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Change of Heart NCERT Class 6th English Poorvi Chapter 10 Question Answer
Change of Heart Question Answer Class 6 English
Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 103)
Question 1.
Which games or sports do you play?
Answer:
I play cricket.
Question 2.
Read the questions given below. Talk about them and make a list.
(a) Which games or sports do you play for fun?
(b) Which games or sports do you play for competition?
Answer:
(a) I play hide & seek for fun.
(b) Cricket
Question 3.
How do you feel when you win or lose?
Answer:
I feel great when I win the game. It thrills both the body and the soul. When I lose I feel a bit bad and let down. However, I try to console myself when I lose a game.
Question 4.
Work in pairs. Tick the correct meaning of the following:
(a) friendly matches
(i) matches played to win a trophy.
(ii) matches played without competition.
Answer:
(ii) matches played without competition.
(b) opponent
(i) someone who you compete with.
(ii) someone you want to be a partner with.
Answer:
(i) someone who you compete with.
(c) tally of marks
(i) final marks on a report card.
(ii) record of points in a game/match.
Answer:
(ii) record of points in a game/match.
(d) sporting spirit
(i) following all the rules in a game.
(ii) being fair and respecting each player in a game.
Answer:
(ii) being fair and respecting each player in a game.
Let us discuss (Page 106)
Question 1.
State whether the following is True or False.
Prabhat would accept losing to anyone easily.
Answer:
False
Question 2.
What was special about the last Friday of each month?
Answer:
The special thing about the last Friday was the holding of a match. It was conducted by the coach himself.
Question 3.
Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
Answer:
Prabhat was given the responsibility of keeping score for the match.
Question 4.
Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?
Answer:
No, As Prabhat almost lost the game which he won through cheating.
Let us discuss (Page 107)
Question 1.
How did Surya feel about playing?
Answer:
Surya felt that one should play with joy and fun. He enjoyed playing the game. His happy smile never left his face.
Question 2.
What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?
Answer:
Prabhat observed that Surya did not feel bad about losing the game as he did. In the next match, Prabhat observed that Surya never felt bad even though he hadn’t scored a basket for ten minutes.
Let us think and reflect (Page 108)
Question 1.
Read the lines given below and answer the questions.
(a) If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it. He would take part only when he was sure of winning, even if the game lasted only for a minute. You could not stop him from playing the kind of games he was good at, like badminton.
(i) Complete the sentence suitably.
Prabhat would play a game only if ____________________.
Answer:
good at the game
(ii) Which game was Prabhat good at playing?
Answer:
sure to win
(iii) Select the most suitable option to complete the sentence.
This behavior of Prabhat tells us that he was ________________.
(a) good at the game
(b) sure to win
(c) afraid of losing
Answer:
(c) afraid of losing
(b) Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did. What was surprising was that Surya did not feel bad about losing. What was more surprising was that Prabhat saw Surya playing basketball the next day.
(i) Select the one option that tells us about the way Prabhat was feeling that night.
(a) hurt
(b) unhappy
(c) afraid
(d) focused
Answer:
(b) unhappy
(ii) Why does Prabhat find Surya’s behavior ‘surprising’?
Answer:
Prabhat finds Suiya’s behavior ‘surprising’ because Suiya is just the opposite in behavior. For Instance, Suiya was joyful even after losing the game.
(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.
Answer:
We can say that Surya’s reaction to not winning was
Different from
Prabhat’s.
Question 2.
Answer the following questions.
(a) How did Prabhat’s attitude towards winning and losing affect his enjoyment of games in the beginning?
Answer:
Prabhat’s attitude towards winning and losing affected his enjoyment of games in the beginning because he could not think about losing even if it was a very simple game like marbles.
(b) Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya?
Answer:
Prabhat did so because he could not accept defeat, hence he cheated to win the badminton match against Surya. Also if he had lost the game, he would have felt unhappy.
(c) How did Surya’s attitude differ from Prabhat’s?
Answer:
Surya’s attitude differed from Prabhat’s because he used to enjoy every moment of the game while playing. He will not bother whether he will win or not. He was a very charming personality.
(d) Do you think Prabhat’s approach to games was healthy? Why or why not?
Answer:
Prabhat’s approach to games was not healthy, because winning and losing are a part of life.
(e) Why do you think sporting spirit is important?
Answer:
The Sportsman spirit is important as you should enjoy the game while playing and also concentrate on winning. Hence, a few times you might lose the game, if the opponent is strong. In such cases, you should not be jealous and work hard to win next time. You should always shake hands after the game to congratulate the winner.
(f) Explain how the title of the story, ‘Change of Heart’, is suitable.
Answer:
“Change of Heart” is a fitting title for this story because Prabhat changes his way of thinking. At first, he only cares about winning, but later he learns to enjoy playing games, no matter if he wins or loses. This change in Prabhat’s attitude is what the title “Change of Heart” means. It’s like he had a change of mind, and now he sees things differently.
Let us learn (Page 109)
Question 1.
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.
Now, you can choose words of your own and create your puzzles. Share them with your class and try solving others’.
Answer:
| (a) BADMINTON | BAD, ADMIN, MINT, IN, TON, ON |
| (b) PHENOMENON | HE, HEN, NO, MEN, ON |
| (c) BASKETBALL | BASK, AS, ASK, BALL |
Question 2.
Read the following sentences and circle the verbs.
(a) Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well.
(b) He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did.
(c) What was more surprising was that Surya had not felt bad about losing.
Answer:
Question 3.
Arrange the circled verbs as the first action (old action) or the second action (new action). One has been done for you.
The verbs in column A that refer to the first action or the old action are past perfect.
Answer:
| S.No. |
Column A
FIRST ACTION (OLD) |
Column B
|
| 1. | had played | was discussing |
| 2. | on feel | did |
| 3. | had | felt |
Question 4.
Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets.
(a) Prabhat __________ already __________ his homework before going to the badminton match. (finish)
Answer:
Prabhat
had
already
done
his homework before going to the badminton match. (finish)
(b) Surya __________ basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team. (play)
Answer:
Surya
had played
basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team. (play)
(c) By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya __________ already __________ several matches. (win)
Answer:
By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya
had
already
won
several matches. (win)
(d) The new student, Surya, __________ Prabhat before coming to the school. (never meet)
Answer:
The new student, Surya,
had never met
Prabhat before coming to the school. (never meet)
(e) Before the games period, Prabhat __________ badminton extensively. (practice)
Answer:
Before the games period, Prabhat
had practiced
badminton extensively. (practice)
Let us listen (Page 110)
Change of Heart
Good morning, everyone. I know you all are excited about the Friday, friendly matches. This Friday we shall have three matches—one for chess, the next for kho-kho and finally one for badminton. I have put up the kho-kho teams’ name list on the sports notice board. Since this is a team game, your class VI-B shall be playing against the VI-D kho-kho team. The kho-kho match refreshments are being sponsored by Xydium Sports Club. Let me clarify, the spelling is X-Y-D-I-U-M, Xydium.
Now the place for the matches—the first one is chess. It’ll take place in the 1st-floor activity room with Vani as the scorekeeper. Kho-kho will be played on the sport’s ground where I will be the referee. For badminton, we have chosen the multipurpose hall on the ground floor hall. The net will be put up there.
For the chess match, it has been decided that this match shall be played between Sarita and Nupur. Two matches will be played during the regular games period on Friday but khokho will be played in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Remember the kho-kho team names are up on the Sports’ Notice Board.
Good luck!
You will listen to the audio or narration once again. As you listen, check your answers.
Question 1.
You will listen to an announcement. As you listen, circle the pair that was chosen to play chess.
Answer:
Sarita and Nupur
Question 2.
You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details.
Answer:
| Questions | Answers |
| 1. How many Friday matches will be played? | Three matches will be played. |
| 2. What was put up on the sports noticeboard? | Kho-Kho teams are put up on the Notice Board. |
| 3. Who will sponsor the kho-kho team’s refreshments? | Xydium Sports Club |
| 4. Who will be the scorekeeper for chess? | Vani |
| 5. Who will be the referee for kho-kho? | The narrator himself (P.T. Teacher) |
| 6. Which Friday periods are meant for kho-kho? | 2nd and 3rd Periods |
Let us speak (Page 111)
Look at the situations given below. In pairs, take turns using the three magic words – ‘please’, ‘thank you’, and ‘sorry’ – for the situations given below. Use the prompts given in the table to learn how to thank and apologize properly.
Question 1.
You are Vani – You want to request your friends to take you on their team during the game period.
Answer:
I want to request you to please take me to your team during the games period. (Vani)
Question 2.
You are Somiwon – You want to tell Hitesh to help you with the cleaning of the classroom cupboard.
Answer:
Hitesh, please help me with the cleaning of the classroom cupboard. (Somiwon)
Question 3.
You are Sumit – You accidentally spilled water on Nupur’s desk.
Answer:
Dear Nupur, I am sorry, I accidentally spilled water on your desk. (Sumit)
Question 4.
You are Hitesh – You forgot to get Simran’s Art file to school.
Answer:
Dear Simran, I forgot to get your Art file to school. I am sorry. (Hitesh)
Question 5.
You are Kriti – You spoke rudely to Nupur.
Answer:
Nupur, I am very sorry, I spoke rudely to you. I apologize. (Nupur)
Question 6.
You are Mohan – You wish to thank Hitesh for helping you practice for the Inter-House speech competition.
Answer:
Dear Hitesh, thank you for helping me practice for the Inter¬House speech competition. It is so much for me. (Mohan)
Question 7.
You are Meher – You are grateful that Simran helped you understand a chapter taught at school when you were absent.
Answer:
Dear Simran, I am grateful that you helped me understand a chapter taught at school when I was absent. I am grateful from the bottom of my heart. (Meher)
Question 8.
You are Rima – You are thankful to Gita for helping you collect the notebooks from the staffroom.
Answer:
Dear Gita, I am thankful to you for helping me collect the notebooks from the staff room. I thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. (Rima)
Let us write (Page 112)
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.
Given below is the page where he wrote his feelings that night. Complete it with the help of the phrases given in the box below.
| I won the match. | I do not feel happy about it. |
| I will lose the match. | I managed to change the scoreboard. |
| I felt very happy. | Everyone congratulated me after my win. |
| Surya did not feel bad. | He had fun playing with me. |
Saturday
17 August 20XX
8:00 p.m.
Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but
(i) __________________________. He was playing very well and was getting the points easily. I was sure that (ii) _____________________. So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, (iii) _____________________________. No one noticed the change and (iv) __________________________________. What surprised me the most was that he said (v) _________________ 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 (vi) _______________________________, I did not enjoy as I usually do. It disturbed me that (vii) ____________________ about losing the match. It is still bothering me. Is it because I changed the score? I do not understand. Let me sleep now. I feel that it may make me feel better.
Goodnight!
Answer:
Saturday
17, August 20XX
8.00 p.m
Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but (i)
I do not feel happy about it
. He was playing very well and was getting the points easily. I was sure that (ii)
I would lose the match
. So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, (iii)
I managed to change the scoreboard
. No one noticed the change and (iv)
I won the match
. What surprised me the most was that he said (v)
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 (vi)
I felt very happy
, I did not enjoy it as I usually do. It disturbed me that (vii)
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!
Let us explore (Page 113)
Question 1.
Read the brief bio-sketches of sportspersons from India.
Deepika Kumari
- Archer from Jharkhand.
- Father, an auto-rickshaw driver, and mother, a nurse.
- Practiced archery while aiming for mangoes with stones.
- Practiced archery with homemade bamboo bows and arrows.
- Joined Tata Archery Academy.
- Won a gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Answer:
Deepika Kumari
Deepika Kumari, an archer from Jharkhand, honed her skills by aiming at mangoes with stones and using homemade bamboo bows and arrows. Her father is an auto-rickshaw driver, and her mother is a nurse. She later joined the Tata Archery Academy and went on to win a gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Neeraj Chopra
- Young athlete from Khandra village in Haryana.
- Family largely involved in agriculture.
- First Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin throw.
- Worked hard for several years to achieve his passion.
- At the age of 23, he became the second Indian to win an individual gold medal in the Olympics.
Answer:
Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra, a young athlete from Khan Dra village in Haryana, comes from an agricultural family. He became the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in the javelin throw. After years of hard work, he achieved this feat at the age of 23, becoming the second Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics.
Question 2.
Visit the given link to learn more about other Indian sportspersons.
https://yas.nic.in/sites/default/files/LIST%20OF%20ARJUNA%20AWARDEES.docx%2061%20-%2017_0_0.pdf
Arjuna Awardees January 2024
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1988607
Answer:
Classroom Activity.