Change of Heart

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.

Answer:

The last Friday of each month was special because it was the day when sports matches were organised at school. Students looked forward to this day as it was dedicated to playing games and competitions during the games period.

Answer:

Prabhat was responsible for maintaining the score for the match. However, he misused this responsibility by secretly changing the scoreboard in his favour when no one was watching, so that he could win the badminton match against Surya.

Answer:

Yes, I think Prabhat did wish to play another match with Surya, but for different reasons at different points in the story.

In the beginning, Prabhat may have wanted a rematch to prove his superiority. However, after observing Surya's joyful and carefree attitude towards games, Prabhat underwent a change of heart. He began to understand the true spirit of sportsmanship — that playing for enjoyment is more important than winning. So later, he would have wanted to play with Surya simply for the fun and joy of the game, just as Surya did.

Answer:

Surya felt extremely happy and joyful about playing, regardless of whether he won or lost. Even when he was playing basketball and could not score a basket for ten minutes, his happy smile never left his face. He enjoyed every game for its own sake, without worrying about the scoreboard or the result.

Answer:

Prabhat observed that Surya was great at some games and terrible at others, but what was common in everything he did was his enjoyment. Surya enjoyed every game equally, whether he was winning or losing. He never let the result affect his happiness. Prabhat noticed that Surya did not need a scoreboard or a win to have fun — he simply played for the love of the game.

Answer:

Prabhat would play a game only if he was sure of winning.

Answer:

Prabhat was good at playing badminton.

Answer: C. afraid of losing

Justification: Prabhat refused to play any game in which he thought he might lose. He only participated when he was certain of winning. This clearly shows that he was afraid of losing, not simply confident of winning or skilled at the game.

Answer: B. unhappy

Justification: The text clearly states, "He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did." This tells us that Prabhat was feeling unhappy despite his win, most likely because he had cheated to win.

Answer:

Prabhat finds Surya's behaviour surprising because, according to Prabhat's own mindset, losing a game should make a person feel sad or upset. However, Surya did not feel bad about losing at all. Moreover, Surya was seen playing basketball the very next day with a happy smile, even though he could not score a basket for ten minutes. This was completely opposite to how Prabhat thought a person should react after a loss, and so he found it very surprising.

Answer:

We can say that Surya's reaction to not winning was different from Prabhat's.

Explanation: Prabhat could not bear to lose and would avoid games he might lose. Surya, on the other hand, remained cheerful and enjoyed the game even after losing, which is completely different from Prabhat's attitude.

Answer:

In the beginning, Prabhat's attitude towards winning and losing greatly limited his enjoyment of games. Since he only played games he was sure of winning, he missed out on the fun of trying new games and taking challenges. His focus was entirely on the result rather than the experience of playing. This meant that his enjoyment was conditional — he could only feel happy if he won. Even after winning the badminton match against Surya (by cheating), he could not sleep well and did not feel as happy as he usually did. His obsession with winning actually reduced the true joy that games can bring.

Answer:

Prabhat cheated in the badminton match against Surya because he was terrified of losing. Surya was playing very well and scoring points easily, and Prabhat realised he was likely to lose. Since Prabhat's self-worth and happiness were entirely tied to winning, the thought of losing was unbearable for him. When everyone was distracted by Surya's joke, Prabhat saw an opportunity and changed the scoreboard. He cheated not out of malice, but out of his deep fear of defeat and his inability to accept losing gracefully.

Answer:

Surya's attitude was completely different from Prabhat's in the following ways:

- Surya played every game for the joy of playing, while Prabhat played only to win.
- Surya did not feel bad about losing; he remained cheerful and continued playing. Prabhat, on the other hand, avoided games he might lose and felt deeply disturbed even after winning through unfair means.
- Surya enjoyed games he was not even good at, like basketball. Prabhat only participated in games where he was confident of winning.
- Surya had a true sporting spirit, while Prabhat lacked it at the beginning of the story.

Answer:

No, Prabhat's approach to games was not healthy.

Reasons:
1. He only played games he was sure of winning, which meant he never challenged himself or tried to improve.
2. His happiness depended entirely on winning, which is an unhealthy mindset.
3. His fear of losing led him to cheat, which is against the spirit of sportsmanship.
4. Even after winning, he felt unhappy and could not sleep — showing that his approach did not bring him genuine satisfaction.

A healthy approach to games involves enjoying the process, accepting both wins and losses gracefully, and playing with honesty and enthusiasm. Prabhat lacked all of these qualities in the beginning.

Answer:

Sporting spirit is important for the following reasons:

1. It teaches us to accept failure gracefully: Losing is a part of life. A good sporting spirit helps us learn from our losses rather than being crushed by them.
2. It promotes enjoyment: When we play for the love of the game rather than just to win, we enjoy it much more.
3. It builds character: Qualities like honesty, teamwork, perseverance, and fairness that are part of sporting spirit help us in all areas of life.
4. It encourages participation: When people are not afraid of losing, more people participate and enjoy games.
5. It fosters respect: Sporting spirit teaches us to respect our opponents, teammates, and the rules of the game.

As the story shows, Prabhat became a much happier and more popular person once he developed a true sporting spirit.

Answer:

The title 'Change of Heart' is very suitable for this story because it perfectly captures the central theme — the transformation in Prabhat's attitude and thinking.

At the beginning of the story, Prabhat had a rigid and unhealthy attitude towards games. He played only to win, avoided games he might lose, and even cheated to ensure victory. His heart was closed to the true joy of playing.

However, after observing Surya's carefree, joyful, and sporting attitude, Prabhat's heart gradually changed. He began to understand that the real purpose of playing a game is to enjoy it, not just to win. He started playing hide and seek, began joking during badminton, and developed a genuine sporting spirit.

This complete transformation in his inner feelings, values, and approach to life is what is meant by a 'Change of Heart'. The title is therefore apt and meaningful.

Answer:

The word BADMINTON already has the following words listed as an example:
- BAD, ADMIN, MINT, IN, TON, ON

Additional words that can be found:
- BAD (B-A-D)
- AD (A-D)
- ADMIN (A-D-M-I-N)
- DIM (D-I... not consecutive from start — valid: letters must be consecutive in the word)
- MINT (M-I-N-T)
- MIN (M-I-N)
- IN (I-N)
- INTO (I-N-T-O)
- TON (T-O-N)
- ON (O-N)
- MINTON (M-I-N-T-O-N)

Note: Students are encouraged to find more words and create their own puzzles to share with the class.

Answer:

Words from PHENOMENON:
- HE (H-E)
- HEN (H-E-N)
- PHENO
- NO (N-O)
- NON (N-O-N)
- ONE (O-N-E)
- NOM (N-O-M)
- NOME (N-O-M-E)
- OMEN (O-M-E-N)
- MEN (M-E-N)
- ON (O-N)
- NONE (N-O-N-E)

Note: Students should look for consecutive letter sequences within the word and may find additional words.

Answer:

Words from BASKETBALL:
- BAS (B-A-S)
- BASE (B-A-S... not present — S-K follows)
- ASK (A-S-K)
- BASKET (B-A-S-K-E-T)
- SKETBALL
- KET (K-E-T)
- ET (E-T)
- ALL (A-L-L)
- BALL (B-A-L-L)
- TALL (T-A-L-L)
- ETBALL
- KETBALL
- AS (A-S)
- SKE
- SKETCH — not present

Note: Students are encouraged to explore more combinations and share their puzzles with classmates.

Answer — Circled Verbs:

1. Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well.
2. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did.
3. What was more surprising that Surya had not felt bad about losing.

Answer:

| S. No. | Column A — FIRST ACTION (OLD) — Past Perfect | Column B — SECOND ACTION (NEW) |
|--------|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 1. | had played | was discussing |
| 2. | had won | did not feel / did |
| 3. | had not felt | was |

Explanation:
- In sentence 2, 'had won' refers to the earlier action (winning the game), while 'did not feel' and 'did' refer to the later feelings.
- In sentence 3, 'had not felt' refers to the earlier state (Surya not feeling bad), while 'was' refers to the later observation (what was surprising).

Answer:

Prabhat had already finished his homework before going to the badminton match.

Rule used: Past Perfect = had + past participle (finished). It is used here because finishing homework happened before going to the match — it is the older/earlier action.

Answer:

Surya had played basketball for years before joining the school's badminton team.

Rule used: Past Perfect = had + past participle (played). Playing basketball for years happened before joining the badminton team, so past perfect is used.

Answer:

By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya had already won several matches.

Rule used: Past Perfect = had + past participle (won). Winning the matches happened before Prabhat arrived, so past perfect is used.

Answer:

The new student, Surya, had never met Prabhat before coming to the school.

Rule used: Past Perfect = had + past participle (met). Not meeting Prabhat is an action (or state) that existed before coming to the school, so past perfect is used.

Answer:

Before the games period, Prabhat had practised badminton extensively.

Rule used: Past Perfect = had + past participle (practised). Practising badminton happened before the games period, so past perfect is used.

Answer:

Sarita – Nupur was the pair chosen to play chess.

*(Note: This answer is based on the transcript provided on page 128 of the textbook. Students should listen carefully to the announcement and circle the correct pair.)*

Answer:

*(Note: The answers to these questions are based on the listening transcript on page 128 of the textbook. Students should listen carefully to the announcement and fill in the table. The expected answers based on the transcript are:)*

| Questions | Answers |
|-----------|----------|
| 1. How many Friday matches will be played? | *(As per transcript — e.g., Four)* |
| 2. What was put up on the sports' notice board? | *(As per transcript — e.g., The schedule/list of matches)* |
| 3. Who will sponsor the kho-kho team's refreshments? | *(As per transcript — e.g., The Parent-Teacher Association/PTA)* |
| 4. Who will be the scorekeeper for chess? | *(As per transcript — e.g., Dhiraj)* |
| 5. Who will be the referee for kho-kho? | *(As per transcript — e.g., The Sports Teacher)* |
| 6. Which Friday periods are meant for kho-kho? | *(As per transcript — e.g., The last two Friday periods)* |

Students must refer to the audio/transcript on page 128 for the exact answers.

Answer (Sample Dialogue):

Vani: Hi everyone! Could you please let me join your team for the games period today? I would really love to play with you all.

*(Using the prompt: 'Could you please ...')*

Answer (Sample Dialogue):

Somiwon: Hitesh, please can you help me with the cleaning of the classroom cupboard? It would be much easier if we do it together.

*(Using the prompt: 'Please can you help me with ...')*

Answer (Sample Dialogue):

Sumit: Oh, Nupur, I'm so sorry! That was my fault entirely. I accidentally spilled water on your desk. Let me help you clean it up right away.

*(Using the prompt for a mistake: 'I'm sorry, that was my fault.')*

Answer (Sample Dialogue):

Hitesh: Simran, I'm really sorry. I forgot to bring your Art file to school today. I apologise — I should have been more careful. I will make sure to bring it tomorrow without fail.

*(Using the prompt: 'I'm sorry, that was my fault.')*

Answer (Sample Dialogue):

Kriti: Nupur, I'm very sorry for the way I behaved earlier. I apologise — I was completely out of line. I should not have spoken to you so rudely. It won't happen again.

*(Using the prompt for rude behaviour: 'I'm very sorry for the way I behaved. I apologise. I was out of line.')*

Answer (Sample Dialogue):

Mohan: Hitesh, thank you so much! It means so much to me that you helped me practise for the Inter-House speech competition. I truly appreciate your support and patience. Thank you!

*(Using the prompt: 'Thank you. It means so much to me that you ...' and 'I truly appreciate your help with ...')*

Answer (Sample Dialogue):

Meher: Simran, I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart because you took the time to explain the chapter to me when I had missed school. I truly appreciate your help. Thank you so much!

*(Using the prompt: 'I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart because you ...')*

Answer (Sample Dialogue):

Rima: Gita, I truly appreciate your help with collecting the notebooks from the staff-room. It was so kind of you to come along. Thank you — it means a lot to me!

*(Using the prompt: 'I truly appreciate your help with ... Thank you.')*

Answer — Completed Diary Entry:

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Saturday
17 August 20XX
8:00 p.m.

Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but 1. I do not feel happy about it. He was playing very well and was getting the points easily. I was sure that 2. I will lose the match. So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, 3. I managed to change the scoreboard. No one noticed the change and 4. Everyone congratulated me after my win. What surprised me the most was that he said 5. He had fun playing with me and we should play again. How could he be so relaxed after losing a match? He should have been sad if not crying over his loss!

Though 6. I won the match, I did not enjoy as I usually do. It really disturbed me that 7. Surya did not feel bad about losing the match. It is still bothering me. Is it because I changed the score? I do not understand myself.

Let me sleep now. I feel that it may make me feel better.

Goodnight!

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Note: The phrase 'I felt very happy' from the box was not used in the blanks as the context of the diary entry does not require it in any of the seven blanks. Students should use the phrases that best fit the meaning of each blank.

Answer:

Here is a summary of the key facts from the bio-sketches:

Deepika Kumari:
- She is an archer from Jharkhand.
- Her father is an auto-rickshaw driver and her mother is a nurse — she comes from a humble background.
- She practised archery in an unusual way — by aiming for mangoes with stones.
- She used homemade bamboo bows and arrows to practise.
- She joined the Tata Archery Academy, which helped her develop professionally.
- She won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Neeraj Chopra:
- He is a young athlete from Khandra village in Haryana.
- His family is largely involved in agriculture.
- He is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin throw.
- He worked hard for several years to achieve his passion.
- He was the second Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics, at the age of 23.
- He won a silver medal in javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Lesson from their lives:
Both Deepika Kumari and Neeraj Chopra come from modest backgrounds but achieved greatness through hard work, dedication, and passion. Their stories teach us that talent combined with perseverance can overcome any obstacle.

Activity: Students are encouraged to visit the links provided to learn about other Arjuna Awardees and Indian sportspersons.