, but for the right reasons.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a child, Ebright had a driving curiosity. He was interested in learning new things. He was good in his studies and earned top grades in the class. He also collected rocks, fossils, and coins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Beginning in Kindergarden, Ebright collected butterflies with the same determination that has marked all (P32) his activities. He also collected rocks, fossils, and coins. He became an eager astronomer, too.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ebright is not just a scientist. He is a champion debater and public speaker and a good canoeist and an all-around outdoors person. He is also an expert photographer, particularly of nature and scientific exhibits.

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