NCERT solutions for English - Honeysuckle Class 6 chapter 13 - Fair Play [Latest edition]

 Match the sentences under I with those under II.

Who says this to whom and why?
“My wife knows best how to run the house.”

Who says this to whom and why?
“But is it right, my son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?”

Who says this to whom and why?
 “What have you to say in your defence?”

Who says this to whom and why?

“I can’t pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me.”

Who says this to whom and why?
“Victory to the panchayat. This is justice.”

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“Then the situation changed.” What is being referred to?

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When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest?

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What was the villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them?

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Why was Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch?

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 “God lives in the heart of the Panch.” the aunt said. What did she mean? 

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What was Algu’s verdict as head Panch? How did Jumman take it?

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Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem?

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 Why was Algu upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch?

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What was Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it?

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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.

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The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to remain silent.

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Unfortunately, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.

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

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The patient needs to be properly taken care of.

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Why don’t the two of you end your quarrel by shaking hands?

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I was in a difficult situation till my friends came to my rescue.

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When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, I felt very disappointed.

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I will examine the matter carefully before commenting on it.

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They criticised him in the meeting but he accepted without protest all the criticism.

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It will free me from worry to know that I had done nothing wrong.

Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrase to fill in the blank in the sentence given below.
Why don’t you __________________ your ideas on paper?

Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrase to fill in the blank in the sentence given below.
A fund has been _____________ for the soldiers’ families.

Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrase to fill in the blank in the sentence given below.
We should _____________ a little money every month.

Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrase to fill in the blank in the sentence given below.
 You should buy some woollens before winter ________.

Look at the following phrases and their meanings. Use the phrase to fill in the blank in the sentence given below.
They _______________ on the last stage of their journey.

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

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 our own? Yes/No
8. Do you like reading? Yes/No
9. Would you like to be a teacher/doctor/engineer/architect? Yes/No

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

Your teacher will speak the words listed below. Write against each a word of opposite meaning.
Examples:
liquid-solid
hard-soft
1. old —————
2. wet —————
3. open —————
4. blunt —————
5. forget —————

How did Algu and Jumman treat each other?

 How did Jumman treat his old aunt?

How did the old aunt get justice?

What were the common characteristics between Algu and Jumman?

What decisions were given by Algu and Jumman as head Panch?

Why did Jumman Shaikh and Algu Chowdhry, the two good friends, become sworn enemies?

How did Jumman and Algu get over their bitterness and become friends again?

Which is more desirable-friendship or enmity? When does a person hear strongly the voice of his conscience?