NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Lesson 7 A Change of Heart

 NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Lesson 7 A Change of Heart

Let us discuss
1. State whether the following is True or False.
Prabhat would accept losing to anyone easily.
Answer
False

2. What was special about the last Friday of each month? 
Answer
The last Friday of each month was very special as there used to be a match held by the coach himself.

3. Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match? 
Answer
Prabhat was responsible for maintaining the score for the match.

4. Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?
Answer
No, As Prabhat almost lost the game which he won through cheating.

Let us discuss
1. How did Surya feel about playing? 
Answer
Surya felt relaxed and happy about playing. He enjoyed the game regardless of winning or losing.

2. What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?
Answer
Prabhat observed that Surya did not feel bad about losing. Even though he hadn’t scored a basket for ten minutes, yet he enjoyed playing the game.

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Let us think and reflect I Read the lines given below and answer the questions. 1. If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it. He would take part only when he was sure of winning, even if the game lasted only for a minute. You could not stop him from playing the kind of games he was really good at, like badminton.

(i) Complete the sentence suitably. Prabhat would play a game only if ____________________.
(ii) Which game was Prabhat good at playing?
(iii) Select the most suitable option to complete the sentence. This behaviour of Prabhat tells us that he was ________________.
a. good at the game b. sure to win c. afraid of losing 

2. Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did. What was surprising was that Surya did not feel bad about losing. What was more surprising was that Prabhat saw Surya playing basketball the next day.
(i) Select the one option that tells us about the way Prabhat was feeling that night. a. hurt b. unhappy c. afraid d. focused
(ii) Why does Prabhat find Surya’s behaviour ‘surprising’?
(iii) Fill in the blank by choosing the most suitable option given in the bracket.
We can say that Surya’s reaction to not winning was ____________________ (similar to/as serious as/different from) Prabhat’s.

II Answer the following questions. 

1. How did Prabhat’s attitude towards winning and losing affect his enjoyment of games in the beginning? 
Answer
At first, Prabhat was so focused on winning that he couldn’t really enjoy playing. He only felt happy when he was sure of winning, and the fear of losing made the games stressful for him.

2. Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya? 
Answer
Prabhat cheated because he was scared of losing to Surya, who was playing very well. His strong desire to win made him use unfair ways to try to get the victory.

3. How did Surya’s attitude differ from Prabhat’s? 
Answer
Surya’s attitude differed from Prabhat’s because he used to enjoy every moment of the game while playing. He will not bother whether he will win or not. He was a very charming personality.

4. Do you think Prabhat’s approach to games was healthy? Why or why not? 
Answer
Prabhat’s approach to games was not healthy, because winning and losing are a part of life.

5. Why do you think sporting spirit is important? 
Answer
Sporting spirit is important because it teaches us to play fair, respect others, and enjoy the game itself. It helps players accept winning and losing with kindness and a positive attitude.

6. Explain how the title of the story, ‘Change of Heart’, is suitable.  
Answer