Class 6 English Poorvi - Change of Heart: Q&A and Exercises Solved

This blog post is a complete solution guide to the Grade 6 English chapter "Change of Heart." It covers every question and activity, including reading, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing tasks. Simple, detailed answers help students understand the story and learn important values like honesty, enjoying sports, and teamwork. This resource makes homework and revision easy and effective.

Table of Contents

• Word Meaning of Poorvi Chapter Change of Heart
• Let us discuss - I
• Let us discuss - II
• Let us think and reflect
• Let us learn
• Let us listen
• Let us speak
• Let us write

Word Meaning of Poorvi Chapter Change of Heart

Difficult Words	Meaning in Simple English	Meaning in Simple Hindi
defeat	loss or not winning	हार
on the contrary	just the opposite	इसके विपरीत
sensed	felt or understood without being told	अनुभव करना / महसूस करना
significant	important or special	महत्वपूर्ण
conducted	organized or managed	आयोजित किया
phenomenon	someone who is very amazing at something	असाधारण व्यक्ति
opponent	the person who plays against you	प्रतिद्वंदी
tally	count or total (like points)	गिनती / कुल
scoreboard	a board showing the points in a game	स्कोरबोर्ड (अंक तालिका)
hopeless	having no skill in something	बेकार / बिलकुल अच्छा न होना
kept a close watch on	watched carefully	ध्यान से देखना
enjoyment	feeling happy and having fun	आनंद / मज़ा
sporting spirit	being fair and respectful while playing	खेल भावना

Let us discuss -I

1. State whether the following is True or False.
   Prabhat would accept losing to anyone easily.
   False.
   Prabhat did not like losing and would not accept defeat easily.
2. What was special about the last Friday of each month?
   On the last Friday of each month, friendly matches were conducted in the games period at school.
3. Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
   Prabhat was responsible for keeping the score for the badminton match.
4. Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?
   No, Prabhat did not truly wish to play another match with Surya because he only wanted to play when he was sure he would win. He did not enjoy losing or even the thought of losing.

Let us discuss - II

1. How did Surya feel about playing?
   Surya felt happy and relaxed while playing. He enjoyed every game, even if he was not winning.
2. What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?
   Prabhat observed that Surya always enjoyed the game, no matter if he won or lost. Surya never got upset over losing and stayed cheerful during all games.

Let us think and reflect

I Read the lines given below and answer the questions.

1. 1. If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it...
   (i) Complete the sentence suitably.
   Prabhat would play a game only if ___________________.
   he was sure that he would win.
   (ii) Which game was Prabhat good at playing?
   Prabhat was good at playing badminton.
   (iii) Select the most suitable option to complete the sentence.
   This behaviour of Prabhat tells us that he was ________.
   1. good at the game
   2. sure to win
   3. afraid of losing
   C. afraid of losing.
2. 2. Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night...
   (i) Select the one option that tells us about the way Prabhat was feeling that night.
   1. hurt
   2. unhappy
   3. afraid
   4. focused
   B. unhappy.
   (ii) Why does Prabhat find Surya’s behaviour 'surprising'?
   Prabhat finds Surya’s behaviour surprising because Surya did not feel bad about losing. Instead, he was happy and ready to play again, which was very different from how Prabhat felt.
   (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.
   different from

II Answer the following questions.

1. How did Prabhat’s attitude towards winning and losing affect his enjoyment of games in the beginning?
   Prabhat only wanted to win, so he did not enjoy playing when he thought he might lose. He played only for victory, not for fun, which made him miss the joy of simply playing the game.
2. Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya?
   Prabhat cheated because he was scared of losing and wanted to feel good by winning. He wanted others to praise him, even if he did not win honestly.
3. How did Surya’s attitude differ from Prabhat’s?
   Surya played for fun and enjoyed every game, no matter if he won or lost. Prabhat only played when he was sure of winning and was unhappy if he lost.
4. Do you think Prabhat’s approach to games was healthy? Why or why not?
   No, Prabhat’s approach was not healthy because he cared only about winning and got upset on losing. Healthy playing means enjoying the game, learning, and respecting others.
5. Why do you think sporting spirit is important?
   Sporting spirit is important because it teaches us to be fair, honest, friendly, and respectful. It helps everyone enjoy the game together, whether they win or lose.
6. Explain how the title of the story, 'Change of Heart', is suitable.
   The title is suitable because Prabhat changes his attitude. He learns from Surya to enjoy the game, not just to win, and becomes happier and a better sportsperson.

Let us learn

I. Make as many words as possible using consecutive letters, without changing the order of the letters, from the words in the boxes. One has been done for you.

1. BADMINTON	BAD ADMIN MINT IN TON ON
2. PHENOMENON	PHENOMENON PHONE MEN ONE NO ON
3. BASKETBALL	BASKET ASK SKET TALL ALL BALL

II. Read the following sentences and circle the verbs.

1. Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well.
2. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did.
3. What was more surprising that Surya had not felt bad about losing.

III. Arrange the circled verbs as the first action (old action) or second action (new action). One has been done for you.

S. No.	Column A FIRST ACTION (OLD)	Column B SECOND ACTION (NEW)
1.	had played	was discussing
2.	had won	did not feel
3.	had not felt	was

The verbs in column A that refer to the first action or the old action are past perfect.

IV. Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets.

1. Prabhat had already finished his homework before going to the badminton match.
2. Surya had played basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team.
3. By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya had already won several matches.
4. The new student, Surya, had never met Prabhat before coming to the school.
5. Before the games period, Prabhat had practised badminton extensively.

Let us listen

You will listen to an announcement. As you listen, circle the pair that was chosen to play chess. (refer to page 128 for transcript)

Rima - Dhiraj

Gita - Hitesh

Sarita - Nupur

The correct pair for chess is: Sarita - Nupur

II. You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details.

Questions	Answers
1. How many Friday matches will be played?	Three matches will be played (chess, kho-kho, and badminton).
2. What was put up on the sports' notice board?	The list of kho-kho teams' names was put up on the sports' notice board.
3. Who will sponsor the kho-kho team's refreshments?	Xydium Sports Club will sponsor the kho-kho team's refreshments.
4. Who will be the scorekeeper for chess?	Vani will be the scorekeeper for the chess match.
5. Who will be the referee for kho-kho?	The teacher (who made the announcement) will be the referee for kho-kho.
6. Which Friday periods are meant for kho-kho?	Khokho will be played in the 2nd and 3rd periods on Friday.

Let us speak

1. You are Vani — You want to request your friends to take you in their team during games period.
   
   Could you please take me in your team for the games period?
2. You are Somiwon — You want to tell Hitesh to help you with the cleaning of the classroom cupboard.
   
   Please can you help me with cleaning the classroom cupboard?
3. You are Sumit — You accidently spilled water on Nupur’s desk.
   
   I’m sorry, that was my fault. I spilled water on your desk.
4. You are Hitesh — You forgot to get Simran’s Art file to school.
   
   I apologise. I forgot to bring your Art file to school.
5. You are Kriti — You spoke rudely to Nupur.
   
   I am very sorry for the way I behaved, Nupur.
6. You are Mohan — You wish to thank Hitesh for helping you practice for the Inter-House speech competition.
   
   Thank you, Hitesh! It means so much to me that you helped me practice for the speech competition.
7. You are Meher — You are grateful that Simran helped you understand a chapter taught at school when you were absent.
   
   I truly appreciate your help with the chapter, Simran. Thank you!
8. You are Rima — You are thankful to Gita for helping you collect the notebooks from the staff-room.
   
   I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart because you helped me collect the notebooks, Gita!

Request
• Could you please ...	• Please can you help me with ...
• Kindly ____________, please.
For rude behaviour	For a mistake
• I'm very sorry for the way I behaved. • I apologise. I was out of line.	• I'm sorry, that was my fault.
For being grateful/thankful
• Thank you. It means so much to me that you ... • I truly appreciate your help with ... Thank you. • I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart because you ...

Let us write

Prabhat managed to change the scoreboard while Surya was looking elsewhere. Yet, he did not feel so happy that night. Unable to sleep, he decided to write down his feelings in his diary.

Phrases:
I won the match, I will lose the match, I felt very happy, Surya did not feel bad, I do not feel happy about it, I managed to change the scoreboard, Everyone congratulated me after my win, He had fun playing with me

Saturday
17 August 20XX

8:00 p.m.

Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but 1. I managed to change the scoreboard. He was playing very well and was getting the points easily. I was sure that 2. I will lose the match. So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, 3. I changed the scoreboard. No one noticed the change and 4. Everyone congratulated me after my win.
What surprised me the most was that he said 5. He had fun playing with me and we should play again. How could he be so relaxed after losing a match? He should have been sad if not crying over his loss!

Though 6. I won the match, I did not enjoy as I usually do. It really disturbed me that 7. Surya did not feel bad about losing the match. It is still bothering me. Is it because I changed the score? I do not understand myself.
Let me sleep now. I feel that it may make me feel better.
Goodnight!

Class 6 English Poorvi - Spices That Heal Us: Q&A and Exercises Solved

Let us do these activities before we read.

I A spice is any seed, fruit, root, bark, leaf or any other part of a plant used to give taste and colour to our food. Try to recall the names of three spices that are used for cooking in your home. Write them below and share your answers with your teacher.

1. Turmeric
2. Jeera (Cumin seeds)
3. Adrak (Ginger)

II Given below are pictures of some spices. Work in pairs and write what you call them in your language. Their names in English are given in the last column. Share your answers with your teacher.

S.No.	Spice Name in Your Language	Name in English
1	Haldi	Turmeric
2	Methi	Fenugreek
3	Jeera	Cumin seeds
4	Heeng	Asafoetida
5	Dalchini	Cinnamon
6	Laung	Clove
7	Adrak	Ginger
8	Kali Mirch	Black pepper
9	Saunf	Fennel seeds
10	Elaichi	Cardamom

LETTER FROM DAADI

Dear Vikram and Vaibhavi,

Namaste! I am happy to hear you both are better now. I hope the natural cures I shared helped you. Please remember these and share them with your friends. When I was a child, my grandmother taught me these home remedies from the kitchen for common illnesses caused by weather.

Here are some benefits of spices we have in our kitchen:

• Haldi (Turmeric) helps improve energy, digestion, and reduces body pain.
• Methi (Fenugreek) helps control sugar and body weight. Soak seeds overnight and drink the water in the morning.
• Jeera (Cumin seeds) soaked overnight improves digestion and helps cure sleeplessness.
• Heeng (Asafoetida) relieves tummy gas and controls cough and cold.
• Dalchini (Cinnamon) and Laung (Clove) help relieve toothache until you see a dentist.
• Adrak (Ginger) helps with cough, cold, and pain relief.
• Kali Mirch (Black pepper) aids digestion and reduces body pain.
• Saunf (Fennel seeds) and Ajwain (Carom seeds) help with digestion after meals.
• Elaichi (Cardamom) helps digestion, respiratory issues, and cures bad breath.

Always consult an elder before using these remedies. Lots of love and blessings!

Daadi

Let us think and reflect

I Read the given lines and answer the following questions.

‘When I was a child, I learnt them from my grandmother. She used to find cures for most of the weather-related common illnesses in the kitchen.’

1. Where exactly in the kitchen did her grandmother find the cures?
   She found the cures in the kitchen where the spices and herbs were kept.
2. Give one example of weather-related common illnesses.
   Cough and cold is one weather-related common illness.
3. What kind of relationship did the speaker have with her grandmother?
   The speaker had a loving and caring relationship with her grandmother.

II Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

Daadi soaked methi seeds overnight and drank the water in the morning to manage her sugar level and body weight.

III Circle the spice that is not useful for body pain according to Daadi's letter.

1. Turmeric
2. Fennel seeds
3. Ginger
4. Black pepper

IV Why did Daadi ask Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures with their friends?

Daadi wanted Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures so their friends could also benefit from these easy and safe remedies.

V What was Daadi's final advice to Vikram and Vaibhavi?

Daadi advised them to always consult an elder before using these natural cures.

VI How do we know that natural cures are passed from one generation to another?

We know because Daadi learned these cures from her grandmother and now she is sharing them with Vikram and Vaibhavi.

VII Why do you think we should know about the healing properties of spices?

Knowing the healing properties helps us use natural spices safely for health and avoid unnecessary medicines.

Let us learn

I You have read the uses of spices in the letter. Complete the following table with the help of your teacher. You may use the words from the box given below.

Part of the plant: root / bark / leaves / flower buds / fruit / seeds
Texture: rough / soft / silky
Taste: bitter / sweet / sour / salty / spicy

Spice Name	Part of the Plant	Colour	Texture
Turmeric	Root	Orange-yellow	Rough
Fenugreek	Seeds	Light brown	Hard
Cinnamon	Bark	Brown	Rough and dry
Clove	Flower buds	Dark brown	Hard and rough
Black pepper	Fruit (dried seeds)	Black	Hard and rough
Cardamom	Fruit	Light green	Soft and smooth

II Read the sentences given below.

• You may share them with your friends.
• You should try to remember these cures.
• It can help control cough and cold.
• You must consult an elder before you use them.
• I need to soak the methi seeds overnight.
• I used to put heeng water on your tummy.

The underlined words are known as helping verbs. These are called modal verbs or modals. Each modal verb has a different function.

1. The words given in Column A are helping verbs. Match the helping verbs in Column A with their functions in Column B.

Column A	Functions (Column B)
(i) may	B. suggestion
(ii) should	D. advice
(iii) can	E. ability
(iv) must	C. compulsion
(v) need to	F. necessity
(vi) used to	A. past habit

2. Complete the following dialogues with any four modals from the table given above. (Use a modal only once.)

Ajay: Anand had fever last week. He (i) must rest.

Suman: Yes, he (ii) should.

Ajay: He (iii) may take good care or he will fall ill again.

Suman: Yes, we (iv) need to remember how effective grandmother's natural cures are.

✓ Let us listen

You will listen to the benefits of Tulsi (Holy Basil), a common herb. As you listen, complete the fact sheet given below. (refer to page 102 for transcript)

THE WONDER HERB
1. Name	Tulsi   Family: basil
2. First found in	north central India
3. Now found	everywhere in India
4. Known as	The Queen of herbs
5. Can decrease levels of	glucose and cholesterol
6. Used to treat disorders of	breathing and digestion
7. Is used to make	mouth wash and toothpaste
8. We can have Tulsi leaves by	eating them raw or adding them while making tea

Let us speak

1. Daadi told Vikram and Vaibhavi about many spices. Choose one spice and introduce yourself as that spice to the class.

Answer: I choose Ginger. Hello everyone! My name is Ginger. I am the root part of the plant. I have a light brown color and a rough texture. My taste is spicy and strong. I have been used in cooking for thousands of years. I help people when they have cough, cold, and pain. You can use me in tea or as a spice in food.

2. Before you speak, make a spicy headband for the spice you chose. Follow the steps given below.

• Cut out strips of paper 2 inches wide.
• Join two ends to make a band that can fit your head.
• Make a small card with a picture of the spice. Colour it.
• Attach the card on your headband.

Use the headband while introducing yourself as the spice.

3. Mention the following while speaking.

• your name
• part of the plant
• colour
• texture
• taste
• benefits

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Let us write

I Vikram's grandmother shared two natural cures to cure his cough in her earlier letter. It was kept outside and a few drops of rain fell on it. Some of the words got washed away by the rain. Help Vikram complete the natural cures. Use the phrases given in the box below. There are two phrases that you do not need.

Phrases: some leaves of basil, for cough, the mixture, for high fever, you can have it, grind to get, amount of honey, a piece of fresh ginger, home remedy

Natural Cures for Cough

1. To prepare this home remedy, you just need ginger and honey. First, take a piece of fresh ginger, grate it and take the juice from it. Take about two teaspoons of this juice and add about two and a half teaspoons of amount of honey to it. Mix it properly. Warm the mixture slightly on very low heat for a minute. Then you can have it about three to four times a day to get relief from cough. Have patience to see the effect as natural cures with ginger and honey might take some time to show results.

2. To prepare the second home remedy for cough, take about 10 grams of each— long pepper, dried ginger and basil leaves. Add four to six small cardamoms and grind to get a fine powder. If you take this powder with an equal amount of honey, it will give you relief from cough.

II Now, write a short paragraph on Tulsi based on the completed fact sheet in ‘Let us listen’.

Tulsi, also called Holy Basil, is a very special herb that belongs to the basil family. It was first found in north central India and now grows almost everywhere in India. People call it the Queen of herbs because it has many health benefits. Tulsi can help lower sugar and cholesterol levels in the body. It is used to treat problems related to breathing and digestion. Tulsi is also used to make mouthwash and toothpaste to keep teeth and gums healthy. We can eat Tulsi leaves raw or add them to tea while making it, which helps calm the mind and protect us from pollution.

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Let us explore

I Now that you have read about many spices, can you guess the spices based on the riddles given below?

1. When your tummy felt funny
I was used by your granny
I made you fit and fine
And brought back your smile.
Who am I?
Answer: Ajwain (Carom seeds)

2. I come from under the ground
Thousands of years, I've been around.
For cooking you use me daily
From cold I can cure you surely.
Who am I?
Answer: Ginger (Adrak)

II Fill in the blanks to complete the riddle below. Write another riddle of your own and ask your family members to guess the spice.

1. Brownish- yellow in colour,
2. Bitter and spicy to taste,
I help everyone, to control their weight
Who am I?
Answer: Fenugreek (Methi)

My riddle:
I am small and round,
Green or black in colour found.
I add flavour to every dish,
And cure cough with my wish.
Who am I?
(Answer: Black pepper)

III Close your eyes and learn about spices by smelling and feeling them. The teacher may also provide a few different spices to try.