Think and Reflect

Class 6 English · Chapter 10: Change of Heart · NCERT Poorvi section pp. 108–109

Learn

Prabhat at first: he played only when he was sure to win, which shows he was afraid of losing. His fear actually stopped him from enjoying games and from trying new ones. Was his approach healthy? No: it made games stressful and even led him to cheat.

Surya's attitude was different from Prabhat's: he enjoyed every game, whether he was great at it (badminton) or hopeless (basketball). Losing didn't upset him, so he was relaxed, joked, and had fun, and people enjoyed playing with him.

Why is sporting spirit important? It means playing fairly, respecting your opponents, and accepting both winning and losing gracefully. It keeps games fun and friendships strong. A win by cheating is not a real win.

Why "Change of Heart"? A change of heart means a change in how you feel or think. Prabhat goes from someone who cheats to win to someone who plays for joy, with a great sporting spirit. Explore: read about Indian sportspersons like archer Deepika Kumari (practised with homemade bamboo bows) and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra (Olympic gold, then silver at Paris 2024), whose hard work and spirit inspire millions.

Explore: Prabhat (at first) or Surya?

1. Sort each card.

Remember

• Prabhat was afraid of losing; Surya enjoyed every game, win or lose.
• Sporting spirit means playing fairly, respecting others and accepting results gracefully.

Quick check

Prabhat's habit of playing only when sure to win shows he was …

1. afraid of losing
2. good at every game
3. very relaxed
4. a cheat from birth

Think about it

Have you ever felt like Prabhat? How could you enjoy a game even if you might lose?

Practice

Practise with fresh questions at three levels (easy, medium, hard), some answered hands-on, with hints and worked answers. Get 4 of your last 5 right to finish the topic.