Rama to the Rescue - Class 6 NCERT English Poorvi Solved

Complete solution for lesson Rama to the Rescue Class 6 NCERT text book Poorvi, Q&A, grammar and writing part. It includes:

• Let us discuss
• Let us discuss
• Let us discuss
• Let us discuss
• Let Us Think and Reflect
• Let us learn
• Let us listen
• Let us write

 

Let Us Read

Let us discuss

 I Circle the odd one.

 1. The characters are: husband, wife, children

 2. Who entered the house? guest, robber, Kotwal

Let Us Discuss

 I Write whether True or False.

 1. The man tells his plan to his wife.  (True)

2. The thief wants to know where they kept their jewels.  (True)

Let Us Discuss

 1. Along with your classmates, call out the name ‘Rama’– softly, loudly and very loudly. 

2. What do you think will happen next in the story?

ANSWER: I think Rama the Kotwal will catch the thief.

Let Us Discuss

I. Work in pairs to match the words in Column A with the meanings in Column B. Check your answers by sharing them with your teacher and classmates.

Column A	Column B
1. wonder	(i) in place of someone or something
2. yard	(ii) carefully
3. chatter	(iii) an area outside a building
4. instead	(iv) talk for a long time about unimportant things
5. closely	(v) maybe
6. perhaps	(vi) a feeling of surprise

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Answer:

Column A	Answer	Column B
1. wonder	(vi)	a feeling of surprise
2. yard	(iii)	an area outside a building
3. chatter	(iv)	talk for a long time about unimportant things
4. instead	(i)	in place of someone or something
5. closely	(ii)	carefully
6. perhaps	(v)	maybe

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 II Fill in the boxes with suitable words as you read the story.

Main Characters

1. Husband
2. Wife

Setting

• A village in Tamil Nadu

Other Characters

1. Rama the village Kotwal
2. Thief

 Problem

• A burglar has broken in the house

Solution

• The husband wife shouted the name Rama their future son and successfully got the attention of Rama the village Kotwal who caught the thief.

Let Us Think and Reflect

 I Read the following lines and then answer the questions that follow.

 1.
Man: What’s the matter? What are you looking at?

Wife: Ssssh! Listen!

Man: Somebody is trying to get in.

Wife: I … I think he has got in … the noise has stopped.

 (i) What makes the man say the first line? 

ANSWER: The man says so because his wife suddenly looks to the other side as if someone is there.

(ii) Choose the correct option.

 The wife says ‘Ssssh! Listen!’. What does the word ‘Ssssh’ mean here?

A. sleep 

B. help 

C. rest 

D. be silent 

ANSWER: D. be silent

(iii) How can you tell that the wife was listening carefully? 
ANSWER: The wife was listening carefully as she asked the man to keep quiet.

 2. Rama, the village kotwal, ran to the house from which he heard his name being called.

 Rama: Oh, Oh! Some thief has dug his way into this house. 

(i) Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given lines.

 The villagers caught the thief and took him to the Police Station.
 
(ii) Choose the correct option.

 What do the words “Oh, Oh!” show here? 

A. surprise 

B. anger 

C. pain 

D. happiness
ANSWER: A. surprise

 

(iii) How can you tell that the kotwal was good at his job? 
ANSWER: Kotwal responded immediately when he heard his name and caught the thief. This proves that he was good at his job.

II Give one reason why the man and his wife were not able to fall asleep.

ANSWER: The man and his wife were not able to sleep because of a thief has broken in their house.

III What did the thief wish would happen? Did it happen? 
ANSWER: The thief wished that the couple would talk about their money, but the couple talked about their would-be son.

IV How did the man and his wife get help from the kotwal?
ANSWER: The man and his wife through their clever game of calling 'Rama O Rama' very loudly managed to alert the village Kotwal Rama, who finally arrested the thief.

V Do you think cleverness can help us solve our problems? Why do you say so?

ANSWER: Yes cleverness can help us solve our problems as it happened in the story. The cleverness of the couple saved them from the thief.

Let us learn

I Study the highlighted words in the following lines.

• I’m feeling so sleepy.

• It’s a thief.

• They’re awake.

The highlighted words given in the above sentences have one letter missing in each. What are they? Share them with your teacher and classmates.

Now, write the full words with the missing letter.

1. _______ feeling so sleepy.

2. _______ a thief.

3. ____ awake.

The missing letters are marked by an apostrophe (’).

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Solution

1. I am feeling so sleepy.

2. It is a thief.

3. They are awake.

II Expand the following words. Two examples have been done for you. Use the contracted form of these words in sentences of your own.

S. No.	Contracted Words	Expanded Form	Sentences
1.	what’s	what is	What’s your name?
2.	I’ll
3.	I’d
4.	we’ll
5.	that’s
6.	we’re
7.	don’t
8.	you’ll
9.	must’ve	must have	She must’ve forgotten her bag.

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Solution

S. No.	Contracted Words	Expanded Form	Sentences
1.	what’s	what is	What’s your name?
2.	I’ll	I will	I’ll help you with your homework.
3.	I’d	I would / I had	I’d like a cup of tea.
4.	we’ll	we will	We’ll go to the park tomorrow.
5.	that’s	that is	That’s a beautiful picture.
6.	we’re	we are	We’re excited for the trip.
7.	don’t	do not	Please don’t make noise.
8.	you’ll	you will	You’ll enjoy this movie.
9.	must’ve	must have	She must’ve forgotten her bag.

III Study the highlighted words and the words in the brackets in the following sentences from the story.

1. I am feeling so sleepy. [am + feel + ing]

2. What are you looking at? [are + look + ing]

3. Somebody is trying to get in. [is + try + ing]

4. They are saying something. [are + say + ing]

5. Perhaps, they are talking about their money. [are + talk + ing]

Now, choose the correct option.
The sentences 1–5 refer to actions that _________________
[are going on at the time of speaking / happened in the past / will take place in the future]

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Answer

The sentences 1–5 refer to actions that are going on at the time of speaking. ✅

IV Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences.

1. I ______________ in Grade 6. [am + study + ing]

2. My friend ______________ a story book. [is + read + ing]

3. We ______________ a board game. [are + play + ing]

4. I ______________ a new language. [am + learn + ing]

5. The teachers ______________ in the staff room. [are + sit + ing]

6. My mother ______________ food in the kitchen. [is + cook + ing]

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Solution

1. I am studying in Grade 6.

2. My friend is reading a story book.

3. We are playing a board game.

4. I am learning a new language.

5. The teachers are sitting in the staff room.

6. My mother is cooking food in the kitchen.

 V Study the following picture and fill in the blanks with the present progressive form of verbs.

1. Govind and Anu _____________ football.

2. Pema ___________ flowers.

3. Anil _____________ the score card.

4. The mother ___________ a book.

5. The dog __________ to catch the ball.

6. The birds _________ in the sky.

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Solution

1. Govind and Anu are playing football.

2. Pema is picking flowers.

3. Anil is showing the score card.

4. The mother is reading a book.

5. The dog is running to catch the ball.

6. The birds are flying in the sky.

VI Study the following sentences from the story and complete the table. One example has been done for you.

1. I’d better listen closely.

2. When he’s in the house, I’ll call out softly to him.

3. Then I’ll call out very loudly…

S. No.	Sentence	Question	Word
(i)	I’d better listen closely.	How does he listen?	A. closely
(ii)	When he’s in the house, I’ll call out softly to him.	How does she call out?	B. ______
(iii)	Then I’ll call out very loudly.	How does she call out?	C. ______

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Solution

S. No.	Sentence	Question	Word
(i)	I’d better listen closely.	How does he listen?	A. closely
(ii)	When he’s in the house, I’ll call out softly to him.	How does she call out?	B. softly
(iii)	Then I’ll call out very loudly.	How does she call out?	C. loudly

VII Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs from the box given below. There are two extra words that you do not need.
Adverbs given: warmly, gracefully, smoothly, beautifully, funnily, quickly, hurriedly

1. He solved the mathematics problem __________.

2. The car moved __________ along the highway.

3. The musician played the guitar __________.

4. Shobha danced __________.

5. Rohit left the house __________.

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Solution

1. He solved the mathematics problem quickly.

2. The car moved smoothly along the highway.

3. The musician played the guitar beautifully.

4. Shobha danced gracefully.

5. Rohit left the house hurriedly.

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✅ Extra words not used: warmly, funnily

VIII Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs from the box given below. There are two extra words that you do not need.
 honestly angrily brightly peacefully sweetly slowly tirelessly

Once upon a time in a small forest, animals lived peacefully.
The wise old tortoise moved slowly but always won the race against the proud rabbit.
The ants worked tirelessly, gathering food for the winter.
The kind-hearted lion ruled the jungle honestly, giving everyone a chance to speak.
The birds sang sweetly, making everyone in the forest happy.

IX Study the following sentences from the story and choose the correct option. 

1. Oh, hum! What a hard day it has been! 
2. Ah, at last, they’ve stopped their chatter! 
3. What should we do? 
4. What should we name our child?
   
   ANSWER:
   (i) Sentence 1 expresses a feeling of tiredness. ✅
   (ii) Sentence 2 expresses a feeling of relief. ✅
   (iii) Sentences 3 and 4 ask questions. ✅

X Punctuate the following sentences and write whether they are exclamatory or interrogative sentences. 

1. Wow! What an intelligent man he is! – Exclamatory ✅
2. Oh! How big the hole is! – Exclamatory ✅
3. Do you like to read comic books? – Interrogative ✅
4. What is your favourite story? – Interrogative ✅

Let Us Listen

You will listen to a security guard making an announcement to the people in the neighbourhood. As you listen, fill in the blanks with only one word that you hear. (refer to page 38 for transcript)

The security guard announced that

1. robbery has been happening in that area.

2. He advised everyone to stay safe and the kids to tell the adults as soon as they find anything different.

3. They should not forget that safety is the main thing.

4. He asked them to call 100 when they need immediate help.

Let Us Write

The next day, the neighbour asked the man in the story about what had happened. As the man, tell the neighbour what had happened in your own words. Remember to include the following:

when ………….........………………………………………………….
where ………….........………………………………………………….
what ………….........…………………………………………………. how………….........…………………………………………………. why………….........………………………………………………….

You may begin this way:
My wife and I were about to go to sleep last night when we heard someone … 

ANSWER:

Last night, my wife and I were about to sleep when we heard loud shouts outside. We looked out of the window and saw a man trying to break into a shop. Just then, a passerby noticed him and raised an alarm. Soon, people gathered and the thief ran away. The shop was saved, and we felt very relieved.

Class 6 Coursebook 6 Unit 4 Dignity of Work - Solved

The solution to Page 76

A. Who does the following for you? Can you name them?

• Cooks your meals for you: Mother / Cook
• Does your laundry: Parent / Laundry worker
• Cleans your house: Housekeeper / Domestic worker
• Sweeps/cleans your classroom: School cleaner / Janitor
• Cleans your washroom in school: School cleaner
• Guards your school (offers security): Security guard

B. Choose one of the names you have written in the table above.

(For example, you could write "School cleaner.")

C. Imagine you are that person and answer these questions.

1. How do the people you work for treat you?
   Sometimes they treat me kindly, but they often ignore me.

2. Do you like what you do?
   Yes, I like keeping the place clean and safe for everyone.

3. Why do you do it?
   I do it because it is my job, and it helps support my family.

D. Think of one thing you can do for this person to make his/her job easier.

• Keep the classroom clean and avoid littering to reduce the cleaner's workload.

Dear Mum by Brian Patten - Theme, Summary, Question Answer and Explanation

Dear Mum

Table of Contents

• Poem
• Let's Enjoy the Poem Q&A
• Summary of the Poem "Dear Mum" by Brian Patten
• Theme of the Poem "Dear Mum" by Brian Patten

Poem

While you were out
A cup went and broke itself,
A crack appeared in the blue vase
Your great-great grandad
Brought back from China.

Somehow, without me even turning on the tap
The sink mysteriously overflowed.
A strange jam stain about the size of a boy's hand
Appeared on the kitchen wall.

I don't think we'll ever discover
Exactly how the cat
Managed to turn on the washing machine
(Especially from the inside).

Or how Sis's pet rabbit went and mistook
The waste disposal unit for a burrow.
I can tell you I was scared when,
As if by magic,
A series of muddy footprints
Appeared on the new white carpet.

I was being good (honest)
But I think the house is haunted
So, knowing you're going to have a fit,
I've gone over to Gran's to lie low for a bit. 

Listen to the Poem

LET'S ENJOY THE POEM Q&A

1. What happened to the blue vase? Was the vase precious to the mother? Why?

   • Answer: The blue vase got a crack. Yes, it was precious to the mother because it was brought back from China by her great-great-grandad.

2. Where is the cat? How do you think it got there?

   • Answer: The cat is inside the washing machine. It probably got there by accident, possibly while exploring or playing.

3. Whose footprints are on the carpet?

   • Answer: The muddy footprints on the carpet are most likely the boy's.

4. Is the house really haunted? Why do you think so?

   • Answer: No, the house is not really haunted. The boy says this to avoid taking responsibility for the mess.

5. Does the boy think his mother will believe him? How can you tell?

   • Answer: No, the boy doesn't think his mother will believe him. He went to his grandmother's house to avoid getting in trouble, which shows he expects his mother to be upset.

6. Do you think the boy is clever? Give a reason for your answer.

   • Answer: Yes, the boy is clever because he creates imaginative excuses to explain the mess and tries to avoid getting in trouble by leaving the house.

7. Should children be allowed to be mischievous?

   • Answer: Children can be mischievous sometimes as it's part of growing up and learning, but they should also learn to be responsible and honest.

8. What would you do if you were in Mother's place and you returned home and realized what had happened?

   • Answer: If I were in Mother's place, I would calmly find out what happened, talk to my child about being honest, and teach them how to clean up and take responsibility for their actions.

Summary of the Poem "Dear Mum" by Brian Patten

The poem "Dear Mum" is a humorous letter written by a boy to his mother, explaining all the things that went wrong while she was out. The boy tells his mother that a cup broke by itself, a crack appeared in a precious blue vase, and the sink overflowed mysteriously. He also mentions strange incidents like a jam stain on the wall, the cat turning on the washing machine, and his sister's rabbit getting into the waste disposal unit. Muddy footprints appeared on the new white carpet as if by magic. The boy insists he was being good and suggests the house might be haunted. To avoid his mother's anger, he tells her he has gone to his grandmother's house. The poem highlights the boy's creative excuses and his attempt to escape blame for the chaos at home.

Theme of the Poem "Dear Mum" by Brian Patten

The theme of the poem "Dear Mum" is the humorous and imaginative way children try to explain and avoid responsibility for their mistakes. It shows how children can come up with creative excuses to escape getting in trouble. The poem also highlights the love and patience of mothers who have to deal with such situations. The underlying message is about honesty and the playful nature of childhood.

How We Kept Mother's Day - STEPHEN LEACOCK - Literary Reader 6 chapter 3

Story Summary

This story is about a family who decides to celebrate Mother's Day for the first time. They want to make it a special day for their mother by giving her a break from her usual chores and showing her how much they appreciate her.

The family plans a big day, including a special dinner and a picnic. The idea is that the mother won't have to do any work and can relax and enjoy herself. But things don't go as planned. Instead of resting, the mother ends up doing more work than usual.

She wakes up early to prepare food and get everything ready. During the picnic, she continues to work hard, carrying baskets, setting up the picnic, and cleaning up afterward. The rest of the family has fun and relaxes, not realizing that their mother is still working.

At the end of the day, the mother is very tired, but she pretends to be happy and thankful for the special day. The family feels proud of themselves for celebrating Mother's Day, not noticing that their mother didn't get the break they promised her.

Themes and Messages

Funny and Ironic: The story is funny because the family thinks they are doing something nice, but in reality, they make their mother work even more. This is what we call irony – when something happens that is the opposite of what you expect.

Real Meaning of Celebrations: The story teaches us that celebrations should be about truly appreciating someone, not just following traditions or doing what everyone else does.

Role of Mothers: It also reminds us how much work mothers do every day and how important it is to give them real rest and appreciation.

Conclusion

Stephen Leacock's "How We Kept Mother's Day" is a humorous story that helps us understand the importance of genuinely caring for and appreciating our mothers. It encourages us to think about how we can truly make special days meaningful for those we love.

LET'S INFER

1. At the end of the story, Mother says that it has been 'the most wonderful day in her life'. Was it really so?
   
   ANSWER:
   No, it was not really the most wonderful day for her. Mother said this to make her family happy, even though she worked harder than usual and didn't get to rest.
   
   
2. What reasons do the following characters give for not staying at home on Mother's Day:
   
   ANSWER:
   a. Father: He wanted to go out to a restaurant for a special meal.
   b. Anna and Mary: They wanted to go on a picnic and enjoy the nice weather.
   c. Will and the narrator: They wanted to take a drive and have fun.
   
   Which of these reasons appears the most convincing to you?
   
   ANSWER:
   None of the reasons are very convincing because they all wanted to do what they enjoyed, not thinking about what would make Mother happy.
   
   
3. Does any member of the family do anything worthwhile for Mother on Mother's Day?
   
   ANSWER:
   No, none of the family members did anything truly worthwhile for Mother. Instead of helping her rest, they made her work even more.
   
   
4. Do you agree that this story is wonderfully funny? Which bit do you think is the funniest?
   
   ANSWER:
   Yes, the story is funny. The funniest part is when the family congratulates themselves for giving Mother a wonderful day, not realizing she did all the work.
   
   
5. Beneath the humour, is the story saying something serious to us? (Think, for example, about Mother's attitude to her work and her family.)
   
   ANSWER:
   Yes, the story is saying something serious. It shows us that we should truly appreciate our mothers and give them real breaks, not just pretend to. It also highlights how much work mothers do for their families.

LET'S DISCUSS

1. Someone said, 'God couldn't be everywhere, so he created mothers.' What can we do to honour and thank our mothers?
   
   

   ANSWER:

   • To honor and thank our mothers, we can help them with chores, spend quality time with them, show appreciation through kind words and actions, give them thoughtful gifts, and make sure they have time to relax.

2. Does Mother in the story expect to receive any gift or treat on Mother's Day? Is she any different from our own mothers?
   
   

   ANSWER:

   • No, Mother in the story does not expect to receive any gift or treat. She is happy to do things for her family and does not expect anything in return, just like many of our own mothers who also work hard and do not ask for much in return.

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2. The Model Millionaire - Oscar Wilde Literary Reader 6 Q&A Solved

Let's Infer

1. Study the opening paragraph. Which phrase (or sentence) do you think describes Hughie Erskine best? Why do you think so? 

ANSWER:

In the opening paragraph, the phrase that describes Hughie Erskine best is "a delightful, clever young man." This phrase is used to introduce Hughie to the reader. It suggests that Hughie is not just good-looking but also intelligent and charming, which are qualities that make him an appealing character.

2. Why would Colonel Merton 'not hear of any marriage' between his daughter and Hughie? Why do you think he said, 'Come to me....when you have got ten thousand pounds of your own..."?

ANSWER:

Colonel Merton opposed the marriage because Hughie lacked wealth. He set a financial condition, wanting Hughie to have £10,000 of his own.

3. Did Hughie feel sorry for the old man in Trevor's studio? How can you tell? (Think of something he said and something he did to support your answer.)

ANSWER:

Yes, Hughie felt sorry for the old man in Trevor's studio. This can be inferred from the fact that he gave the old man all the money he had in his pocket out of sympathy.

4. Look at the paragraph beginning with 'The old man was surprised...' Why do you think the old man smiled? Was it because he was grateful?

ANSWER:

The old man smiled because he was pleasantly surprised by Hughie's generosity. He likely smiled as a sign of gratitude and appreciation for the money that Hughie had given him.

5. Trevor told the old model everything about Hughie. Did Hughie approve of what Trevor had done? Why?

ANSWER:

Hughie did not approve of Trevor revealing details about him to the old model because he thought that this disclosure would lead to more social embarrassment for Hughie.

6. I didn't understand why he was so interested to know all about you. but now I do.' Did Trevor really understand why Baron Hausberg was so interested in Hughie? How do you know? 

ANSWER:

Trevor did not fully understand why Baron Hausberg was interested in Hughie because he was not aware that Hughie gave Baron Hausberg a sovereign thinking of him as a poor old man but Trevor understood the interest when he came to know about Hughie's 'generosity' to Baron Huasberg.

7. A wedding present to Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton, from an old beggar.' Why do you think the Baron did not write 'from Baron Hausberg'?

ANSWER:

The Baron did not write "from Baron Hausberg" on the wedding present because he wanted to remain anonymous and not draw attention to his wealth and status.

Let's discuss

1. Baron Hausberg was 'a millionaire model' but not 'a model millionaire'. Do you agree?

ANSWER:

Yes, I agree. Baron Hausberg was a "millionaire model" in the sense that he possessed immense wealth, but he may not have been a "model millionaire" in terms of displaying the virtues of generosity and kindness associated with being an ideal or model millionaire

2. Do you think Hughie deserved the wedding present that he received from the Baron? Why?

ANSWER:

Yes, Hughie deserved the wedding present from the Baron. He demonstrated kindness and generosity when he gave all his money to the old beggar, unaware of the Baron's true identity. The Baron's gift can be seen as a reward for Hughie's genuine act of charity, aligning with the story's theme of the value of true generosity.

MCQs on 'The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde

Here are 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the story "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wilde:

1. What is the profession or occupation of the main character, Hughie Erskine?

   a) Lawyer

   b) Jobless

   c) Doctor

   d) Teacher

2. Why does Colonel Merton oppose his daughter Laura's marriage to Hughie?

   a) Hughie is not good-looking.

   b) Hughie lacks intelligence.

   c) Hughie is financially struggling.

   d) Hughie is not kind.

3. How does Hughie feel about giving money to the old beggar?

   a) Angry

   b) Guilty

   c) Sympathetic

   d) Annoyed

4. Why did Baron Hausberg smile when Hughie gave money to the old man?

   a) He was amused by Hughie's generosity.

   b) He was grateful for the money.

   c) He found Hughie's actions humorous.

   d) He wanted to befriend Hughie.

5. What does Baron Hausberg want to know from Alan Trevor about Hughie Erskine?

   a) Hughie's financial situation

   b) Hughie's favourite hobbies

   c) Hughie's address

   d) Hughie's family background

6. Why did Baron Hausberg choose to remain anonymous when giving Hughie and Laura a wedding present?

   a) He didn't want to give them a gift.

   b) He wanted to surprise them.

   c) He wanted to emphasize kindness over his status.

   d) He wanted to hide his wealth.

7. What is the central theme of "The Model Millionaire"?

   a) The pursuit of wealth

   b) The importance of appearance

   c) The value of genuine kindness

   d) The struggle of artists

8. How does Hughie's financial situation change during the story?

   a) He becomes a millionaire.

   b) He loses all his money.

   c) He receives a generous gift.

   d) He wins a lottery.

9. How did the old model come to know about Hughie's act of kindness?

a) Alan Trevor told him.

b) Hughie Erskine shared the story with him.

c) The old model experienced it firsthand.

d) It was mentioned in a newspaper article.

10. What does Colonel Merton insist Hughie must have before marrying his daughter?

    a) A prestigious job

    b) Good looks

    c) A kind heart

    d) £10,000 of his own

Answers:

1. b) Jobless

2. c) Hughie is financially struggling.

3. c) Sympathetic

4. a) He was amused by Hughie's generosity.

5. a) Hughie's financial situation

6. c) He wanted to emphasise kindness over his status.

7. c) The value of genuine kindness

8. c) He receives a generous gift.

9. c) The old model experienced it firsthand.

10. d) £10,000 of his own

1. Bashir Leaves Home - Subhadra Sen Gupta - Literary Reader 6 Solved

Introduction

In this story, Bashir, a seven-year-old boy, decides to run away from home because his family wouldn't lend him money to buy a toy racing car with his pocket money. As he walks away from home, he encounters various people from his neighborhood, including Munnelal, Bannobi, and eventually his brother Khalid, who had been following him all along.

Despite his expectation that someone would stop him or convince him to stay, nobody does. Bashir is heartbroken by the lack of concern from his family and friends. However, when Khalid arrives on their father's bicycle and asks where he intends to go, Bashir decides to return home. The story ends with Bashir heading back home, realizing that running away isn't the solution to his problems.

Word Meaning

Difficult Words	Meaning
Heartbroken	Extremely sad or upset
Satchel	A small bag, often used for carrying items
Paanwalla	A person who sells paan (a type of leaf wrapped snack)
Stained	Marked or discolored
Haldi	Turmeric, a yellow spice
Gali	A narrow lane or alley
Robbers	People who steal from others by force or threat
Kite	A small, flying object controlled by a string
Marbles	Small, colorful spherical objects used in a game
Somewhere else	Another place
Pedalled	Operated a bicycle by turning the pedals
Solomnly	In a serious and earnest manner
Paan-stained	Discolored or marked by paan stains (from chewing paan)
Heartbreak	Intense sadness or emotional pain
Heartfelt	Sincere and deeply felt
Convinced	Persuaded or certain about something
Fuss	A commotion or unnecessary display of excitement

Let's Infer

Say whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

Here are the answers to the True (T) or False (F) statements:

1. False (F) - Bashir did not leave home permanently; he eventually decided to return home.
2. True (T) - Bashir believed that only his dog Chand understood his pain.
3. True (T) - Bashir packed clothes, food (two pieces of fish and a boiled potato), a pencil, and a candle in his satchel.
4. False (F) - Bashir needed to save his pocket money for the next 14 weeks, not 28, to buy the toy car.
5. True (T) - Bashir wanted his father to lend him the money to buy the toy car.
6. False (F) - Bashir did not know where to go or which train to take; he was simply leaving home without a specific destination in mind.
7. False (F) - Munnelal and Bannobi did not try to make him return home. They bid him farewell instead.
8. False (F) - By the time Bashir reached the end of the lane, he was not convinced he had made the right decision; he was heartbroken and upset.
9. True (T) - Bashir's brother Khalid met him before he reached the railway station.
10. True (T) - Bashir decided to go back home without making a fuss when Khalid met him.

Let's Discuss

1. Do you think Bashir's father should have given him the loan he wanted? Why/Why not?

ANSWER:

Whether or not Bashir's father should have given him the loan he wanted is a subjective matter. Some might argue that parents should support their children's desires and teach them financial responsibility by lending them the money. Others might believe that it's important for children to learn the value of saving and patience, so refusing the loan can also be seen as a valuable lesson. It depends on the family's values and financial situation.

2. Why didn't Munnelal and Bannobi persuade Bashir to go back home? 

ANSWER:

Munnelal and Bannobi might not have persuaded Bashir to go back home because they respected his decision and independence. They might have felt that Bashir had his reasons for leaving and didn't want to interfere with his choices. Additionally, they might have believed that he needed to learn from his own experiences.

3. Do think you everyone in the family and in the neighbourhood was fond of Bashir? How can you tell?

 It does appear that Bashir felt somewhat neglected and unappreciated by his family and friends. They didn't try to stop him from leaving, and their responses, such as saying "khuda hafiz" (which is a form of goodbye), seemed somewhat indifferent to his departure. This suggests that Bashir may have felt unimportant or unnoticed by those around him.