New Book Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 4 Solutions are available here. This provides all questions and answers of chapter 4 – “The Unlikely Best Friends” for free. It follows the new English Book of Bihar Board Class 6 – Poorvi.
The Unlikely Best Friends is a heartwarming story about friendship between two very different animals. A royal elephant named – Gajaraj, feels lonely despite his comfortable life. One day, a stray dog wanders into his stable, and they quickly become inseparable friends. This touching tale shows us how true friendship can form in the most unexpected ways. Below are the Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 4 – The Unlikely Best Friends Question Answers to help you understand the story better.
Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 4 Solutions
Contents
| Class | 6 |
| Subject | English (Poorvi) |
| Chapter | 4. The Unlikely Best Friends |
| Board | Bihar Board |
ACTIVITIES BEFORE WE READ
1. Friends are an important part of our lives. Why do you think so? Share your ideas with your friend. What do you do when you are with your friends and how do you feel?
Ans: Friends are very important in our lives because they make us happy. When I am sad, my friends help me feel better. We play games, share our lunch, and tell each other stories. Friends help us learn new things and support us when we face problems. When I am with my friends, I feel happy and safe.
Now, complete the following sentences by writing in the shapes given below. Share your completed sentences with your classmates and teacher. One has been done for you.
Ans:
With my friend, I _____
- play
- study
- sing
With my friend, I feel _____
- happy
- safe
- complete
2. The title of the chapter is ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’.
(a) What can be the meaning of ‘unlikely’? Discuss in groups, and then discuss with your teacher.
Ans: “Unlikely” means something that is not expected to happen. When we say “unlikely friends,” we mean friends who we don’t expect to be close. These could be people who are very different from each other – they might like different things, look different, or come from different places. But still, they become good friends despite their differences.
(b) Can you think of some unlikely friends? Share your answer with your teacher.
Ans: Some examples of unlikely friends could be:
- A cat and a dog living peacefully in the same house
- A quiet student and a very talkative student who become best friends
- An old grandfather and his young grandchild who enjoy the same games
- A city child and a village child who become pen pals
- A tall student and a short student who help each other in school
LET US DISCUSS
From page number 42.
1. Talk about the things that Gajaraj and Buntee did together. Now, write in the shapes given below. One has been done for you.
Ans: eat, bath, ride
2. Why did the farmer hug Buntee?
Ans: The farmer hugged Buntee because he was very happy to see him. He had been worried and looking for Buntee ever since the dog disappeared from his house. The farmer cared about Buntee and was relieved to find him safe.
3. Do you think Buntee will leave Gajaraj and go home with the farmer?
Ans: No, Buntee will not want to leave Gajaraj and go home with the farmer. Buntee and Gajaraj have become very close friends. They enjoy each other’s company and have formed a special bond. Buntee is now attached to Gajaraj and would feel sad to leave his elephant friend.
LET US DISCUSS
From page number 45.
1. Why did Gajaraj not eat his food?
Ans: Gajaraj did not eat his food because he was missing Buntee very much. After Buntee was taken away, Gajaraj felt lonely and sad. His sadness made him lose his appetite. This shows how deeply Gajaraj cared for his dog friend and how lonely he felt without him.
2. Who were friends at the end of the story?
Ans: At the end of the story, these friendships were formed:
- Gajaraj and Buntee remained best friends after Buntee returned to the stable
- The Mahout and the Farmer also became friends
LET US THINK AND REFLECT
1. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.
(a) In spite of royal comforts, Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends. The mahout, or elephant trainer, was the only one he ever interacted with. The mahout was a kind man who served Gajaraj food, and gave him a bath in the elephant pond daily. He was a good caretaker, but not a friend.
(i) Complete with one word: Mahout : kind : : Gajaraj : _____ .
Ans: Sad
(ii) The mahout was a good caretaker because he gave _____ to Gajaraj and a _____ in the pond.
Ans: The mahout was a good caretaker because he gave food to Gajaraj and a bath in the pond.
(iii) What do you think is the difference between a friend and a caretaker?
Ans: A friend is someone who cares about your feelings and spends time with you because they enjoy your company. A caretaker is someone who looks after your needs like food, health, and safety. The mahout took good care of Gajaraj by feeding him and bathing him, but he didn’t play with him or share fun moments like a friend would. Friends make you happy and less lonely, while caretakers make sure you are healthy and safe.
(b) “Are you missing your friend?” asked the farmer remembering the happy look on Buntee’s face while sitting on the elephant’s back. “I cannot see you go hungry,” said the farmer, “If you miss your friend so much, go to him.” The farmer removed the rope with which he had tied the dog.
(i) The farmer uses the word _____ to refer to the Elephant.
Ans: Friend
(ii) How did the farmer know that Buntee was hungry?
Ans: The farmer knew Buntee was hungry because Buntee was not eating his food. Just like Gajaraj, Buntee was too sad to eat because he missed his friend.
(iii) Why did the farmer remove the rope with which he had tied Buntee?
Ans: The farmer removed the rope because he understood that Buntee was missing Gajaraj very much. He saw that Buntee was not eating due to sadness, and he cared enough about Buntee’s happiness to let him go back to his elephant friend.
(iv) Complete with one word: Gajaraj : Buntee : : _____ : farmer.
Ans: Mahout
2. Give two examples to show that Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend.
Ans: Two examples that show Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend are:
- Gajaraj shared his food with Buntee when the dog was hungry
- Gajaraj playfully splashed water on Buntee during their bath time
3. How did the mahout come to know that Gajaraj was sad?
Ans: The mahout knew Gajaraj was sad because the elephant stopped eating his food. This was unusual for Gajaraj. The mahout checked if Gajaraj was sick, but found nothing wrong with his health. This made the mahout realize that Gajaraj must be feeling sad and lonely without his friend Buntee.
4. Why do you think Buntee licked the farmer’s hand?
Ans: Buntee licked the farmer’s hand to say “thank you.” Dogs often show their love and thanks by licking.
5. What was ‘unlikely’ about the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee?
The friendship between Gajaraj and Buntee was unlikely because they were very different animals – an elephant and a dog. Elephants and dogs are different in size, the sounds they make, what they eat, and how they live.
LET US LEARN
1. Take help from the words given as hints and fill up their opposites in the puzzle. (Note: All the words are from the story you have just read.)
Ans:
2. Now, complete the paragraph with some of the words you have used in the puzzle.
My pencil was _____. I was very _____ as it was a gift from my friend. I woke up my elder brother who was _____ on the bed. I told him that my pencil seemed to have_____. He _____ and told me to look under my pillow. I was _____ when I _____ the pencil there.
Ans: My pencil was missing. I was very sad as it was a gift from my friend. I woke up my elder brother who was awake on the bed. I told him that my pencil seemed to have disappeared. He laughed and told me to look under my pillow. I was relieved when I found the pencil there.
3. The words that tell us about an action are called verbs. In the story, the author tells us what happened before. To do that, the past form of the action word (verb) is used. Let us learn about the three forms of past tense.
Given below are some verbs from the story. Put the verbs in their correct column in the table given above.
Ans:
Simple Past Tense: (second form of the verb + add -d or -ed to the verb)
- looked
- gave
- hated
- noticed
- went
- served
- told
- asked
- felt
- touched
- joined
- arrived
- threw
Past Progressive Tense: (I/He/She/It + was + verb + ing) OR (We/You/They + were + verb + ing)
- was looking
- was missing
- was munching
Past Perfect Tense: (had + third form of the verb)
- had ordered
- had followed
- had remained
- had tied
Select the correct form of the verb to complete the passage. Check your answers with the teacher.
The farmer came back and _____ (noticed/was noticing/had noticed) that Buntee was sad. He _____ (tied/ was tying/had tied) Buntee with a rope the day before. He _____ (asked/was asking/ had asked) Buntee why he was sad. Farmer _____ (felt/was feeling/ had felt) that Buntee _____ (missed/was missing/had missed) Gajaraj and set him free.
Ans:
The farmer came back and noticed that Buntee was sad. He had tied Buntee with a rope the day before. He asked Buntee why he was sad. The farmer felt that Buntee was missing Gajaraj and set him free.
LET US LISTEN
1. You will listen to a story about ‘Unlikely Friends’. Use exact words from the story to fill up the missing details in the paragraph. (refer to page 71 for transcript)
The leopard is a _____ animal but it became a friend of a cow. When the leopard grew up, it left the village. It came in the _____ to meet the cow. The leopard would sit _____ the cow. They also played together. _____ were surprised at their friendship.
Ans: The leopard is a wild animal but it became a friend of a cow. When the leopard grew up, it left the village. It came in the night to meet the cow. The leopard would sit beside the cow. They also played together. Villagers were surprised at their friendship.
2. Now, listen to the story again and number the sentences in correct order. The first one has been done for you.
Ans: Here are the sentences in correct order-
- The cow took care of the leopard cub as a mother.
- The leopard left the village after growing up.
- The leopard came to meet the cow at night.
- The leopard stopped coming regularly.
LET US SPEAK
Gajaraj and Buntee had a wonderful time with each other even if they were ‘unlikely’ friends. Talk to your friend and find out your common likes and dislikes. Share your answers with the class.
Ans: Answer this by yourself.
Now, tell your classmates about your friend. You may take help of the cues given below.
Ans: Answer this by yourself.
LET US WRITE
Write six sentences about your friend with the help of the facts collected in the above task. Mention how you are not only similar but also different. You may take help from the words given below.
Same | Different | And | But
Both | Still | Like | Unlike
Neither | Nor | Either | Or
Ans:
My friend Riya and I both enjoy playing cricket in the evening. We like eating ice cream, and neither of us likes bitter foods. Unlike me, Riya is very good at drawing but I am better at solving math problems. Both of us love reading storybooks and watching cartoons. We are different because Riya is quiet and shy, while I am talkative and make friends easily. Still, we understand each other very well. Either Riya or I will always help our classmates when they need help.
