This blogpost provides complete solutions for the story "The Chair" from the English textbook "Poorvi" prescribed for Class 6. It includes word meanings with Hindi support, comprehension question answers, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and speaking activities. The aim is to make the lesson simple, clear, and easy to understand for young students with the help of tables, easy explanations, and interactive exercises.
Table of Content
- Word Meaning
- Let Us Discuss (Part 1)
- Let Us Discuss (Part 2)
- Let Us Think and Reflect
- Let us learn
- Let Us Think and Reflect (continued)
- Let us listen
- Let us speak
- Let us write
Word Meaning
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|
| showed off | boasted | दिखावा करना |
| accepted | agreed to | स्वीकार करना |
| readily | without any problem | तुरंत / बिना कठिनाई |
| attic | a storage space in a house just under the roof | छत के नीचे भंडार स्थान |
| invisible | impossible to see | अदृश्य |
| determined | firm in decision | दृढ़निश्चयी |
| amazing | very surprising | अद्भुत / चौंकाने वाला |
| experienced | felt | अनुभव किया |
Let Us Discuss (Part 1)
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Mario was very proud of having so many friends.
Answer: True -
What did the grandfather take from the attic?
Answer: Grandfather took an invisible chair from the attic. -
Will Mario face any challenges?
Answer: Yes, Mario faced challenges while trying to sit on the invisible chair. -
Will Mario be able to use the magic?
Answer: Yes, finally Mario was able to use the magic chair with the help of his true friends.
Let Us Discuss (Part 2)
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Mario successfully sat on the invisible chair on his first attempt.
State whether True or False.
Answer: False -
Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
Mario’s grandfather challenged him to a bet of fruit chaat. -
Match the following characters with their action.
Character Action Guneet, Asma, and Deepa (i) held Mario up, so he wouldn't fall Other classmates (ii) made fun of Mario’s attempts
Let Us Think and Reflect
I. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.
1. “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.”
- Fill in the blanks with two words that describe the chair.
The chair is special and invisible. - Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?
Answer: It was tricky to sit on the chair because it was invisible and Mario could not see it properly. - Why does Mario’s grandfather call the chair ‘special’?
Answer: The grandfather called the chair ‘special’ because it had the magic to reveal who Mario’s real friends were.
2. “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.
- Fill in the blank with a suitable reason.
Mario says there was a technical problem because he could not find the invisible chair to sit on. - Mario’s friends were very caring and helpful. State whether True or False.
Answer: True - Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Mario wouldn’t give up. This shows he is a. strong-willed.
II. Answer the following questions.
- What was the bet about?
Answer: The bet was about the number of real friends Mario actually had. His grandfather bet him a fruit chaat that Mario did not have as many true friends as he thought. - What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time?
Answer: The first time Mario tried to sit on the chair, he missed it and fell down, making his classmates laugh at him. - How was Mario able to find his real friends?
Answer: Mario found his real friends when Guneet, Asma, and Deepa held him up so that he wouldn’t fall, while others only laughed at him. - Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so?
Answer: Yes, the magic chair test was good because it helped Mario clearly see who cared for him and who only pretended to be his friend. - What does ‘friends for life’ mean to you?
Answer: ‘Friends for life’ means friends who always stand by you in good and bad times and never leave you alone. - 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’.
Answer: Real friends can be known in times of difficulty. When we need help, true friends support us, while false friends make excuses or walk away.
Let us learn
Read the following words from the text.
Complete the following table by dividing the words into two parts. One has been done for you.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| friend | ly |
| sudden | ly |
| talk | ing |
| carry | ing |
| call | ed |
| show | ed |
The sequences of letters that are in Column B which come after the root words are called suffixes.
Match the following root words with suitable suffixes
Use a suffix more than once as shown. Use them to make sentences of your own. One has been done for you.
| S. No. | Root Word | Suffix | Word | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | magic | -al | magical | The magician performed an amazing magical act. |
| 2. | care | -ful | careful | You should be careful while crossing the road. |
| 3. | celebrate | -ion | celebration | Our school had a big celebration on Annual Day. |
| 4. | laugh | -ly | laughly | She spoke in a laughly voice. (Note: "laughly" is not a common word. If you want, you may use "laughed" or "laughing" for actual use.) |
| 5. | wonder | -ed | wondered | He wondered about the result all night. |
| 6. | help | -ful | helpful | My friend is very helpful to everyone. |
| 7. | friend | -ship | friendship | Friendship makes school life happy. |
| 8. | courage | -ous | courageous | The firefighter was very courageous. |
[Note: Observe the changes in spelling in a few word combinations.]
III. 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.]
IV. 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.
| Column A Adjectives |
Column B Nouns |
Column C Phrases |
Column D Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
| brave | soldier | brave soldier | (i) The brave soldier marched ahead. |
| clever | friends | clever friends | (ii) My clever friends solved the puzzle. |
| tasty | peanuts | tasty peanuts | (iii) We enjoyed tasty peanuts at the picnic. |
| heavy | plan | heavy plan | (iv) The heavy plan needed careful thinking. |
| slight | rain | slight rain | (v) There was a slight rain in the morning. |
| true | friends | true friends | (vi) True friends help you always. |
V. Complete the paragraph with suitable adjective-noun pairings.
Once upon a time in a little village, a 1. happy boy named Abhishek found an 2. old book in the attic. He read 3. amazing stories about fairy lands, 4. old castles and 5. colourful creatures. Abhishek's eyes got big as he imagined these 6. fantastic adventures. He told his friends about the stories, and they started to have their own 7. magical adventures when they played together.
Let us listen
The Chair
Refer to the transcript: Manu talks about her friend, Monika.
As you listen, fill in the blanks with words that you hear.
- Manu found it difficult when she took admission in the school.
- Manu met Monika and was helped by her in many ways.
- So, it was not so difficult for the new girl to adjust in the school.
- Both friends experienced difficult and happy moments together.
- Manu is thankful to Monika for making her life easy and finding a friend.
Let us speak
Work in pairs. Read the following qualities of a friend.
Discuss in pairs. Choose any four positive qualities that you would like your friend to have. Give a reason for your choice. Use the hints given below when you speak.
- I feel my friend should be honest because I can trust and share my secrets with them.
- I think the quality I want in my friend is being kind. The reason for this is kind friends always help others in need.
- I believe my friend should be caring. This is in order to make everyone feel happy and safe.
- If my friend is loyal, then our friendship will last a long time.
Let us write
Read the messages that Mario has written to his friends Deepa, Guneet and Asma.
I feel so special that you are my friend. I know you will always be there for me. Before going to bed, I said a little prayer for Guneet, Asma and you. You made me realise the value of having good friends.
Best wishes,
Mario
I feel blessed to know that you are my true friend. I would have fallen again today, if it wasn’t for Guneet, Deepa and you. I know I can always depend on the three of you, no matter what.
Best wishes,
Mario
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Now, choose the correct word given in brackets to complete Mario’s message to Guneet.
Dear Guneet,
I am thankful (thankful to/requesting) God to have you as a lucky (lucky/real) friend for life. When everyone was laughing at (laughing at/talking to) me, Deepa, Asma and you showed me that you care for (will save/care for) me. You are indeed a blessing (blessing/loving) in my life.
Best wishes,
Mario -
Now, write your own message to your best friend. You may take ideas from the story, ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’ and the poem, ‘A Friend’s Prayer’.
Dear Best Friend,
I feel truly happy and lucky to have you by my side. You always make me smile and help me whenever I need you. Thank you for supporting me through every up and down. I know I can always share my secrets and dreams with you. I promise to be there for you too. Our friendship means a lot to me!
Best wishes,
[Your Name]
