Samacheer Kalvi Class 6 English Solutions Term 3 Chapter 2 That Sunday Morning

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Question 1. Why did the family move to Patna?
Answer: The family relocated to Patna because their father received a new job posting. This move was due to his professional requirements.
In simple words: The family moved to Patna because their father got a new job there.

🎯 Exam Tip: When answering "why" questions, always state the reason clearly and concisely as given in the text.

Question 2. Who was challenged for a race?
Answer: The author was challenged for a race. This challenge set the stage for an exciting part of the story.
In simple words: The person telling the story was asked to race.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the main characters involved in key events to answer "who" questions accurately.

Question 3. Is the brother boastful? What makes you think so?
Answer: Yes, the brother is boastful. This is evident because he always used to beat his sister in races. His constant wins made him proud.
In simple words: Yes, the brother likes to brag. We know this because he always won against his sister.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for actions or repeated patterns of behavior to determine a character's traits, and provide specific evidence from the text.

Question 4. Why did the trees become a green blur?
Answer: The trees became a green blur because the girl was pedalling her bicycle very fast. When you move quickly, objects around you appear blurry.
In simple words: The trees looked blurry because the girl was riding her bike very quickly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect visual descriptions in the story to the character's actions to explain the cause and effect.

Question 5. Which line tells you that the girl was faster than the boy?
Answer: The line that tells us the girl was faster than the boy is: 'soon I drew level with my brother and then gradually I moved ahead'. This shows her gaining speed and overtaking him.
In simple words: The line "soon I drew level with my brother and then gradually I moved ahead" shows she became faster than the boy.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked to quote, use the exact words from the text and put them in quotation marks.

Section - II

Textual Exercises (Text Book Page No. 96)

Question. Read the events of the story. They are in the wrong order. Put them in the correct order.
Answer: The events of the story in the correct order are:
1. The girl cried out in delight as she overtook her brother on her cycle.
2. Just then she saw a lone cow in the middle of the road.
3. She applied the brakes, but was thrown off the cycle.
4. And so she flew onto the back of the cow.
5. The startled cow charged off in fear.
6. And it charged straight at the cavalry officers on horseback.
7. So everybody panicked and made a general rush to safety.
8. Finally the cow fell into a ditch and dislodged the girl.
In simple words: First, the girl overtook her brother. Then she saw a cow, hit the brakes, and was thrown onto the cow's back. The cow got scared and charged at officers. Everyone panicked, and the cow ended up in a ditch, throwing the girl off.

🎯 Exam Tip: To reorder events, identify the sequence of actions and their consequences, looking for time-based clues or cause-and-effect relationships.

Section - III

Textual Exercises

Question. Based on your reading, put a (✔) for the correct and (X) for the incorrect statements: (Text Book Page No. 97)
Answer:
1. The man didn't want to get up because he was tired as he was thrown into the ditch. (X)
2. The boy was rather unsympathetic to his sister. (X)
3. The girl was badly hurt. (X)
4. The boy and the girl were taken by the cavalry officers to explain their actions. (✔)
5. They rode back home quickly. (X)
6. She was badly frightened. (X)
In simple words: The task is to say if each statement about the story is true or false. We mark true ones with a checkmark and false ones with an 'X'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Carefully read each statement and compare it with the exact details from the story to determine if it is correct or incorrect.

Read and Understand

A. Answer the following questions. (Text Book Page No. 98)

Question 1. How does Patna differ from Delhi?
Answer: Patna differed from Delhi because it did not have many impressive buildings or grand monuments like Delhi does. This shows a difference in their urban development.
In simple words: Patna was different from Delhi because it had no big, fancy buildings or monuments.

🎯 Exam Tip: When comparing places, focus on specific contrasting features mentioned in the text.

Question 2. What was the girl determined to do? why?
Answer: The girl was determined to win the race against her brother at that particular time. She wanted to win because her brother had always beaten her in previous races, and she wished to change that outcome.
In simple words: The girl really wanted to win the race against her brother because he always won before.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always provide both "what" and "why" for questions that ask for both, using information directly from the story.

Question 3. How did the cavalry officers look? What happened to them finally?
Answer: The cavalry officers looked very impressive and brilliant in their appearance. However, their horses panicked and scattered after the incident with the cow. In the end, neither the horses nor the officers could be seen.
In simple words: The cavalry officers looked great, but their horses got scared and ran away, so the officers and horses disappeared.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe initial appearances and then explain the final outcome, covering all parts of a multi-part question.

Question 4. Why did the girl reply haughtily?
Answer: The girl replied haughtily because she was not physically hurt by the incident. Since she was unharmed, she felt confident enough to respond proudly.
In simple words: The girl replied proudly because she wasn't hurt at all.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand character emotions and their reasons by looking at the context and immediate consequences of events.

Question 5. Were the girl and her brother friendly with each other?
Answer: Yes, the girl and her brother were friendly with each other. Despite their rivalry in races, they shared a good relationship. This suggests a healthy sibling bond.
In simple words: Yes, the girl and her brother were good friends.

🎯 Exam Tip: Base your answer on the overall tone and interactions between characters throughout the story, not just single competitive moments.

Question 6. "I think it would be nice if we moved quickly from her.”
a) Who does T refer to?
Answer: 'T' in the sentence refers to the girl. She is the one expressing the desire to leave quickly.
In simple words: 'T' means the girl.

🎯 Exam Tip: In quotes, identify pronouns and connect them back to the characters in the story for correct attribution.

Question 6.
b) Why did they want to move quickly from there?
Answer: They wanted to move quickly from there because the brother saw one of the horse riders approaching them with an angry look on his face. They feared trouble, so they wanted to leave quickly. Running away seemed like the safest option.
In simple words: They wanted to leave fast because the brother saw an angry horse rider coming towards them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the reason clearly, referencing the character's observations or feelings that prompted their action.

B. Think and answer: (Text Book Page No. 98)

Question 1. Work in groups. Discuss and have a Debate on life in bustling cities and life in calm towns.
Answer:
(1) Group A talks about a bustling city:
A busy city is always active from morning until night. Many people from different places come to live here. The main reason for this is the availability of jobs, both big and small. You can find everything you need, and some people even think of the city as heaven.
(2) Group B talks about calm towns:
Life in quiet towns is peaceful and joyful. There is plenty of water and fresh air, and people are not in a rush. Towns are less crowded. People can find everything they need, just like in cities. They live in healthy and spacious homes, and things are cheaper. This helps people manage their lives well even with small incomes.
In simple words: Bustling cities are busy with many jobs and things, but can be crowded. Calm towns are peaceful with fresh air and cheaper living, even with less income.

🎯 Exam Tip: When discussing contrasting ideas, present both sides clearly, highlighting their unique advantages and disadvantages.

Question 2. Imagine you are the girl and give a different ending to the story.
Answer: We would have hidden behind something and waited patiently and silently. Only after the horse rider and the cow's owner had left the area would we have come out. We would then take our bikes and go home without any panic or fear. This alternative ending avoids direct confrontation and ensures a safe return.
In simple words: We would have hidden, waited for the horse rider and cow owner to leave, then taken our bikes and gone home safely.

🎯 Exam Tip: For creative writing tasks, ensure your alternative ending fits the characters' personalities and provides a plausible resolution to the story's conflict.

Vocabulary (Text Book Page No. 98)

Question. C. Match the phrases with their meanings:
Answer:

🎯 Exam Tip: Read both the phrase and its potential meanings carefully. If unsure, use the process of elimination to find the best fit.

Question. D. Refer to a dictionary and find out the meaning of the words given below.
Answer:
beam - a ray of light
smile - a pleasant expression of the face
guffaw - a loud, harsh, burst of laughter
laugh - to express amusement or satisfaction
giggle - to laugh in a high-pitched, silly manner
In simple words: This task asks to find and list the meaning of different words that describe types of laughter or related expressions.

🎯 Exam Tip: When defining words, use simple, clear language. Try to provide a synonym or a brief explanation of what the word means.

Question. E. Read the sentences given below. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the appropriate laughter words from the exercise above. (Text Book Page No. 99)
Answer:
2. The show was enjoyed by all the audience and they guffawed out loudly all the while.
3. When I tickle Nishanth, he always makes a loud giggle.
4. Bharani didn't mean any harm, he just did it for laugh.
5. Things will calm down, you just keep a smile.
In simple words: Fill in the empty spaces in each sentence with the right word that means to laugh or smile, picking from the words given before.

🎯 Exam Tip: Choose the word that best fits the context of each sentence, considering its nuance and grammatical form.

Question. F. Pick the word from the text that is similar to the words or phrases given below. (Text Book Page No. 99)
Answer:
1. threatening and an extremely angry - scowl.
2. A heavy blow or hit - thump.
3. Happening gently and slowly - gradually.
4. Any building of a past age, regarded as a historically important place - monument.
5. Bad luck - unfortunate.
In simple words: Find a word from the story that means almost the same as the given phrase or description.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the phrases carefully and recall vocabulary from the story that conveys a similar meaning. Focus on the core idea of the phrase.

Question. G. Match each word with its antonyms: (Text Book Page No. 99)
Answer:

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly understand the meaning of each word first, then look for its exact opposite among the choices provided.

Question. Make sentences of your own for any five words from the above. (Text Book Page No. 99)
Answer:
1. The man leads a life of misery.
2. He remained calm even in his sufferings.
3. It is a shady place to take a rest.
4. The students are in glee.
5. When a bomb exploded, the crowd ran in panic.
In simple words: Use any five of the words you just learned to make your own complete sentences.

🎯 Exam Tip: Ensure your sentences are grammatically correct, make sense, and clearly show the meaning of the chosen word.

Listening (Text Book Page No. 100)

Question. H. Here is a humorous story. But there are some words missing. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks to complete the story. Then give a title and a moral to the story. (Listening text is on page -130)
Answer:
Once there lived three friends Vani, Kavi, and Sumi. They always played pranks on one another. One day Vani bought some delicious berries and she decided to share them with her friends.
Kavi and Sumi were delighted to see the berries. The three of them sat and started eating the berries. Suddenly Sumi decided to play a trick on Kavi. When she looked under her chair she saw a small heap of berry seeds. She stealthily pushed the heap of seeds under Kavi's chair.
Then Sumi's said "What is this Kavi? You are so greedy! You alone have eaten so many berries and hidden the seeds here.”
Vani looked here and there. When she looked under Sumi's chair there were no seeds. So, she replied, “Sumi, Kavi was at least greedy, but see yourself you have eaten all the berries including its seeds.” Then Kavi understood that her friend had just played a trick on her and then all three of them laughed heartily.

Title: Three friends
Moral: No Cunningness among Friends
In simple words: This story is about three friends playing a trick on each other over berry seeds, teaching us not to be sneaky.

🎯 Exam Tip: For story completion, pay close attention to the flow and context to infer the missing words. For title and moral, ensure they accurately reflect the story's main theme and lesson.

Speaking (Text Book Page No. 100)

Question. I. Each person or group chooses an item from the class and takes two minutes to prepare. He/she must promote and sell the same item in the most humorous way to convince the classmates to buy the product. You can choose items such as an eraser, pencil, school bag, book, etc. It can go like this. e.g. Here I have a magical eraser for you. You can do whatever you want to do with this. You can rub anything that you don't like. Just rub it against somebody's hair and it will be gone forever. If you want to see somebody without hair, here you go. Buy this eraser and have fun with your friends. I have a miracle pencil. It performs wonders you need not use your fingers to write. The pencil will write off its own whatever you think. You need not whatever, sharpen. It won't become shortened. So I feel very proud of having one such miracle pencil.
Answer: This activity requires students to act like salespeople and humorously promote a school item. For example, a magical eraser can remove anything, even hair, for fun. A miracle pencil writes on its own, never needs sharpening, and never gets shorter, making writing effortless and exciting. These examples encourage creative and imaginative presentations.
In simple words: Students must pretend to sell a school item like an eraser or pencil in a funny way, telling classmates why it's special, using creative examples.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on using exaggeration, unexpected outcomes, and playful language to make your sales pitch funny and engaging. Practice your delivery for a strong impact.

Use Grammar

Question. J. Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with suitable words. (Text Book Page No 101)
Answer:
1. The car was moving too fast.
2. The lift is moving slowly.
3. Joanna did her classwork neatly.
4. Keerthi Vasan arrived late.
5. Paul always plays cricket with his friends.
6. Suguna often helps her mother at home.
In simple words: Look at each picture and sentence, then choose the right word to fill the blank, describing how something is done or how often.

🎯 Exam Tip: Observe the actions in the pictures carefully and select adverbs that accurately describe the manner, time, or frequency of those actions.

Question. K. Read the sentences and put the adverbs in the correct boxes. Give two more examples of your own in each box.
Answer:
Here are the sentences with adverbs identified:
1. Anand has decided to submit his project tomorrow.
2. The cat ran behind.
3. Paraman sang in the choir happily.
4. We never come late to the office.
5. The stray elephant was set free in the forest yesterday.
6. Arun and Vimala usually complete their homework on time.
7. Raghav looked at his sister affectionately.
8. I prepare to leave early.

🎯 Exam Tip: To identify adverbs, ask questions like "How?" (manner), "When?" (time), "Where?" (place), and "How often?" (frequency) about the verb in the sentence.

Question 1. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences. Use a different colour to write the adverbs.
Was / somebody nearby / standing.
Answer: There was somebody standing nearby.
In simple words: Rearrange the words so they make a proper sentence and highlight the word that tells where someone is.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the subject and verb first, then arrange the other words, paying attention to prepositions and adverbs to form a clear sentence.

Question 2. Came / Anand / to / school / early.
Answer: Anand came to school early.
In simple words: Put the words in the right order to say that Anand arrived at school before the usual time.

🎯 Exam Tip: Start with the subject, then the verb, and finally add details like "to school" and the time adverb "early".

Question 3. Softly / Murali / speaks.
Answer: Murali speaks softly.
In simple words: Arrange these words to form a sentence about how Murali talks.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple sentences, the adverb of manner usually comes after the verb it describes.

Question 4. Beautifully / the house / have / they / decorated.
Answer: They have decorated the house beautifully.
In simple words: Arrange the words to make a sentence saying that they made the house look very nice with decorations.

🎯 Exam Tip: In sentences with auxiliary verbs (like "have"), the adverb can often be placed after the main verb.

Question 5. English / classes / during / always / we / English / speak.
Answer: We always speak English during English classes.
In simple words: Put the words in order to state that we speak English all the time when we are in English class.

🎯 Exam Tip: Adverbs of frequency like "always" usually come before the main verb, but after the auxiliary verb if there is one.

Question. M. Pick the words from the box and put them in the appropriate column: kindly, soft, sweet, everywhere, bright, constantly, few, then, huge, loudly
Answer:

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that adverbs often end in "-ly" and describe actions, while adjectives describe qualities of people, places, or things. Test a word by seeing if it answers "how, when, where" (adverb) or "what kind, how many" (adjective).

Writing

Question. N. Work in groups and write a paragraph on "Laughter is the best medicine.”
Answer:
Laughter is the Best Medicine
A good laugh can heal many pains. It is a very strong tool that makes everything right. Laughter is a powerful cure for stress, pain, and arguments. Nothing works faster to make your mind and body feel balanced again than a good laugh. Humor makes your problems feel lighter, gives you hope, connects you to others, and keeps you steady, focused, and alert. A good, hearty laugh reduces physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes. It also makes blood flow better, which can help protect you from heart attacks and other sicknesses. When people laugh together, it brings them closer and increases happiness and closeness. So, everyone should always stay positive and keep laughing to stay healthy and happy. It's a simple way to improve life.
In simple words: Laughter is very good for us; it helps us feel better from pain and stress, makes us happy, and keeps us healthy both physically and mentally by connecting us with others.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing a paragraph, start with a clear topic sentence, support it with reasons and examples, and end with a concluding sentence that summarizes the main idea.

Creative Writing

Question. O. Look at the cartoon strips. Create your own humorous story.
Answer:
Two friends were walking through a field when they suddenly fell into a small dip in the ground. Nearby, there was a coconut tree. To their surprise, coconuts started falling right onto their heads! They ended up with bumps on their heads, but despite the pain, they were happy to drink the cool coconut water. It was an unexpected twist to their walk, turning a moment of pain into shared amusement and refreshment.
In simple words: Two friends walking fell down, then coconuts fell on their heads. They got bumps but were happy to drink the coconut water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use vivid verbs and descriptive adjectives to bring the cartoon frames to life. Focus on creating a clear narrative with a beginning, middle, and end, and ensure the humor is evident.

Question 4. Beautifully / the house / have / they / decorated.
Answer: They have decorated the house beautifully.
In simple words: The words should be put in the right order to make a proper sentence. This means saying who did what, and how it was done.

🎯 Exam Tip: When rearranging words to form a sentence, always look for the subject (who/what did it), the verb (the action), and then the object, followed by adverbs describing how, when, or where.

Question 5. English / classes / during / always / we / English / speak.
Answer: We always speak English during English classes.
In simple words: To make a good sentence, put the words in order: 'we' (who), 'always speak' (what we do and how often), and 'English during English classes' (what and when).

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple sentences, the common order is Subject + Adverb of Frequency + Verb + Object + Adverb of Time/Place.

M. Pick the words from the box and put them in the appropriate column:

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, while adjectives modify nouns. Words ending in "-ly" are often adverbs, but not always.

Writing

N. Work in groups and write a paragraph on "Laughter is the best medicine.”
Answer: Laughter truly is the best medicine. A good laugh can heal many pains and helps us deal with stress, sadness, and disagreements. It is one of the quickest ways to bring our minds and bodies back to a calm state. Humor also makes our burdens lighter, gives us hope, connects us with others, and keeps us focused and alert. When we laugh heartily, it releases physical tension and relaxes our muscles for a long time. Laughter can even improve blood flow and protect against heart problems. When we share laughter, it brings people closer, making them happier and feel more connected. So, always try to keep a positive attitude and laugh often to stay healthy and happy.
In simple words: Laughter makes us feel better, reduces stress, and helps us connect with people. It is good for our body and mind, acting like a natural medicine to keep us healthy and happy.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing a paragraph, start with a clear topic sentence, provide supporting details and examples, and end with a concluding sentence that summarizes your main idea.

Creative Writing

O. Look at the cartoon strips. Create your own humorous story.
Answer: Two friends were walking through a field when they suddenly fell into a small dip in the ground. Nearby was a coconut tree. Just then, a coconut fell right onto their heads, causing big bumps. But instead of being upset, they were happy because they could drink the cool coconut water. This shows that even in a funny mishap, there can be a sweet surprise.
In simple words: Two friends fell down, then coconuts fell on their heads. They got bumps, but they were happy to drink the coconut water.

🎯 Exam Tip: For creative writing based on pictures, look at each frame carefully to understand the sequence of events and the emotions shown. Then, weave them into a funny and engaging story.

That Sunday Morning Summary in English

Section - I

One Sunday, the author and her brother decided to explore. They raced each other on their bikes. The author was determined to win because her brother always beat her. She pedaled as fast as she could, her legs hurt, her skirt flew, and her hair blew behind her. Soon, she caught up with her brother and gradually moved ahead.

Section - II

As the author rode her bicycle, she saw a cow in the middle of the road and quickly applied the brakes. She was thrown onto the cow's back. The cow got startled and started running with the author on its back. Soon after, the author was thrown off the cow. She landed safely on the soft earth next to a ditch.

Section - III

The horses were still out of control, causing a man on one of the horses to fall into a ditch. The horse then tried to attack him. The man quickly climbed out of the ditch. The author and her brother moved away fast when they saw a horse rider coming towards them.

That Sunday Morning Summary in Tamil

பிரிவு – I: ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை அன்று ஆசிரியரும் அவருடைய சகோதரரும் ஏதேனும் தேட தங்கள் வண்டியில் புறப்பட்டனர். அவர்கள் ஒருவருக்கொருவர் பந்தயத்தில் ஈடுபட முடிவு செய்தனர். ஆசிரியர் பந்தயத்தை வெல்ல நினைத்தார். அவள் முடிந்தவரை வேகமாக சைக்கிள் மிதித்தாள். அவள் கால்கள் வலித்தன. அவளது பாவாடை காற்றில் பறந்தது. முடி அவளுக்குப் பின்னால் அசைந்தது. இருப்பினும், ஆசிரியர் விரைவாக தனது சகோதரருக்கு இணையாக வந்து, படிப்படியாக முன்னேறினாள்.

பிரிவு -II: ஆசிரியர் சைக்கிள் ஓட்டிக்கொண்டிருக்கும்போது சாலையில் ஒரு மாடு நின்றுகொண்டிருந்தது. அவர் திடீரென பிரேக் பிடித்தார். அவள் மாட்டின் முதுகில் தூக்கி வீசப்பட்டாள். மாடு பயந்து ஆசிரியருடன் ஓட ஆரம்பித்தது. அதே நேரத்தில், ஆசிரியர் மாட்டிடமிருந்து விடுவிக்கப்பட்டாள். அவள் பள்ளத்தின் ஓரத்தில் இருந்த மென்மையான தரையில் விழுந்தாள்.

பிரிவு -III: குதிரைகள் இன்னும் கட்டுப்பாட்டை மீறி இருந்தன. ஒரு குதிரை சவாரி செய்பவர் பள்ளத்தில் விழுந்தார். குதிரை அவரைத் தாக்க முயற்சித்தது. அவர் பள்ளத்திலிருந்து வெளியேறினார். குதிரை சவாரி செய்பவர் தங்கள் நோக்கி வருவதைக் கண்டதும், ஆசிரியரும் அவரது சகோதரரும் விரைவாக விலகிச் சென்றனர்.