A Friend's Prayer NCERT Solutions | English for Class 6 PDF Download
Let us do these activities before we read
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Q1: 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.
Ans: The sentence 'May my friend get well soon' is closest to a prayer because it expresses a sincere wish for another person's health and recovery. A prayer is usually a hopeful request for someone's well-being, and this sentence asks for a positive outcome for a friend in a gentle, respectful way.
Q2: What would you pray for your friend? First speak about it and then write it down.
Speaking:
"I pray that my friend always stays healthy and happy. I hope they do well at school and feel confident. I wish them the courage to face problems and the warmth of good friends and family around them."
Writing it down:
"My prayer for my friend is that they remain happy and healthy. I hope they succeed in their studies and feel confident in themselves. May they find strength when they face difficulties and always be surrounded by kindness and care."
Let us discuss
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Q1: Read the poem silently. As you read, underline the parts of the poem that you agree with.
Ans: Attempt this activity yourself. Here are sample lines a student might choose to underline and why:
With special friends, I feel I'm blessed, so let me give my very best.
I'll try all that a friend can do to make their wishes come true.
But love my friends the way they are.
Q2: Now, share the details of your underlined parts of the poem in groups and explain why you liked those lines.
Ans: Attempt this yourself. Below is a model answer you can use as a guide.
(Sample explanation):
- I underlined "With special friends I feel I'm blessed, So let me give my very best" because friends are a special part of life and inspire us to be kind and helpful. This line shows gratitude and a wish to do well for friends.
- I underlined "I'll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true" because it tells us that a true friend helps and supports others to achieve their aims.
- Lastly, I underlined "But love my friends the way they are" because it reminds us to accept friends with their strengths and faults instead of trying to change them.
Q3: Which line was underlined by most people in your group? Share it with your teacher.
Ans: Attempt this question in class. Below is a sample reply you could give if asked.
The line that most people in our group underlined was "But love my friends the way they are." We liked it because it teaches the important lesson that friendship means accepting people without trying to change them. It shows kindness and respect.
Let us think and reflect
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The poet says a prayer for/speech on friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of hercomplete 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 friends' 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 true/correct friends accept their friends for all their qualities.
Ans: The poet says a prayer for friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life. She says that her friendship makes her feel special. She wishes to do the best she can for her friends. She wants to listen to the wishes of her friends. As a good friend, she prays that she is able to make her friends' wishes come true. She wants her heart to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are. She tells us that a true friend accepts others with all their qualities.
Q2: Answer in one word only.
(a) How does the poet feel about special friends?
Ans: Blessed
(b) What does the poet use to realise what friends can be?
Ans: Heart
Q3: 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 speaker is _______________.
(a) clever
(b) caring
(c) curious
(d) calm
Ans: (b) caring
Explanation: These lines show that the speaker wants to do more than simply talk; she wants to act to help friends. Saying "I'll try all that a friend can do" shows concern and a willingness to help, which are signs of a caring person.
(ii) How will the speaker make her friends' wishes come true?
Ans: By trying hard and doing whatever a true friend can do to support and help them.
(iii) Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
My friends will feel __________ if their wishes come true.
Ans: happy
(b) Let me use my heart to see, To realise what friends can be, And make no judgements from afar, But love my friends the way they are.
(i) The speaker says that feelings are important to understand friendship. Which line tells us this?
Ans: "Let me use my heart to see, To realise what friends can be."
(ii) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the speaker is _______________.
(a)helpful
(b) thoughtful
(c) cheerful
(d) hopeful
Ans: (b) thoughtful
Explanation: The speaker wants to understand friends by feeling with her heart rather than making quick judgements. This careful and kind approach shows thoughtfulness.
(iii) Fill in the blank with one word.
The speaker does not wish to make any ___________. She cares for them just as they are.
Ans: judgements
Q4: Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.
Ans: This poem is a prayer because it expresses heartfelt wishes for the happiness and well-being of the poet's friends and asks for guidance to love and accept them.
Q5: Why does the speaker 'want to do more' for her friend?
Ans: The speaker wants to do more because she truly cares for her friends. She believes friendship means taking action-helping, listening and supporting-so that her friends' hopes and wishes can be fulfilled. Her desire to "do more" shows active kindness, not just quiet sympathy.
Q6: Do you think that the speaker knows about the wishes of her friend? How can we say so?
Ans: Yes. The speaker says she will "try all that a friend can do to make their wishes come true," which suggests she listens to friends and understands their hopes. This shows she knows and cares about their wishes.
Q7: Do you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for? Discuss.
Ans: Yes, I pray for my friends. I wish them happiness, good health, success in school and the strength to face problems. I also hope they have kind people around them and feel confident about themselves. Such wishes help keep our friendships strong and caring.
Let us learn
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Select the words that are similar to the meaning of being blessed, from those given below.
Ans: grateful and thankful
Q2: Good friends have a lot of qualities. Let us list some.
loyal, h e __ __ f __ l, k __ __ d, c __ __ i n g, h o __ __ __ t
Ans: Here are the qualities of good friends:
- loyal
- helpful
- kind
- caring
- honest
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.
Ans: Here are the completed sentences:
(a) My friend is always kind to me even when I make a mistake.
(b) My friend shares things with me. She is very helpful.
(c) My friend is loyal because he always supports me.
(d) My friend never lies. She is an honest person.
(e) My friend and I believe in caring for each other.
Q3: Think of any three of your friends. Write three sentences on why you like each one of them.
Ans:
1. Riya:
- Riya is always there to listen to me when I need someone to talk to.
- She has a great sense of humour and can always make me laugh.
- Riya is very supportive and encourages me to do my best in everything.
2. Arjun:
- Arjun is incredibly kind and always helps others without expecting anything in return.
- He is very reliable and I know I can count on him whenever I need help.
- Arjun is very talented in sports and inspires me to stay active and healthy.
3. Priya:
- Priya is very creative and has a great eye for art and design.
- She is always optimistic and looks at the bright side of things.
- Priya is very caring and goes out of her way to make sure everyone feels included and happy.
Let us listen
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Transcript: [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?
Ans: Comic book
Q2: 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.
Ans: Here the activities by the two friends Dheeraj and Ajay are given labelled with the letters (a,b,c,d,e,f) in order as given and described in the transcript of the book.
- (d) both take walks
- (b) and (f) On Saturdays, both go cycling
- (c) both truly enjoy is eating ice-cream together
- (a) and (e) Sometimes they also purchase a comic book, sit on a park bench and read together.
Let us speak
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In pairs, act the role of friends speaking to each other. Speak about the following situations:
Arnit: Hey, how are you doing today?
Yogesh: Hi! I'm good, thanks. How about you?
Amit: I'm great! Do you want to go for a walk in the park later?
Yogesh: Sure, that sounds like a good idea. What time should we go?
Amit: How about 4 PM? We can enjoy the nice weather.
Yogesh: Perfect! What activities should we do there?
Amit: We can walk around, maybe sit on a bench and chat, or even bring a book to read.
Yogesh: Sounds good to me. I always enjoy our time together.
Arnit: Me too. It's always fun spending time with you.
(b) Sharing Tiffins at School
Riya: Hey, good morning!
Harleen: Good morning! How are you?
Riya: I'm good. I brought some sandwiches and fruit for tiffin today. What did you bring?
Harleen: I have some pasta and cookies. Do you want to share our tiffins?
Riya: Yes, I'd love to! Sharing food makes lunch more fun.
Harleen: Absolutely! I always enjoy trying new things. Your sandwiches look delicious.
Riya: Thanks! Your pasta smells amazing. What other food items do you like?
Harleen: I love homemade pizza and fresh salads. How about you?
Riya: I like rice dishes and spicy curries.
Harleen: Nice! Thanks for sharing your food with me.
Riya: Thank you too! Sharing tiffìns always makes lunch better.
Q2: Create a new situation and have another conversation.
Ans: Planning a Weekend Outing
Shreya: Hey do you have any plans for the weekend?
Mayank: Hi! Not yet. Do you have something in mind?
Shreya: I was thinking we could go to the new amusement park that just opened. What do you think?
Mayank: That sounds like so much fun! I've been wanting to check it out.
Shreya: Great! When should we go? Saturday or Sunday?
Mayank: Saturday works better for me. What time do you want to leave?
Shreya: How about we meet at 10 AM so we can spend the whole day there?
Mayank: Perfect! Should we pack some snacks or buy food there?
Shreya: Let's pack some snacks and buy lunch there. That way, we'll have something to munch on while
waiting in line for the rides.
Mayank: Sounds like a plan. I'm excited to spend the day with you!
Shreya: Me too! It's going to be a blast. I always have a great time when we hang out.
Mayank: Same here. Can't wait for Saturday!
Let us write
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- 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.
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
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Q1: 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.
(b) Think of an experience in your life with your friend that suits this quotation. Share it with your friends.
Ans: An interpretation of the quotations and a personal experience related to each one:
(a) Meaning of the Quotations:
"A friend in need is a friend indeed."
This means that a true friend helps and stands by you when you are in trouble or facing difficulties. Their actions show their loyalty and care.
"My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me."
This means a best friend supports and encourages you to become a better person. They notice your strengths and help you grow.
(b) Personal Experiences:
"A friend in need is a friend indeed."
Last year, I was finding schoolwork difficult and felt worried. My friend noticed and offered to study with me. They patiently explained things and helped me prepare. Their support improved my marks and made me feel better. This showed how true friends help in hard times.
"My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me."
When I was unsure about college applications, my best friend encouraged me and helped with revision. Their belief in me increased my confidence and I succeeded. This taught me how a friend can help you be your best.
Q2: Look for some famous quotations on friendship; these can be in your language too. Read and share them with your teacher and classmates. Write one quotation on paper, color and decorate it. Put it up on the class board.
Ans: Here are a few famous quotations on friendship, including one in Hindi:
English:
"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." - Woodrow Wilson
"A real friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out." - Walter Winchell
"Friends are the siblings God never gave us." - Mencius
"True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable." - David Tyson
Hindi:
"दोस्ती वह नहीं जो जान लेती है, दोस्ती वह है जो जान देने को मजबूर कर देती है।"
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