Class 6 English

Chapter 2 Solutions — Friendship

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Step-by-step NCERT solutions for Friendship (Chapter 2, NCERT Class 6 English) — every question and answer worked out in full, not just the final result. You can also read the Friendship textbook chapter.

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All 36 questions in Friendship are solved in the PDF. Here's what's inside, exercise by exercise:

Let us discuss — The Unlikely Best Friends

What things did Gajaraj and Buntee do together?
Why did the farmer hug Buntee?
Do you think Buntee will leave Gajaraj and go home with the farmer?
Why did Gajaraj not eat his food?
Who were friends at the end of the story?

Let us think and reflect — The Unlikely Best Friends

1.
Read the passage …
- (i) Complete with one word: mahout : kind : : Gajaraj : ___________
- (ii) The mahout was a good caretaker because he gave _________ to Gajaraj and a ______ in the pond.
- (iii) What do you think is the difference between a friend and a caretaker?
2.
Read the passage …
- (i) The farmer uses the word __________________ to refer to the elephant.
- (ii) How did the farmer know that Buntee was hungry?
- (iii) Why did the farmer remove the rope with which he had tied Buntee?
- (iv) Complete with one word: Gajaraj : Buntee : : __________ : farmer
Give two examples to show that Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend.
How did the mahout come to know that Gajaraj was sad?
Why do you think Buntee licked the farmer's hand?
What was 'unlikely' about the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee?

Let us learn — The Unlikely Best Friends

Opposites can be formed by adding prefixes like un-, in-, dis-, mis- before a word. From the story 'The Unlikely Best Friends', find the opposites of the following words using such prefixes: kind (unkind), appeared (disappeared), sad (delighted/filled with joy), touched (untouched), liked (disliked), missing (found/present).

Let us think and reflect — A Friend's Prayer

Complete the summary of the poem by choosing the correct highlighted words: The poet says a prayer for/speech on friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life/school days. She says that her friendship makes her feel brave/special. She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends. She wants to clap for/listen to the wishes of her…
Answer in one word only. 1. How does the poet feel about special friends? 2. What does the poet use to realise what friends can be?
3.
Read the lines …
- (i) Complete the sentence: These lines tell us that the speaker is ___. (A. clever B. caring C. curious D. calm)
- (ii) How will the speaker make her friends' wishes come true? (by trying hard / by working a lot)
- (iii) Fill in the blank: My friends will feel __________ if their wishes come true.
4.
Read the lines …
- (i) Which line tells us that feelings are important to understand friendship?
- (ii) Complete the sentence: These lines tell us that the speaker is ___. (A. helpful B. thoughtful C. cheerful D. hopeful)
- (iii) Fill in the blank with one word: The speaker does not wish to make any ___________. She cares for them just as they are.
Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.
Why does the speaker 'want to do more' for her friend?
Do you think the speaker knows about the wishes of her friend? How can we say so?

Let us learn — A Friend's Prayer

The poet says, 'With special friends I feel I'm blessed.' Select the words that are similar in meaning to 'blessed' from: excited, grateful, understood, thankful, relaxed.

Let us explore — A Friend's Prayer

1.
Read the quotations:
- (a) 'A friend in need is a friend indeed.'
- (b) 'My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.' What do you think is the meaning of these quotations?

Let us discuss — The Chair

Mario was very proud of having so many friends. State whether True or False.
What did the grandfather take from the attic?
Will Mario face any challenges?
Will Mario be able to use the magic?
Mario successfully sat on the invisible chair on his first attempt. State whether True or False.
Fill in the blank with a suitable word: Mario's grandfather challenged him to a bet of __________.
7.
Match the following characters with their action: Guneet, Asma and Deepa —
- (i) held Mario up, so he wouldn't fall
- (ii) made fun of Mario's attempts Many other classmates —
- (i) held Mario up, so he wouldn't fall
- (ii) made fun of Mario's attempts

Let us think and reflect — The Chair

1.
Read: 'Take it. It's a very special chair. As it's invisible, it's rather tricky to sit on it. 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.'
- (i) Fill in the blanks with two words that describe the chair: The chair is _____________ and _____________.
- (ii) Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?
- (iii) Why does…
2.
Read: '"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.'
- (i) Fill in the blank: Mario says there was a technical problem because _________.
- (ii) Mario's friends were very caring and helpful. State whether True or False.
- (iii) Choose the correct option: Mario wouldn't give up…
What was the bet about?
What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time?
How was Mario able to find his real friends?
Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so?
What does 'friends for life' mean to you?
The grandfather's idea helped Mario find his 'real friends'. Mention any other way that would help you find out who your 'real friends' are.

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3 questions from Friendship, solved step by step.

Let us discuss — The Unlikely Best Friends

What things did Gajaraj and Buntee do together?

Gajaraj and Buntee spent a lot of time together doing different things.

They went to the elephant pond together, where Gajaraj bathed and playfully splashed water on Buntee with his trunk. They also played together — Gajaraj picked Buntee up with his trunk and placed him on his back, giving him a ride.

Answer: They went to the pond together, played in the water (Gajaraj splashed Buntee), and Gajaraj gave Buntee a ride on his back.

Let us think and reflect — The Unlikely Best Friends

Give two examples to show that Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend.

Two examples showing Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend:

1. When Buntee went with Gajaraj to the pond, Gajaraj playfully splashed water on him with his trunk, showing he was enjoying himself.

2. When Buntee returned to the stable after being away, Gajaraj picked him up with his trunk and gave him a joyous swing — a sign of great happiness.

Answer: 1. Gajaraj playfully splashed water on Buntee at the pond. 2. When Buntee returned, Gajaraj picked him up and gave him a joyous swing.

Let us learn — The Unlikely Best Friends

Opposites can be formed by adding prefixes like un-, in-, dis-, mis- before a word. From the story 'The Unlikely Best Friends', find the opposites of the following words using such prefixes: kind (unkind), appeared (disappeared), sad (delighted/filled with joy), touched (untouched), liked (disliked), missing (found/present).

Opposites using prefixes (all words are from the story):

Across clues: 3. unkind → kind; 7. yelped → silent/quiet; 8. awake → asleep; 9. relieved → worried; 10. missing → found

Down clues: 1. started → strayed (wandered); 2. appeared → disappeared; 4. sad → delighted; 5. untouched → touched; 6. hate → liked

Prefix opposites from the story: un- (untouched → touched, unlikely → likely), in- (indigestion), dis- (disappeared → appeared).

Answer: From the story — opposite pairs using prefixes: un- (untouched/touched, unlikely/likely), dis- (disappeared/appeared). Other pairs: kind/unkind, sad/delighted, awake/asleep, relieved/worried, missing/found.

All 36 questions in Friendship are solved step by step in the Solutions PDF above.

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Chapter 2 Solutions — Friendship

Overview

What these solutions cover

Let us discuss — The Unlikely Best Friends

Let us think and reflect — The Unlikely Best Friends

Let us learn — The Unlikely Best Friends

Let us think and reflect — A Friend's Prayer

Let us learn — A Friend's Prayer

Let us explore — A Friend's Prayer

Let us discuss — The Chair

Let us think and reflect — The Chair

Worked examples

What things did Gajaraj and Buntee do together?

Give two examples to show that Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend.

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