Class 6 English Chapter 2 Friendship

Key Concept: Unlikely Friends

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that a leopard (wild animal) and cow (domestic animal) became friends, which is true as per the story. The reason defines what unlikely friends mean – having different natures but still bonding, which correctly explains why their friendship was special/unlikely. Both statements are true with reason being the correct explanation.

Key Concept: Grammar: Use of ‘neither…nor’

c) Neither Rohit nor I want to play football
[Solution Description]
‘Neither…nor’ is used to connect two negative choices. The correct sentence must show that both subjects do not perform the action mentioned.

Key Concept: Character Emotions

d) Because the farmer thought Buntee missed Gajaraj.
[Solution Description]
According to the passage, the farmer felt that Buntee missed Gajaraj. This emotional connection led the farmer to understand Buntee’s sadness and decide to set him free so he could reunite with his friend.

Key Concept: Unlikely Friends, Context Understanding

c) Friends who are very different yet get along well
[Solution Description]
“Unlikely friends” refers to friendships that seem improbable due to differences between individuals. This could be differences in interests, backgrounds, or other factors that would typically make them less likely to bond.

Key Concept: Friendship Qualities, Vocabulary

c) Only staying when things are good
[Solution Description]
A true friend is known for qualities like loyalty, trustworthiness, kindness, and supportiveness. The options should include these positive traits along with one negative trait that doesn’t belong to a true friend.

Key Concept: Friendship Activities

a) Not expected
[Solution Description]
The word ‘unlikely’ means not expected or surprising. In the context of friendship, it refers to friends who are very different or not expected to be close.

Key Concept: Friendship Activities

b) Sharing tiffins at school
[Solution Description]
Friends often participate in activities like sharing meals, playing games, or having conversations to strengthen their bond. Sharing tiffins at school is an example of bonding through shared experiences and mutual appreciation.

Key Concept: Friendship Feelings

b) Happy
[Solution Description]
The syllabus mentions that friends share their food and talk about how it makes them feel. Sharing tiffins often brings happiness and strengthens bonds.

Key Concept: Friendship Activities

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that sharing tiffins with friends strengthens their bond, which aligns with activities mentioned in the syllabus where students are encouraged to share tiffins and express how it makes them feel. The reason explains that this act creates togetherness and mutual happiness, which is directly linked to the feelings described in the syllabus when engaging in such activities. Thus, the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Grammar application, sentence construction

a) Neither the cow nor the leopard was aggressive towards each other
[Solution Description]
The correct usage should:
1) Include two negative choices connected by neither/nor
2) Follow the structure: Neither [first thing] nor [second thing] + verb
3) Maintain grammatical agreement (singular/plural verbs)
4) Accurately reflect the story where villagers didn’t see aggression or hostility
The correct option will show two things the villagers didn’t observe about the animals’ interaction.

Key Concept: Examples of unlikely friendships

b) A cow and a leopard playing together
[Solution Description]
The story mentions a cow and a leopard forming an unlikely friendship. This pair consists of a domestic animal (cow) and a wild animal (leopard), making it an example of an unlikely friendship. Other options like two cows or two leopards are likely friendships, and a dog and a cat, while sometimes considered unlikely, are more commonly seen.

Key Concept: Meaning of “unlikely” friendships

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion defines what an “unlikely” friendship means, stating it involves friends from different backgrounds or with contrasting characteristics. The reason provides an example from the story where a cow (domestic animal) and a leopard (wild animal) became friends, which aligns with the definition given in the assertion. Thus, the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Companionship

c) A stray dog.
[Solution Description]
A stray dog entered the stable and Gajaraj shared his food with him. The dog later became his friend.

Key Concept: Friendship dynamics, Multiple friendships

b) Gajaraj, Buntee, the mahout, and the farmer became friends.
[Solution Description]
By the end of the story, not only did Gajaraj and Buntee remain best friends, but the mahout and the farmer also developed a friendship while observing the deep bond between the animals.

Key Concept: Understanding Friendship

c) He missed his friend Buntee
[Solution Description]
In the story, Gajaraj was sad and stopped eating because he missed his friend Buntee, the dog. The mahout noticed that Gajaraj was not eating even though there was no health issue. Later, it became clear that Gajaraj was refusing food due to loneliness after Buntee was taken away by the farmer. This shows how much Gajaraj valued his friendship with Buntee.

Key Concept: Vocabulary

b) Happy
[Solution Description]
In the given syllabus, the word ‘delighted’ is listed under vocabulary with the meaning ‘happy’. This matches the context where the farmer is happy upon finding Buntee.

Key Concept: Vocabulary

b) Shrunk back in pain or distress.
[Solution Description]
In the story, both the dog and the elephant reacted emotionally when they were separated. The word “winced” is used to describe the elephant’s reaction, meaning it shrunk back in pain or distress, showing sadness.

Key Concept: Grammar

c) noticed
[Solution Description]
The correct form of the verb here is “noticed,” as it describes a completed action in the past where the farmer saw and understood Buntee’s sadness upon returning.

Key Concept: Vocabulary

d) Happy
[Solution Description]
The vocabulary section defines “joyous” as meaning happy, which describes how they felt when reunited.

Key Concept: Character Understanding

b) By examining him physically then considering emotional needs
[Solution Description]
The mahout first examined Gajaraj’s stomach (tummy) for physical problems, then thoughtfully considered emotional causes (missing Buntee), demonstrating concern without force-feeding.

Key Concept: Friendship

d) He was sad and missed his friend, the dog
[Solution Description]
According to the syllabus, Gajaraj stopped eating because he was sad and missed his friend, the dog.

Key Concept: Reunion and emotional connection

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
In the given text, the farmer clearly expresses his joy at finding Buntee after a long search. This indicates that the assertion (A) is true. The reason (R) explaining emotional bonds between humans and pets is also valid as it explains why the farmer felt happy upon reuniting with Buntee. Therefore, both statements are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Grammar Focus

a) Noticed
[Solution Description]
The correct past tense form is “noticed,” as it describes a completed action in the past.

Key Concept: Friendship Bond

d) He missed Buntee too much to eat
[Solution Description]
The passage states that when the mahout returned after finishing his chores, he was surprised to see Gajaraj’s food untouched. This shows Gajaraj was emotionally distressed after being separated from his friend Buntee, which made him lose his appetite. The correct answer is due to missing Buntee.

Key Concept: Character Traits

c) Sad
[Solution Description]
The mahout is described as kind, and Gajaraj is described as sad due to loneliness. The analogy highlights their emotional states.

Key Concept: Friendship in the Story

b) He was waiting for his friend, the dog, to return.
[Solution Description]
Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends, and he refused to eat until his friend, the dog, returned. The story emphasizes the importance of friendship.

Key Concept: Comprehension, Vocabulary

c) Relief
[Solution Description]
The mahout was grateful that the dog and Gajaraj had become friends, which relieved his stress. This is evident from the text where it says, “The mahout was relieved.”

Key Concept: Vocabulary

c) Something that cannot be seen
[Solution Description]
In the story, the word “invisible” refers to something that cannot be seen. Grandfather gave Mario an invisible chair which was impossible to see but served as a metaphor to identify true friends.

Key Concept: Evaluating Supportive Friendships

c) She helped the narrator adjust and supported her
[Solution Description]
The transcript describes Monika as supportive, guiding the narrator, introducing her to others, sharing notes, and being there through difficult times. These actions demonstrate genuine care and support, which are qualities of a true friend beyond superficial interactions.

Key Concept: Analyzing Friendship in the Poem

c) Maintaining friendships
[Solution Description]
The poem explicitly states, “May my friendships always be / The most important thing to me.” This emphasizes the value of friendships over other aspects of life, highlighting their significance in personal happiness and fulfillment.

Key Concept: Qualities of friendship, Poet’s perspective

b) Kindness, loyalty, and non-judgmental acceptance.
[Solution Description]
The poet highlights being caring, non-judgmental, and willing to fulfill friends’ wishes. These align with the syllabus-listed qualities: loyal, helpful, kind, caring, and honest. The most comprehensive option combines these traits, emphasizing selflessness and emotional support.

Key Concept: Speaker’s Actions

b) Fulfill their wishes
[Solution Description]
The lines “I’ll try all that a friend can do / To make their wishes come true” explicitly state the speaker’s commitment to fulfilling her friends’ wishes by trying hard, distinguishing it from broader or unrelated actions.

Key Concept: Interspecies relationships, Behavioral analysis

c) Animals can form selective emotional attachments
[Solution Description]
The correct answer is “Animals can form selective emotional attachments”. The leopard’s behavior shows a clear preference for the cow over humans, indicating that animals are capable of forming specific emotional bonds rather than generalized reactions. This selectivity in attachment challenges simpler explanations like instinctual behavior or territoriality.

Key Concept: Animal empathy and loyalty

c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
[Solution Description]
Assertion (A) is true because the story clearly shows Tarra and Bella forming a deep bond, evidenced by Tarra waiting outside for three weeks when Bella was injured and showing joy upon reuniting. This behavior indicates empathy and loyalty beyond species boundaries. Reason (R) is false because the examples of the cow and leopard, as well as Tarra and Bella, prove that animals can and do exhibit caring behaviors across species. Therefore, the correct answer is (c).

Key Concept: A Friend’s Prayer – Poem 1

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
In the poem, the poet explicitly says, “With special friends I feel I’m blessed,” which means she feels fortunate and happy to have such friends. This aligns with the Assertion (A). The Reason (R) states that special friends make the poet feel important and valued, which is also true because the poem highlights how the poet wants to give her best and fulfill her friends’ wishes. Moreover, the Reason correctly explains why the poet feels blessed—because these friends contribute positively to her life by making her feel valued. Therefore, both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

Key Concept: Purpose, Inference

c) It shows a friend’s willingness to act, not just sympathize.
[Solution Description]
Listening actively (beyond passive sharing) shows deeper commitment. The poet prioritizes understanding friends’ desires to actively help fulfill them (“make their wishes come true”). The correct option must reflect this proactive, selfless engagement.

Key Concept: Friendship and Prayer in the Poem

b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion (A) is directly supported by the lines: *”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.”* This shows the poet prioritizes fulfilling her friends’ wishes over merely sharing their thoughts.
The Reason (R) is also true, as stated in the poem: *”With special friends I feel I’m blessed, / So let me give my very best.”* However, the Reason does not directly explain why the poet values fulfilling wishes over sharing hopes; it only states her general attitude toward friendship. Thus, both are true but the Reason does not explain the Assertion.

Key Concept: Poetic Interpretation

d) Caring
[Solution Description]
The poet expresses her willingness to go out of her way to fulfill her friends’ wishes, which reflects the quality of being caring.

Key Concept: Friendship Qualities

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion claims that a good friend avoids judging and accepts friends as they are. The reason quotes specific lines from the poem where the speaker expresses this exact sentiment, indicating both statements are true and directly related.

Key Concept: Friendship Qualities, Emotional Understanding

c) Loving friends without any judgments.
[Solution Description]
The poem highlights several qualities of a good friend, such as caring, accepting friends as they are, and trying hard to fulfill their wishes. The most emphasized quality is loving friends without judgment and accepting them as they are, as seen in the lines: “But love my friends the way they are.”

Key Concept: Friend’s qualities

c) Love them as they are
[Solution Description]
The poem says: “But love my friends the way they are.” This shows the poet wants to accept and love her friends as they are without making judgments.

Key Concept: Helping friends

b) By trying everything a friend can do
[Solution Description]
The poem clearly states: “I’ll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true.” This means she will do everything possible as a friend.

Key Concept: Feelings in Friendship

a) Let me use my heart to see
[Solution Description]
The line “Let me use my heart to see” highlights that feelings (heart) are important to understand friendship. This aligns with the concept of emotional connection and non-judgmental acceptance in friendships.

Key Concept: Friendship qualities

c) Loving friends unconditionally
[Solution Description]
The poem repeatedly emphasizes unconditional love and acceptance (“love my friends the way they are”), making this the most highlighted quality.

Key Concept: Friendship as a Blessing

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that true friends care for us and support us in difficult times. This aligns with the examples from the syllabus where Mario’s friends supported him even when others were laughing at him. The reason provided is based on Mario’s experience, which directly supports the assertion by illustrating how true friends behave.

Key Concept: Friendship as a blessing

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that the poem reflects the idea of friendship as a blessing, especially during tough times. This is supported by lines like “With special friends I feel I’m blessed.” The reason cites Mario’s personal experiences where he acknowledges his friends’ support, aligning with the assertion. Both assertions are true, and the reason correctly explains why Mario considers his friends a blessing.

Key Concept: Selflessness and Empathy

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that the poet’s motivation for making her friends’ wishes come true is her deep care for them, which aligns with lines from the poem: “I’ll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true.” The reason claims that selflessness involves prioritizing others’ happiness, which is consistent with the theme of the poem. Both statements are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion since the poet’s actions stem from selflessness.

Key Concept: Basic Definition

c) Putting others’ needs before your own
[Solution Description]
Selflessness means putting others’ needs before your own without expecting anything in return.

Key Concept: Character Analysis, Friendship Qualities

d) accepting friends unconditionally
[Solution Description]
The poem highlights accepting friends as they are without making judgments (“make no judgements from afar”). This underscores unconditional love and acceptance, which are key qualities in true friendship. The correct answer reflects non-judgmental acceptance.

Key Concept: Friendship, Non-Judgmental Attitude

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states the speaker’s belief that distant judgments obstruct genuine friendship. This aligns with the reason, which quotes the exact lines from the poem where the speaker expresses a non-judgmental attitude toward friends. The reason explains why the speaker holds this belief (to love friends as they are), making it the correct explanation for the assertion. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Character Analysis, Friendship Test

c) True friends are those who care for you and support you.
[Solution Description]
The primary lesson Mario learned was that true friends are those who care for you and support you in difficult times, rather than mocking or ignoring your struggles. This is demonstrated by Guneet, Asma, and Deepa holding him up while others laughed at his falls. The grandfather’s test helped Mario distinguish between real friends and mere companions.

Key Concept: Theme Understanding

b) True friends care and support each other
[Solution Description]
Mario learned that true friends are those who care for us and support us in difficult times, not those who enjoy our failures. This is evident when he explains how his grandfather showed him that “true friends are those who care for us.”

Key Concept: Real Friends

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description] The assertion states that Mario found his real friends through the magic chair test, which is true as per the story. The reason explains that the test showed who genuinely cared for Mario, which aligns with how Deepa, Guneet, and Asma proved their friendship by supporting him. Both statements are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Friendship, Moral Values

d) Genuine friendships are based on mutual care and support, not just companionship.
[Solution Description]
The story emphasizes that the quality of friendships matters more than quantity. True friends are those who support and care for you, not just those who are present during good times. Mario learned this through the magic chair test, where only Deepa, Guneet, and Asma proved to be his real friends.

Key Concept: Character Analysis – Mario’s Traits

b) Brave and determined
[Solution Description]
The story mentions Mario as “brave and determined.” These traits are evident when he tries repeatedly to sit on the invisible chair despite the challenges, showing his courage and persistence.

Key Concept: Theme Identification, Character Motivation

b) To make the test more challenging and reveal true friends’ nature
[Solution Description]
The invisibility of the chair made it a perfect test because it created a situation where Mario would need help (since it’s tricky to sit on something invisible), revealing who would genuinely assist him versus who would mock his struggle. The grandfather wanted to teach Mario about identifying true friends through actions.

Key Concept: Friendship Concept

b) True friends help you when you are in trouble
[Solution Description]
Mario learned that true friends are those who care for him and do not laugh at his bad luck. His three friends, Guneet, Asma, and Deepa, helped him when he kept falling, showing their kindness and support.

Key Concept: Interpretation, Character Analysis

c) To teach Mario how to distinguish real friends from fake ones
[Solution Description]
Mario’s grandfather wanted to teach Mario a lesson about identifying true friends. He used the “magic chair” as a metaphor to show that real friends support you when you fall, rather than laughing at you.

Key Concept: The Magic Chair Test, Expressing Friendship Through Actions

c) It relies on observing actions rather than just hearing words.
[Solution Description]
The “Magic Chair Test” involves observing actions and reactions of friends in a given situation. True friends are those who show consistent support and care, as highlighted in the syllabus. Since actions speak louder than words, this test helps distinguish between superficial and genuine friendships based on observed behavior rather than just words.

Key Concept: Poem Analysis, Discussion Activities

c) Giving your best and loving friends as they are.
[Solution Description]
The poem “May my friendships always be” emphasizes that true friendship involves giving your best and loving friends unconditionally for who they are, as mentioned in the syllabus. The poem highlights these themes through lines that stress blessings, effort, and acceptance in friendships.

Key Concept: Identifying True Friends

b) Help him sit on an invisible chair.
[Solution Description]
Mario’s grandfather gave him an invisible chair and told him that if someone helps him sit on it, they are a true friend.

Key Concept: Identifying real friends

d) To identify who truly cares about him
[Solution Description]
The invisible chair test was designed by Mario’s grandfather to help him identify his real friends. Those who tried to help him sit instead of laughing at him were his true friends.

Key Concept: Conceptual Complexity, Multi-step Reasoning

c) Proposing alternative hypotheses and designing new experiments to verify results
[Solution Description]
Humility in scientific discovery requires acknowledging uncertainty while systematically investigating anomalies. The best approach combines skepticism toward existing theories with rigorous validation (e.g., replicating experiments, peer review). Blindly rejecting the anomaly or ignoring prior work lacks humility.
Step-by-Step Reasoning:
1. Question assumptions but avoid outright dismissal (eliminates Option 4).
2. Test alternative hypotheses methodically (supports Option 3).
3. Collaborate to mitigate bias (eliminates Option 1).
4. Publish only after thorough verification (eliminates Option 2).
Conclusion: The balanced approach is to **propose alternative hypotheses and design new experiments**.

Key Concept: Friendship and Discovery

c) His friends were supporting him
[Solution Description]
Mario discovers that his friends were holding him up when he managed to sit on the chair. This moment highlights how friendship plays a crucial role in helping individuals achieve their goals through collective effort.

Key Concept: Friendship through actions, Magic Chair Test

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that the magic chair test is reliable for identifying true friends, which aligns with the transcript showing how Mario’s grandfather used it to prove that genuine friends care unconditionally. The reason provided is also correct, as it reflects the key idea from the syllabus that a true friend supports you in all circumstances. Moreover, the reason directly explains why the assertion is valid, as the test exposes whether someone’s actions align with the definition of true friendship.

Key Concept: Proven loyalty, Emotional support

b) Introducing her to classmates and sharing lunch together
[Solution Description]
True friendship involves making someone feel welcome and supported. Introducing the new student to others, sharing study materials, and standing by them through difficulties are key indicators of a caring friend, similar to Monika’s supportive actions.

Key Concept: Empathy

c) To understand friends through emotions and empathy
[Solution Description]
The line “Let me use my heart to see” refers to understanding friends deeply through empathy and emotions rather than superficial judgments. The poet emphasizes valuing friends for who they are without making judgments from afar.

Key Concept: Loyalty

c) “I’ll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true.”
[Solution Description]
The line “I’ll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true” highlights loyalty, as it shows the speaker’s dedication to fulfilling their friend’s desires unconditionally.

Key Concept: Qualities of a Friend

b) Her heart
[Solution Description]
The poet uses her heart to realize what friends can be, as mentioned in the line: “Let me use my heart to see, To realise what friends can be.”

Key Concept: Concept: Mindfulness in Action

c) It fosters greater attention and deliberate responses
[Solution Description]
Mindfulness enhances awareness, reduces impulsivity, and improves clarity, leading to well-considered actions rather than reactive behavior.

Key Concept: Acrostic Poem

b) To describe friends creatively using their qualities
[Solution Description]
The syllabus mentions using an acrostic poem to describe friends by filling in suitable words. This activity helps express the qualities of friendship creatively.

Key Concept: Friendship Across Age Groups, Core Values

b) Having similar hobbies or interests
[Solution Description]
Older individuals (50+) often value emotional depth and loyalty over superficial similarities. Thus, “Having similar hobbies or interests” would matter least, while trust and shared history hold greater importance.

Key Concept: Opposites using prefixes

c) unkind
[Solution Description]
The opposite of “kind” is “unkind”, which uses the prefix “un-“. This matches the example provided in the syllabus where “un-” is used for forming opposites (“unhappy”).

Key Concept: Opposites using prefixes

a) disappear
[Solution Description]
The correct opposite of “appeared” is “disappeared”, which uses the prefix “dis-“. This is evident from the example given in the syllabus where “dis-” is used to form the opposite (“disconnect”).

Key Concept: Past Progressive Tense

b) He was looking at the painting when I entered.
[Solution Description]
The past progressive tense shows an ongoing action in the past. It uses “was/were” + verb + “-ing”. Here, “was looking” indicates an action that was happening at a specific time in the past.

Key Concept: Past Perfect Tense

c) had started
[Solution Description]
The action was completed before another past action, so we use the past perfect tense. The verb “start” in past perfect is “had started.”

Key Concept: Suffixes: -ly, -ed, -ful, -ous, -ship

c) help + -tion
[Solution Description]
We need to find the incorrect combination. Let’s analyze each option:
1. “care” + “-ful” = “careful” (correct).
2. “celebrate” + “-ed” = “celebrated” (correct).
3. “help” + “-tion” = “helption” (incorrect; the correct word is “help” or “helping”).
4. “courage” + “-ous” = “courageous” (correct).
Thus, the incorrect word is “helption.”

Key Concept: Suffixes and Root Words

c) dangerous
[Solution Description]
To solve this, we need to identify the correct word formed by adding the suffix “-ous” to “danger.” The suffix “-ous” changes the noun “danger” into an adjective meaning “full of danger.” The correct formation is “dangerous.”

Key Concept: Adjectives describing people

b) helpful
[Solution Description]
The adjective “helpful” describes someone who assists or aids others selflessly, which aligns with the syllabus topic on adjectives describing people.

Key Concept: Adjective-Noun Pairing

b) brave soldier
[Solution Description]
A soldier facing danger without fear demonstrates courage, which is described by the adjective “brave.” Therefore, “brave soldier” is the correct pairing.

Key Concept: Poem Analysis, Emotional Understanding

c) Feelings are key to understanding friendship deeply.
[Solution Description]
The poet emphasizes that feelings are crucial for understanding friendship. The phrase “use my heart to see” suggests perceiving friendship through emotions rather than just appearances or judgments. This emotional insight helps in realizing the true nature of friendships.

Key Concept: Understanding feelings of others

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states the poet’s feeling of being blessed due to her special friends, which aligns with the syllabus where the poet expresses gratitude and joy for friendship. The reason given is that true friends accept each other for all their qualities, which is also mentioned in the syllabus as a characteristic of true friendship. Moreover, the reason correctly explains why the poet feels blessed—because acceptance by friends makes one feel valued and happy.

Key Concept: Vocabulary related to friendship

c) Loving
[Solution Description]
Words like “loyal” and “loving” describe positive qualities in a friendship. From the syllabus, words such as “loyal” and “loving” are directly mentioned as traits of friends.

Key Concept: Cross-species bonds, Emotional understanding

c) Maternal bonding from cubhood suppressed predatory instincts toward the cow.
[Solution Description]
The leopard retained its wild instincts, making villagers a threat, but its maternal bond with the cow overrode predatory behavior. This shows that early nurturing can create enduring non-aggressive connections despite natural instincts.

Key Concept: Friendship Qualities

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
[Solution Description]
The assertion states that a true friend supports you in difficult times, which aligns with the qualities mentioned in the poem “A Friend’s Prayer” where the speaker wishes to do all that a friend can do to make their friends’ wishes come true. The reason explains that this is because a true friend cares about your well-being, which directly explains why they would support you. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Key Concept: Interpreting messages, Evaluating sincerity

c) True friendship is rare and highly valued
[Solution Description]
When Mario uses the word “blessed,” he implies that having a true friend is something special and valuable, almost like a gift. This suggests he sees true friendship as rare and deeply meaningful, not just casual or superficial. His choice of words reflects gratitude and recognition of sincere companionship.

Key Concept: Friendship Quotation

b) “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
[Solution Description] The first quotation, “A friend in need is a friend indeed,” emphasizes support during tough times, making it the correct choice here.

Key Concept: Dialogue Practice—Park Walk

c) “That sounds fun! Let’s do that instead.”
[Solution Description] If your friend declines your invitation to the park but suggests another activity, you should listen and express willingness to do that activity together to maintain friendship. The correct answer involves acknowledging their preference and finding common ground.

Key Concept: Understanding Friendship Quotations

b) True friends support each other especially during hardships
[Solution Description]
This classic proverb means that true friends prove their loyalty during difficult times (“in need”). The core idea emphasizes friends who help during challenges rather than just during good times.

Key Concept: Understanding friendship quotations

b) True friends help when you are in trouble.
[Solution Description]
This quotation means that true friends show their loyalty and support during difficult times, not just in happy moments.

Key Concept: Speaking Activity – Roleplay

c) Ask what they would like to do instead
[Solution Description]
According to the syllabus for roleplay activities, if your friend declines going to the park, you should “ask what your friend would like to do. Listen and share what you would also like to do together.”

Key Concept: Listening Activity

c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
[Solution Description]
The Assertion is true because the transcript explicitly states, “Sometimes they also purchase a comic book, sit on a park bench and read together.” However, the Reason is false because while it correctly states that they enjoy eating ice-cream together, this activity is unrelated to the purchase of the comic book described in the Assertion. Hence, the correct answer is option c).

Key Concept: Acrostic Poem

b) Faithful through thick and thin
[Solution Description]
The line beginning with “F” should ideally describe a key quality of a friend. From the syllabus example, “Faithful through thick and thin” is appropriate as it highlights loyalty, a key trait of friendship. The other options should be plausible but less fitting.

Key Concept: Qualities of a Good Friend

b) Jealous
[Solution Description]
The syllabus mentions qualities like loyal, helpful, kind, caring, and honest. Jealousy is antithetical to friendship and not listed as a positive quality.

Key Concept: Jataka Tales, Friendship Theme

c) Both stories focus on friendships overcoming natural differences.
[Solution Description]
Both stories highlight friendships between unlikely pairs—a cow and a leopard in one, and an elephant and a dog in the other. These narratives emphasize themes of companionship transcending natural instincts and societal expectations.

Key Concept: Contextual understanding

b) They teach life values and wisdom.
[Solution Description]
The syllabus mentions that Jataka tales are ancient Buddhist stories that focus on life values and wisdom. These stories have been passed down through generations for over two thousand years, teaching moral lessons and ethical principles.

Key Concept: Understanding the Poet’s Feelings

d) thankful
[Solution Description]
The line “With special friends I feel I’m blessed” indicates that the poet feels fortunate and grateful for her friends. Among the options given, the word closest to this feeling is “thankful.”

Key Concept: Friendship Qualities

b) Make their wishes come true
[Solution Description]
The poet expresses her desire to go beyond just sharing hopes and plans; she wants to actively help her friends achieve their wishes. This is shown in the lines: “I’ll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true.”

Key Concept: Comprehension

c) Three
[Solution Description]
The story clearly states three friends – Guneet, Asma and Deepa held Mario up when he finally sat on the chair.

Key Concept: Character Analysis

c) How to recognize true friends
[Solution Description]
The grandfather explains that the chair would help identify true friends who care, not those who make fun of others.