Change of Heart Class 6 English Poorvi NCERT Solutions
Chapter 10 Change of Heart NCERT Solutions Class 6 English
Page No. 103
Let us do these activities before we read
1. Which games or sports do you play?
Answer
I play badminton and football.
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 and seek for fun.
(b) I play badminton and football for competition.
3. How do you feel when you win or lose?
Answer
When I win, I feel happy and proud. When I lose, I feel bad but also motivated to improve.
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
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Let us discuss
1. State whether the following is True or False.
Prabhat would accept losing to anyone easily.
Answer
False
2. What was special about the last Friday of each month?
Answer
The last Friday of each month was significant because the coach conducted friendly matches in the games period.
3. Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
Answer
Prabhat was responsible for maintaining the score for the match.
4. Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?
Answer
Yes, Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya because he realized that winning by cheating did not bring him true happiness, and he wanted to experience the joy of playing fairly.
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1. How did Surya feel about playing?
Answer
Surya felt relaxed and happy about playing. He enjoyed the game regardless of winning or losing.
2. What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?
Answer
Prabhat observed that Surya enjoyed every game he played, regardless of whether he was good at it or not. Surya's enjoyment was not dependent on winning or losing.
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Let us think and reflect
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 really good at, like badminton.
(i) Complete the sentence suitably. Prabhat would play a game only if ____.
(ii) Which game was Prabhat good at playing?
(iii) Select the most suitable option to complete the sentence. This behaviour of Prabhat tells us that he was ____.
a. good at the game
b. sure to win
c. afraid of losing
Answer
(i) Prabhat would play a game only if he was sure of winning.
(ii) Prabhat was good at playing badminton.
(iii) 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
(ii) Why does Prabhat find Surya’s behaviour ‘surprising’?
(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
(b) unhappy
(ii) Prabhat finds Surya’s behaviour surprising because Surya did not feel bad about losing and continued to enjoy playing games without worrying about winning or losing.
(iii) We can say that, Surya’s reaction to not winning was different from Prabhat’s.
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 because he was only focused on winning and avoided games where he might lose. This limited his enjoyment and prevented him from experiencing the fun of playing for its own sake.
(b) Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya?
Answer
Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya because he was afraid of losing and wanted to maintain his winning streak to feel good about himself.
(c) How did Surya’s attitude differ from Prabhat’s?
Answer
Surya’s attitude differed from Prabhat’s because Surya enjoyed playing games regardless of winning or losing. He had a positive attitude and focused on having fun and doing his best.
(d) Do you think Prabhat’s approach to games was healthy? Why or why not?
Answer
No, Prabhat’s approach to games was not healthy because it was solely focused on winning. This led him to cheat and avoid games where he might lose, which limited his experiences and caused unnecessary stress and dissatisfaction.
(e) Why do you think sporting spirit is important?
Answer
Sporting spirit is important because it promotes fairness, respect, and enjoyment of the game. It helps players develop a positive attitude, build character, and enjoy the experience of playing rather than just focusing on the outcome.
(f) Explain how the title of the story, ‘Change of Heart’, is suitable.
Answer
The title ‘Change of Heart’ is suitable because it reflects Prabhat’s transformation from being obsessed with winning to understanding the true joy of playing games. He learns to appreciate the game for its own sake and develops a healthier, more positive attitude towards winning and losing.
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Let us learn
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
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(a) BADMINTON |
BAD, ADMIN, MINT, IN TON, ON |
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(b) PHENOMENON |
PHENOM, HEN, NO, OMEN, MEN, NON, ON |
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(c) BASKETBALL |
BASK, AS, ASK, BALL |
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
was discussing, had played
had won, did not feel, did
was, had not felt
3. Arrange the circled verbs as the first action (old action) or 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
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S. No. |
Column A First Action (OLD) |
Column B Second Action (NEW) |
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1. |
had played |
was discussing |
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2. |
on feel |
did |
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3. |
had |
felt |
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)
(b) Surya ____ basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team. (play)
(c) By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya ____ already ____ several matches. (win)
(d) The new student, Surya, ____ Prabhat before coming to the school. (never meet)
(e) Before the games period, Prabhat ____ badminton extensively. (practice)
Answer
(a) Prabhat had already finished his homework before going to the badminton match.
(b) Surya had played basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team.
(c) By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya had already won several matches.
(d) The new student, Surya, had never met Prabhat before coming to the school.
(e) Before the games period, Prabhat had practiced badminton extensively.
had already
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Let us listen
1. You will listen to an announcement. As you listen, circle the pair that was chosen to play chess. (refer to page 128 for transcript)
Answer
Sarita - Nupur
2. You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details.
Answer
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Questions |
Answers |
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1. How many Friday matches will be played? |
Three matches will be played. |
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2. What was put up on the sports’ notice board? |
List of kho-kho team was put up on the notice board. |
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3. Who will sponsor the kho-kho team’s refreshments? |
Xydium Sports Club |
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4. Who will be the scorekeeper for chess? |
Vani will be the scorekeeper for chess. |
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5. Who will be the referee for kho-kho? |
The narrator himself (P.T. Teacher) |
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6. Which Friday period are meant for kho-kho? |
2nd and 3rd Periods. |
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Let us speak
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
5. You are Kriti – You spoke rudely to Nupur.
Answer
Nupur, I am very sorry, I spoke rudely to you. I apologize. (Nupur)
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)
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)
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)
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Let us write
Q: Prabhat managed to change the scoreboard while Surya was looking else where. 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.
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 will 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) Everyone congratulated me after my win. 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 won the match, I did not enjoy as I usually do. It really 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!