The World of Limitless Possibilities

Choose whether the given statements display: fact-opinion or cause-effect. (i) In the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, I secured the silver medal in the shot-put event. (ii) I feel it was a moment of personal victory and a step forward in changing perceptions.

Choose whether the given statements display: fact-opinion or cause-effect. (i) I was diagnosed with a tumour in my spine. (ii) I had a surgery and was told that I would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of my life.

Work in pairs to identify which of these pairs of sentences show: 1. cause-effect, 2. fact-opinion. Write 1 or 2 in the boxes given.

Select the correct option to complete the sentence. The phrase 'in hindsight' indicates the speaker is ____.

Choose the option that lists the words to describe the tone of the speaker.

State whether the following sentence is true or false. Paralympics is a platform that not only showcases the remarkable abilities of para-athletes but also questions stereotypes.

Explain how Dr. Malik's achievements challenge societal perceptions.

What can be the long-term impact of involving youth in schools and colleges in advocacy with respect to disability?

Rationalise the appropriateness of the title of this text with reference to Dr. Deepa Malik's attitude and achievements.

'Every setback is an opportunity to prove your strength'. How might this be a life lesson for every individual, and not just sportspersons?

Examine how Dr. Deepa Malik's recognition as one of the 10 most inspirational para-athletes globally contributes to the larger discourse on gender equality in sports.

How might Dr. Deepa Malik's thought, 'ability beyond disability', serve as a guideline for success for all future para-athletes?

What have you learnt from this interview, and how can you implement these learnings in your life?

Match the given phrases in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Use the phrases in sentences of your own.

Arrange them on the word cline in increasing order of pace from the slowest to the fastest.

Match the highlighted verbs in Column 1 with their functions in Column 2. There are two extra functions that you do not need.

Read the table which shows other functions of the modal auxiliaries.

Now, make sentences with the modal verbs given in the table above with each function of the modal verbs. Mention the function in brackets.

• Interviewer: You’ve been listed as one of the 10 most inspirational women para-athletes globally by the International Paralympic Committee.
• Dr. Malik: I love sports and had been a swimmer too, so I decided to switch to para-athletics.

The sentences given above are in _____.

• Interviewer: You’ve been listed as one of the 10 most inspirational women para-athletes globally by the International Paralympic Committee.
• Dr. Malik: I love sports and had been a swimmer too, so I decided to switch to para-athletics.

The sentences given above are _____ sentences.

Change the conversation given above to reported speech.