NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Chapter 7 Fair Play

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Chapter 7 Fair Play

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Chapter 7 Fair Play

Working With the Text (Page 91)

Question A:

Match the sentences under I with those under II.
                                     I
1. Jumman and Algu were the best of friends.
2. Jumman’s aunt transferred her property to him.
3. The aunt decided to appeal to the
4. Algu was unwilling to support the aunt.
5. Jumman was very happy to hear Algu’s name as head
                                     II
1. He believed that his friend would never go against him.
2. She wanted justice.
3. In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.
4. The condition was that he would be responsible for her welfare.
5. The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.

Solution:

Question: B

Who says this to whom and why?

1.“My wife knows best how to run the house.”
2. “But is it right, my son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?”
3. “What have you to say in your defence?”
4. “I can’t pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me.”
5. “Victory to the This is justice.”

Solution:
1. Jumman speaks these words to his aunt because his aunt is asking for a monthly allowance.

2. The old aunt says these words to Algu Chowdhry because he is unwilling to support the aunt by going against Jumman.

3. Algu says these words to Jumman when Algu is made a Panch by Jumman’s aunt.

4. Shahu said this to Algu Chowdhary. Algu had sold his bullock to Samjhu Sahu and the bullock died. When Algu asked for money, Shahu refused to give him a penny.

5. Algu said this to the people because Jumman gives a fair judgment. Although Jumman wanted to take revenge on Algu.

Question: C

Answer the following questions.

1.“Then the situation changed.” What is being referred to?
Ans: Two years after Jumman’s aunt transferred the property to Jumman, Jumman and his wife started ill-treating the aunt. And thus, the situation changed.

2. When Jumman’s aunt realized that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest? 
Ans: Jumman’s aunt wanted to manage her kitchen separately. So, she asked Jumman for a monthly allowance.

3. What was the villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them?
Ans. After talking to the villagers about her case some showed sympathy while some laughed at her. Some people advised him to make peace with Jumman.

4. Why was Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch?
Ans: Jumman was happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch because Algu was his best friend and he knew that he would not give a judgement against him.

5. “God lives in the heart of the Panch”, the aunt said. What did she mean?
Ans. The aunt meant that a person as a judge does not give unfair judgment as he is the representative of God. His personal likes and dislikes do not guide him.

6. What was Algu’s verdict as head Panch? How did Jumman take it?
Ans: Algu asked Jumman either to pay a monthly allowance to his aunt or transfer the property in her name. Jumman became Algu’s enemy after this verdict and decided to take revenge on Algu.

7. Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem?
Ans: Algu sold the bullock to Sahu and Sahu promised to pay the price within a month but the bullock died within a month. And he refused to pay the price to Shahu

8. Why was Algu upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch?
Ans: Algu was upset because Jumman had become his enemy after the last panchayat. So, he thought that Jumman would take his revenge.

9. What was Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it?
Ans: Jumman’s verdict was that Sahu had to pay the price of the bullock to Algu because the bullock was healthy when Sahu purchased it. Algu took it.

10. Which of the following sums up the story best?

(i) “I also know that you will not kill your conscience for the sake of friend­ship.”
(ii) “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity.”
(iii) “The voice of the Panch is the voice of God.”

Give a reason for your choice.
Ans: I think the second statement sums up the story best. because this is the root of justice.

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Working with Language (Page 92)

Question: A

Replace the italicized portion of each sentence below with a suitable phrase from the box. Make necessary changes, whenever required.

1. The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to remain silent
2. Unfortunately, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.
3. He has been told not to take risks while driving a car through a crowded street.
4. The patient needs to be properly taken care of.
5. Why don’t the two of you end your quarrel by shaking hands?
6. I was in a difficult situation till my friends came to my rescue.
7. When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, I felt very disappointed.
8. I will examine the matter carefully before commenting on it.
9. They criticized him in the meeting but he accepted without protest all the criti­cism.
10. It will free me from worry to know that I have done nothing wrong.

Solution:

1. The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to keep mum.

2. As ill luck would have it; the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.

3. He has been told not to take chances while driving a car through a crowded street.

4. The patient needs to be properly looked after.

5. Why don’t the two of you make it up by shaking hands?

6. I was in a tight spot till my friends came to my rescue.

7. When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, my heart sank.

8. I will go into the matter carefully before commenting on it.

9. They criticized him in the meeting but he swallowed all the criticism.

10. It will ease my conscience to know that I have done nothing wrong.

Question: B

Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrases to fill in the blanks in the sentences given below.

set up            –       put in place or start
set aside       –       save or keep for a particular purpose
set down       –       write or record
set out           –       start on a journey
set in             –       begin and seem likely to continue

1. Why don’t you________________ your ideas on paper?

2. A fund has been_________________ for the soldiers’ families.

3. We should________________ a little money every month.

4. You should buy some woollens before winter___________________

5. They______________ on the last stage of their journey

Solutions:

1. set down   2. set up   3. set aside   4. sets in    5. set out. 

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Speaking and Writing (Page 94)

Question: A

Look at the following pictures. One asks a question, and the other answers it. Then the answer is noted in a form as shown below.

Question: B

Work in small groups. Ask your partner the questions given below. If possible, ask him/her a reason for saying Yes or No. Then tick Yes/No, whichever is proper.

1. Do you have a separate room for sleep and study? Yes/No

2. Would you prefer to live in a joint family? Yes/No

3. Do you get on with people? Yes/No

4. Do you like the area you live in? Yes/No

5. Do you find the place overcrowded? Yes/No

6. Do you use public transport? Yes/No

7. Would you like a vehicle of your own? Yes/No

8. Do you like reading? Yes/No

9. Would you like to be a teacher/doctor/engineer/architect? Yes/No

Solutions:
Do it yourself.

Question: C

Now that you have completed the above project, write a brief report stating what you did, how you did it, and the conclusion.

Ans. My friend answered all my questions in a free and frank manner. He said that he would be happy to have a separate room for sleep and study. He preferred to live in a joint family. He loved to meet people and he liked the locality he lived in. The locality was not overcrowded. He didn’t mind travelling by bus. He was fond of reading. His ambition was to be an architect.

Dictation

Your teacher will speak the words listed below. Write against each word of opposite meaning.

Examples:               liquid    –    solid

                                hard     –     soft

1. old _____________

2. wet _____________

3. open ____________

4. blunt ____________

5. forget ____________

Solutions:

1. New   2. dry   3. closed   4. sharp   5. remember

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