Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 103)
Question 1:
Which games or sports do you play?
Answer:
I play cricket.
Question 2:
Read the questions below. Talk about them and make a list.
(a) Which games or sports do you play for fun?
(b) Which games or sports do you play for competition?
Answer:
(a) I play hide and seek for fun.
(b) I play cricket for competition.
Question 3:
How do you feel when you win or lose?
Answer:
I feel happy when I win, but a bit sad when I lose. I try to cheer myself up when I lose.
NCERT Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 10 Question Answer: Change of Heart
Question 4:
Work in pairs. Tick the correct meaning of the following:
(a) Friendly matches
(i) Matches played to win a trophy.
(ii) Matches played without competition.
Answer:
(ii) Matches played without competition.
(b) Opponent
(i) Someone who you compete with.
(ii) Someone you want to be a partner with.
Answer:
(i) Someone who you compete with.
(c) Tally of marks
(i) Final marks on a report card.
(ii) Record of points in a game/match.
Answer:
(ii) Record of points in a game/match.
(d) Sporting spirit
(i) Following all the rules in a game.
(ii) Being fair and respecting each player in a game.
Answer:
(ii) Being fair and respecting each player in a game.
Let us discuss (Page 106)
Question 1:
State whether the following is True or False.
Prabhat would accept losing to anyone easily.
Answer:
False.
Question 2:
What was special about the last Friday of each month?
Answer:
The special thing about the last Friday was that the coach would conduct a match.
Question 3:
Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
Answer:
Prabhat was in charge of keeping the score.
Question 4:
Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?
Answer:
No, Prabhat didn’t want to play another match with Surya because he felt bad after almost losing the game by cheating.
Let us discuss (Page 107)
Question 1:
How did Surya feel about playing?
Answer:
Surya enjoyed playing and always had a happy smile. He believed in playing for fun, not just to win.
Question 2:
What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?
Answer:
Prabhat noticed that Surya didn’t feel bad about losing. Even when he hadn’t scored in a long time, Surya kept smiling and enjoying the game.
Let us think and reflect (Page 108)
Question 1:
Read the lines given below and answer the questions.
(a) If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it. He would take part only when he was sure of winning, even if the game lasted only for a minute. You could not stop him from playing the kind of games he was good at, like badminton.
(i) Complete the sentence suitably.
Prabhat would play a game only if ________________.
Answer:
Prabhat would play a game only if he was good at it.
(ii) Which game was Prabhat good at playing?
Answer:
He was good at playing badminton.
(iii) Select the most suitable option to complete the sentence.
This behavior of Prabhat tells us that he was ________________.
(a) good at the game
(b) sure to win
(c) afraid of losing
Answer:
(c) Afraid of losing
(b) Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night. He had won the game, but he did not feel as happy as he usually did. What was surprising was that Surya did not feel bad about losing. What was more surprising was that Prabhat saw Surya playing basketball the next day.
(i) Select the one option that tells us about the way Prabhat was feeling that night.
(a) hurt
(b) unhappy
(c) afraid
(d) focused
Answer:
(b) Unhappy
(ii) Why does Prabhat find Surya’s behavior ‘surprising’?
Answer:
Prabhat finds Surya’s behavior surprising because, unlike him, Surya doesn’t get upset after losing. He remains cheerful.
(iii) Fill in the blank by choosing the most suitable option given in the bracket.
We can say that Surya’s reaction to not winning was ____________________ (similar to/as serious as/different from) Prabhat’s.
Answer:
We can say that Surya’s reaction to not winning was different from Prabhat’s.
Question 2:
Answer the following questions.
(a) How did Prabhat’s attitude towards winning and losing affect his enjoyment of games in the beginning?
Answer:
Prabhat was always focused on winning. He couldn’t enjoy a game if he thought he might lose, even in simple games like marbles.
(b) Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya?
Answer:
Prabhat cheated because he couldn’t handle losing. Winning made him feel better, and he didn’t want to feel sad by losing.
(c) How did Surya’s attitude differ from Prabhat’s?
Answer:
Surya enjoyed the game itself and didn’t care about winning or losing. He was always cheerful, whether he won or lost.
(d) Do you think Prabhat’s approach to games was healthy? Why or why not?
Answer:
No, Prabhat’s approach wasn’t healthy. It’s important to enjoy games, not just focus on winning. Losing is a part of the game, and it should not make you upset.
(e) Why do you think sporting spirit is important?
Answer:
Sporting spirit is important because it teaches you to enjoy the game, respect your opponents, and accept both winning and losing gracefully.
(f) Explain how the title of the story, ‘Change of Heart’, is suitable.
Answer:
The title “Change of Heart” is perfect because Prabhat’s attitude changes. He learns to enjoy playing, not just focus on winning, and accepts losing without feeling bad.
Let us learn (Page 109)
Question 1:
Make as many words as possible using consecutive letters, without changing the order of the letters, from the words in the boxes.
Answer:
- BADMINTON: BAD, ADMIN, MINT, IN, TON, ON
- PHENOMENON: HE, HEN, NO, MEN, ON
- BASKETBALL: BASK, AS, ASK, BALL
Question 2:
Read the following sentences and circle the verbs.
Answer:
(a) Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well.
(b) He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did.
(c) What was more surprising was that Surya had not felt bad about losing.
Question 3:
Arrange the circled verbs as the first action (old action) or the second action (new action).
Answer:
S.No. | Column A (First Action) | Column B (Second Action) |
---|---|---|
1 | had played | was discussing |
2 | had felt | did |
3 | had won | felt |
Question 4:
Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given in the brackets.
(a) Prabhat ______ already ______ his homework before going to the badminton match. (finish)
Answer:
Prabhat had already finished his homework before going to the badminton match.
(b) Surya ______ basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team. (play)
Answer:
Surya had played basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team.
Let us explore (Page 113)
Deepika Kumari
Deepika Kumari is an archer from Jharkhand. She practiced archery using stones and homemade bamboo bows. Later, she joined the Tata Archery Academy and won a gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra is an athlete from Haryana. He comes from an agricultural family and worked hard for many years. He won a gold medal in javelin throw at the Olympics and became the second Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics.
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