Hayagrivar vidyaashram sr sec school

Grade 6

English
Unit -1 Fables and folktales
A bottle of dew

I. Synonyms

1. Landlord - owner of land

14.price - cost

2. Inherited - got something from parents 15.years - period

3.rows- lines
16.planted - sowed

4. Believed- thought something is true 17.huge - large

5. Potion- a magic liquid 18.plantation - farmland

6. Object- any thing 19.cleaning - washing

7. Cheated - tricked or fooled 20.fields - farmland

8. Promising - saying surely 21.lying - resting

9. Worried - feeling bad or tense 22.empty - vacant

10. Spending - using money 23.planted - sowed

11.gathered - collected

12.crop - harvest

13.market - bazaar
II. Answer the following questions.

1.What did Rama Natha believe?

Ans - He believed that there was a magic potion that could turn any object
into gold.

2.How did the sage help Rama Natha?

.Ans - The sage helped him by telling him a trick for making a magic potion. He
instructed Rama Natha to plant a banana plant and water it regularly his
hands. In the winter's he had to collect 5 liters of morning dew from the leaves
and store it in a bottle, then Sage will chant some words that will turn to a
magic potion.

3.Do you think Rama Natha will be able to collect the dew? Give a reason.
Ans - Rama Natha was able to collect the dew because he did hard work.

4.Why was Rama Natha angry?

Ans -Rama Natha was angry because the copper vessel didn't change into
gold, and he thought that the Sage had tricked him.

5.How did Rama Natha and Madhumati create wealth?

Ans - Rama Natha planted banana plants and tended them carefully, and his
wife, Madhumati, gathered the banana crop and sold the fruits in the market.
That is how they both created wealth.

6.What did the sage ask Rama Natha to do to make the magic potion?
Ans -The sage gave him the formula of turning things into gold. He told him to
plant bananas and collect 5 liter of dew. He would then make the magic
potion.

7.Why did the sage ask Rama Natha to do everything himself?

Ans - The Sage wanted Rama Natha to realize that wealth comes from hard

work and determination, not by magic.

8.How could Rama Natha have a big banana plantation after six years?
Ans -The Sage told him to plant as many banana plants as he wanted. He planted
more and more banana plants and worked hard for six years. This is how he
developed a big banana plantation.

9. How did the sage make Rama Natha believe that there is no magic potion?
Ans - The Sage made him believe that there is no magic potion by showing him a
box full of gold coins earned from selling banana crops, which he had planted
with his hard work.

111 mcqs

1. Who took the bottle to the sage?

Rama Natha

2. Who smiled and muttered something

over the water?

Sage

3. On what vessel did Rama Natha sprinkle the drops?

Copper

4. Who was called forward by Sage

Mahipati?

Madhumati

5. What did Madhumati open?

Box
6. What was found inside the box?

Gold

7. What did the sage say there was no

magic of?

Potion

8. Who sold fruits in the market?

Wife

9. What created the wealth according to

the sage?

Hardwork

10. What did Rama Natha understand at

the end?

Wisdom
 The Raven and the fox

II. Answer the following questions.

1.Why does the Raven forget that his voice is just a croak?
ANS - he Raven forgets that his voice is just a croak because he gets flattered by
the Reynard's words.

2.How does Reynard make the Raven sing?

Ans -Reynard makes the Raven sing by flattering him and telling him that he is
handsome and would be the King of the birds if he could sing.

3.Why does Reynard say that pride is not wise?

Ans -Reynard says that pride is not wise because Raven foolishly opened his
beak.

4.Give one reason why the teaching is quite a surprise.

Ans -The teaching is quite a surprise because the Raven did not expect to be
tricked by the Fox's compliments and lose his food.

5.Imagine someone praises you too much. How would you react?
Ans -If someone praises me too much, I would be cautious and evaluate whether
their praise is genuine or not

6. Why does the Fox address the Raven as 'Sir'?

Ans - The fox addresses him as 'Sir' to flatter him and make him feel important

7. Why did the Raven open his beak?

Ans - The Raven opened his beak to sing.

8.Why would the birds of the woods call the Raven 'King'?

Ans - The birds of the woods would call the Raven 'King'
because the fox flattered him by saying that his feathers
were beautiful and if he could sing, he would be the King.
Mcqs

1. Who praised the Raven?

Answer, Fox
2. What did the Fox admire about the Raven?
Answer: Feathers
3. What did the Fox ask the Raven to do?
Answer. Sing
4. What would the Raven become if he sang?
Answer: King
5. Who wanted the morsel from the
Raven?
Answer: Fox
6. What part of the tree was the Raven perched on?
Answer: Limb
7. What kind of tones did the Fox use while speaking?
Answer: Admiring
8. What type of bird is the Raven?
Answer. Handsome
9.Who is Reynard in the passage?
Answer: Fox
10. What did the Fox use to flatter the Raven?
Answer. Praise
11.What kind of bird is mentioned in the poem?
Answer: Raven
12. What sound did the Raven make?
Answer: Croak
13. What made the Raven drop the morsel?
Answer: Pride
14.Who was watching the Raven's food?
Answer: Fox
15. What does the word "morsel" mean?
Answer: A small bite
16. What does the Fox do at the beginning of the passage?
Answer;Laughs
17. According to the Fox, what should be ignored?
Answer ;Words
18. What is said to be unwise in the passage?
Answers;Pride
19. Who is being addressed as "my friend" in the poem?
Answer;Crow
20. What kind of teaching is mentioned by the Fox?
Answer;Surprise
 Rama to the Rescue

I. Synonyms

1.Lie down - a sleeping position

2. Got past - to be able to pass an obstacle

3.Get in - Enter

4.Hard day - a difficult day with hard work

5.Rescue - save someone from a difficult

situation

6.Asleep - in a sleep

7.Meanwhile - in the intervening period

8.Awake - not asleep

9. Dug his way into the house - someone

entered the house
 II. Answer the following questions.

1.Give one reason why the man and his wife were not able to fall asleep.
They were not able to fall asleep because they heard noises
indicating someone was trying to enter their house.

2. What did the thief wish would happen? Did it happen?

The thief wished the couple would talk about their money. It did not
happen.

3. How did the man and his wife get help from the Kotwal?
The man and his wife called out "Rama" loudly, but in actuality Rama
was the name of the kotwal. When the wife shouted Rama Rama, the
kotwal came and caught the robber.

4.Do you think cleverness can help us solve our problems? Why do you
say so?
Yes, cleverness can help us solve our problems because the couple's
clever plan to call out "Rama" tricked the thief and led to his capture.

5.How can you tell that the wife was listening carefully?
The wife was listening carefully because she noticed the noise
stopped, indicating someone had entered the house

6.How can you tell that the kotwal was good at his job?

Ans - The kotwal was good at his job because he quickly responded to the
call and caught the thief.

Mcqs;
1.Who were the main characters in the house?
Answer: Husband
2.What did the husband ask his wife
to do?
Answer: Listen
3. What name did the thief hear and think was the child's name?
Answer: Rama
4. What did the thief plan to do after hearing the conversation?
Answer: Steal
5. Where did the husband pretend to hide the valuables?
Answer: Yard
6. What was the thief waiting to find out?
Answer: Money
7.How did the couple trick the thief?
Answer: Pretended
8.What did the husband shout while pretending to talk in his sleep?
Answer:Rama
9. What did the thief finally decide to take instead of playing the guessing
game?
Answer: Money
10. Where was the thief caught?
Answer:Street

Unit - 2 Friendship The unlikely best friends

I. Synonyms

1.company -Companionship 5. Comforts-Luxuries

2.. Seemed - Appear

3. Royal - Kingly

4. Fond - Liking
Mcqs

1. Who was Gajaraj?

Elephant

2. Where did Gajaraj live?

Stables

3. Who was fond of Gajaraj?

King

4. Who took care of Gajaraj?

Mahout

5.What did the mahout give Gajaraj daily?

Bath

6. How did the animal express his happiness?

Wagged

7.What did the dog throw into the stable?

Crumbs

8. What did Gajaraj use to splash water?

Trunk

9.What did the dog do when water was splashed?

Yelped

9. What was the theme of the story?

Friendship.

10. Who picked up the dog with his trunk?

Answer: Elephant

12.How did the dog feel when he got a ride?

Answer: Delighted

13.Who saw the dog and called out "Buntee"?

Answer: Farmer

14. What did the farmer do when the dog ran to him?

Answer: Hugged

16. What had the dog done from the farmer's house?

Answer: Disappeared

17.Did the mahout object to the farmer taking the dog home?

Answer: No

18. What did the farmer toss around the dog's neck?

Answer: Rope

19. What was the dog's name?

Answer: Buntee

20. Where was the elephant and dog going when the farmer saw them?

Answer:Home
II. Answer the following questions.

1.Why did the farmer hug Buntee?

The farmer hugged Buntee as he was glad to see Buntee. The farmer has

been looking for Buntee since he disappeared from his house.

2. Do you think Buntee will leave Gajaraj and go home with the farmer?
:No, Buntee will not leave Gajaraj easily.
The story shows that Buntee and Gajaraj share a deep bond and have
become best friends.

3. Why did Gajaraj not eat his food?

Gajaraj did not eat his food because he was feeling sad and lonely after
Buntee, the dog, was taken away from him.

4. How did the farmer know that Buntee was hungry?

The farmer knew Buntee was hungry because he had not eaten his food
since he was brought home.

5. Why did the farmer remove the rope with which he had tied Buntee?
The farmer removed the rope because he realized that Buntee was
missing his friend, Gajaraj, and he did not want Buntee to go hungry . He
wanted to reunite the friends.

6. Give two examples to show that Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend.
Gajaraj shared his food with Buntee when the dog was hungry, showing
his love ,affection and care.

Gajaraj playfully splashed water on Buntee during their bath together,

indicating their playful and joyful interactions.

7. How did the mahout come to know that Gajaraj was sad?
 The mahout noticed that Gajaraj was not eating his food, which was
unusual behavior of the elephant. so he thought the gajaraj was sad.

8. Why do you think Buntee licked the farmer's hand?

Buntee licked the farmer's hand as a gesture of gratitude and affection.
The farmer had shown kindness and understanding by allowing Buntee
to return to Gajaraj, which made Buntee happy. .

9. What was 'unlikely' about the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee?

The friendship between Gajaraj and Buntee was unlikely because they
were different species - an elephant and a dog. but, their friendship
blossomed and the emotional bond they developed through their
interactions .

2.2Friends prayer

I. Synonyms
1.Important - valuable

2. Special - unique

3. Blessed - lucky

4. Hopes - dreams

5. Plans - ideas

6. Care - love

7. Wishes- desires.

8. True - real

9. Judgements - opinions

10. Afar - distance

Mcqs
1. What is the most important thing for the poet?
Answer: Friendship
2. How does the poet feel with special friends?
Answer: Blessed
3. What does the poet want to share with friends?
Answer: Hopes
4. What will the poet try to make come true?
Answer: Wishes
5. What does the poet want to use to see?
Answer: Heart
6. What should we not make from afar according to the poet?
Answer: Judgements
7. How should we love our friends, according to the poet?
Answer: Way (the way they are)
8. What word in the poem means "understand"?
Answer: Realise
II. Answer the following questions.
1.What would you pray for your friend? First speak about it and then write
it down.
I would pray for my friend to always be healthy, happy, and successful
in everything they do.
I pray that they achieve all their dreams and goals.

2.Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.
This poem is a prayer because it expresses a heartfelt wish for the well-
being and happiness of the poet's friends.

3. Why does the speaker 'want to do more' for her friend?

The speaker wants to do more for her friend to show how much she
values their friendship and to make her friend's wishes come true.

4. Do you think that the speaker knows about the wishes of her friend?
How can we say so?
Ans - She is aware of what they desire because she talks about wanting
to make their wishes come true.

5. Do you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for? Discuss.
Ans - I would pray for my friend to always be happy, healthy and
successful in everything they do.
 2.3 The chair

I. Synonyms

1.Loved - liked a lot 11.Real - true

2. Manage - handle 12.Suggested - advised

3.Friendly - kind 13.Exactly - clearly

4.Bet - challenge 14.Tricky - difficult

5.Chaat - snack 15. Returning - coming back

6.Companions - friends 16. Carrying - holding

7.Partners - teammates 17. Nothing - empty

.
8.Accepted - agreed

9.Readily - quickly

10.Test - check

Mcqs
1. What did Mario love the most?
Answer: Friends
2.Why did Mario's grandfather challenge him?
Answer: Test
3.What did the grandfather bet with Mario?
Answer: Chaat
4. Where did the grandfather go to bring the special chair?
Answer: Attic
5.What was special about the chair?
Answer: Invisible
6.How did Mario feel about accepting the challenge?
Answer: Ready
7.What did Mario need help with from his grandfather?
Answer: Friends
8.What does the invisible chair represent in the story?
Answer: Truth
9.What was tricky about the chair?
Answer: Sitting
10. What quality did Mario show by accepting the bet?
Answer: Confidence
11. Who gave Mario the idea to test his friends?
Answer: Grandfather

[10:25 PM, 6/24/2025] Charu.: 12. What kind of chair did the
grandfather give Mario?

Answer: Special
13. Who could not see the chair?

Answer: Mario

14. What did Mario's grandfather carry in his hand?

Answer: Chair

15. What kind of friends did Mario think he had?

Answer: Many
16. Who asked everyone to form a circle?
Answer: Mario
17. What did Mario place in the middle of the circle?
Answer:Chair
18. When did Mario ask everyone to gather?
Answer: Break
19. Where did Mario fall?
Answer: Backside
20. How did the classmates react to Mario's fall?
Answer: Laugh
21.What shape did Mario ask the students to form?
Answer: Circle
22.What did Mario claim they were about to see?
Answer: Amazing
23.Why did Mario miss the chair?
Answer: Seeing
24.What was Mario trying to do?
Answer: Sit
25.Who laughed at Mario?
Answer: Classmates
II. Answer the following questions.

1.What did the grandfather take from the attic?

The grandfather took an invisible chair from the attic.

2. Will Mario face any challenges?

Yes, Mario will face challenges in sitting on the invisible chair and
testing whether his schoolmates are real friends or not.

3. Will Mario be able to use the magic?

Yes, Mario will be able to use the magic when he successfully sits on the
invisible chair.

4. Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?

It was tricky because it was an invisible chair.

5. Why does Mario's grandfather call the chair 'special'?

Mario's grandfather calls the chair 'special' because it has the magic to
reveal who Mario's true friends are by seeing who helps him when he
tries to sit on it.

6. What was the bet about?

The bet was about whether Mario had as many friends as he thought he
did.

7. What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time?
When Mario sat on the chair for the first time, he missed and fell
straight onto his backside, and his classmates laughed.

8. How was Mario able to find his real friends?

Mario was able to find his real friends when he saw that Guneet, Asma,
and Deepa were holding him up, preventing him from falling, while
others just made fun of him.
9. Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so?
Yes, the magic chair test was good because it effectively revealed who
Mario's true friends were by showing who cared enough to help him
with his struggles.

10. What does 'friends for life' mean to you?

'Friends for life' means friends who are always there for you, through
good times and bad, and who support and care for you
unconditionally.

11. The grandfather's idea helped Mario find his 'real friends'. Mention any other
way that would help you find out who are your 'real friends'.
Another way to find out who your 'real friends' are could be to observe who
stands by you during difficult times, who supports you in your endeavors,
cares about your well-being.
 Unit 3: Nurturing Nature

I. Synonyms
1.cleanliness – neatness 14. cured – healed

2. spreading – sharing 15. remedies – treatments

3. century – hundred years 16. trained – skilled

4. facts – truths
17. experience – practice

5. chemical – substance
18. farmers–growers

6. properties – qualities 19. sprayed – scattered

7. destroy – kill 20 remains – stays

8. comfort – relief
21. yield – harvest

9. grains – seeds 22. roots – underground parts

10. bark – outer covering 23. insects – bugs

11. cure – heal

24. method – way

12. diseases – illnesses

25. stored – kept

13. breathe – inhale

Mcqs

1.Who is the main character in the story?

Answer: Amber
2.Where did Amber sit after coming back from school?
Answer: Courtyard
3.Which tree was in Amber's courtyard?
Answer: Neem
4.What did Amber feel the tree was doing?
Answer: Whispering
5. What name did Amber give to the neem tree?
Answer:Baba
6.What did Amber ask the tree?
Answer: Talk
7. Where did Neem Baba say he lived during Amber's childhood?
Answer: Shade
8. What did Amber say she had seen everywhere?
Answer: Neem
9.How did Neem Baba describe his
everywhere?
Answer: Old
10.Which two countries did Neem Baba say he could be found in?
Answer: Myanmar
11. What name is Neem Baba known by in Hindi?
Answer: Nimb
12. Who was surprised by the many names of Neem Baba?
Answer: Amber
13. What kind of story did Neem Baba say his name had?
Answer: Thought-provoking
14.Which region is Neem Baba originally from?
Answer: India
15.Which tree is called the 'bitter grace of God'?
Answer: Neem
16. Which word means 'a gift from God' as per scientists?
Answer: Grace
17.Which tree is called 'cleanliness-parting tree'?
Answer: Neem
18.Who called Neem Baba by many names?
Answer: Iranians
19. What do people find Neem Baba to be?
Answer: Useful
20. Which century is Neem Baba called the tree of?
Answer: Twentieth
II. Answer the following questions.
1.How is neem useful to farmers?
Neem is useful to farmers because neem seed powder, when mixed
with water and sprayed on plants, prevents locusts from eating the
crops. It also helps stop mosquito breeding in rice fields and protects
crops

2. Mention some of the uses of the neem tree.

Making medicines from neem leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and roots.

Using neem twigs to clean teeth.

Using neem leaves to protect clothes

3. Why can Neem Baba not remember the year when he was born?
Neem Baba cannot remember the year he was born because he is very
old and was born millions of years ago.

4. Which parts of the neem tree are used to make medicines?

The parts of the neem tree used to make medicines include leaves,
bark, flowers, fruits, and roots.

3.2 What a bird thought

I. Synonyms
1.Pale - Light 7. Fluttered - Flew

2. Shell - Covering 8.Blind -Unaware

3. Round - Circular 9.Leaves- Foliage

4. Nestled -Sheltered 10.Beyond - Outside

5. Straw- Dried grass 11.Labours -Work

6. Needed- Required 12.Neighbours - People nearby

Mcqs
1. What was the bird's first home?
Ans :House
2. What shape did the bird think the world was?
Ans :Round
3. What color was the shell?
Ans :Blue
4. Where did the bird live next?
Ans;Nest
5. What did the bird think the world was made of?
Ans:Straw
6. Who nestled the bird?
Ans;Mother
7. What did the bird do one day?
Ans;Fluttered
8.What did the bird think the world was made of?
Ans; Leaves
9. What did the bird realize about itself?
Ans;Blind
10. Where did the bird fly beyond?
Ans;Tree
11. What was the bird now fit for?
Ans;Labours
12.Who also didn't know how the world was made?
Ans;Neighbours

II. Answer the following questions.

1.Why did the bird think the world was made of leaves?
The bird thought the world was made of leaves because when it
fluttered out of its nest, it saw leaves all around.

2. Why did the baby bird think that its first world was small, round, and
blue?
The baby was in the shell which was small round and blue.
3. Where did the bird go when it fluttered from its straw nest?

The bird went beyond the tree when it fluttered from its straw nest.

4. What quality did the bird say it had when it flew away?
The bird said it was "quite fit for grown-up labours."
5. Who do you think were the bird's neighbours? Why do you think so?

The bird's neighbours were likely other birds or animals living in the same tree or
nearby. They were probably other creatures the bird observed while exploring
its surroundings
 3.3 spices that heal us

II. Answer the following questions.

1.What kind of relationship did the speaker have with her grandmother?
The speaker had a close and affectionate relationship with her
grandmother, like learning and sharing knowledge about natural cures.

2. Why did Daadi ask Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures with
their friends?
Daadi asked Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures with their
friends to help others benefit from these remedies and pass on the
knowledge.

3. What was Daadi's final advice to Vikram and Vaibhavi?

Daadi's final advice was to always consult an elder before using the
spices and herbs as remedies

4. How do we know that natural cures are passed from one generation to
another?
The speaker mentions learning these cures from her grandmother,
indicating that this knowledge has been passed down through
generations
5. Why do you think we should know about the healing properties of
spices?
We should know about the healing properties of spices because they
provide natural and effective remedies for various health issues and
help in maintaining overall well-being.
Mcqs

1.Which spice is also known as turmeric in English?

Answer: Haldi
2.Which spice helps in controlling sugar levels and body weight?
Answer: Methi
3.Which spice helps in curing sleeplessness when soaked in water?
Answer: Jeera
4.Which spice is called asafoetida in
English?
Answer: Heeng
5.Which spice helps when we have a toothache?
Answer: Laung
6.Which spice has been used in cooking for more than 4000 years?
Answer:Adrak
7.Which spice helps in digestion and gives relief from body pain?
Answer: Kali mirch
8. Which seeds are served at the end of a meal for digestion?
Answer: Saunf
9. Which spice helps in curing bad breath?
Answer: Elaichi
10.Who wrote the letter to Vikram and Vaibhavi?
Answer: Daadi
11. What should methi seeds be soaked in overnight?
Answer: Water
12. Who taught Daadi about the use of spices?
Answer: Grandmother
13. Which spice is helpful for gas in the tummy?
Answer: Heeng
14. Which spice is called clove in English?
Answer: Laung
15. Which spice is useful for cough and cold, and also gives relief from pain?
Answer: Adrak
16.Which seeds are known as caro seeds in English?
Answer: Ajwain
17.Which spice helps in digestion and respiratory troubles?
Answer: Elaichi
18.What does Daadi send along with her love in the letter?
Answer: Aashirwaad
19.Which spice is also known as black pepper?
Answer: Kali mirch
20.What should children do before using any of the herbs and spices?
Answer: Consult
 Unit 4: Sports and wellness

4.1 change of heart

I. Synonyms

1.Responsibility - Duty 13. Definitely - Surely

2. Prepared -Ready 14. Sporting spirit -Fairness

3. Seriousness- Sincerity 15. Felt - Experienced

4. Relaxed -Calm 16. Sad - Unhappy

5. Cracking Joking 17. Joking - Teasing

6. Opponent Rival 18. Amongst -Betweer

7. Scoreboard - Display 19. Learnt -Understood

8. Attention - Focus 20. Realising -Knowing

9. Managed - Succeeded 21. Change- Shift

10. Cheating - Dishonesty 22. Terrible Awful

11. Matter - Concern 23. Realised -Understood

12. Surprisingly - Unexpectedly 24. Enjoyment- Fun

Mcqs

1.Who did not know how to accept defeat?

Answer: Prabhat
2.What game did Prabhat dislike losing at?
Answer: Marbles
3.What made Prabhat feel terrible?
Answer: Losing
4.What would Prabhat do if he sensed he would lose?
Answer: Avoid
5.Who was the new student?
Answer: Surya
6.Which sport was Surya good at?
Answer: Badminton
7.Which day were the friendly matches held?
Answer: Friday
8. What role was Prabhat given during the match?
Answer: Scorer
9. What quality of Surya is mentioned while playing?
Answer: Calm
10. Who said, "We should play again some other time"?
Answer: Surya
11. Who did Prabhat keep a close watch on?
Answer: Surya
12.What did Surya enjoy equally?
Answer: Everything
13.What did Prabhat realise was not needed to enjoy a game?
Answer: Scoreboard
14.What did Prabhat stop worrying about while playing?
Answer: Losing
15.According to Prabhat, what really matters in a game?
Answer: Trying
16. What kind of moment did Prabhat start enjoying?
Answer: Every
17.What did Prabhat feel when games like hide-and-seek were about to end?
Answer: Sad
18.What did other students say Prabhat had?
Answer: Spirit
19.What kind of fun did the students say they had with Prabhat?
Answer:Good
20.What did Prabhat begin doing while playing badminton?
Answer: Joking
II. Answer the following questions.
1.How do you feel when you win or lose?
When I win, I feel happy and proud. When I lose, I feel bad but also
motivated to improve.

2. What was special about the last Friday of each month?

The last Friday of each month was significant because the coach
conducted friendly matches in the games period.

3. Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
Prabhat was responsible for maintaining the score for the match.

4. Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do
you think so?
Yes, Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya because he
realized that winning by cheating did not bring him true happiness, and
he wanted to experience the joy of playing fairly.

5. How did Surya feel about playing?

Surya felt relaxed and happy about playing. He enjoyed the game
regardless of winning or losing.

6. What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?

Prabhat observed that Surya enjoyed every game he played, regardless
of whether he was good at it or not.
Surya's enjoyment was not dependent on winning or losing.

7. Why does Prabhat find Surya's behaviour 'surprising'?

Prabhat found Surya's behavior surprising because Surya did not feel
bad about losing and continued to enjoy playing games without
worrying about winning or losing.

8. How did Prabhat's attitude towards winning and losing affect his
enjoyment of games in the beginning?
Prabhat's attitude towards winning and losing affected his enjoyment
of games because he avoided playing when he thought he might lose,
missing the fun of playing for its own sake.
9. Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton
match against Surya?
Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against
Surya because he was afraid of losing and wanted to maintain his
winning streak to feel good about himself.

10. How did Surya's attitude differ from Prabhat's?

Surya's attitude differed from Prabhat's because Surya enjoyed playing
games regardless of winning or losing, focusing on having fun and doing
his best, unlike Prabhat.

11. Do you think Prabhat's approach to games was healthy? Why or why
not?
No, Prabhat's approach was unhealthy as it was solely focused on
winning, leading him to cheat and avoid losing, which caused him stress
and dissatisfaction.

12. Why do you think sporting spirit is important?

Sporting spirit is important because it promotes fairness, respect, and
enjoyment of the game. It helps players develop a positive attitude,
build character, and enjoy the experience of playing rather than just
focusing on the outcome.

13. Explain how the title of the story, 'Change of Heart', is suitable.
The title 'Change of Heart' reflects Prabhat's transformation from being
obsessed with winning to understanding the joy of playing games,
leading to a healthier attitude towards competition.
 4.2 The winner
I. Synonyms
1.Creek -A small water body or waterway extending from a river.
2. Aches -To suffer a continuous dull pain.
3. Victory-The act of defeating an opponent in a competition.
4. Dark -With little or no light.
5. Turns - Changes
6. Game's over - Finished

MCQS

1. When do the children play ball?

Answer: Evenings
2. Where do the children play ball?
Answer: Creek
3. Whose field is next to the creek?
Answer: Neighbour's
4.Why can't the speaker catch their breath?
Answer: Running
5. What aches the children's feet?

Answer: Grass

6. What creeps close when the game ends?

Answer: Trees

7. What turns black as night comes?

Answer: Sky

8. Who wins at the end of the poem?

Answer: Night

I. Answer the following questions.

1.When do you go to play after school?
I go to play after school around 5 PM.
2.Who do you play with?
I play with my friends from the neighborhood.
3.Where do you go to play in the evening?
I go to the local playground in the evening.
4.Which games do you like playing?
I like playing football and cricket.
5.When do you come back home?
I come back home around 7 PM.
6. Is the speaker alone? Why do you say so?
No, the speaker is not alone because the use of "we" indicates that
there are others with the speaker.
7. What does the pattern in the lines tell us?
The pattern in the lines emphasizes the speed and intensity of their
play, showing how breathless the speaker becomes from running fast.
8. Give one reason why the grass is cold.
The grass is cold because it is evening and the temperature has dropped.
 4.3 yoga -A way of life

I. Synonyms

1.Ancient -Old 11.Asanas - Postures

2.Holistic -Complete 12.Balance - Stability
3.Well-being- Health 13.Meditation - Focus
4.Sage - Saint 14.Concentration - Attention
5.Presented- Showed 15.Immune -Defensive
6.Tradition- Custom 16.Circulation- Flow
7.Systematic - Organized 17.Calories - Energy
8.Described- Explained 18.Maintaining - Keeping
9.Means- Method 19.Well-being - Health
10.Practising - Doing

II. Answer the following questions.

1.What do you know about yoga? Discuss in pairs and share with the whole
class.
Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India. It promotes
physical, mental,
and spiritual well-being. Yoga helps in increasing flexibility, strength,
and relaxation.

2. What is 21st June known for? What do we do on this day?

21st June is known as International Yoga Day. On this day, people all
over the world participate in yoga sessions to celebrate and promote
the benefits of yoga.
 3. List as many words you know related to yoga. Share them with your
classmates.
Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Flexibility, Balance, Relaxation,
Strength, Harmony, Mindfulness, Wellness

4. What is the aim of yoga?

The aim of yoga is to create a balance between the mind and body,
achieve harmony between human and nature, and promote overall
health and well-being by
quieting the mind and freeing it from distractions.

5. Explain the idea of unity in yoga.

The idea of unity in yoga involves the integration of mind , body,
and achieving
harmony between the individual and the environment.
It symbolizes the joining of physical, mental, and spiritual practices
to create a
holistic approach to health.

6. What does the launch of the WHO mYoga app tell us about the
importance of yoga?
The WHO mYoga app shows that yoga is important for health. It
helps people
around the world stay fit and relaxed.

7. Describe one long-term effect that the practice of yoga can have
on a person's
qualities.
One long-term effect of practicing yoga is increased mindfulness.
Regular yoga
practice can enhance a person's awareness, leading to better
focus, emotional
regulation, and a greater sense of inner peace and resilience in the
face of
challenges.
MCQS

1.What helps to stretch and strengthen the muscles?

Answer: Yoga
2.Which word means body postures in yoga?
Answer: Asanas
3. What does yoga increase apart from flexibility?
Answer: Endurance
4.Which pain can yoga reduce?
Answer: Back
5. What technique in yoga calms the mind?
Answer: Meditation
6.What feeling is reduced by yoga?
Answer: Anxiety
7. What does yoga improve that helps with sleeping?
Answer: Sleep
8.Which system in the body is boosted by yoga?
Answer: Immune
9. What does yoga improve along with lowering blood pressure?
Answer: Circulation
10.What does yoga burn to help in weight loss?
Answer: Calories
11. What does yoga promote in a person?
Answer: Well-being
12.Who launched the WHO Yoga app?
Answer: WHO
13. In which month was the WHO mYoga app launched?
Answer: June
14. What type of files does the WHO app contain?
Answer: Videos
15. What is the purpose of the WHO mYoga app?
Answer: Practise
 Unit 5 :Culture and tradition

5.1 Hamara bharat incredible India

I. Synonyms

1. Programme - Event 12.Folk art -Tradition

2. Unity - Togetherness 13.Functions- Events

3. Diversity - Variety 14.Festivals -Celebrations

4. Belong - Fit 15.Paste -Mixture

5.Bond - Connection 16.Coloured -Painted

6.Wonderful - Amazing 17.Puja -Worship

7.Nation - Country 18.Traditions -Customs

8.Pranam -Greeting 19. Observations- Watching

9.Practises- Follows 20. Suprabhat- Good morning

10.Tribe- Community

11.Pranam -Greeting
II. Answer the following questions.

1.What has Bharat always been known for?

Bharat has always been known for its rich and diverse culture, wise and heroic
individuals, and its historical significance as a land of great heritage and tradition.

2.What is attractive about Bharat?

Bharat is attractive because of its unity in diversity, its vibrant culture, and its
abundant natural resources such as rivers, lakes, high mountains, and green forests.
The harmonious coexistence of people from various backgrounds adds to its charm.

3.What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
The special aspect of people living in unison in Bharat is the demonstration of unity in
diversity. Despite the vast differences in languages, religions, and cultures, people live
together harmoniously, showcasing unique

4.What geographical features does the passage mention?

The passage mentions several geographical features of Bharat, including rivers, lakes,
high mountains, and green forests. These natural resources contribute to the
country's beauty and ecological richness.

5.What advice is given to everyone?

The advice given to everyone is to continue working hard to ensure that Bharat
prospers and remains respected globally. It emphasizes the importance of dedication
and effort in maintaining the country's growth and unity.

6.What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?

The Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme is about promoting unity and
understanding among people from different states of India, celebrating the country's
diversity.

7.Why is this programme being conducted?

The programme is conducted to foster a sense of national unity and to strengthen the
emotional bonds among citizens by highlighting the interconnectedness of various
cultures and traditions.
MCQS
1.Who asked the students about meeting friends from all over the country?
Answer: Teacher
2.What was the name of the programme mentioned in the passage?
Answer: Ek Bharat
3.Where were the students sitting during the discussion?
Answer: Hall
4.Who did the teacher ask to explain the programme?
Answer:Renu
5.What quality of India is highlighted in the programme?
Answer: Unity
6.What type of diversity is mentioned in the passage?
Answer: Cultural
7.Who pointed out that the video had started?
Answer: Bala
8.What did each child have to share?
Answer: Something
 5.2 kites

I. Synonyms
1.Coloured - Bright
2.Whipped - Blown
3.Wish Desire
4.Light - Weightless
5.Climb Rise
6.Sail - Glide
7.Drift - Float
8.Wings - Flaps
9.Wild - Stormy
10.Rooftops - Housetops
11.Fun - Joy
12.Rooftops - Housetops

II. Answer the following questions.

1. How does the poet describe the kites in the first two lines?
In the first two lines of the poem "Kite," the poet often describes the kites
with vivid imagery, capturing their beauty and movement in the sky.

2. Why does the child say that they have to climb a tree first to get onto the
kite?
 The child says they have to climb a tree first because they imagine themselves
being small and light enough to climb onto the kite and fly.

3. What are the songs that the child hears when flying atop the kite?
The songs that the child hears are the sounds made by the wild wind.h text
MCQS

1. What flies up in the air like coloured birds?

Ans:Kites
2. What kind of sky is described in the first stanza?
Ans: Wind-whipped
3. What does the poet wish to be like?
Ans:Air
4. What would the poet climb on to sail in the sky?
Ans: Kite
5. What would the poet drift upon?
Ans: Wings
6. Who sings the songs mentioned in this stanza?
Ans: Wind
7. Where would the poet look down from?
Ans: Rooftops
8. What place would the poet see below while flying?
Ans: Park
9. What would the people below do while looking at the poet?
Ans: Stare
10. What would the people wish to be?
Ans: Poet
 5.3 Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet

I. Synonyms

1.Expert - Skilled
2. Styles - Designs
3. Kachhi / Kashmiri / Lucknawi -Embroidery (types of embroidery styles)
4. Awestruck - Amazed
5.Admiration -Praise
6. Express- Show
7. Impressed -Pleased
8. Famous -Well-known
9. Exhibition - Display
10. Purchased- Bought

MCQS
1. Who was encouraged by popularity to take part in more exhibitions?
Answer: Ila
2. What did Ila receive for her hard work and creativity?
Answer: Awards
3.,What medal did Ila receive as a celebrated artist?
Answer: President's
4. What quality of Ila helped her face tough challenges?
Answer: Willpower
 5.What gave lla a new sense of freedom?
Answer: Independence
6. What did Ila earn through her embroidery work?
Answer: Income
7.What did Ila find joy in doing?
Answer: Embroidery
8. What kind of challenges can be turned into victories, according to Ila's
story?
Answer: Difficulties
9.What was created with lla's feet?
Answer: Embroidery
10. What kind of boundaries can art rise above?
Answer: Physical

III. Answer the following questions.

1. Do you think Pranav's task is simple? Why or why not?
Ans: No, Pranav's task is not simple because he has to use alternative methods and
overcome significant challenges to perform activities that most people do with
their hands.
2. How does Pranav's special ability make you feel?
Ans: Pranav's special ability is inspiring and makes me feel amazed at his
determination and creativity.
3. What qualities do you think were important for Pranav to become successful?
Ans: The qualities important for Pranav to become successful include
determination, resilience, creativity, and a positive mindset.
4. What efforts would be needed if someone has to embroider with their feet? Do
you think it is possible?
Ans: The efforts needed would include developing dexterity and control with their
feet, practicing threading the needle, and mastering the movements required for
stitching. It is possible with dedication and perseverance, as demonstrated by Ila
Sachani.

5. What could Ila have felt when she could not join others in things they did?

ANS:Ila could have felt sad, left out, and frustrated when she could not join
others in activities that required the use of hands.

6. What creative ways did Ila and her family use to overcome the challenges she
faced?

ANS:Ila and her family used creative ways such as teaching her to use her feet
for embroidery, encouraging her to develop dexterity with her legs for
everyday tasks,
and supporting her learning of various embroidery styles.

7. How did 'new independence' help Ila?

ANS:The new independence helped Ila by allowing her to earn a regular

income, gain recognition for her talent, and find joy in her work. It boosted
her confidence and demonstrated her ability to overcome challenges.

8. Why was the first state exhibition an important event in Ila's life?

ANS:The first state exhibition was important because it brought Ila's talent to a
wider audience, leading to increased recognition, admiration, and opportunities for
her work to be purchased, thus transforming her life.

9. What does the sentence, 'art has the power to rise above physical
boundaries and touch the soul', tell us about the power of art?

ANS:The sentence indicates that art transcends physical limitations and can
deeply move and inspire people, highlighting the emotional and spiritual impact
of artistic expression.
10. How can we be helpful and encouraging like Ila's family and friends when
someone faces challenges?

ANS:We can be helpful and encouraging by offering support, recognizing and

nurturing their talents, providing opportunities for them to showcase their
abilities, and maintaining a positive and motivating environment.

11.How can Ila's story help others to overcome challenges in their lives?

ANS:Ila's story can inspire others to persevere in the face of challenges, believe
in their abilities, and understand that determination and hard work can lead to
success and fulfillment despite obstacles.
 5.4 National war memorial
I. Synonyms
1. Heartland - Central area

2. Grand - Magnificent

3. Behold -See

4. Retold -Told again

5. Grace - Elegance

6. Pride - Honour

7. Battlefields- War zones

8. Pride -Honour

9. Respect- Regard

10. Remember - Recall

11. Sacrifice -Offering (or giving up something valuable)

12. Eternal - Everlasting

13. Homage- Tribute

13. Glows- Shines

14. Courage- Bravery

II. MCQ
1.Where is the National War Memorial located?

Answer: Delhi

2. When was the National War Memorial established?

Answer: 2019

3. What does the National War Memorial honour?

Answer: Soldiers

4. What glows in silence at the memorial?

Answer: Flame

5. What is paid to the soldiers at the memorial?

Answer: Homage

6. What does each stone at the memorial tell?

Answer: Story

7. What do we always remember at the National War Memorial?

Answer: Sacrifice

8. What stands with pride and grace at the heart of Bharat?

Answer: Memorial

9. What does the eternal flame show about the soldiers?

Answer: Courage

10. What do the soldiers stand for, side by side?

Answer: Bharat