VI-CLASS-Unit-7: Fair Play
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Sl. No |
Word
/ Phrase |
Meaning
in English |
Explanatory Picture / Telugu Meaning |
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1 |
Property (n) |
Land, buildings, or possessions owned by a person. |
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2 |
Look after (phr.v.) |
To take care of someone or something. |
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3 |
Penny (n) |
A small unit of money |
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4 |
Became indifferent (phr) |
Lost interest in |
ఆసక్à°¤ి
à°•ోà°²్à°ªోà°µుà°Ÿ |
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5 |
Village panchayat (n) |
A local governing body of the village. |
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6 |
Swallowed these insults (figurative expression) |
Tolerated them |
అవమాà°¨ాలను à°à°°ింà°šుà°Ÿ |
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7 |
Mum (adj) |
Be quiet / silent |
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9 |
Heart sank (figurative
expression) |
Felt sudden sadness |
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10 |
Nominate (v) |
propose |
à°¨ియమింà°šుà°Ÿ
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11 |
Quarrels (n) |
Arguments or fights, usually with angry
words. |
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12 |
Bullock
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A young bull or a castrated male ox used
for farming |
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13 |
Tight spot (idiom) |
Difficult situation |
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14 |
Embraced (v) |
Hugged/accepted willingly |
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15 |
Responsibility (n) |
Duty or obligation to take care of
something or someone. |
à°ాà°¦్యత
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16 |
Turned pale (figurative
expression) |
Lost colour in the face due to fear, shock,
or illness.
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A. Match the sentences under I with those under II.
1.
Jumman and Algu were the best of
friends. → (3) In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.
2.
Jumman’s aunt transferred her
property to him. → (4) The condition was that he would be responsible for
her welfare.
3.
The aunt decided to appeal to the
panchayat. → (2) She wanted justice.
4.
Algu was unwilling to support the
aunt. → (5) The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.
5.
Jumman was very happy to hear
Algu’s name as head Panch. → (1) He believed that his friend would never go
against him.
B. Who says this to whom and why?
1. “My wife knows best how to run the house.”
Answer: Jumman to his aunt, when she asked for an allowance.
2.
“But is it right, my son, to keep
mum and not say what you consider just and fair?”
Answer: Jumman’s aunt to Algu, asking him to speak the truth in
the Panchayat.
3. “What have you to say in your defence?”
Answer: Algu to Jumman, when he
became Panch.
4. “I can’t pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me.”
Answer: Sahu to Algu, refusing to
pay for the bullock.
5.
“Victory to the panchayat. This
is justice.”
Answer: Algu to the
Panchayat, after Jumman gave a fair verdict.
C. Answer the following questions.
1.
“Then the
situation changed.” What is being referred to? (2)
Answer: Jumman and his family grew indifferent to the aunt and no longer
cared for her.
2.
When
Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement
did the aunt suggest? (3)
Answer: She asked for a monthly allowance to run a separate
kitchen.
3.
What was the
villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them? (4)
Answer: Some sympathised, some laughed, some advised her to
patch up.
4.
Why was
Jumman happy when Algu was nominated as Panch? (6)
Answer: He thought Algu, being his best friend, would
favour him.
5.
“God lives
in the heart of the Panch.” What did the aunt mean? (6)
Answer: She meant a Panch must speak truth and be just,
without fear or favour.
6.
What was
Algu’s verdict as the head Panch? How did Jumman take it? (7,8)
Answer: Algu decided in favour of the aunt. Jumman was
angry and became his enemy.
7.
Algu found
himself in a tight spot. What was his problem?
Answer: Sahu refused to pay for the bullock that died.
8.
Why was Algu
upset over Jumman’s nomination as Panch? (12,13)
Answer: He feared Jumman would take revenge and decide
against him.
9.
What was
Jumman’s verdict as Panch? How did Algu take it? (14,15)
Answer: Jumman gave a fair verdict in favour of Algu. Algu
was overjoyed.
10. Which sentence sums up the story best?
Answer: (ii) “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for
friendship or enmity.” – because both Algu and Jumman
realised that justice is above personal feelings.
A. Replace italicised portion with suitable phrases.
1.
The best way to avoid an
unnecessary argument is to keep mum.
2.
As ill luck
would have it, the train I
was trying to catch was cancelled.
3.
He has been told not to take
chances while driving.
4.
The patient needs to be properly looked
after.
5.
Why don’t the two of you make
it up by shaking hands?
6.
I was in a tight spot
till my friends rescued me.
7.
When I saw a pile of dirty
dishes, my heart sank.
8.
I will go into the
matter carefully before commenting.
9.
He accepted criticism without
protest. He had to swallow it.
10. It will ease one’s conscience to know I did nothing wrong.
B. Fill in blanks with the given phrases.
1. Why don’t you set down your ideas on paper?
2. A fund has been set up for the soldiers’ families.
3. We should set aside a little money every month.
4. You should buy woollens before winter sets in.
5. They set out on the last stage of their journey.
Answers to A & B:
Yes/No
Additional Response
1. Do you like to meet people?
Yes, I do.
I like to talk to my friends and neighbours.
2. Do you like the area you live in?
Yes, I do.
It is peaceful and friendly.
3. Do you have a separate room for sleep and study?
No, I don’t.
I share a room with my brother/sister.
4. Would you prefer to live in a joint family?
Yes, I would.
It is good to have elders’ guidance and support.
5. Do you get on with people?
Yes, I do.
I try to be kind and helpful to everyone.
6. Do you like the area you live in?
Yes, I do.
It has trees, a park, and good neighbours.
7. Do you find the place overcrowded?
No, I don’t.
It is not very crowded, only a little busy in the market.
8. Do you use public transport?
Yes, I do.
I often travel by bus to school.
9. Would you like a vehicle of your own?
Yes, I would.
A bicycle or scooter would be very useful.
10. Do you like reading?
Yes, I do.
I enjoy storybooks and comics.
11. Would you like to be a teacher/doctor/engineer/architect?
Yes, I would.
I want to become a doctor to help people.
C. Question: Now that you have completed the above
project, write a brief report stating what you asked, how you did it and the
conclusion.
Report on a Small Survey
I worked with my classmates to complete a survey. We asked one another
simple questions like whether we liked meeting people, reading books, using
public transport, or living in a joint family. Each person answered with “Yes”
or “No” and also gave a short reason for the answer.
We noted down the responses in a table. Most of the students said they
liked reading, meeting people, and using public transport. A few said they did
not have a separate room for study. Many students also wished to have their own
vehicle in the future.
Dictation (opposites):
old → young
hard → soft
liquid → solid
light → dark
happy → sad
near → far
thick → thin
kind → cruel
Vocation (Poem)
Working with the Poem
1.
Who is the speaker and whom does
he meet?
Answer: A child is the speaker. He meets a hawker, a
gardener, and a watchman.
2.
What wishes does the child make?
Why?
Answer: He wishes to be a hawker (free to roam), a gardener (play with
mud), and a watchman (walk at night).
3.
What are the do’s and don’ts that
the child doesn’t like?
Answer: Must come home at a fixed time.
Must not get clothes dirty.
Must not
roam at night.
4.
What is the main idea of the
poem?
Answer: The child envies the freedom of working people and wishes for
the same liberty.
*** End of Unit-7 ***