UP Board Solutions Class 6 English Chapter 15 Yes, We Can

Yes, We Can

Exercise (अभ्यास)

Comprehension Questions

Question 1. Answer the following questions:
Answer:

🎯 Exam Tip: When a question asks for multiple parts, make sure to address each part clearly in your answer.

Question a. Which event was going to be held in the school?
Answer: A sports rally was planned for the school in the upcoming month. This big event was a cause for excitement among the students.
In simple words: A sports rally was going to happen at school next month.

🎯 Exam Tip: Mention both the type of event and when it was scheduled to provide a complete answer.

Question b. Why was Shalu upset?
Answer: Shalu was sad because she had hurt her leg. She was worried if she could perform well in the upcoming event with her injury. It's common to feel worried when an injury might stop you from doing something important.
In simple words: Shalu was sad because her leg was hurt, and she worried about performing in the event.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the reason for her upset and her concern about performance to fully answer the question.

Question c. Who inspired Shalu to take part in the sports rally and how?
Answer: Shalu's friend, Veena, encouraged her to join the sports rally. Veena shared stories of well-known people who succeeded greatly in their areas, even with disabilities. These examples gave Shalu a lot of courage and made her feel more confident. It shows how powerful real-life examples can be.
In simple words: Veena, her friend, inspired Shalu by telling her about famous successful people with disabilities.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to name the person who inspired Shalu and explain how they did it, including the key message of overcoming disabilities.

Question d. How did Shalu feel at the end of the story and what did she say?
Answer: By the end of the story, Shalu felt very sure about joining the event and doing her best. She promised that she would try her hardest. It shows how encouragement can change someone's outlook.
In simple words: Shalu felt confident and ready to do her best, saying she would work hard.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe Shalu's emotional state and her commitment at the story's conclusion.

Question e. What lesson do you learn from the story?
Answer: The story teaches us that we should not feel sad or give up because of an injury or disability. Instead, we should focus on what we can do and try hard to achieve success. Focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses is key to personal growth.
In simple words: The story teaches us not to give up due to injuries, but to focus on our strengths and work hard.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the moral or main teaching of the story, focusing on perseverance and a positive outlook.

Question 2. Write T for true and 'F' for false statements:
Answer:
a. Shalu is good at racing. - (T)
b. Veena is a good badminton player. - (T)
c. Arunima Sinha is a basketball player. - (F) Arunima Sinha was actually a national-level volleyball player and mountaineer.
d. Bharat Kumar is a para swimmer. - (T)
e. We all have some special qualities. - (T) Everyone has unique talents and abilities that make them special.
In simple words: Read each statement and decide if it is true (T) or false (F) based on the story.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each statement carefully and recall specific facts from the story to determine if it's true or false.

Word Power

Question 1. Match the words of list 'A' with their meaning given in list 'B':
Answer:
Participate - To take part
Excited - Thrilled
Inspiration - Motivation
Courageous - Brave
Famous - Popular
Disabled - Handicapped
Knowing the meaning of words helps us understand what we read better.
In simple words: Match words from column A to their meanings in column B.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the meaning of each word thoroughly before matching to ensure correct pairs.

Question 2. Look at the pictures and encircle the games in the crossword puzzle:
Answer:
The games found in the crossword puzzle are:
- Baseball
- Hockey
- Swimming
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Football
Crossword puzzles are a fun way to learn and find new words.
In simple words: Find the names of sports hidden in the letter grid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look carefully at the puzzle and identify game names by searching horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.

Language Practice

Question 1. Write short answers for the questions given below:
Answer:
Can a crow fly? Yes, it can.
Can a dog ride a bicycle? No, it can't.
Can a rat run? Yes, it can.
Can a whale crawl? No, it can't. Whales live in water and do not have legs to crawl.
Can a monkey swing? Yes, it can.
Can a cat swim? Yes, it can.
Can a fox fly? Yes, it can.
Can a frog hop? Yes, it can.
Animals have different abilities based on their nature and environment.
In simple words: Answer these 'can' or 'can't' questions with a short 'Yes, it can' or 'No, it can't'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Think about the natural abilities of each animal before answering with "Yes, it can" or "No, it can't."

Activity

Question 1. What can you do? What can't you do? Write 3 answer for each question.
Answer:
Here are some things I can do and things I cannot do:
- I can jump high.
- I can swim in a pool.
- I can make sandwiches.
- I can't stay awake all night.
- I can't bungee jump.
- I can't stay in a dark room comfortably.
Thinking about what you can and can't do helps you understand your own abilities.
In simple words: List three things you are able to do and three things you are not able to do.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be honest and specific about your abilities and limitations when answering personal questions like these.

Question 2. Look at the picture and complete the sentence with can/can't and a verb.
Answer:
Here are the completed sentences using 'can' or 'can't' and a verb:
1. He can't walk.
2. It can hop.
3. She can write.
4. He can't swim.
5. They can sing.
6. She can play.
7. He can't see.
8. They can fly.
Using 'can' and 'can't' helps us talk about what people or things are able to do.
In simple words: Fill in the blanks with 'can' or 'can't' and the right action word.

🎯 Exam Tip: Choose 'can' for ability and 'can't' for inability, ensuring the verb fits the action of the picture (if one were present).

Question 3. Answer the following questions-
Answer:
Can a bird sing? Yes.
Can a snake jump? No.
Can a horse run? Yes.
Can a fish swim? Yes.
Can an elephant fly? No.
Animals have different abilities based on their nature.
In simple words: Answer these simple 'can' questions about animals with 'Yes' or 'No'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Think about the natural characteristics and movements of each animal to provide accurate answers.

Question 4. Frame questions and answer then:
Answer:
**Keywords:** MOTHER/YOUR/CAN/DRAW
**Question:** Can your mother draw?
**Answer:** Yes, my mother can draw very well.

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**Keywords:** GRANDPARENTS/GUITAR/PLAY/THE/YOUR/CAN'T
**Question:** Can your grandparents play the guitar?
**Answer:** No, they cannot play the guitar.
This practice strengthens your ability to construct questions and answers using given words.
In simple words: Take the given words, make a question, and then give an answer.

🎯 Exam Tip: Arrange the words in the correct order to form a grammatical question, then provide a suitable answer, using 'can' or 'can't' appropriately.