The Unlikely Best Friends Class 6 Questions and Answers
The Unlikely Best Friends Question Answer Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 4
Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 39)
Question 1.
Friends are an important part of our lives. Why do you think so? Share your ideas with your friend. What do you do when you are with your friends and how do you feel?
Now, complete the following sentences by writing in the shapes given below. Share your completed sentences with your classmates and teacher. One has been done for you.
Answer:
Friends are important part of our lives as they removes our loneliness and offer support in hard times. The emotional support we receive from our close friends inspire us when life feels dull and provides us encouragement to over our fear. Friends builds our confidence and self — esteem. My friends are very important to me and I feel completely free around them.
Question 2.
The title of the chapter is ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’.
(a) What can be the meaning of ‘unlikely’? Discuss in groups, and then discuss with your teacher.
Answer:
The term “Unlikely” refers to something that is not expected or considered probable.
(b) Can you think of some unlikely friends? Share your answer with your teacher.
Answer:
Yes, here are a few examples of unlikely friends:
- A Rich Kid and a Poor Kid : In many stories and real life, kids from vastly different economic backgrounds find common ground and become close friends, showing that friendship can transcend financial status.
- An Introvert and an Extrovert : An introvert who prefers quiet and solitude and an extrovert who loves socializing and being in crowds might seem like an unlikely pair, but they can balance each other out and learn from each other’s strengths.
- A Scientist and an Artist : Someone who is deeply analytical and someone highly creative might seem like they wouldn’t have much in common, but their different perspectives can lead to a deep and enriching friendship.
- A Cat and a Dog : Cats and dogs are often seen as natural enemies, but many stories and videos show them becoming best friends, playing, and even sleeping together.
Let Us Discuss
Question 1.
Talk about the things that Gajaraj and Buntee did together. Now, write in the shapes given below. One has been done for you. (Page 42)
Answer:
Question 2.
Why did the farmer hug Buntee?
Answer:
The farmer hugged Buntee because he was overjoyed to have found his lost dog. He had been searching for Buntee since he disappeared and was relieved to see him safe and sound.
Question 3.
Do you think Buntee will leave Gajaraj and go home with the farmer?
Answer:
It is likely that Bufitee will not leave Gajaraj. Although Buntee and Gajaraj formed a bond, he will not go home with the farmer.
Let Us Discuss (Page 45)
Question 1.
Why did Gajaraj not eat his food?
Answer:
Gajaraj did not eat his food because he was missing his friend Buntee.
Question 2.
Who were friends at the end of the story?
Answer:
At the end of story, Gajaraj the elephant and Buntee the dog were friends once again. Additionally, the mahout and the farmer also developed a friendship as they worked together to reunite Gajaraj and Buntee, sharing a sense of mutual understanding and satisfaction.
Let Us Think And Reflect
Question 1.
Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow. (Page 45)
(a) In spite of royal comforts, Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends. The mahout, or elephant trainer, was the only one he ever interacted with. The mahout was a kind man who served Gajaraj food, and gave him a bath in the elephant pond daily. He was a good caretaker, but not a friend.
(i) Complete with one word:
mahout : kind : : Gajaraj : _____
Answer:
lonely
(ii) The mahout was a good caretaker because he gave _____ to Gajaraj
and a ___ in the pond.
Answer:
Food, bath
(iii) What do you think is the difference between a friend and a caretaker?
Answer:
A friend provides emotional support, companionship and mutual affection, often sharing interests and activities. A caretaker, on the other hand, is primarily responsible for practical needs and well-being, such as providing food and ensuring health and safety, but may not necessarily offer the emotional connection or companionship that a friend does.
(b) “Are you missing your friend?” asked the farmer remembering the happy look on Buntee’s face while sitting on the elephant’s back. “I cannot see you go hungry,” said the farmer, “If you miss your friend so much, go to him.” The farmer removed the rope with which he had tied the dog.
(i) The farmer uses the word ____ to refer to the elephant.
Answer:
Friend
(ii) How did the farmer know that Buntee was hungry?
Answer:
The farmer observed Buntee’s lack of interest in food after being reunited with him, which indicated to the farmer that Buntee might be missing his friend and, therefore, possibly not eating due to his sadness.
(iii) Why did the farmer remove the rope with which he had tied Buntee? Answer:
The farmer removed the rope because he noticed that Buntee was missing his friend Gajaraj. Understanding the emotional bond between them , the farmer decided to let Buntee return to Gajaraj, hoping it would help him feel better.
(iv) Complete with one word:
Gajaraj : Buntee : : ____ : farmer
Answer:
Mahout
Question 2.
Give two examples to show that Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend. Answer:
(a) Gajaraj shared his food with Buntee when the dog first arrive at the stable, indicating his joy and desire to befriend him.
(b) Gajaraj gave Buntee a ride on his back, showing his happiness and affection towards his new friend by sharing enjoyable experiences.
Question 3.
How did the mahout come to know that Gajaraj was sad?
Answer:
The mahout realised Gajaraj was sad when he noticed that Gajraj had not eaten his favourite food for several days and was not reacting to the usual mealtime routines. This change in behaviour made the mahout suspect that Gajaraj was missing Buntee.
Question 4.
Why do you think Buntee licked the farmer’s hand?
Answer:
Buntee licked the farmer’s hand as a gesture of affection and gratitude. It was also a way to show his appreciation for the farmer’s understanding and kindness, allowing him to return to Gajaraj.
Question 5.
What was ‘unlikely’ about the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee?
Answer:
Gajaraj was elephant and Buntee a dog. Both were totally different inspite of this they both became very good friends. Normally, elephant and dogs do not intract closely in natural settings.
Let Us Learn
Question 1.
Gajaraj was sad without a friend and when he met Buntee, he was filled with joy. ‘Sad’ and ‘filled with joy’ are opposites. Opposites can also be formed by adding some letters before a word. For example, un- unhappy, in- incorrect, dis- disconnect, mis- misuse. (Page 46)
Now, take help from the words given as hints and fill up their opposites in the puzzle. (Note: All the words are from the story you have just read.)
We are opposites!
Answer:
Question 2.
Now, complete the paragraph with some of the words you have used in the puzzle.
My pencil was (a) ___. I was very (b) ____ as it was a gift from my friend. I woke up my elder brother who was (c) ___ on the bed. I told him
that my pencil seemed to have (d) ___. He (e) ___ and told me to look under my pillow. I was (f) ____ when I (g) ___ the pencil there.
Answer:
(a) missing,
(b) sad,
(c) awake,
(d) disappeared
(e) laughed,
(f) relieved,
(g) found
Question 3.
The words that tell us about an action are called verbs. In the story, the author tells us what happened before. To do that, the past forpi of the action word (verb) is used. Let us learn about the three forms of past tense.
Given below are some verbs from the story. Put the verbs in their correct column in the table given above.
Select the correct form of the verb to complete the passage. Check your answers with the teacher.
The farmer came back and (a) ____ (noticed/was noticing/had noticed) that Buntee was sad. He (b) ____ (tied/ was tying/had tied) Buntee with a rope the day before. He (c) ___ (asked/was asking/ had asked) Buntee why he was sad. Farmer (d) ___ (felt/was feeling/ had felt) that Buntee (e) ___ (missed/was missing/had missed) Gajaraj and set him free.
Answer:
| Simple Past Tense | told, looked, hated, went, asked, joined, gave, felt, arrived, noticed, served, touched, threw |
| Past Progressive Tense | was looking, was missing, was munching |
| Past Perfect Tense | had ordered, had followed, had remained, had tied |
Question 4.
‘…neither the farmer nor the mahout noticed that the two friends were in tears.’ The words ‘neither’, ‘nor’ are used to state that the farmer and the mahout did not notice the same thing. ‘Neither, nor’ connect two negative choices. . For example: Neither Rohit nor I want to play football.
When you need to choose between two things that you want, you may use ‘either, or’. For example: Rohit wants to play either cricket or kho-kho. It means Rohit wants to play cricket or Rohit wants to play kho-kho. Discuss the given sentences with your teacher to practice.
- Neither Shikha nor Anuj like to tell stories.
- Either Bhavesh or Abha made this painting.
Answer:
Do it yourself
Let Us Listen
Question 1.
You will listen to a story about ‘Unlikely Friends’. Use exact words from the story to fill up the missing details in the paragraph, (refer to given box for transcript)
The Unlikely Best Friends
Let me tell you a story of a cow and a leopard from Vadodara in Gujarat who became friends. As you know, a leopard is a wild animal and a cow is a domestic animal. Some people say that the cow took care of the leopard cub like a mother. When the cub became older, it went away from the village. It returned to meet the cow at night.
The villagers were worried but they never stopped the leopard. They saw that the leopard just sat beside the cow quietly. The cow and leopard spent time by relaxing and playing with each other. The leopard did not like the villagers and stopped coming regularly. The villagers were surprised that the leopard never attacked the cow but became its friend.
The leopard is a (a) ____ animal but it became a friend of a cow. When
the leopard grew up, it left the village. It came in the (b) ____ to meet
the cow. The leopard would sit (c) ____ the cow. They also played
together, (d) ____ were surprised at their friendship.
Answer:
(a) wild
(b) night
(c) beside
(d) villagers
Question 2.
Now, listen to the story again and number the sentences in correct order. The first one has been done for you.
Answer:
Let Us Speak
Gajaraj and Buntee had a wonderful time with each other even if they were ‘unlikely’ friends. Talk to your friend and find out your common likes and dislikes. Share your answers with the class. (Page 50)
Now, tell your classmates about your friend. You may take help of the cues given below.
• My friend and I like to play. Both of us want ____.
• I like to ___ but my friend likes to ___.
• We are different as she/he is ___ and I am ___.
Answer:
• My friend and I like to play. Both of us want ball.
• I like to bat but my friend likes to ball.
• We are different as she/he is girl and I am boy.
Let Us Write
Write six sentences about your friend with the help of the facts collected in the above task. Mention how you are not only similar but also different.
You may take help of the words given below. (Page 51)
Answer:
- My friend and I are the same as we share a love for adventure.
- But I tend to be more spontaneous and she is more planned and organized.
- We both value honesty and neither of us supports dishonesty.
- Unlike me, she is more of a doer rather than a dreamer.
- Neither of us sees these differences as a barrier to our friendship.
- We both unlikely are best friend.
Let Us Explore
Question 1.
The story, ‘The Elephant and the Dog’ is found in the Jataka tales. These stories are ancient Buddhist stories of life values and wisdom. These stories have been told from one generation to the next for over two thousand years. Find and read another Jataka story. (Page 51)
Answer:
The Monkey and the Crocodile
In this popular Jataka tale, a clever monkey lives on a fruit tree by a river. He befriends a crocodile and shares fruits with him. The crocodile’s wife becomes jealous and wants to eat the monkey’s heart. She pretends to be ill and convinces the crocodile to bring the monkey to her.
The crocodile invites the monkey to his home, but the monkey senses danger. He tricks the crocodile by saying he left his heart on the tree and needs to go back to get it. The monkey quickly escapes and learns to be cautious. This story teaches the value of wit and wisdom in overcoming challenges.
Question 2.
Elephants have historically held significant roles in Indian culture, spanning history, warfare, religion, festivals and more. However, contemporary ecological challenges have strained the relationship, between humans and elephants. Have a discussion in the class.
Answer:
Classroom Activity.
Question 3.
Given below is a news report from an Elephant Sanctuary in the United States about a real-life friendship between an elephant and a dog.
The elephant’s name is Tarra and the dog’s name is Bella. Bella came inside a forest for elephants and became Tarra’s friend. Tarra spent most of her time with Bella. One day, Bella had an injury so she could not walk. She was kept inside a building for three weeks. Tarra stood outside for three weeks. Finally, they met and were very happy.
Answer:
Do it yourself