Chapter 6


Class Discussion

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Questions and Answers:

1. Who is being addressed in the poem?
Ans: Jane is being addressed in the poem.

2. What did Jane do during the class discussion?
Ans: Jane sat quietly and did not speak during the discussion.

3. How did others in the class behave?
Ans: Others were chatting, sharing their opinions, and participating actively in the discussion.

4. What does the speaker want to know from Jane?
Ans: The speaker wants to know if something is bothering Jane or if there is any problem.

5. What reply does Jane give?
Ans: Jane calmly replies that some people in the world are naturally quiet.

6. What does the line “Her voice was clear and low” tell us about Jane?
Ans: It tells us that Jane is soft-spoken, calm, and confident when she chooses to speak.

7. Find a rhyming pair from the poem.
Ans: Low and know is a rhyming pair.

8. What is the central idea of the poem?
Ans: The poem conveys that being quiet doesn't mean something is wrong — some people are just naturally thoughtful and reserved.

9. What activity was going on in the class?
Ans: The students were having a class discussion, where everyone shared their opinions on a topic.

10. Who was the quiet one in the class?
Ans: Jane was the quiet one in the class.

11. Why was she quiet?

Ans: She was quiet by nature.

12. How do you interact in class during discussions?
Ans: “I usually listen to others first and then share my thoughts when I feel confident. Sometimes I like to write down my ideas before speaking.”

13.Note the points you might discuss before planning a visit to the park:

  1. Choose a day and time – “Let’s go on Sunday morning when it’s not too hot.”

  2. What things to bring to play – “We should bring a football, skipping ropes, and a frisbee.”

  3. Assign duties – “Ravi will bring the mat, Asha will carry the water bottles, and Meena will bring snacks.”

  4. Things to eat – “Let’s carry sandwiches, fruits, and juice.”

The Talkative Barber


1. Where did the barber live?

Ans: The barber lived in the city of Cashgar.

2. What was the Sultan's reaction when the barber kept talking instead of shaving him?

Ans: The Sultan got angry and asked the barber when he would stop talking and start doing his work.

3. What did the barber say in his defense when called a chatterer?

Ans: The barber defended himself by saying that he was not a chatterer, and that everyone said he was very quiet. He then mentioned that he had six brothers who were the real chatterers, listing their names and their defects.

4. Why did the barber say he was the quiet one?

Ans: He said he was the quiet one because his six brothers had various defects and were all great talkers, while he, being the youngest, was very quiet and sparing with words.

5. What did the Sultan order his servants to do?
Ans: He ordered them to give the barber three pieces of gold and send him away because he had lost his patience.

6. Did the barber agree to leave the Sultan’s house?
Ans: No, the barber refused to leave. He said, “It was not I who came to seek you, it was you who ordered me to come.”

7. What did the barber do instead of leaving?
Ans: Instead of leaving, the barber started telling another long story that lasted for half an hour.

8. What was the Sultan's reaction to the barber’s storytelling?
Ans: The Sultan became more frustrated and told the barber to stop talking because he had an important affair to attend to at noon.

9. What did the barber say when he saw the Sultan was angry?
Ans: The barber said, “O Master, do not be angry. I will begin to shave you.”

10. What did the barber do after starting to shave the Sultan?
Ans: He shaved the Sultan only a few times and then stopped talking and asking questions again.

11. What did the Sultan tell the barber to do?
Ans: The Sultan ordered the barber to stop talking and finish shaving.

12. Why was the Sultan in a hurry?
 Ans: The Sultan was in a hurry because he was hosting a feast for some friends at noon.

13. What did the barber remember when the Sultan mentioned a feast?
 Ans: The barber remembered that he had also invited friends to his house the same day and had made no preparations for it.

14. Why was the Sultan ready to do anything for the barber?
 Ans: Because his head was half-shaved and he was fed up with the barber’s endless talking.

15. What did the Sultan offer the barber to make him finish his work quickly?
 Ans: The Sultan offered all the food prepared for his feast.

16. What did the barber ask for after seeing the food?
 Ans: The barber asked for some fruit for dessert.

17. How did the Sultan react to the barber’s demand for fruit?
 Ans: The Sultan was in desperation but still ordered the fruit to be brought.

18. What did the Barber do after the food was brought?
 Ans: He left off shaving the Sultan to examine each dish separately.

20. How long did the Barber take to examine the food?
 Ans: He took half an hour.

21. How did the Sultan feel while waiting?
Ans: The Sultan was impatient and even stamped his feet in frustration.

22. Did the Barber finish the shaving quickly?
Ans: No, even after starting again, he stopped suddenly again to talk.

23. How many brothers did the Barber have?
Ans: The Barber had six brothers.

24. Why was the Sultan in a hurry?
Ans: The Sultan was in a hurry because he was giving a feast to some friends at noon.

25. Why did the Barber take so long to shave the Sultan?
Ans: The Barber took so long because he kept talking, telling stories, and got distracted by asking questions and checking the food meant for the Sultan's feast.

26. Write True or False.

StatementTrue/False
(i) The Barber was shaving the Sultan's beard.     False 
(ii) The Sultan gave him three gold coins.     True
(iii) The Barber refused to leave the Sultan's palace.     True
(iv) There were seven brothers in the Sultan's family altogether.     False 

27. Why did the Barber want a lot of food?
Ans: The Barber wanted a lot of food because he had invited four or five friends to his house for a meal, and he had forgotten to prepare anything for them.

28. Did the Sultan enjoy the Barber's talk? Why do you say so?
Ans:  No, the Sultan did not enjoy the Barber's talk.
He got very angry and impatient because the Barber was talking too much and delaying the shaving.

29. Which part of the story did you find the funniest?
Ans: The funniest part was when the Barber stopped shaving to check every dish of the Sultan’s feast, took half an hour, and then asked for fruits too!

30. What are the things the Sultan gave to the Barber?
Ans:  The Sultan gave the Barber:

  • Three pieces of gold

  • All the food prepared for his feast

  • Fruits for dessert

31. Do you think the Sultan was really very generous? Why do you say so?
Ans: Yes, the Sultan was very generous.
He gave the Barber everything he asked for—gold, food, and fruit—just to get rid of him and complete the shaving.

Word Building

Write the opposites of the following using un-, im-, dis-

WordOpposite
(i) believedisbelieve
(ii) shavedunshaved
(iii) perfectimperfect
(iv) satisfydissatisfy
(v) politeimpolite
(vi) respectdisrespect
(vii) pureimpure
(viii) expectedunexpected
(ix) obedientdisobedient

32. Fill in the blanks by adding un-, im- or dis- to the words given in the box

Words to use: tidy, patient, kind, like, able, appear, possible

  1. The teacher got upset with Rani because her work was untidy.

  2. The dog was unable to climb the tree to chase the cat.

  3. I dislike hot milk, I like it cold.

  4. It is impossible to cross the road during peak traffic hours.

  5. The magician waved his magic wand and made the rabbit disappear.

  6. The passengers became impatient when the train was late again.

  7. It is very unkind to make fun of another person's weaknesses.

33. Fill in the blanks using the joining words: if, or, till, where, unless, so, while

  1. Please wait with me till the bus arrives.

  2. Do you like football or cricket?

  3. My father packed my lunch while my mother combed my hair.

  4. You cannot go out to play unless you finish your homework.

  5. I will not leave till I have spoken to the Principal.

  6. Is there a shop nearby where I can buy pencils?

  7. Ravi was tired so he went to bed early.

3. (continued) Fill in the blanks using joining words – if, or, till, where, unless, so, while

1.We will reach on time if we go by the car.
2.Your speech cannot be heard by the audience unless you use a powerful mike.
3.It was a beautiful day so they decided to go for a picnic.
4.We went to the zoo where we saw many animals.

Word Fun – What do you do when you are at a...?

  1. Feast: eat, drink, enjoy, serve

  2. Race: run, compete, win, cheer

  3. Cricket match: yell, shout, cheer, wave

  4. Cinema: sit, watch, enjoy

  5. Fair: buy, ride, eat, shout

  6. Party: dance, sing, play, greet

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