UP Board Solutions Class 6 English Chapter 4 The Donkey and The Dog

कक्षा 6 अंग्रेजी पाठ 4 के प्रश्न उत्तर

The Donkey And The Dog

Translation Of The Lesson (पाठ का हिन्दी अनुवाद)

A washerman had a donkey and a dog. Every morning, he went to the river to wash clothes. The donkey carried the heavy clothes. The donkey lived outside his owner's house under a shed, while the dog stayed inside all day. In the evening, the dog was very happy to see its owner. It would lick the owner and jump on him. The owner would pick up the dog in his arms and take it inside the house. Seeing this, the donkey also wanted to live inside the house. It thought, "If I also jump on my owner like the dog, he will also pick me up in my arms and take me inside the house."

The next evening, the donkey went inside the house. It jumped on its owner and started licking him. However, the owner did not pick up the donkey. Instead, he took it to the shed. Patting the donkey, the owner said, "You are not like the dog. You are very big, so you cannot come inside the house." The owner also said, "You are heavy, so you should not jump on me. I can pick up the dog, but not you. But I love you just as much as I love the dog. You should understand that you are different."

Exercise (अभ्यास)

Comprehension Questions

Question 1. (a) What did the donkey use to carry?
Answer: The donkey carried clothes to the river for the washerman every day. It helped its owner by transporting heavy bundles of laundry.
In simple words: The donkey carried loads of clothes for the washerman.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always state the direct answer first, then add a small detail if it makes the answer clearer.

Question 1. (b) Why could the washerman not lift the donkey?
Answer: The washerman could not lift the donkey because it was very big and heavy. Unlike the small dog, the donkey was too large for a person to pick up.
In simple words: The washerman could not lift the donkey because it was too big and too heavy.

🎯 Exam Tip: When explaining 'why', focus on the direct cause mentioned in the text.

Question 1. (c) How did the washerman show his love for the dog?
Answer: The washerman showed his love for the dog by lifting it into his arms and taking it inside the house. He would often cuddle the dog in this way.
In simple words: The washerman would pick up the dog in his arms and bring it inside the house.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the actions that demonstrate the emotion or relationship asked in the question.

Question 1. (d) Why did the donkey want to live in the house?
Answer: The donkey wanted to live in the house because it saw how the dog got to stay inside with the master. It felt a bit jealous of the dog's special treatment and wanted the same for itself.
In simple words: The donkey was jealous of the dog and wanted to live inside the house with the master too.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the character's feelings or observations that lead to their desire.

Question 1. (e) What did the washerman tell the donkey?
Answer: The washerman told the donkey that it was too big and heavy to be lifted or to live inside the house. He explained that while he loved the donkey just as much as the dog, they were different animals and needed different treatment.
In simple words: The washerman told the donkey it was too big and heavy to come inside, but he still loved it just as much as the dog.

🎯 Exam Tip: Include both the practical reason and the emotional reassurance given by the character.

Question 1. (f) Why should we not copy others?
Answer: We should not copy others because everyone is special and different in their own way. Each person has unique qualities and a place in the world, so we should be ourselves instead of trying to be like someone else. Being original is always best.
In simple words: We should not copy others because everyone is unique and has their own special qualities and position.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize individuality and self-worth when explaining why it's good to be unique.

Question 2. Match the followings to form correct sentences:
Answer:
a. The donkey – carried the load of clothes.
b. The master – lifted the dog in his arms.
c. The dog – stayed inside the house.
d. The master told the donkey – that he was much bigger. The master told the donkey that he was much bigger than the dog.
In simple words: We match the first part of each sentence with its correct ending to complete the ideas about the donkey, the master, and the dog.

🎯 Exam Tip: For matching questions, read both columns carefully and connect them based on context and facts from the story.

Word Power

Question 1. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct word from the box:
Answer:
a. Atul's grandfather patted him for his bravery.
b. Lick your ice cream before it melts.
c. The balloon seller was selling balloons of different colours.
d. People keep their cattle in shed.
In simple words: We pick the right word from a list to complete each sentence correctly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each sentence carefully and consider the meaning of each word choice to find the best fit for the blank.

Question 2. Fill in the vowels in the given puzzle to complete the words:
Answer:

🎯 Exam Tip: When solving word puzzles, think about common words that fit the given letters and then check if they match the descriptions.

Language Practice

Question 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions from the list given below:
Answer:
a. The aeroplane is flying over the clouds.
b. Roli distributed sweets among her friends.
c. The man jumped into the river.
d. I got a gift from my friend.
e. Keep the notebooks on the table.
f. His flat was above the shop.
In simple words: We have completed each sentence by choosing the correct small word (preposition) that shows how things relate to each other in terms of place or direction.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the meaning of each preposition and how it shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

Question 2. Make sentences using 'used to':
Answer: We use 'used to' to talk about things that happened regularly in the past but do not happen now. For example:
1. I used to drink coffee every morning.
2. Reena used to live in a small flat.
3. He used to play tennis very well.
4. We used to exercise daily when we were younger.
5. Abdul and Agam used to work in a factory.
6. They used to go to the mosque every day.
7. She used to exercise daily after school.
8. Her uncle used to live in a flat in the city.
In simple words: The phrase 'used to' helps us talk about old habits or things that were true in the past but are not true anymore.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that 'used to' is followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., used to go, used to play) and is for past habits, not single past actions.