NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Lesson 4 The Chair

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Lesson 4 The Chair

Let us discuss 

1. Mario was very proud of having so many friends. State whether True or False. 
Answer
True

2. What did the grandfather take from the attic? 
Answer
Grandfather took an invisible chair from the attic.

3. Will Mario face any challenges? 
Answer
Yes, Mario will face challenges.

4. Will Mario be able to use the magic? 
Answer
Yes, Mario will be able to use the magic when he successfully sits on the invisible chair.

Let us discuss 

1. Mario successfully sat on the invisible chair on his first attempt. State whether True or False. 
Answer
False

2. Fill in the blank with a suitable word. Mario’s grandfather challenged him to a bet of __________. 
Answer
Fruit chaat

3. Match the following characters with their action

Let us think and reflect

I Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow. 

1. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. As it’s invisible, it’s rather tricky to sit on. But if you take it to school and manage to sit on it, then the magic will work and you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are.”
(i) Fill in the blanks with two words that describe the chair. The chair is _____________ and ___________.
(ii) Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?
(iii) Why does Mario’s grandfather call the chair ‘special’? 
Answer
(i) invisible, special
(ii) It was tricky to sit on the chair because it was invisible, making it difficult to see and position oneself correctly.
(iii) Mario’s grandfather calls the chair ‘special’ because it has a magical quality that reveals who Mario’s true friends are when he manages to sit on it.

2. “Wait, wait, just a slight technical problem,” he said, trying again. But again, he missed the seat, causing more surprised looks and laughter. Mario wouldn’t give up.
(i) Fill in the blank with a suitable reason. Mario says there was a technical problem because ___________.
(ii) Mario’s friends were very caring and helpful. State whether True or False.
(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
 Mario wouldn’t give up. This shows he is _____________.
a. strong-willed C. loving B. supportive d. hard-working
Answer
(i) he missed the seat
(ii) False
(iii) (a) strong-willed

II Answer the following questions. 

1. What was the bet about? 
Answer
The bet was about whether Mario had real friends or just companions at school.

2. What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time? 
Answer
When Mario sat on the chair for the first time, he missed and fell, causing laughter among his classmates.

3. How was Mario able to find his real friends? 
Answer
Mario was able to find his real friends when he saw that Guneet, Asma, and Deepa were holding him up, preventing him from falling, while others just made fun of him.

4. Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so? 
Answer
Yes, the magic chair test was good because it helped Mario distinguish between his real friends who supported him and others who laughed at his attempts.

5. What does ‘friends for life’ mean to you? 
Answer
‘Friends for life’ means friends who are always there for you, through good times and bad, and who support and care for you unconditionally.

6. The grandfather’s idea helped Mario find his ‘real friends’. Mention any other way that would help you find out who are your ‘real friends’.
Answer
Another way to find out who your real friends are could be through difficult situations where true friends show empathy, support, and loyalty, like Mario’s experience with the invisible chair.