CBSE Class 6 English — NCERT Solutions

(This is a personal response question. A sample answer is given below.)

Once, I worked very hard to prepare for my school's annual science exhibition. I spent several evenings reading books, collecting materials, and building a working model of a water purification system. I practised explaining it many times so that I could present it clearly to the judges and visitors.

(Sample answer based on the context of the previous answer.)

Working hard on the science project helped me learn a great deal about how water is purified. It also improved my confidence in speaking in front of others. My team won the second prize, which made all the effort worthwhile.

Given: The story describes Gajaraj's behaviour regarding food.

Answer: Gajaraj did not eat his food because he was sad and lonely. He had no friends, and the absence of companionship made him lose his appetite. When Buntee (the dog) was taken away by the farmer, Gajaraj missed his friend so much that he refused to eat.

Given: The ending of the story describes new friendships formed.

Answer: At the end of the story, there were two pairs of friends:

1. Gajaraj (the elephant) and Buntee (the dog) — they were reunited and remained best friends.
2. The mahout and the farmer — the mahout hugged the farmer and said, "I've also found one," meaning he too had found a friend in the farmer.

Given: We have read the chapter 'Neem Baba' about the neem tree and its many uses.

Two facts that surprised me the most:

1. Neem seed powder can be used to protect crops from pests, which means it works as a natural pesticide — this surprised me because I did not know a tree could replace chemical pesticides.

2. Pouring a small amount of neem oil on stagnant water is a cost-effective method to stop mosquitoes from breeding — this surprised me because such a simple solution can help prevent diseases like malaria and dengue.

(Note: Students may write any two facts from the chapter that genuinely surprised them. Answers will vary.)

Given: Sentences based on the chapter 'Neem Baba'.

Completed sentences:

1. Amber played in the shade of the neem tree (Neem Baba).

2. Neem seed powder protects crops from pests/insects.

3. Pouring neem oil on stagnant water is a cost-effective method to stop mosquitoes from breeding in stagnant water.

4. One reason why doctors advise us to use neem leaves for someone suffering from measles is because neem leaves have antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help soothe the skin and fight infection.

Answer: False

Prabhat would never accept losing easily. If he sensed that he would lose a game, he would simply not play it. He took part only when he was sure of winning. This clearly shows that he could not accept losing to anyone.

Bharat has always been known for its rich culture, traditions, diversity, and heritage. It is famous for its unity in diversity, where people of different languages, religions, and customs live together harmoniously.

Correct Option: A. shiny and beautiful

The Fox is flattering the Raven by praising his feathers to make him feel proud and special. The compliment is meant to highlight how beautiful and impressive the Raven's feathers are, so 'shiny and beautiful' is the most appropriate choice in the context of the Fox's flattery.

Sentence 3 — 'May my friend get well soon' — is closest to a prayer.

Explanation: A prayer is a sincere, heartfelt wish directed towards a higher power or expressed as a blessing for someone else's well-being. Sentence 1 uses 'I wish', which expresses a personal desire about something one wants for oneself (idli in tiffin). Sentence 2 uses 'I hope', which expresses expectation about a shared outcome (winning a race). Sentence 3, however, uses 'May', which is the language of blessing and prayer. It is selfless — the speaker is wishing something good (good health) for a friend, not for themselves. This is the spirit of a true prayer: wishing well for others with a pure heart.

Given: The clue tells us that a creek is a small body of water.

Meaning: The children are playing beside or very close to a small stream or narrow water body. The line tells us the setting of the game — the children play near a little stream of water in the neighbourhood.

Given: This is a personal experience question.

Sample Answer: Yes, I have flown a kite. I flew it on the terrace of my house during the Makar Sankranti festival in January. My father helped me hold the string and we flew it together on a sunny, windy afternoon.

Note: The images cannot be seen, but based on context the three helpers are typically a Police Officer, a Doctor/Nurse, and a Firefighter.

1. Police Officer (Kotwal/Thanedar): A police officer helps us when there is a crime, theft, or any law-and-order problem. We can call them when we are in danger or when someone is behaving suspiciously.

2. Doctor/Nurse: A doctor or nurse helps us when we are sick or injured. They provide medical treatment and save lives during emergencies.

3. Firefighter: A firefighter helps us when there is a fire. They rescue people trapped in burning buildings and put out fires to prevent further damage.

Answer: False

Mario did NOT successfully sit on the invisible chair on his first attempt. He missed the seat and fell, causing surprised looks and laughter among his classmates. He had to try multiple times before he managed to sit on it with the help of his real friends.

This is an open-ended personal activity. Students should think about their own kitchen and write any three spices they have seen or smelled at home. Sample answers (students may write their own):

1. Turmeric (Haldi)
2. Cumin seeds (Jeera)
3. Black pepper (Kali mirch)

Share your answers with your teacher and classmates.

Given: A passage about the benefits of yoga with seven blanks to be filled using words from the box: sleep, lifestyle, health, strength, calm, stress, balance.

Concept: Read each sentence carefully and choose the word that fits the meaning and grammar of the sentence.

Answers:

1. health — Yoga improves mental health.
2. lifestyle — It leads to a healthier lifestyle.
3. strength — Asanas increase muscular strength.
4. balance — Yoga leads to a better body and mind balance.
5. calm — Breathing techniques and meditation make the mind calm.
6. stress — Yoga lessens stress.
7. sleep — Yoga improves the quality of sleep.

Completed passage:
Yoga is a practise that not only improves physical flexibility but also improves mental health and leads to a healthier lifestyle. It involves a series of asanas, which increase muscular strength. Practising yoga also leads to a better body and mind balance and reduces body pain such as the lower back. Moreover, the focus on breathing techniques and meditation makes the mind calm, lessens stress, and improves the quality of sleep. This helps to adopt a more positive lifestyle.

Activity: Read the poem 'National War Memorial' aloud clearly and with proper pronunciation.

Steps to follow:

1. Sit or stand comfortably.
2. Read each line of the poem slowly and clearly.
3. Pay attention to punctuation marks — pause at commas, stop at full stops.
4. Try to understand the meaning of each line as you read.
5. Express the feeling of respect and gratitude for the brave soldiers while reading.

Note: Reading aloud helps improve fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension.