New Book Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 10 Solutions are available here. This provides all questions and answers of chapter 10 – “Change of Heart” for free. It follows the new English Book of Bihar Board Class 6 – Poorvi.
Chapter 10 – Change of Heart tells the story of Prabhat, a boy obsessed with winning. When new student Surya joins school, Prabhat learns an important lesson – real joy comes from playing, not just winning. After cheating to beat Surya in badminton, Prabhat feels empty, while Surya happily plays basketball despite losing. This changes Prabhat’s heart forever. Below are the Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 10 – Change of Heart Question Answers to help you understand this lesson about true sportsmanship.
Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 10 Solutions
Contents
| Class | 6 |
| Subject | English (Poorvi) |
| Chapter | 10. Change of Heart |
| Board | Bihar Board |
ACTIVITIES BEFORE WE READ
1. Which games or sports do you play?
Ans: I play badminton.
2. Read the questions given below. Talk about them and make a list.
(a) Which games or sports do you play for fun?
Ans: I play hide and seek for fun.
(b) Which games or sports do you play for competition?
Ans: I play badminton for competition.
3. How do you feel when you win or lose?
Ans: When I win a game, I feel very happy and excited. It makes my whole body and mind feel good. When I lose, I feel a little sad and disappointed. But I try to cheer myself up and think about doing better next time.
Work in pairs. Tick the correct meaning of the following:
(a) Friendly matches.
(i) Matches played to win a trophy.
(ii) Matches played without competition.
Ans: (ii) Matches played without competition.
(b) Opponent.
(i) Someone who you compete with.
(ii) Someone you want to be a partner with.
Ans: (i) Someone who you compete with.
(c) Tally of marks.
(i) Final marks on a report card.
(ii) Record of points in a game/match.
Ans: (ii) Record of points in a game/match.
(d) Sporting spirit.
(i) Following all the rules in a game.
(ii) Being fair and respecting each player in a game.
Ans: (ii) Being fair and respecting each player in a game.
LET US DISCUSS
From page number 106.
1. State whether the following is True or False.
(a) Prabhat would accept losing to anyone easily.
Ans: False.
2. What was special about the last Friday of each month?
Ans: The special thing about the last Friday of each month was that a match was held. The coach himself organized and conducted this match.
3. Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
Ans: Prabhat was given the job of keeping score for the match.
4. Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?
Ans: No, Prabhat did not wish to play another match with Surya. This is because Prabhat almost lost the game and only won by cheating. He probably felt guilty and uncomfortable about playing with Surya again.
LET US DISCUSS
From page number 107.
1. How did Surya feel about playing?
Ans: Surya believed that games should be played for joy and fun. He enjoyed playing regardless of winning or losing. He always had a happy smile on his face while playing.
2. What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?
Ans: Prabhat observed that Surya did not feel bad about losing, unlike himself. In the next match, Prabhat noticed that Surya stayed happy even when he hadn’t scored a basket for ten whole minutes. Surya just enjoyed playing the game.
LET US THINK AND REFLECT
1. Read the lines given below and answer the questions.
(a) If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it. He would take part only when he was sure of winning, even if the game lasted only for a minute. You could not stop him from playing the kind of games he was really good at, like badminton.
(i) Complete the sentence suitably. Prabhat would play a game only if _____.
Ans: Prabhat would play a game only if he was sure of winning.
(ii) Which game was Prabhat good at playing?
Ans: Prabhat was good at playing badminton.
(iii) Select the most suitable option to complete the sentence.
This behaviour of Prabhat tells us that he was _____.
(a) Good at the game.
(b) Sure to win.
(c) Afraid of losing.
Ans: (c) Afraid of losing.
(b) Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did. What was surprising was that Surya did not feel bad about losing. What was more surprising was that Prabhat saw Surya playing basketball the next day.
(i) Select the one option that tells us about the way Prabhat was feeling that night.
(a) Hurt.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Focused.
Ans: (b) Unhappy.
(ii) Why does Prabhat find Surya’s behaviour ‘surprising’?
Ans: Prabhat finds Surya’s behavior surprising because Surya acted completely different from him. For example, Surya remained happy even after losing the game, which was unlike how Prabhat would have felt.
(iii) Fill in the blank by choosing the most suitable option given in the bracket.
We can say that Surya’s reaction to not winning was _____ (similar to/as serious as/different from) Prabhat’s.
Ans: We can say that Surya’s reaction to not winning was different from Prabhat’s
2. Answer the following questions:
(a) How did Prabhat’s attitude towards winning and losing affect his enjoyment of games in the beginning?
Ans: In the beginning, Prabhat’s attitude towards winning and losing affected his enjoyment because he was always worried about losing. He couldn’t enjoy simple games like marbles because he was too focused on winning instead of having fun.
(b) Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya?
Ans: Prabhat cheated because he couldn’t accept defeat. He was afraid of losing and feeling sad afterward. Winning was so important to him that he was willing to cheat to avoid feeling like a loser.
(c) How did Surya’s attitude differ from Prabhat’s?
Ans: Surya’s attitude was very different from Prabhat’s. Surya enjoyed every moment of playing a game. He didn’t worry about whether he would win or lose. He was happy and cheerful all the time while playing. For Surya, having fun was more important than winning.
(d) Do you think Prabhat’s approach to games was healthy? Why or why not?
Ans: No, Prabhat’s approach to games was not healthy. He was too focused on winning and couldn’t handle losing. This made him unhappy and even led him to cheat. Both winning and losing are normal parts of playing games, and it’s important to learn how to handle both with a good attitude.
(e) Why do you think sporting spirit is important?
Ans: Sporting spirit is important because it helps us enjoy games properly. When we have good sporting spirit, we play fairly, respect other players, and have fun whether we win or lose. It teaches us to congratulate winners, accept defeat gracefully, and try harder next time. Good sporting spirit makes games more enjoyable for everyone.
(f) Explain how the title of the story, ‘Change of Heart’, is suitable.
Ans: “Change of Heart” is a good title for this story because it shows how Prabhat changed his thinking about games. At first, he only cared about winning and would even cheat to avoid losing. But after meeting Surya and seeing how he enjoyed playing regardless of the result, Prabhat began to understand that games are about having fun, not just winning. This big change in Prabhat’s attitude is what the title “Change of Heart” means.
LET US LEARN
1. Make as many words as possible using consecutive letters, without changing the order of the letters, from the words in the boxes. One has been done for you.
Ans:
(a) BADMINTON – BAD, ADMIN, MINT, IN, TON, ON
(b) PHENOMENON – PHE, HEN, NO, NOM, ME, MEN, ON
(c) BASKETBALL – BAS, BALL, ASK, KET, ET, ALL
2. Read the following sentences and circle the verbs.
(a) Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well.
(b) He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did.
(c) What was more surprising was that Surya had not felt bad about losing
Ans:
(a) was discussing, had played
(b) had won, did not feel, did
(c) was, was, had not felt
3. Arrange the circled verbs as the first action (old action) or second action (new action). One has been done for you.
Ans:
| S.N. | Column A FIRST ACTION (OLD) | Column B SECOND ACTION (NEW) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Had played | Was discussing |
| 2. | Had won | Did not feel |
| 3. | Had not felt | Was surprising |
4. Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets.
(a) Prabhat _____ already _____ his homework before going to the badminton match. (finish)
(b) Surya _____ basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team. (play)
(c) By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya _____ already _____ several matches. (win)
(d) The new student, Surya, _____ Prabhat before coming to the school. (never meet)
(e) Before the games period, Prabhat _____ badminton extensively. (practice)
Ans:
(a) Prabhat had already finished his homework before going to the badminton match.
(b) Surya had played basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team.
(c) By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya had already won several matches.
(d) The new student, Surya, had never met Prabhat before coming to the school.
(e) Before the games period, Prabhat had practiced badminton extensively.
LET US LISTEN
1. You will listen to an announcement. As you listen, circle the pair that was chosen to play chess. (refer to page 128 for transcript).
Rima – Dhiraj, Gita – Hitesh, Sarita – Nupur
Ans: Sarita – Nupur
2. You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details.
Ans:
- Three matches
- Kho-Kho teams
- Xydium Sports Club
- Vani
- The narrator himself (P.T. Teacher)
- 2nd and 3rd
LET US SPEAK
Look at the situations given below. In pairs, take turns to use the three magic words—’please’, ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry’—for the situations given below.
1. You are Vani— You want to request your friends to take you in their team during games period.
Ans: “Please include me in your team for today’s games period. I promise to play well and support the team.”
2. You are Somiwon— You want to tell Hitesh to help you with the cleaning of the classroom cupboard.
Ans: “Hitesh, please help me clean the classroom cupboard. It will be faster if we do it together.”
3. You are Sumit— You accidentally spilled water on Nupur’s desk.
Ans: “I’m so sorry for spilling water on your desk, Nupur. Let me help you dry your books and papers.”
4. You are Hitesh— You forgot to get Simran’s Art file to school.
Ans: “I’m really sorry, Simran. I forgot to bring your Art file to school today. I promise I’ll definitely bring it tomorrow.”
5. You are Kriti— You spoke rudely to Nupur.
Ans: “Nupur, I’m very sorry for speaking rudely to you earlier. I shouldn’t have done that. It won’t happen again.”
6. You are Mohan— You wish to thank Hitesh for helping you practice for the Inter-House speech competition.
Ans: “Thank you so much, Hitesh, for helping me practice my speech. Your suggestions really helped me improve.”
7. You are Meher— You are grateful that Simran helped you understand a chapter taught at school when you were absent.
Ans: “Thank you, Simran, for explaining the chapter I missed when I was absent. You made it so easy to understand.”
8. You are Rima— You are thankful to Gita for helping you collect the notebooks from the staff-room.
Ans: “Thank you, Gita, for helping me collect all those notebooks from the staff room. It would have taken me much longer without your help.”
LET US WRITE
Prabhat managed to change the scoreboard while Surya was looking elsewhere. Yet, he did not feel so happy that night. Unable to sleep, he decided to write down his feelings in his diary.
Given below is the page where he wrote his feelings that night. Complete it with the help of the phrases given in the box below.
Ans:
Saturday
17 August 20XX 8:00 p.m.
Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but (i) I do not feel happy about it. He was playing very well and was getting the points easily. I was sure that (ii) I will lose the match. So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, (iii) I managed to change the scoreboard. No one noticed the change and (iv) Everyone congratulated me after my win. What surprised me the most was that he said (v) He had fun playing with me and we should play again. How could he be so relaxed after losing a match? He should have been sad if not crying over his loss! Though (vi) I won the match, I did not enjoy as I usually do. It really disturbed me that (vii) Surya did not feel bad about losing the match. It is still bothering me. Is it because I changed the score? I do not understand myself.
Let me sleep now. I feel that it may make me feel better.
Goodnight
