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The Chair — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · English

What The Chair covers in CBSE Class 6 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 6 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 English · 2026-27

Topics in The Chair

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1. Main Idea of the Story

  • Mario loves having many friends and often boasts about it.
  • Grandfather challenges Mario's idea of friendship with a fruit chaat bet.
  • An invisible chair from the attic is used as a test.
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2. Characters and Their Roles

  • Mario is the boy who boasts about having many friends.
  • Grandfather is wise and designs the friendship test.
  • Guneet is one of the three true friends who supports Mario.
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3. Plot in Short Steps

  • Mario boasts about having many friends at school.
  • Grandfather bets Mario a fruit chaat that many of those friends are only companions or partners.
  • Grandfather brings an invisible chair from the attic.
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4. Important Quotes and Their Meaning

  • Grandfather says, 'Mario, I bet you a fruit chaat. You don’t have as many friends as you think you have.' This shows he doubts Mario's claim.
  • Grandfather says, 'I have exactly what you need. It’s in the attic. Wait here a minute.' This creates curiosity.
  • Grandfather explains that if Mario sits on the invisible chair, the magic will show who his real friends are.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Friendship shown through the test of the invisible chair

MarioGrandfatherInvisible chairReal friendsNot real friendsLesson about friendshipFruit chaat betMessages to friends

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Chair for CBSE Class 6 English?
Key topics in The Chair include Main Idea of the Story, Characters and Their Roles, Plot in Short Steps, Important Quotes and Their Meaning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise The Chair for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 76 practice questions on The Chair. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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