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He thought he could ace the exam without studying, but that was just wishful thinking. (i) a clever shortcut but no real effort behind it (ii) a confident guess but lacking proper knowledge (iii) a hopeful belief but unlikely to be true (iv) a strong desire but based on facts and planning

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(iii) a hopeful belief but unlikely to be true

‘Wishful thinking’ refers to relying on pleasant fantasies or baseless hopes rather than concrete facts, practical realities and the diligent effort necessary to achieve positive outcomes.

CBSE Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 Follow That Dream Solutions

NCERT Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 Question Answer

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    1. The term denotes a common psychological trap where a person assumes a desirable result will occur simply because they desire it, without assessing objective obstacles or putting in labor. Believing one can pass an exam without preparation is completely unrealistic. Hence, it exemplifies an illusory, optimistic assumption unsupported by genuine action.

       

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