NCERT Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 8 Question Answer What a Bird Thought

Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 85)

Question 1:

• Think of a time when you worked hard. What did you do then? How did it help you? How did it make you feel?

Answer:
I worked hard in my studies. I got good results. I was delighted and proud of my achievements.

Question 2:

• Where are the places you see birds? What do you see the birds doing?

Answer:
I see birds in gardens, parks, trees, and buildings. They are seen flying, moving from one place to another. They pick up food, like grains and worms.

Question 3:

• Do you want to fly like a bird? Why?

Answer:
I want to fly like a bird because I would love to explore the world freely and see new places from the sky.

Question 4:

• What does a baby bird think about its world?

Answer:
At first, the baby bird thinks that its world is the blue shell. Then it sees the nest and realizes it is bigger than just the shell. Later, the bird flies out and discovers the vast world.

Question 5:

• Read the sentences and replace the underlined words with their correct meanings.

Let us discuss (Page 87)

Question 1:

• Identify the main idea of each stanza.

Answer:

• (a) The bird becomes energetic and flies to explore the world.
• (b) The bird lives happily and securely in its nest.
• (c) The bird feels blinded by the leaves around it as it steps out of its nest.
• (d) The bird flies out as an adult to discover the world.
• (e) The bird feels unhappy with the straw nest.
• (f) The bird is comfortable in its cozy nest with its mother.

Question 2:

• Look at the pictures and write the matching lines from the poem for each.

Answer:

• (a) “Round nest in shell.”
• (b) “Nestled by mother.”
• (c) “Blind by leaves.”
• (d) “Steps out into the world.”

Question 3:

• Answer the following with a word from the poem.

Let us think and reflect (Page 88)

Question 1:

• Write whether the following sentences are True or False.

Answer:

• (a) True
• (b) False

Question 2:

• Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions.
• (a) “I thought the world was made of straw, and nestled by my mother.”
  • (i) Who lived in the nest along with the baby bird?
    • Answer: Mother bird.
  • (ii) Why did the bird think the world was made of straw?
    • Answer: Because the nest was made of straw.
  • (iii) Which word tells us that the baby bird was warm and comfortable?
    • Answer: “Nestled by the mother.”
• (b) “I said the world is made of leaves, I have been very blind.”
  • (i) Why did the bird think the world was made of leaves?
    • Answer: Because the bird saw only leaves when it stepped out of the nest.
  • (ii) What does the set of words ‘I said’ mean?
    • Answer: Spoke.
  • (iii) Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.
    • Answer: “The bird felt that it had been very blind because it could not see the leaves from inside the nest.”

Question 3:

• Why did the baby bird think that its first world was small, round, and blue?

Answer:
The baby bird was in a small, round, blue shell when it was born, so it thought its world was just that.

Question 4:

• Where did the bird go when it fluttered from its straw nest?

Answer:
The bird flew into the world to explore it and discover things for itself.

Question 5:

• What quality did the bird say it had when it flew away?

Answer:
The bird had grown up and had the energy of an adult when it flew away.

Question 6:

• Who do you think were the bird’s neighbors? Why do you think so?

Answer:
The bird’s neighbors were the other creatures around her, such as insects, other birds, and animals living near the tree, because they shared the same environment.

Let us learn (Page 89)

Question 1:

• Let us write some rhyming words. Complete a new stanza.

Answer: I fly high and I fly low,
But one thing I surely know,
Whenever I wish to rest,
My little nest is the best.

Question 2:

• Use the describing words given in the box to create six sentences.

Answer: (a) A bird built a small nest on a tree.
(b) The tree is full of green leaves.
(c) It is a hanging nest.
(d) The entrance to the nest has a round hollow shape.
(e) The bird is sitting near the entrance with her pointed beak.
(f) The roof of the nest is made of wood and is brown.

Let us listen (Page 90)

Fill in the missing words:

Answer: I’m a parrot, my name is Paro,
My feathers are bright and they glow.
In the morning, I spread my wings,
Fly around and see wonderful things.
Come with me through the skies so blue,
To places old and places new.
Among the trees, where the breeze is light,
Many new stories, oh, what a sight!

Let us speak (Page 90)

Speak with your classmates about which bird you would like to be.

Answer:

• I am a peacock.
• I am a combination of beautiful colors. I am a big bird. I have a slender body.
• I live in beautiful, green surroundings. It is peaceful and relaxing.
• I play with my mate and dance in cloudy weather.
• I want to tell humans to take care of me and not destroy our homes.

Let us write (Page 91)

Question 1:

• Write how the bird perceived its world.

Answer:
The bird’s first world was small, round, and blue because it lived in a shell. Later, it found that its world was warm and made of straw in its nest. When it flew out, it saw only leaves, and it felt it was blind. In the end, the bird realized that the world was vast, with the sky and earth around it.

Question 2:

• Discuss how you think the world would look to the following.
• (a) A baby:
  My world is small, cozy, and filled with soft blankets. My parents take care of me and love me. My world is safe and comfortable, and I am always surrounded by my family.
• (b) A fish:
  I live in water, swimming around with my friends. My world is made of water plants and little hiding spots. I have to be careful of fishermen’s nets and bigger fish, but I enjoy my life in the water.

Question 3:

• Write five sentences for both (a) and (b).
• (a) A Baby:
  My world is cozy with soft blankets.
  I see my parents’ faces and feel safe.
  I am surrounded by toys and love.
  I hear my mother’s lullaby every night.
  One day, I will explore the world beyond my home.
• (b) A Fish:
  My world is full of water and aquatic plants.
  I swim with my friends and enjoy the water.
  I see light filtering through the water’s surface.
  I stay careful of the larger fish that may eat me.
  I feel free in my watery home.

Let us explore (Page 91)

Question 1:

• Look at your home carefully and make a list of all the materials it is made of.

Answer:
My home is made of brick, cement, and iron.

• Why do you think our homes are not made of straw?

Answer:
Homes cannot be made of straw because they would not be durable, and they would be weak against rain and fire. Straw is also not strong enough to hold up against the weight of a house.

• If you had to own a home of your choice, what would it look like and what materials would you like to use?

Answer:
I would like a home made of wood with a green roof. It would have large windows and a cozy interior.

• How is a home different from a house?

Answer:
A house is just a physical structure, whereas a home is a place where you feel loved, safe, and comfortable with your family.

Question 2:

• Look at the different kinds of nests and homes birds make. Have you seen any?

Answer:

• Traditional Nest in a Tree: Made of twigs and leaves. Birds like robins and sparrows make these nests.
• Hanging Nest: Birds like weaver birds and orioles make nests hanging from branches.
• Cavity Nest: Some birds, like woodpeckers, use tree trunks’ holes for nests.
• Leaf Nest: Tailorbirds make nests by stitching leaves together.