A Friend’s Prayer Class 6 Question Answer NCERT Solutions

A Friend’s Prayer Class 6 Questions and Answers

A Friend’s Prayer Question Answer Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 5

Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 52)

Question 1.
Read the following sentences. ‘
(a) I wish my friend brings idli in her tiffin tomorrow.
(b) I hope my friend and I win the race tomorrow.
(c) May my friend get well soon.
Which of the three sentences (a) – (c) is closest to a prayer? Explain to your teacher and classmates.
Answer:
Sentence (c) is closest to a prayer. It is the closest to a prayer because it expresses a wish for someone’s well being which is typical of a prayer.

Question 2.
What would you pray for your friend? First speak about it and then write it down.
Answer:
As a friend, I would pray that my friend’s life continuous to grow and become more beautiful. I would pray for his health to be in good shape, his family to be happy, him to be in peaceful mind and his goals to be more closer to him. That is what I would wish for my friend.

Let Us Discuss

Question 1.
Read the poem silently. As you read, underline the parts of the poem that you agree with. (Page 53)
Answer:
With special friends I feel I’m blessed, I want to do much more than share.

Question 2.
Now, share the details of your underlined parts of the poem in groups and explain why you liked those lines.
Answer:

1. With special friends I feel I’m blessed. This part of poem makes us believe that we are blessed to have special friends.
2.  I want to do much more than share — because it shows the desire to activity contribute to friend’s lives and support their dreams.

Question 3.
Which line was underlined by most people in your group? Share it with your teacher.
Answer:
With special friends I feel I’m blessed / So let me give my very best.
Because it resonates with the idea of valuing and cherishing friendship deeply.

Let Us Think And Reflect (Page 54)

Question 1.
Complete the summary of the poem by circling the correct highlighted words.
Answer:
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 friends.

As a good friend, she prays/imagines that she is able to make her friend’s wishes come true. She wants her heart/mind to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are/when they are happy. She tells us that a true/correct friend accepts their friend for all their qualities.

Question 2.
Answer in one word only.

(a) How does the poet feel about special friends?
Answer:
Blessed

(b) What does the poet use to realise what friends can be?
Answer:
Heart

Question 3.
Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below.
(a) I want to do much more than share
The hopes and plans of friends who care;
I’ll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true.

(i) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the poet is ___.
(a) clever
(b) caring
(c) curious
(d) calm
Answer:
caring

(ii) How will the poet make her friends’ wishes come true? (by trying hard/ by working a lot)
Answer:
The poet will make her friends’ wishes come true by trying hard.

(iii) Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
My friends will feel ___ if their wishes come true.
Answer:
happy

(b) Let me use my heart to see,
To realise what friends can he,
And make no judgements from afar,
But love my friends the way they are.

(i) The poet says that feelings are important to understand friendship. Which line tells us this?
Answer:
“Let me use my heart to see, To realise ehat friends can be”.

(ii) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the poet is ___
(a) helpful
(b) thoughtful
(c) cheerful
(d) hopeful
Answer:
(b) thoughtful

(iii) Fill in the blank with one word.
The poet does not wish to make any ___. She cares for them just as they are.
Answer:
Judgments

Question 4.
Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.
Answer:
The poem can be considered a prayer because it expresses the poet’s heartfelt wishes and intentions for their friendships, asking for guidance and strength to be a supportive and loving friend.

Question 5.
Why does the poet ‘want to do more’ for her friend?
Answer:
The poet wants to do more for her friend because she feels blessed by their friendship and wishes to give her very best, showing deep care and commitment beyond just sharing hopes and plans.

Question 6.
Do you think that the poet knows about the wishes of her friend? How can we say so?
Answer:
Yes, the poet knows about the wishes of her friend because she talks about wanting to make their wishes come true, which implies she is aware of what they desire.

Question 7.
Do you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for? Discuss.
Answer:
Yes, I also pray for my friend. I wish for his health and overall well-being. I pray that they achieve all their dreams and goals and that they have the strength to overcome any challenges they face. I also wish for their well-being and hope that they always find support and love in their life.

Let Us Learn

Question 1.
The poet says, With special friends I feel I’m blessed’. (Page 55)
Select the words that are similar to the meaning of being blessed, from those given below.

Answer:
grateful and thankful

Question 2.
Good friends have a lot of qualities. Let us list some.
loyal, h e __ ___ f __ l, k __ ___ d, c __ __ i n g, ho __ ___ __ t
Now, fill in the blanks with the words you just listed above.
(a) My friend is always ___ to me even when I make a mistake.
(b) My friend shares things with me. She is very ___.
(c) My friend is ___ because he always supports me.
(d) My friend never lies. She is an ___ person.
(e) My friend and I believe in ___ for each other.
Answer:
(a) helpful
(b) kind
(c) loyal
(d) honest
(e) caring

Question 3.
Think of any three of your friends. Write three sentences on why you like each one of them.
Answer:
Do it yourself.

Let Us Listen

Question 1.
You will listen to a talk about some outdoor activities that two friends spend their time doing. As you listen, answer the given question in one or two word(s) only, (refer to given box for transcript) (Page 56)

A Freind’s Prayer

Hello!
Let me tell you what outdoor activities Ajay and Dhiraj enjoy doing. Some days they like playing at the swings in the park. Ajay enjoys slides the most. Dhiraj likes nature, so both take walks in the nearby park, listen to birds and look at the trees. On Saturdays, both go cycling around the neighbourhood. What both truly enjoy is eating ice-cream together. Sometimes they also purchase a comic book, sit on a park bench and read together. They are truly best friends.

(a) What do the two friends purchase and use on the park bench?
Answer:
Comic book.

Question 2.
You will once again listen to the talk about some outdoor activities of the two friends. As you listen, circle the pictures that show these activities.


Answer:
(a) and (e)

Let Us Speak

Question 1.
In pairs, act the role of friends speaking to each other. Speak about the following situations: (Page 57)

(a) A walk in the park	(b) Sharing tiffins at school
You can use the following– Greet each other. Ask if your friend wishes to go with you to the park. If yes, make a plan about activities to do. If no, ask what your friend would like to do. Listen and share what you would also like to do together. ignore glow	You can use the following– Greet each other. Tell your friends what food items you have brought in your tiffin. Ask them what they have brought. Tell them you wish to share tiffins! Next, share with your friends, how it makes you feel. Appreciate your friends’ food and ask what other food items they like. Thank your friends for sharing.

Question 2.
Create a new situation and have another conversation.
Answer:
Do it yourself.

Let Us Write

Describe how your friendship with your friend started. (Page 58)

• First list the answers for — When? Where? How?
• Then, use your sentences to write a short paragraph of about 80 words.
• Give a title to your paragraph.

Answer:
“An Unforgettable Encounter”

When I least expected it, our friendship began. How we met was quite remarkable. It was a sunny afternoon in the park, and I was reading a book. My friend, who was jogging by, accidentally dropped her music player. I returned it to her, and we struck up a conversation. We discovered shared interests and values. It was the formation of a beautiful friendship.

Let Us Explore

Question 1.
There are many quotations about friendship. Read the ones given below.

• “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
• “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.”

(a) What do you think is the meaning of these quotations? Share it with your teacher.
Answer:
“A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
This means that a true friend is someone who supports you when you are in trouble or need help. They stand by you during difficult times, proving their friendship through their actions.
“My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.”
This means that a best friend is someone who encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
They inspire and motivate you to achieve your potential and support you in your personal growth.

(b) Think of an experience in your life with your friend that suits this quotation. Share it with your friends.
Answer:
Do it yourself.

Question 2.
Look for some famous quotations on friendship; these can be in your own language too. Read and share them with your teacher and classmates. Write one quotation on paper, colour and decorate it. Put it up on the class board.
Answer:
Do it yourself.

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