Class 6 English Balbharati 1.4 Love for One’s Motherland – Question and Answers
1.4 Love for One’s Motherland – Questions and Answers
3. Complete the following
(i) In the early morning, tourists used to go to see __________.
Answer: In the early morning, tourists used to go to see the natural wonders of Ethiopia.
(ii) The king treated the tourists as __________.
Answer: The king treated the tourists as royal guests.
(iii) At the time of leaving, the king gave the tourists __________.
Answer: At the time of leaving, the king gave the tourists new shoes.
4. Mention the features of Ethiopia
Answer:
- Land
- Rivers
- Natural beauty
5. Answer the following
(i) Where were the tourists staying?
Answer: The tourists were staying in an inn.
(ii) What did the tourists like in Ethiopia?
Answer: The tourists liked the land, rivers and natural beauty of Ethiopia.
(iii) Why did the tourists approach the king?
Answer: The tourists approached the king to request him to provide a guide who could speak both their language and the Ethiopian language.
(iv) Why did the soldiers ask the tourists to take off their shoes?
Answer: The soldiers asked the tourists to take off their shoes because they wanted to take away their shoes and give them new shoes.
(v) Why did the Ethiopians feel shy to speak with the Europeans?
Answer: The Ethiopians felt shy to speak with the Europeans because they were not able to speak the Europeans’ language.
(vi) How do you show love for your country?
Answer: We can show love for our country by keeping our surroundings clean, respecting our country, protecting its natural resources and being responsible citizens.
6. Read the following words aloud
When a word ends in -s, it is very often pronounced with the /z/ sound. But words ending in ts, ps, ks, fs, ce, us, ous or ss keep the /s/ sound.
| /s/ Sound | /z/ Sound |
|---|---|
| Hits | Is |
| Kicks | Always |
| Famous | Tyres |
| Aches | Was |
| Puffs | Please |
| Taps | Because |
| Price | Papers |
Put the following words in appropriate columns according to the sounds /s/ and /z/
Words: these, outside, instead, permission, surprise, memories
| /s/ Sound | /z/ Sound |
|---|---|
| None | These |
| — | Surprise |
| — | Memories |
Words with other sounds
| Word | Sound |
|---|---|
| Outside | /d/ |
| Instead | /d/ |
| Permission | /ʃən/ |
/s/ sound: None
/z/ sound: these, surprise, memories
Other sounds: outside, instead, permission
7. Understanding and Discussing Types of Pronouns
| Personal Pronoun | Relative Pronoun | Demonstrative Pronoun |
|---|---|---|
|
Represents people, places or things. Examples: I, me, he, him, she, her, it, you, we, us, they, them. Example: I came to see you today. |
Connects a noun to a relative/adjective clause. Examples: who, whom, which, that, whose. Example: He bought the pen which was very expensive. |
Points to someone or something. Examples: this, that, these, those. Example: This is my book. |
Exercise: Identify the Pronouns
Underline the pronoun in the following sentences and write the name of the type in the given boxes.
| No. | Sentence | Pronoun | Type of Pronoun |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | You should study now. | You | Personal Pronoun |
| (ii) | This is my car. | This | Demonstrative Pronoun |
| (iii) | He is reading a book. | He | Personal Pronoun |
| (iv) | You know the boy whom I met yesterday. | whom | Relative Pronoun |
| (v) | Watch the video which she made. | which | Relative Pronoun |
| (vi) | Those are stars. | Those | Demonstrative Pronoun |
Q. 8. Complete the story with the help of the words given in the brackets and suggest a suitable title for it.
Words given in the brackets
| Words | Words |
|---|---|
| responsible | injured |
| brave | protest |
| pride | courage |
| loved | respect and sacrifice |
| Nandurbar | afraid of |
Answer
Long ago, when India was under British rule, there lived a brave boy named Shirish Kumar in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra. He loved his country. When a difficult time came for the nation, he did not remain silent.
One day, people gathered to protest peacefully for freedom. Shirish Kumar joined them with great courage. He was not afraid of danger because his love for the nation was stronger than fear.
During the protest, Shirish Kumar was injured, but he did not step back. His sacrifice showed the power of courage and honesty. The people of Nandurbar remember him with pride.
Shirish Kumar's life teaches us to be brave, truthful and responsible citizens. We should always stand for justice and love our country.
Suitable Title
Shirish Kumar – A Brave Patriot
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