Std 6 English Chapter 8: I am Capable - Exercises

different, perspective, unique, limitations, courage, capable, strength

(This is a listening and speaking activity.)

1. 1. bright - light - night
2. 2. way - say - play
3. 3. stand - land - hand

1. 1. Who was injured?
   b. Shalu
2. 2. Who became a famous mountaineer?
   c. Arunima Sinha
3. 3. What can make us successful?
   a. courage and confidence
4. 4. If you get less marks in the exam, what will you do?
   c. I will work hard

1. 1. Why are you upset?
2. 2. What will I do?
3. 3. Who is she?
4. 4. That's terrible!
5. 5. Oh my God!
6. 6. Definitely!

(This is a listening and speaking activity.)

(Since pictures cannot be displayed, a description is provided for matching.)

1. 1. How can you say that Ritika is a good girl?
   Ritika is a good girl because she is kind-hearted and helps everyone, especially the old people, her friend Reema, and her grandparents.
2. 2. Do you help the needy people?
   Yes, I try to help needy people whenever I can by sharing food or helping them with their work.
3. 3. How can you help your classmate who does not have notebooks?
   I can help my classmate by sharing my notebooks with them or by giving them some of my extra notebooks.
4. 4. Write two good things about one of your best friends.
   My best friend is very honest and always helps me with my studies.
5. 5. Do you help your mother with the housework?
   Yes, I help my mother with small household chores like keeping my room clean and filling water bottles.

1. 1. Describe Stephen's childhood.
   As a child, Stephen Hawking loved playing with model trains. In his teenage years, he built toy airplanes, boats, and other games.
2. 2. At what age was Stephen diagnosed with a rare disease?
   Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with a rare disease after his twenty-first birthday.
3. 3. Name the toys you make yourself.
   I make paper boats, airplanes, and simple toys from clay.
4. 4. What do you discuss with your friends?
   I discuss my studies, favourite games, and cartoons with my friends.
5. 5. Do you know any 'Divyang' person? Write a special thing about him/her.
   Yes, I know a 'Divyang' person who cannot see, but he sings beautifully.
6. 6. Find similar words from the text. 1. Popular, 2. False
   1. Popular - famous; 2. False - wrong

1. 1. What is the poster about?
   The poster is about the Paralympics or Para Sports.
2. 2. Which games will be there in the Paralympics?
   The games mentioned are Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Blind Football, Para Cycling, Para Swimming, Para Judo, Para Table Tennis, Shooting Para Sport, and Sitting Volleyball.
3. 3. Find and write Five names of paralympic winners.
   Five famous Indian Paralympic winners are Devendra Jhajharia, Avani Lekhara, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Pramod Bhagat, and Sumit Antil.
4. 4. Would you like to add any other games in the Paralympics? Write names.
   Yes, I would like to add games like Wheelchair Fencing and Para Powerlifting.
5. 5. Ask your teacher about the Paralympics and write two-three sentences about any player.
   Devendra Jhajharia is a great Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. He has won multiple gold medals at the Paralympics, making India proud. He is a true inspiration for everyone.

Students can choose from the given options or create their own title. A good new title could be "Ritika, the Helping Hand".

Title for the passage about Stephen Hawking ('LOOK UP AT THE STARS'):
Stephen Hawking: A Star of Science

Titles for the passage about Musical Instruments:

Main Title: The World of Musical Instruments

Title (Paragraph 1): Types of Musical Instruments

Title (Paragraph 2): String Instruments of India

Title (Paragraph 3): The Magic of Wind Instruments

Title (Paragraph 4): The Rhythm of Percussion Instruments

1. 1. Is he sitting on a sofa?
   Yes, he is sitting on a sofa.
2. 2. Is she reading a book?
   Yes, she is reading a book.
3. 3. Are the passengers travelling by a train?
   No, they are not. They are travelling by a bus.
4. 4. Is she a nurse?
   No, she is not. She is a teacher.
5. 5. Are they doing exercise on the ground?
   No, they are not. They are studying.

1. 1. Who is cutting vegetables for curry?
2. 2. How many fingers do you have?
3. 3. Where is your school bag?
4. 4. When do you go to school?
5. 5. What are you going to read tomorrow?

1. 1. What is the occupation of Mr. Imran?
   He is a pilot.
2. 2. Where is Julie going?
   She is going to school.
3. 3. When does Sheetal take dinner?
   Sheetal takes dinner at 8 o'clock.
4. 4. How many cars are there?
   There are four cars.

1. 1. c. hug
2. 2. b. cook
3. 3. c. read
4. 4. d. paint
5. 5. a. ride

1. 1. nurse, party, dentist, farmer
2. 2. cook, prepare, take, table
3. 3. mother, father, rabbit, child
4. 4. small, large, tall, man
5. 5. carpet, dishwasher, lamp, ZOO

• living room
• bathroom
• armchair
• bedroom
• cupboard
• wardrobe
• downstairs
• dish washer
• wash basin
• washing machine
• table cloth
• upstairs

Questions for the first picture (Park Scene):

1. 1. How many children are there in the picture?
   There are six children in the picture.
2. 2. What are they doing?
   They are playing in a park.
3. 3. Who is riding a bicycle?
   Om is riding a bicycle.
4. 4. What are Sonal and Pinky doing?
   Sonal is skipping and Pinky is playing with a ball.
5. 5. Is Ravi flying a kite?
   Yes, Ravi is flying a kite.

Questions and Answers for the second picture (Group-B Scene):

1. 1. Who is reading a book?
   Kavir is reading a book under the tree.
2. 2. What is Gita doing?
   Gita is playing on a swing.
3. 3. Who is sitting on the tree branch?
   Henil is sitting on the tree branch and looking through binoculars.
4. 4. What is Shruti doing?
   Shruti is painting on an easel.

(This is a speaking activity for students to practice tongue twisters.)

1. 1. I can write fast.
2. 2. I can speak Urdu.
3. 3. I can play Chess.
4. 4. I can draw a picture.
5. 5. I can sing a song.