Class 6 ‘The Chair’ Question & Answers NCERT English Book Poorvi

The Questions and Answers for Chapter “The Chair” from Unit 2 ‘Friendship’ in the NCERT Class 6 textbook ‘Poorvi’ are available here. Click here for more study materials.

Q&A – Before Read Activities Questions

Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 59-60)

1. Write two words that come to your mind when you think of friendship.

Ans: Two words that you might think of when considering friendship are:

• Trust
• Support

(a) Now, find some more words that are related to friendship from the grid given below. You can search horizontally or vertically. There are eight words. One word has been marked as an example. The first letter of each word has been given in bold.

Answer:

Words Related to Friendship from the Grid-

1. HELPFUL (as already highlighted)
2. Laughter
3. Hope
4. Loyal
5. Loving
6. Caring
7. Trust
8. Support

(b) Fill in the blanks to complete the words, which mean the same as ‘friend’ or ‘friends’ with the help of the meanings.

Answers:

Here are the completed words

(i) companion (ii) classmates (iii) companion (iv) classmates

(c) There are so many words for a friend. What do you call ‘a friend’ in your own language?

Ans: It is for you to attempt.

In different languages, the word for “friend” can vary. Here are some examples:

• Hindi: दोस्त (Dost) or मित्र (Mitra)
• Spanish: Amigo (for male) / Amiga (for female)
• French: Ami (for male) / Amie (for female)
• German: Freund (for male) / Freundin (for female)
• Arabic: صديق (Sadeeq) for male / صديقة (Sadeeqa) for female
• Mandarin: 朋友 (Péngyǒu
• Tamil: நண்பன் (Naṇban) for male / நண்பி (Naṇbi) for female
• Telugu: స్నేహితుడు (Snehitudu) for male / స్నేహితురాలు (Snehiturālu) for female
• Kannada: ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ (Snehita) for male / ಸ್ನೇಹಿತೆ (Snehite) for female
• Malayalam: സ്നേഹിതന്‍ (Snehitan) for male / സ്നേഹിത (Snehita) for female
• Odia: ମିତ୍ର (Mitra) or ବନ୍ଧୁ (Bandhu)
• Punjabi: ਦੋਸਤ (Dost) or ਮਿੱਤਰ (Mitar)
• Marathi: मित्र (Mitra)
• Gujarati: મિત્ર (Mitra)
• Kashmiri: دوست (Dost) or ژار (Zaar)

Intext-Questions: The Chair

Let us discuss (Page 61)

1. Mario was very proud of having so many friends. State whether True or False.
2. What did the grandfather take from the attic?
3. Will Mario face any challenges?
4. Will Mario be able to use the magic?

Answers:

Q.1. Mario was very proud of having so many friends. State whether True or False.

Ans: True

Q.2. What did the grandfather take from the attic?

Ans: The grandfather took an invisible chair from the attic. This magical chair would help Mario find out who his real friends are.

Q.3. Will Mario face any challenges?

Ans: Yes, Mario will face challenges because the chair is invisible. It is tricky to sit on it.

Q.4. Will Mario be able to use the magic?

Ans: We don’t know yet if Mario will succeed, but if he manages to sit on the chair, the magic will help him discover who his true friends are.

Let us discuss (Page 64)

1. Mario successfully sat on the invisible chair on his first attempt. State whether True or False.
2. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
   Mario’s grandfather challenged him to a bet of _____.
3. Match the following characters with their action.

Answers:

Q.1. Mario successfully sat on the invisible chair on his first attempt. State whether True or False.

Ans.1: False – (Mario did not sit on the chair successfully on his first attempt; he fell down several times before he was able to sit in mid-air.)

Q.2. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
Mario’s grandfather challenged him to a bet of __________.

Ans.2: fruit chaat

Q.3. Match the following characters with their action.

Ans.3: Guneet, Asma, and Deepa – a. held Mario up, so he wouldn’t fall
           Others (not named) – b. made fun of Mario’s attempts

Textbook Exercise Questions & Answers

Let us think and reflect

1. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.

(a) “Take it. It’s a very special chair. As it’s invisible, it’s rather tricky to sit on. But if you take it to school and manage to sit on it, then the magic will work and you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are.”

(i) Fill in the blanks with two words that describe the chair.
The chair is ___ and ___.

Ans: The chair is invisible and special.

(ii) Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?

Ans: It was tricky to sit on the chair because it was invisible, making it difficult for Mario to see where it was.

(iii) Why does Mario’s grandfather call the chair ‘special’?

Ans: Mario’s grandfather calls the chair ‘special’ because it has magical properties that can help Mario find out who his true friends are.

(b) “Wait, wait, just a slight technical problem,” he said, trying again. But again, he missed the seat, causing more surprised looks and laughter. Mario wouldn’t give up.

(i) Fill in the blank with a suitable reason.
Mario says there was a technical problem because ___.

Ans: he couldn’t see the invisible chair

(ii) Mario’s friends were very caring and helpful. State whether True or False.

Ans: True

(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Mario wouldn’t give up. This shows he is ___.

Ans: a. strong-willed

2. Answer the following questions.

(a) What was the bet about?
(b) What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time?
(c) How was Mario able to find his real friends?
(d) Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so?
(e) What does ‘friends for life’ mean to you?
(f) 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’.

Answers:

(a) What was the bet about?
Ans: The bet was about whether Mario had as many true friends as he thought he did. His grandfather believed that many of Mario’s friends were not real friends but just companions.
Short Ans: The bet was about whether Mario had as many true friends as he thought.

(b) What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time?
Ans: When Mario sat on the chair for the first time, he missed it and fell on the ground. This caused his classmates to laugh at him.
Short Ans: He missed the chair and fell down, making everyone laugh.

(c) How was Mario able to find his real friends?
Ans: Mario was able to find his real friends when he finally sat on the invisible chair and noticed that Guneet, Asma, and Deepa were holding him up to prevent him from falling. They were supportive and cared for him, while others just laughed.
Short Ans: He found his real friends when they held him up while he sat on the chair.

(d) Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so?
Ans: Yes, the magic chair test was good because it helped Mario realize who his true friends were. It taught him the importance of having friends who genuinely care for him and support him in difficult times.
Short Ans: Yes, it was good because it helped Mario identify his true friends.

(e) What does ‘friends for life’ mean to you?
Ans: ‘Friends for life’ means having friends who stay with you through thick and thin, who support you, understand you, and share good times and bad times together. They are the people you can always rely on.
Short Ans: It means friends who support you through good and bad times.

(f) 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’.
Ans: Another way to find out who your real friends are is to see who is there for you when you face challenges or difficulties. If someone stands by you and helps you through tough times, they are likely a true friend. Additionally, spending quality time together and having open conversations can help reveal the strength of a friendship.
Short Ans: You can see who helps you during tough times or who spends quality time with you.

Let us learn

1. Read the following words from the text.

Complete the following table by dividing the words into two parts. One has been done for you.

Answers:

• Column A contains the root words, which are the main parts of the words.
• Column B contains the suffixes, which are added to the root words to change their meaning or function in a sentence.

2. Match the following root words with suitable suffixes. You can use a suffix more than once as shown. Use them to make sentences of your own. One has been done for you.

Answers:

Note: The suffixes change the meaning of the root words, sometimes altering their spelling. For example, “magic” becomes “magical” with the addition of the suffix “-al,” which indicates a characteristic.

3. Read the following lines from the story.

Mario, brave and determined, took the strange invisible chair … You have already described the chair. Now, describe what kind of a person Mario is in the image given below.
[Use words from the story. You may also use words of your own.]

Answer: You can fill in the blanks with words like brave, determined, friendly, curious, persevering, and bold to describe Mario in the image.

4. Match each word (adjectives) in Column A with a suitable word (noun) in Column B. You can make more than one combination.
One has been done as an example.

Answers:

5. Complete the paragraph with suitable adjective-noun pairings. Use the words in the box given below.

Once upon a time in a little village, a/an (i) ______ named Abhishek found a/an (ii) ______ in the attic. He read (iii) ______ about fairy lands, (iv) ______ and (v) ______. Abhishek’s eyes got big as he imagined these (vi) ______. He told his friends about the stories, and they started to have their own (vii) ______ when they played together

Answers:

Once upon a time in a little village, a/an (i) happy boy named Abhishek found a/an (ii) old book in the attic. He read (iii) amazing stories about fairy lands, (iv) colourful creatures and (v) old castles. Abhishek’s eyes got big as he imagined these (vi) magical adventures. He told his friends about the stories, and they started to have their own (vii) fantastic adventures when they played together.

Let us listen

You will listen to Manu talk about her friend, Monika. As you listen, fill in the blanks with words that you hear. (refer to page 73 for transcript)

(a) Monika found it _____________ when she took admission in the school.
(b) Manu was _____________ and helped by her in many ways.
(c) So, it was not so _____________ for the new girl to adjust in the school.
(d) Both friends experienced difficult and _____________ moments together.
(e) Manu is _____________ to Monika for making her life easy and finding a friend.
You will listen to the girl once again.

Answers:

(a) Monika found it difficult when she took admission in the school.
(b) Manu was supported and helped by her in many ways.
(c) So, it was not so hard for the new girl to adjust in the school.
(d) Both friends experienced difficult and happy moments together.
(e) Manu is thankful to Monika for making her life easy and finding a friend.

Let us speak

1. Work in pairs. Read the following qualities of a friend. (See the full qiestion in the book at Page 68)

Answer: It is for you to attempt yourself. Here, Sample Answers are given below:

Here’s a guide to help you and your partner discuss the qualities of a friend. You can choose any four qualities and fill in the sentences with your reasons.

Example Qualities and Reasons:

1. Loving
   • I feel my friend should be loving because it creates a warm and supportive friendship.
2. Honest
   • I think the quality I want in my friend is being honest. The reason for this is that honesty builds trust between friends.
3. Kind
   • I believe my friend should be kind. This is in order to have a positive and caring environment where we can support each other.
4. Loyal
   • If my friend is loyal, then I know I can always count on them during tough times.

How to Discuss: Students can fokkow the below hints:

• Take turns sharing your thoughts using the hints above.
• Listen to your partner’s choices and reasons, and ask questions if you want to know more!
• You can also come up with your own examples and reasons for the qualities you choose.

Let us write

1. Read the messages that Mario has written to his friends Deepa, Guneet and Asma. (See the full questions in te book at Page 69)

Answers: Attempt yourself. Here Sample Answers are given.

(a) Mario’s Message to Guneet

Dear Guneet,
I am thankful to God to have you as a real friend for life. When everyone was laughing at me, Deepa, Asma, and you showed me that you care for me. You are indeed a blessing in my life.
Best wishes,
Mario

(b) Message to Your Best Friend

Dear Reena [Write Your Friend’s Name here],

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much you mean to me. I feel so lucky to have you as my best friend. Whenever I face challenges, you are always there to support me and make me smile.

Your kindness and understanding help me through tough times, and I truly appreciate everything you do. I hope we can create many more wonderful memories together and always be there for each other, no matter what!

Thank you for being such a special part of my life.

Best wishes,
Ajeet [Write Your Name here]

Let us explore

1. Find out more stories about ‘Friendship’. It could be from your state, other states or other countries too. You can share them with your class.

Answer: Attempt yourself. Here a Sample Answer is provided below. You can read these stories, summarize them, and share your thoughts with your class!

Exploring Stories About Friendship

Here are a few suggestions for stories about friendship from various cultures:

• The Little Prince (by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry): This story from France explores the deep bond of friendship between a young prince and a pilot, emphasizing the importance of seeing with the heart.
• The Friendship Bracelet (a Native American folktale): This story illustrates how making and giving friendship bracelets symbolizes the bond between friends and the promise to support each other.
• Toto’s Friend (from India): This tale tells of a boy named Ram who has a dog named Toto. Their loyalty and adventures together showcase the beauty of friendship.
• Winnie-the-Pooh (by A.A. Milne): This classic series highlights the adventures of Pooh and his friends, emphasizing kindness, support, and the joy of friendship.
• The Lion and the Mouse (Aesop’s Fable): This fable teaches that even the smallest friends can be helpful, showing how true friendship knows no size.

2. Describe your friends by filling in the blanks with suitable words. This is known as an acrostic poem.
F ____
R ____
I ____
E ____
N ____
D ____
S ____

Answer: Attempt yourself. Here a Sample as answer is provided below.

Acrostic Poem for “FRIENDS”: Here’s an example of how you can fill in the blanks:

F un-loving
R eliable
I nspirational
E mpathetic
N ice
D edicated
S upportive

You can personalize it by using words that describe your friends! Change any of the words to better fit your feelings about your friends.

3. Complete the following task by talking to different people of different age groups as mentioned in the table. You may divide the class into groups to do the following:

After gathering responses:

• Discuss: similarities and differences across age groups.
• Reflect: how viewpoints on friendship may change with age and life experiences.
• Present: a summary of the group’s responses, emphasising key themes or unique insights.

Answer: You must attempt this yourself. This exercise will not only help you understand the various dimensions of friendship but also encourage empathy and awareness of differing perspectives across generations.

Here’s a guide on how to complete the task you’ve outlined, along with a summary of what you might find after gathering responses from different age groups regarding the meaning of friendship:

1. Conducting the Survey

• Divide the Class into Groups: Each group can focus on one specific age group to gather responses.
• Prepare Questions: Use the main question: “What does friendship mean to you?” Encourage students to ask follow-up questions for more detailed insights.
• Record Responses: Make sure to write down what each person says, noting their age group.

2. Discussing Responses

After gathering the responses, organize a class discussion around the following points:

• Similarities:
  • You might find that people across age groups value qualities like trust, support, and companionship in friendships.
  • Many might agree that friendship provides emotional support, which is important at any age.
• Differences:
  • Older adults (50+) might emphasize the importance of long-term loyalty and shared history, while younger people (12-19) may focus on fun, shared interests, and social activities.
  • Those in the 20-30 age group might reflect on balancing friendships with work and personal responsibilities, while those aged 31-49 could highlight the significance of friends during life changes, like marriage or parenthood.

3. Reflecting on Viewpoints

• How Viewpoints Change:
  • As people grow older, their friendships may shift from a focus on quantity (having many friends) to quality (having a few close friends).
  • Life experiences, such as moving to a new place, changing jobs, or raising children, can influence how people perceive the importance of maintaining friendships.

4. Presenting the Summary

• Key Themes:
  • Trust and loyalty are often highlighted as critical components of friendship.
  • The role of friendship in providing emotional support is a recurring theme across age groups.
  • Younger individuals may value shared experiences and fun, while older adults may focus more on companionship and mutual understanding.
• Unique Insights:
  • You might find that younger individuals are more optimistic about making new friends, while older individuals might be more selective about who they let into their lives, emphasizing the depth of connection over the number of friends.

Example Responses Summary

Below is an example of how you might fill in the responses based on hypothetical data from your survey: