Chapters to be deleted: Class vi – English

Chapters to be deleted: Class vi – English (Half-Yearly)

Literature: (A Different Kind of School.)

                    (Where all Teachers go.)

Supplementary reader: (The Old –Clock Shop)

                                           (Tansen)

Grammar:  Tense:  only (Exercise 2)
 Non-finite Verbs: 

Page 45 -Exercise 2
Page 48-Exercise - 2
Page -51 Exercise - 2
Page - 52 Exercise - 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Comparisons:   only (exercises - 3,5,)

Voice: only (Exercises – 1, 3, 4)

Writing: only (Process Writing, Story writing)

Chapters to be deleted: Class vi – English (Annual)

Literature: only (The banyan tree)

Supplementary Reader: (A Strange wrestling match)

Grammar: Joining of Sentences:

(Page- 119 Exercise E,) 

(page 123 Exercise- 1, 2)

(page-124 Exercise -1, 2)

(page – 127 Exercise – 1)

(page – 128 Exercise – 2)

Preposition: (page 75 – Exercise -c)

Direct and Indirect Speech:

(page-131 – Exercise -2)

(page-133 –Exercise – 2, 3)

(page – 135 – Exercise – 2)

(page – 136 – Exercise -2)

(page -137 – Exercise – 2)

(page -139 –Exercise – 2)

(page – 142 – Exercise -2)

(page  - 143 – Exercise- 3, 4, 5)

(page – 147- Exercise – 4)

(page – 149 –Exercise -2)

(page -151 – Exercise – 2)

Transformation of Sentences:

(page- 96 –Exercise – 1, 2)

(page – 97 – Exercise -1, 2)

(page -98 –exercise – 3, 4)

(page -102 – exercise -1)

(page – 103 – Exercise – 1,2)

Writing: only (Story Writing, Formal Letter)

               

A Strange Wrestling Match : ncert solution class 6

1. What was Vijay Singh's weakness? Which awkward situation did it push him into? (page-46)

Ans:- Vijay Singh was a born wrestler. He was fond of boasting himself always. Once he declared that he was not afraid of ghost. Then and there he received a challenge to visit a haunted land to meet the ghost. He was not able to reject the suggestion to do so. Thus his boasting about his power and strength pushed him into a dangerous situation.

2. Was the old woman's gift to Vijay Singh eccentric? Why?

Ans:-No, the old woman’s gift to Vijay Singh was not eccentric. The gift provided by the old woman helped Vijay Singh fight the fearful ghost. With the help of the gift containing salt and an egg the ghost was outwitted.

3. Why did Vijay Singh ask the ghost disguised as Natwar to come closer?

Ans:- Vijay Singh asked the ghost disguised as Natwar to come closer because he wanted to see how the ghost could be defeated. He wanted to know his power and strength so that he could prepare to fight well.

4. What made the ghost speechless? Why?

Ans:- On looking at Natwar’s face Vijay Singh addressed the ghost as plain lying one. This statement made the ghost speechless. He thought he was insulted and humiliated.

5. Why did Vijay Singh say "Appearances can be deceptive"?

Ans:-  The ghost was trying to prove that he was greater than Vijay Singh. Vijay Singh did not find any sign in the ghost which could make him powerful. So he said “Appearance can be deceptive”. Also Vijay Singh wanted to demonstrate his stamina.

                                

1. Why did Vijay Singh use the egg? How did he use the lump of salt? (page-51)

Ans:- Vijay Singh wanted the ghost to squeeze a piece of rock. The ghost did not get success doing so. Cleverly, Vijay Singh showed the ghost that he was more powerful by crushing the egg showing the rock. The very next time he challenged the ghost to crush another rock. Again the ghost was failed to do so. Vijay Singh took the salt kept in his pocket and crushed it showing that it was rock. The ghost was again defeated. 

2. Why did Vijay Singh conclude that the ghost would not be a worthy opponent to him? Was he fair in his judgement?

Ans:- Vijay Singh wanted to prove himself more powerful than the ghost. So he concluded that the ghost would not be a worthy opponent to him. He outwitted the ghost by using his egg and the salt. The ghost did not understand his crafty attitude and nature. So it is quite clear that he was not fair in his judgement.

3. Why did Vijay Singh ask the ghost to accompany him to town next day?

Ans:-Vijay Singh asked the ghost to accompany him to the town the next day because he wanted to show the people that he was so powerful that he could carry the ghost as his slave. He wanted to show off his power to impress the people of the town.

4. What made the ghost believe Vijay Singh was dead?

Ans:- The ghost made a plan to kill Vijay Singh at his sleeping. When Vijay Singh understood the plan he left the bed and put a pillow on his place. The ghost tried to kill the pillow thinking he was killing Vijay Singh. But he did not hear even a word of groaning, so he thought Vijay Singh was dead.

5. Vijay Singh complained of insects in the cave. What was he referring to, and why?

Ans:- Vijay Singh complained of insect in the cave. He was comparing the ghost to an insect. He wanted to make the ghost understand that the ghost was nothing more than an insect.

 Was it really a ghost who Vijay Singh befooled? Who do you think it was?

Ans:- I don’t think it was a ghost. Nobody can say that a ghost can collect wealth and acquire property. It might be a dacoit who stayed alone with his stolen property and wealth.

What Happened to the Reptiles : ncert solution class 6

1. In what way is Pambupatti different from any other village?

Ans:- Pambupatti is different from  other villages because the people of the village live together very peacefully. They have created harmonious situation in the village. There is no distinction between cast and creed. They spend a peaceful life and they are very co-operative.

2. Why is Prem determined not to return to his village?

Ans:- Prem has experienced the consequences of fights. He has seen the houses set on fire. People are gone mad . One has become enemy of another. So he left the village. His has got a very peaceful dwelling. Now he wants to spend his life peacefully. This is why Prem is determined not to return to his village

3. Why did Makara dislike tortoises, snakes and lizards? Write a line about each.

Ans:-Makara disliked tortoises by saying that they are slow and stupid. Snakes were disliked because they were slimy and they produced funny noises. The lizards had a peculiar quality of changing their colors whenever they needed to do so.

4. What went wrong when the tortoises, snakes and lizards left the forest?

Ans:- There went a great wrong when the tortoises, snakes and lizards left the forest. The stinking smell of rotten fruits and fishes created unbearable situation for the forest dwellers. Rats increased by leaps and bounds and countless insects started flying in the forest.

5. Why do you think Prem wants to tell a story of the reptiles to the people of his village?

Ans:- Prem is a peaceful person. He does not want the villagers to fight among one another for the sake of religion. He wants all the people to stay together harmoniously. So he wants to tell a story of the reptile to the people of his village.

6. Do you agree that it is difficult not to go along with someone who is very strong and powerful? Express your views frankly and clearly.

Ans:- Yes, I agree that most of the people are lover of peace so they don’t actually want to take any risk by going against someone who is very strong and powerful. If one goes against them he may be tortured severely then and there in any way. So it is not possible for everybody to do so.

7. If you were a baby crocodile, would you tell Makara that he was wrong? What would you say to convince him?

Ans:- If I were a baby crocodile I would have told Makara that all the creatures on this planet( earth) have reciprocal relationship. The earth is for those who live on the earth. So all the creatures have equal rights to make the planet beautiful and worth-living.

A Pact with the Sun : ncert solution class 6

1. What did the physicians ask Saeeda's mother to do to get well? Did their advice help her? If not, why not?

Ans:-The physician asked Saeeda’s mother to stay in the sun every morning for an hour at least. Their advice helped her.

2. What did the specialist prescribe in addition to medicine?

Ans:- The specialist advised to stay in a big room with the open windows and doors. According to the advice of the specialist she was to sit in the sun at least for an hour every day. She should get fresh air. The specialist prescribed some costly but very effective medicines.

3. What did Saeeda tell the sunrays to do?

Ans:- Saeeda told the sunrays to come to her mother to help her the very next day.

4. Why were the sunrays keen to go down to the earth the next day?

Ans:- The sunrays were keen to go down to the earth the next day because they made a promise to go down to help Saeeda’s sick mother. They pierced through the clouds to reach Saeeda’s courtyard to help her.

What is your formula for keeping good health?

Ans:- “ Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise” is my formula for keeping good health. I take balanced diet. I exercise in the morning staying in the sun for an hour every day.

The Wonder Called Sleep : ncert solution class 6

1. What is the most obvious advantage of sleep?

Ans:- The most obvious advantage of sleep is that it rejuvenate our body and mind. One gets ready for one’s work with the same energy and force to start his normal activities.

2. What happens to our body when we sleep?

Ans:- Our body if full of organs. Almost all the organs of the body work together when we are active in our works. But when we sleep, the organs along with our body take rest to regain the lost energy and power exhausted during our day’s work and activities. It is true that during our sleep both heartbeat and blood pressure slow down, but it is also essential for their rejuvenation.

3. Define a dream in your own words.

Ans:- A dream is a mental activity of a person who is asleep.

4. Why are dreams important? Mention two reasons.

Ans:- Dreams are important for the following two reasons:   

(a)    Dream is sometimes based on ambition which someone wants to achieve, so it paves the way to success.   

(b)   The person who dreams in his sleep, removes his disturbances.

5. Why has sleep been called a wonder?

Ans:- Sleep has been called a wonder because it is the most comfortable experience. It is dream which provides us beautiful friends and landscapes beyond our imagination. The things which never fly in the air can be seen flying continuously. Sometimes we are also seen flying in the air.

6. Describe briefly to the class an improbable dream you have had.

Ans:- I had an improbable dream which is beyond my imagination. I found that some planes were flying over my building. I was on the ground and wanted to catch any one of them. So I went to the top floor of my building and I jumped on to the plane. I found that I sat on its back holding it and flying along with the plane. Now I was soaring in the air without any fear. When I got up in the morning, I found myself on my pillow. I then understood that I had done a lot of work in my dream.

Grandmothers and mothers sing nice little songs while rocking little ones to sleep. Such a song is called a 'lullaby'. Do you remember a lullaby in your own language? Tell the class in English what the lullaby says.

Ans:- It is true that Grandmother and mothers sing nice little songs while rocking little ones to sleep. Such a song is called a lullaby. I do remember a lullaby, but it is in Hindi. I want to say about the lullaby. Normally lullaby says about the sleep without disturbance. Lullaby is a song which is sung in a melodious voice to call a sleep very close to the young ones so that they can sleep properly by listening to the melodious voice of the grandmothers and mothers. The most important fact is that it is perfect and proved. It is happened. 

The Monkey and the Crocodile : ncert solution class 6

1. The monkey was happy living in the fruit tree, but his happiness was not complete. What did he miss?

Ans:- The monkey was happy living in the fruit tree, but his happiness was not complete because he had no companion to talk to and to share the fruits of the tree.

 2. What did the two friends generally talk about?

Ans:- The two friends generally talked about the birds and animals. Sometimes they talked about the problems of the farmers caused by the scarcity of rainfall.

3. Why was the crocodile's wife annoyed with her husband one day?

Ans:- Being a fast friend of monkey the crocodile outstayed one day. His wife was not actually able to carry off her young ones alone. So she was annoyed with her husband.

4. Why was the crocodile unwilling to invite his friend home?

Ans:- The proposal of crocodile’s wife was very dangerous. She wanted to eat the heart of monkey (his friend). The crocodile did not want his friend to be a meal. He wanted to save his friend. So he was unwilling to invite his friend home.

5. What did the crocodile tell the monkey midstream?

Ans:- The crocodile told the monkey that his wife wanted to eat his heart. Also, he told that he was not able to displease his wife, so he invited him his home.

6. How did the monkey save himself?

Ans:- The monkey saved his life by saying that he did not carry his heart with him. His heart was kept safe on the tree. The monkey said that he must return to the tree to carry the heart.

7. What does the last sentence of the story suggest? What would the crocodile tell his wife?

Ans:- The last sentence of the story suggests that fruit is good for mind and body. I think the crocodile would tell his about the benefits of eating fruits. He would say to his wife boldly that his friend is better than she in all respect.

Tansen : ncert solution class 6

1. Why did Swami Haridas say Tansen was 'talented'?

Ans:- Swami Haridas understood the talent of Tansen when he heard his roaring like a tiger at the time of his rest in the forest with his disciples. He found that the boy was able to imitate the voices of animals and birds. So he said that Tansen was talented.

2. Why did Akbar ask Tansen to join his court?

Ans:- Akbar experienced that Tansen was a great singer. He was extremely pleased with his singing, so he asked Tansen to join his court.

3. How do we know that Akbar was fond of Tansen? Give two reasons.

Ans:-We know that Akbar was fond of Tansen. The two reasons are as follows.

(a).    He has been a good disciple of Swami Haridas so Akbar had no doubt about his talent. 

(b)  Akbar himself experienced his singing melodious songs which pleased Akbar very much.

4. What did the other courtiers feel about Tansen?

Ans:- Akbar was so pleased with the singing of Tansen that he often visited his home to enjoy music. Tansen himself composed different Ragas. Ultimately he was appointed as a court singer by Akbar. In the court he proved his skills and talents. He was rewarded several times by the emperor. So the other courtiers were jealous of him. They wanted to ruin Tansen by executing a heinous conspiracy.

5. (i) What happens if Raga Deepak is sung properly?

 Ans:- If Raga Deepak is sung properly the singer is burnt to ashes.

 (ii) Why did Tansen's enemies want him to sing the Raga?

 Ans:-Tansen’s enemies wanted him to be ruined so they wanted him to sing the Raga.

6. Why did Tansen agree to sing Raga Deepak?

Ans:- Tansen agreed to sing Raga Deepak because he was not able to disobey his loving emperor. Secondly, he had got an opportunity to prove his skill.

7. (i) What steps did he take to save himself?

Ans:- He requested the emperor to provide some time. He was allowed for the same. He then taught his daughter Saraswati and her friend Rupwati how to sing Raga Megh.

 (ii) Did his plan work? How?

Ans:-Yes, his plan worked well. His singing Raga Megh made the environment extremely hot and lighted the lamp. At the very same time the two girls began singing Raga Megh. Consequently the rain started falling down and he was saved from burning to ashes.

Are you interested in music? Do you like classical music? Name a few distinguished Indian musicians.

Ans:- Yes, I am interested in music very much. I like classical music. Some of the distinguished Indian musicians are as follows. Ravi Shankar, Shivkumar Sharma, Bhimsen Joshi, Jasraj, Zakir Hussain etc.

The Old-Clock Shop : ncert solution class 6

1. What made Ray think the visitor was not really shopper?

Ans:- Every shopper has his/her own identification. Ray was an excellent and experienced shop owner. He was deaf and dumb but he was able to understand the real shoppers. He was able to trace the actual characteristics of a real shopper. His extraordinary eyes and his brilliance made him think that the visitor was not really shopper.

2. Why did you think he had come to the shop?

Ans:- I think that the shopper came to steal money from the shop. He wanted some money which was badly needed.

3. How did Ray communicate with him?

Ans:- Ray communicated with his customer by writing his words on a notepad. And the very same thing was done by the customer.

4. What do you think the man said to his friend who waited at the door?

Ans:- The man informed his friend standing close that the owner of the shop was neither able to hear nor to speak.

5. Ray was not a pawnbroker. Why then did he lend money to people in exchange for their old watches and clocks?

Ans:- Ray was not a pawnbroker. He was very kind and helpful person to the needy ones. He was not able to answer in negative to anyone who was needy. So he lent money in exchange for their old watches and clocks.

6. "The watch was nothing special and yet had great powers." In what sense did it have 'great powers'?

Ans:- The watch was nothing special and yet had great powers. The watch made the money which was badly needed. The owner of the shop was not stolen in any way. So both the customer and the owner were safe.

7. Do you think the man would ever come back to pick up the watch?

Ans:- No, the man would never come to pick up the old watch because he got higher than its worth.

8. When did "the unfriendly face" of the visitor turn truly friendly?

Ans:- The unfriendly face of the visitor turned truly friendly on getting a fifty dollar note for his old and ordinary watch. He was extremely pleased to have got it.

A Shepherd's Treasure : ncert solution class 6

1. The shepherd hadn't been to school because

(i) He was very poor.

(ii) there were very few schools in those days

(iii) he wasn't interested in studies.

Choose the right answer.

2. Who visited the shepherd on day, and why?

Ans:- The shepherd was well known for his friendly nature and wisdom so the king of Iran visited him one day to experience personally.

3. Why did the other governors grow jealous of the shepherd?

Ans:- The newly appointed governor (shepherd) was growing honourable. His name and fame was spread far and wide. So the other governors grew jealous of him.

4. Why was the new governor called to the palace?

Ans:- The other governors made a heinous complaint against the new governor. He was blamed to have an iron chest with him all the times. So he was called to the palace.

5. Why was everyone delighted to see the iron chest on the camel's back?

Ans:-Everyone was curious to see the contents of the chest which might be valuable. They thought that if the blame came true, the king would surely dismiss the new governor. So they were extremely delighted.

6. (i) What did the iron chest contain?

Ans:- The iron chest contained an old blanket.

(ii) Why did the shepherd always carry it?

Ans:- The shepherd always carried his old blanket because it had been his eternal friend since his sense. In the case of dismissal from the post of governor it would protect his body and save him properly.

(iii) Is it an example of the shepherd's humility or wisdom or both?

Ans:- Yes, it is an example of shepherd’s humility and wisdom.

7. How did the king reward the new governor?

Ans:- When the king found that the complaint made against the new governor was absolutely wrong, the king rewarded the new governor. He was extremely pleased with humility and honesty of the new governor. He rewarded the new governor by appointing him the same of a bigger province on the very same day and got a good promotion among the other ones.

A Friendly Mongoose : ncert solution class 6

1. Why did the farmer bring a baby mongoose into the house?

Ans:- The farmer thought that his son when grew up he would need a companion. So the farmer brought a baby mongoose into his house to accompany his small son.

2. Why didn't the farmer's wife want to leave the baby alone with the mongoose?

Ans:- Farmer’s wife was afraid of mongooses. She did not believe the mongoose to be a friendly companion of her small son. So she did not want her small son to be left alone with the mongoose.

3. What was the farmer's comment on his wife's fear?

Ans:- The farmer said that the mongoose was as friendly as her own son. The animal was a very loving and faithful one. By saying this he tried to remove her fright and fear.

4. Why did the farmer's wife strike the mongoose with her basket?

Ans:- The farmer’s wife entered the house with a heavy basket full of things. She saw the stains of blood on the face and paws of the mongoose. She thought that the mongoose had killed her small son. So getting angry she stroked the mongoose with her basket. Consequently, the mongoose died then and there.

5. Did she repent her hasty action?

Ans:- Yes, she repented her hasty action. Mongoose had killed the snake to save her son. The farmer’s wife understood when she saw a dead snake torn into pieces and her son fast asleep. She got a deep distress and very painful emotion for her action without thought against monkey.

Do you have a pet- a cat or a dog? If not, would you like one? How would you look after it/ Are you for or against keeping birds in a cage as pets?

Ans:- I like very much a pet dog. I have a pet dog. His name is CURRENT. My Current is very swift and sharp hunter. It protects us from thief at night. My dog follows me all the times. He wants to go to school with me. But he is not allowed to go to school because there is no place made for my dog in the school. I look after my dog very carefully. He takes his meal at the very same time when I take my meal. My grandfather brought it from Nepal. He takes bath every day using shampoo and gets fresh. He plays with me every evening and likes my chocolates very much. It does not feel bored eating biscuit provided by me. My dog is a very loving pet. I like it.

A Tale of Two Birds : ncert solution class 6

1. How did the two baby birds get separated?

Ans:- The two baby birds lived in a tree peacefully with their loving mother. A storm fell down the tree consequently their mother was killed. Both of them were blown far away from each other by the strong wind. Thus, they got separated very soon.

2. Where did each of them find a home?

Ans:- One of them found a home near a cave where robbers lived and the other at the ashram of a rishi.

3. What did the first bird say to the stranger?

Ans:- No sooner did the bird see the king he asked the robbers to rob the stranger’s (king’) jewels and horse hurriedly.

4. What did the second bird say to him?

Ans:- The second bird showed hospitality and asked the king to drink water and make him comfortable.

5. How did the rishi explain the different ways in which the birds behaved?

Ans:- The rishi expressed his view regarding the two birds. He said that the first bird stayed with robbers so it spoke the language of the robbers whereas the second bird lived near the ashram so it repeated the words of rishi. They showed their impacts of company.

6. Which of the following sums up the story best?

(i) A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

(ii) One is known by company one keeps.

(iii) A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Ans:-One is known by company one keeps.