A Friend’s Prayer Class 6 Question Answer NCERT Solutions

Before You Read (Page 52)

Question 1:
Read the following sentences.
(a) I wish my friend brings idli in her tiffin tomorrow.
(b) I hope my friend and I win the race tomorrow.
(c) May my friend get well soon.
Which of the three sentences (a)-(c) is closest to a prayer? Explain to your teacher and classmates.

Answer:
Sentence (c) is closest to a prayer because the speaker is asking or wishing for her friend to get better, which is like a prayer for their well-being.


Question 2:
What would you pray for your friend? First, speak about it and then write it down.

Answer:
Do it yourself. You can pray for your friend’s success, happiness, or health.


Let Us Discuss (Page 53)

Question 1:
Read the poem silently. As you read, underline the parts of the poem that you agree with.

Answer:
Do it yourself. Underline parts of the poem that you agree with.


Question 2:
Now, share the details of your underlined parts of the poem in groups and explain why you liked those lines.

Answer:
Do it yourself. Share with your classmates why you liked certain lines in the poem.


Question 3:
Which line was underlined by most people in your group? Share it with your teacher.

Answer:
Do it yourself. Share the line that most people in your group liked.


Let Us Think and Reflect (Pages 54-55)

Question 1:
Complete the summary of the poem by circling the correct highlighted words.
The poet says a prayer for/speech on friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life/school days. She says that her friendship makes her feel brave/special. She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends.
She wants to clap for/listen to the wishes of her friends. As a good friend, she prays/imagines that she is able to make her friend’s wishes come true. She wants her heart/friend to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are when they are happy. She tells us that a true/correct friend accepts their friend for all their qualities.

Answer:
The poet says a prayer for friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life. She says that her friendship makes her feel special. She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends.
She wants to listen to the wishes of her friends.
As a good friend, she prays that she is able to make her friend’s wishes come true. She wants her heart to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are. She tells us that a true friend accepts their friend for all their qualities.


Question 2:
Answer in one word only.
(a) How does the poet feel about special friends?
(b) What does the poet use to realize what friends can be?

Answer:
(a) Blessed
(b) Heart


Question 3:
Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below.

(a)
“I want to do much more than share
The hopes and plans of friends who care;
I’ll try all that a friend can do
To make their wishes come true.”

(i) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the speaker is _____
(a) clever
(b) caring
(c) curious
(d) calm

(ii) How will the speaker make her friends’ wishes come true? (by trying hard/by working a lot)
(iii) Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
My friends will feel _____ if their wishes come true.

Answer:
(i) (b) caring
(ii) by trying hard
(iii) happy


(b)
“Let me use my heart to see,
To realise what friends can be,
And make no judgements from afar,
But love my friends the way they are.”

(i) The speaker says that feelings are important to understand friendship. Which line tells us this?
(ii) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the speaker is
(a) helpful
(b) thoughtful
(c) cheerful
(d) hopeful
(iii) Fill in the blank with one word.
The speaker does not wish to make any ……… She cares for them just as they are.

Answer:
(i) The first line of the stanza, ‘Let me use my heart to see,’ tells us that feelings are important to understand friendship.
(ii) (b) thoughtful
(iii) Judgement


Question 4:
Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.

Answer:
The poet is wishing for her friend’s hopes and dreams to come true and prays for the friendship to last forever. This is why it is like a prayer.


Question 5:
Why does the speaker ‘want to do more’ for her friend?

Answer:
The speaker wants to do more for her friend than just share their hopes and plans. She wants to work hard to make her friend’s dreams come true.


Question 6:
Do you think that the speaker knows about the wishes of her friend? How can we say so?

Answer:
Yes, the speaker knows about her friend’s wishes because she prays for them to come true. She also wants to try her best to help her friend.


Question 7:
Do you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for? Discuss.

Answer:
Yes, I pray for my friends’ success and happiness. I wish for their dreams and hopes to come true.


Let Us Learn (Pages 55-56)

Question 1:
The poet says, “With special friends I feel I’m blessed.”
Select the words that are similar to the meaning of being blessed, from those given below.

Answer:
Do it yourself.


Question 2:
Good friends have a lot of qualities. Let us list some.
loyal, he __ __ f __ l, k __ __ d, c __ __ ing, ho __ __ __ t
Now, fill in the blanks with the words you just listed above.

(a) My friend is always _____ to me even when I make a mistake.
(b) My friend shares things with me. She is very _____
(c) My friend is ___ because he always supports me.
(d) My friend never lies. She is an ____ person.
(e) My friend and I believe in ____ for each other.

Answer:
loyal, helpful, kind, caring, honest
(a) kind
(b) loyal
(c) helpful
(d) honest
(e) caring


Question 3:
Think of any three of your friends. Write three sentences on why you like each one of them.

Answer:
Do it yourself.


Let Us Listen (Pages 56-57)

Question 1:
You will listen to a talk about some outdoor activities that two friends spend their time doing. As you listen, answer the given question in one or two words only. (Refer to NCERT page 72 for the transcript)

(a) What do the two friends purchase and use on the park bench?

Answer:
(a) A comic book.


Question 2:
You will once again listen to the talk about some outdoor activities of the two friends. As you listen, circle the pictures that show these activities.

Answer:
Pictures (a), (c), and (e) are the outdoor activities they like to do together.


Let Us Speak (Pages 57-58)

Question 1:
In pairs, act the role of friends speaking to each other. Speak about the following situations:

Answer:
Do it yourself.


Question 2:
Create a new situation and have another conversation.

Answer:
Do it yourself.


Let Us Write (Page 58)

Describe how your friendship with your friend started.
First, list the answers for — When? Where? How?
Then, use your sentences to write a short paragraph of about 80 words.
Give a title to your paragraph.

Answer:
Title: A Friend for Lifetime
My name is Raghav, and I am 11 years old. My best friend is Shyam. We became friends when we were in 1st grade. Our teacher asked us to introduce ourselves, and we sat on the same bench. Now, we are in 6th grade, and our friendship has grown stronger. We love playing and studying together. Although we have different interests, we share a special bond. I hope our friendship lasts forever.


Let Us Explore (Page 58)

Question 1:
There are many quotations about friendship. Read the ones given below.

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
“My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.”

(a) What do you think is the meaning of these quotations? Share it with your teacher.

(b) Think of an experience in your life with your friend that suits this quotation. Share it with your friends.

Answer:
(a)

  • “A friend in need is a friend indeed” means a true friend helps you when you are in trouble.
  • “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me” means a good friend encourages you to be your best self.

(b) Do it yourself.


Question 2:
Look for some famous quotations on friendship; these can be in your own language too. Read and share them with your teacher and classmates.
Write one quotation on paper, color and decorate it. Put it up on the class board.

Answer:
Do it yourself.

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