Read the following passage and answer the question given at the end:
Passage:
A life of action and danger moderates the dread of death. It not only gives us fortitude to bear pain, but teaches us at every step the precarious tenure on which we hold our present being. Sedentary and studious men are the most apprehensive on this score. Dr. Johnson was an instance in point. A few years seemed to him soon over, compared with those sweeping contemplations on time and infinity with which he had been used to pose himself. In the still life of a man of letters there was no obvious reason for a change. He might sit in an arm chair and pour out cups of tea to all eternity would it had been possible for him to do so. The most rational cure after all for the inordinate fear of death is to set a just value on life. If we mere wish to continue on the scene to indulge our head-strong humour and tormenting passions, we had better be gone at once,; and if we only cherish a fondness for existence according to the good we desire from it, the pang we feel at parting which it will not be very server.
Questions:
1.Suggest a suitable title for the passage.
2.What type of people are afraid of death and why?
3.How can we get rid of the fear of death?
4.What idea do you form about Dr. Johnson from this passage?
5.Explain the meanings of the words written in bold types.
6.Make a précis of the passage.
Answers
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Fear of Death
2)Studious men are afraid of death because he doesn't feel the value of existence.
3) We can get rid of the fear of the death by being happy and humorous.
4) Dr. Johnson know the value of life.
5) I there are no bold types. Sorry.
6) Mr. Johnson was fear of death. As being a studious man he was afraid. He quickly realised that to fear of death is useless. He was happy, humorous and not to be cowardice.
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Answer:
1. The fear of death.
2. People who spend much time sitting and studying are the most afraid of death. Because they lead a peaceful life and want no change.
3. The most sensible way of getting rid of the fear if death is to value life properly. We should know that our hold upon life is very risky and that we may die at any moment.
4. From this passage we learn that Dr. Johnson was afraid of death. He led a peaceful life and wanted no change. He was fond of tea.
5. Explanation of the meanings of words;
Precarious Tenure - Uncertain period, life
Inordinate fear - Unreasonable fear, fear of death.
6. Summary or précis.
If we lead an active life facing dangers, we will less fear death. People, who lead a lazy and peaceful life, are the most afraid of death. The most sensible way of getting rid of the fear of death is to value life properly. If we do not give unnecessary importance to our life, we will not feel the pang of death.
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