Think and Reflect
Class 6 English · Chapter 6: The Chair · NCERT Poorvi section pp. 64–65
Learn
The chair is invisible and special (or magic). It was tricky to sit on because no one could see it! Grandpa called it special because it would reveal Mario's real friends.
Mario's character: he boasts at first, but he is also brave, determined and strong-willed: he wouldn't give up despite falling again and again. When he said "just a slight technical problem", he was covering his embarrassment and not admitting defeat.
Real friends vs companions: Guneet, Asma and Deepa held Mario up; many others made fun of his falls. A companion spends time with you; a real friend cares for you and helps you when things go wrong. "Friends for life" are friends who stay with you through good and bad times.
Was the test fair? It cleverly showed who cared, without anyone being told. Other ways to find real friends: notice who helps when you are ill or upset, who is happy for your success, and who tells you the truth kindly.
Explore: real friend or just a companion?
- Sort each card.
Remember
- Mario is boastful at first, but brave, determined and strong-willed.
- A real friend cares and helps when things go wrong; a companion may not.
Quick check
"Mario wouldn't give up." This shows he is …
- strong-willed
- supportive
- lazy
- rude
Answer
strong-willed. He kept trying despite falling.
Think about it
What does "friends for life" mean to you?
One answer
Friends who stay connected and care for each other for many years, through happy and difficult times, even if they live far apart.
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.