Textbook Solutions: How Daddy Played Ping-Pong | New Pathways Class 6: Book Solutions, Summaries & Worksheets PDF Download

Reading 1

1. On the basis of your understanding of the text, Choose the most appropriate option 
(a).
Ans: (iii)

(b).
Ans: (iii)

(c).
Ans: (iv)

2. Answer the following questions. 
(a).
Ans: Daddy's view on ping-pong changed from obsession to a more balanced perspective. This change was brought about by his parents' decision to hide the ping-pong table, which forced him to focus on his studies.

(b).
Ans: The day was considered bright for little Daddy because he received a ping-pong table, fulfilling his obsession. It was dark for his parents because they were worried about his academic performance and the negative impact of his obsession on his education.

(c).
Ans: Daddy lost his focus on academics, his health deteriorated, and he became weak due to his obsession with ping-pong. However, he gained a more balanced perspective on life and the importance of other activities.

(d).
Ans: The teacher tried to help Daddy by advising his parents to hide the ping-pong table and encourage him to study. She did not succeed at first because Daddy was too obsessed with ping-pong to listen to her or his parents.

(e).
Ans: The parents took Daddy to a doctor who initially presumed that Daddy had a heart condition because of his pale appearance, exhaustion, and irregular heartbeat.

(f).
Ans: The doctor helped Daddy by advising his parents to remove the ping-pong table from the house, which led to Daddy focusing on his studies and recovering his health.

Reading 2

1. Fill in the blanks below to complete the summary of the chapter.
(a).
Ans: Ping pong was invented but Daddy initially didn't find it interesting.

(b).
Ans: However, once Daddy learned it, he became obsessed with ping-pong.

(c).
Ans: The teacher was worried, so she talked to Daddy and wrote letters to his parents.

(d).
Ans: However, the parents did not discover his obsession for a while because he hid the letters.

(e).
Ans: The parents discovered only when the teacher went to see Daddy's home.

(f).
Ans: The parents took Daddy to the doctor, who initially presumed mental health issues.

(g).
Ans: The doctor could help Daddy because he made a deal with him to balance his interests and school.

(h).
Ans: Daddy realized the agony his parents had gone through when he became a parent himself.

2.
Ans: Yes, Grandpa and Grandma were justified in worrying for Daddy. They were concerned about his neglect of his studies and the importance of education. They wanted what was best for his future and well-being, which is a legitimate concern for parents.

3.
Ans: The most enjoyable part of the story might be when little Daddy gets hooked on ping-pong and becomes so obsessed with the game. It's amusing to see his transformation from a regular schoolboy to a ping-pong enthusiast.

4.
Ans: The important and serious message conveyed by the story is that balance is crucial in life. While it is okay to have hobbies and interests, neglecting one's education and responsibilities can have negative consequences. The story effectively conveys this message through humor and the transformation of the protagonist. The humor makes the message more engaging and relatable to young readers.