New Book Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 5 Solutions are available here. This provides all questions and answers of chapter 5 – “A Friend’s Prayer” for free. It follows the new English Book of Bihar Board Class 6 – Poorvi.
A Friend’s Prayer is a beautiful poem by Jill Wolf about the true meaning of friendship. In simple, heartfelt words, the poet shares three important wishes: to always value friends, to help make their dreams come true, and to love them just as they are. The poem reminds us that real friendship means caring, understanding, and accepting each other. Below you’ll find the Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 5 – A Friend’s Prayer Question Answers to help you understand the poem better.
Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 5 Solutions
Contents
| Class | 6 |
| Subject | English (Poorvi) |
| Chapter | 5. A Friend’s Prayer |
| Board | Bihar Board |
ACTIVITIES BEFORE WE READ
1. Read the following sentences.
(a) I wish my friend brings idli in her tiffin tomorrow.
(b) I hope my friend and I win the race tomorrow.
(c) May my friend get well soon.
Which of the three sentences (a)-(c) is closest to a prayer? Explain to your teacher and classmates.
Ans: Sentence (c) “May my friend get well soon” is closest to a prayer. This is because it shows care for someone else’s health and sounds like a blessing or wish we make when we really want something good to happen to someone we care about.
2. What would you pray for your friend? First speak about it and then write it down.
Ans: I would pray for my friend’s happiness and good health. I hope they do well in school and that nothing bad happens to them.
LET US DISCUSS
1. Read the poem silently. As you read, underline the parts of the poem that you agree with.
Ans: I agree with these lines:
- “May my friendships always be the most important thing to me.”
- “With special friends, I feel I’m blessed”
- “I’ll try all that a friend can do to make their wishes come true.”
- “Love my friends the way they are.”
2. Now, share the details of your underlined parts of the poem in groups and explain why you liked those lines.
Ans: I liked the line “May my friendships always be the most important thing to me” because true friends are treasures in our lives. The line “With special friends, I feel I’m blessed” reminds me how lucky I am to have good friends. I also liked “Love my friends the way they are” because real friendship means accepting friends with their good qualities and their mistakes.
3. Which line was underlined by most people in your group? Share it with your teacher.
Ans: In our group, most people underlined “Love my friends the way they are.” We all agreed that accepting friends without trying to change them is what makes friendship special.
LET US THINK AND REFLECT
1. Complete the summary of the poem by circling the correct highlighted words.
The poet says a prayer for/speech on friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life/school days. She says that her friendship makes her feel brave/special. She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends. She wants to clap for/listen to the wishes of her friends. As a good friend, she prays/imagines that she is able to make her friend’s wishes come true. She wants her heart/mind to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are/when they are happy. She tells us that a true/correct friend accepts their friend for all their qualities.
Ans:
- The poet says a prayer for friendship and friends.
- She wants friendship to always be an important part of her complete life.
- She says her friendship makes her feel special.
- She wants to listen to the wishes of her friends.
- As a good friend, she prays that she can make her friends’ wishes come true.
- She wants her heart to understand what a true friend is.
- She prays that she loves her friends as they are happy.
- She tells us that a true friend accepts their friend with all their qualities.
2. Answer in one word only.
(a) How does the poet feel about special friends?
Ans: Blessed
(b) What does the poet use to realise what friends can be?
Ans: Heart
3. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below.
(a) I want to do much more than share
The hopes and plans of friends who care;
I’ll try all that a friend can do
To make their wishes come true.
(i) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the speaker is _____ .
(a) Clever. (b) Caring. (c) Curious. (d) Calm.
Ans: (b) Caring
(ii) How will the speaker make her friends’ wishes come true? (by trying hard/by working a lot)
Ans: By trying hard
(iii) Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
My friends will feel _____ if their wishes come true.
Ans: Happy
(b) Let me use my heart to see,
To realise what friends can be,
And make no judgements from afar,
But love my friends the way they are.
(i) The speaker says that feelings are important to understand friendship. Which line tells us this?
Ans: “Let me use my heart to see”
(ii) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option. These lines tell us that the speaker is _____.
(a) Helpful.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Hopeful.
Ans: (b) Thoughtful
(iii) Fill in the blank with one word.
The speaker does not wish to make any _____. She cares for them just as they are.
Ans: Judgments
4. Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.
Ans: This poem is like a prayer because it starts with “May” and has wishes and hopes for friendship, just like how we make wishes when we pray
5. Why does the speaker ‘want to do more’ for her friend?
Ans: The speaker wants to do more for her friend because she truly cares about them and wants to help make their wishes and dreams come true, not just talk about them.
6. Do you think that the speaker knows about the wishes of her friend? How can we say so?
Ans: Yes, the speaker knows about her friend’s wishes because she mentions “hopes and plans of friends who care” and talks about trying to “make their wishes come true.” This shows she has listened to what her friends want.
7. Do you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for? Discuss.
Ans: Yes, I pray for my friends. I wish that they stay happy and healthy. I pray that they do well in school and sports. I also wish that God keeps them safe from any problems. Most of all, I pray that our friendship lasts forever
LET US LEARN
1. The poet says, ‘With special friends I feel I’m blessed’.
Select the words that are similar to the meaning of being blessed, from those given below.
excited, grateful, understood, thankful, relaxed
Ans: Grateful, Thankful
2. Good friends have a lot of qualities. Let us list some.
loyal, h e _ _ f _ l, k _ _ d, c _ _ i n g, h o _ _ _ t.
Ans: Loyal, Helpful, Kind, Caring and Honest
Now, fill in the blanks with the words you just listed above.
(a) My friend is always _____ to me even when I make a mistake.
Ans: Kind
(b) My friend shares things with me. She is very _____.
Ans: Helpful
(c) My friend is ____ because he always supports me.
Ans: Loyal
(d) My friend never lies. She is an _____ person.
Ans: Honest
(e) My friend and I believe in _____ for each other.
Ans: Caring
3. Think of any three of your friends. Write three sentences on why you like each one of them.
Ans:
Friend 1: I like Riya because she always shares her lunch with me when I forget mine. She helps me with math problems when I don’t understand them. She never tells anyone my secrets.
Friend 2: I like Rahul because he makes me laugh when I feel sad. He always picks me for his team during games even though I’m not very good. He stood up for me when some older boys were teasing me.
Friend 3: I like Anita because she lends me her books to read. She remembers my birthday and makes me cards. She walks home with me after school so I don’t have to go alone.
LET US LISTEN
1. You will listen to a talk about some outdoor activities that two friends spend their time doing. As you listen, answer the given question in one or two word(s) only. (refer to page 72 for transcript)
(a) What do the two friends purchase and use on the park bench?
Ans: Comic book
2. You will once again listen to the talk about some outdoor activities of the two friends. As you listen, circle the pictures that show these activities.
Ans: Students please answer by yourself.
LET US SPEAK
1. In pairs, act the role of friends speaking to each other. Speak about the following situations:
Ans:
(a) A walk in the park
A: Good morning, Ravi! How are you today?
B: Good morning, Meera! I’m fine. How are you?
A: I’m good! Would you like to go to the park with me today?
B: Yes, I’d love to! What shall we do there?
A: We could play catch or just sit and talk under the big tree.
B: That sounds fun! I also want to feed the ducks if that’s okay.
A: Great idea! I really enjoy spending time with you.
B: Me too! Let’s meet at 4 o’clock!
(b) Sharing tiffins at school
A: Hello, Suman! How are you today?
B: Hi, Priya! I’m good. What did you bring for lunch today?
A: I have stuffed parathas and some fruits. What about you?
B: My mom packed rice and curry for me. Would you like to share?
A: Yes, I’d love to! Here, try my parathas too.
B: Thank you! It feels so nice to share food with friends.
A: Your curry is delicious! What other foods do you like?
B: I love noodles and pizza! What about you?
A: I like samosas and ice cream! Thanks for sharing your food with me.
B: You’re welcome! Let’s share tiffin again tomorrow!
2. Create a new situation and have another conversation.
Ans: Studying together for a test
A: Hi Deepak! Our science test is next week. I’m feeling a bit worried.
B: Hello Neha! Yes, me too. There’s so much to study!
A: Would you like to study together after school tomorrow?
B: That’s a great idea! We can help each other remember things.
A: Yes! I understand the plant chapter well, but I’m confused about the solar system.
B: I can help you with the solar system, and you can explain the plant chapter to me!
A: Perfect! We can meet at my house. My mom will make some snacks for us.
B: That sounds good. Studying together will make it more fun and easier too.
A: Yes, and we’ll both do better on the test. I’m glad we’re friends!
B: Me too! See you tomorrow after school!
LET US WRITE
Describe how your friendship with your friend started.
(i) First list the answers for — When? Where? How?
(ii) Then, use your sentences to write a short paragraph of about 80 words.
(iii) Give a title to your paragraph.
Ans:
(i)
When? – Last year when I joined this school
Where? – In my classroom
How? – We sat next to each other and shared a textbook
(ii)
My friendship with Neha started last year when I joined this school. On my first day, I was scared because I didn’t know anyone. The teacher asked me to sit next to Neha. I forgot to bring my textbook, so Neha shared hers with me. During lunch break, she invited me to eat with her friends. She showed me around the school and told me about all the teachers. After school, we walked home together as we lived in the same area. Soon, we started playing together every evening. Now, Neha is my best friend, and I am so happy I met her.
(iii) My Special Friendship
