UP Board Solutions Class 6 English Chapter 7 The Honest Woodcutter

Exercise (अभ्यास)

Comprehension Questions

Question 1. Answer the following questions:
Answer:

Question a. What was the woodcutter doing?
Answer: The woodcutter was cutting wood with his axe. He was doing this on a very hot day. It was hard work in the heat.
In simple words: The woodcutter was cutting wood with his axe on a hot day.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the main action and any important surrounding details like the weather or time.

Question b. How did his axe fall into the river?
Answer: The woodcutter was drinking water from the river. While he was doing this, his axe accidentally slipped from his hand and fell into the river. He was very sad when this happened.
In simple words: His axe slipped from his hand while he was drinking water from the river.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the immediate cause of the event, describing the action that led to the axe falling.

Question c. Why did the woodcutter stat crying?
Answer: The woodcutter started crying because he was worried. He wondered how he would earn money for his family without his axe. His axe was his only tool for work.
In simple words: The woodcutter cried because he worried about how to earn money for his family without his axe.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the emotional state and its underlying reason clearly.

Question d. Who came out of the water?
Answer: The River Goddess came out of the water. She appeared because she heard the woodcutter crying. She was a kind spirit of the river.
In simple words: The River Goddess came out of the water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific character who appeared, using their full title if given.

Question e. Why was the River Goddess pleased?
Answer: The River Goddess was pleased because she saw the honesty of the woodcutter. He did not lie about which axe was his. She valued truthfulness.
In simple words: The River Goddess was happy because the woodcutter was honest.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight the specific character trait or action that caused the deity's pleasure.

Question f. How did the River Goddess reward the woodcutter?
Answer: The River Goddess rewarded the woodcutter by giving him all three axes. She gave him the gold, silver, and his own iron axe. This was a gift for his honesty.
In simple words: The River Goddess rewarded the woodcutter by giving him all three axes.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the exact reward given to the character.

Question g. Honesty is the best policy. Discuss.
Answer: Honesty is one of the most important good qualities a person can have. If we are honest and tell the truth, God will always reward us in some way. Being honest builds trust and brings good things in the long run. So, honesty is indeed the best way to live.
In simple words: Honesty is a great quality. If we are truthful, we will be rewarded, because honesty is the best way to act.

🎯 Exam Tip: When discussing a proverb, first explain its meaning and then provide a brief justification or example from the story.

Question h. The woodcutter's axe was made of __________
(a) gold
(b) iron (TM) (√)
(c) silver
Answer: (b) iron (TM) (√)
In simple words: The woodcutter's original axe, which he used for his work, was made of iron.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the question carefully to identify what the woodcutter's *own* axe was made of, not the ones offered by the Goddess.

Question i. __________-came out of the river.
(a) River God
(b) River Witch
(c) River Goddess (✔)
Answer: (c) River Goddess (✔)
In simple words: The River Goddess came out of the water to help the woodcutter.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recall the specific character from the story who helped the woodcutter.

Word Power

Question 1. Write the opposites of the following words:
Answer: We need to find the word that means the exact opposite for each word given.
a. dishonest - honest
b. come - go
c. cold - hot
d. laugh - cry
e. punish - reward
f. sad - happy
In simple words: We are matching each word with another word that has the completely opposite meaning.

🎯 Exam Tip: Think about words that have directly opposite meanings to ensure you pick the correct antonym.

Language Practice

Question 1. Material noun is the name of a substance with which things are made. Example – cotton, plastic, milk, cement, silver Choose the material noun from the box and fill in the blanks :
Answer: Here are the material nouns used to complete each sentence.
a. The chair is made of wood.
b. The ring is made of gold.
c. The red bucket is made of plastic.
d. The Taj Mahal is made of marble.
e. The jacket is made of leather.
f. The window is made of glass.
In simple words: For each item, we named the basic material it is made from, like wood for a chair or glass for a window.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that a material noun is the substance, not the object made from it. For example, 'gold' is a material noun, but 'ring' is a common noun.

Question 2. Answer the following questions in 'Yes' or 'No'. One is done for you : Will you come to school tomorrow? No, I will not come to school tomorrow.
Answer: Here are the 'Yes' or 'No' answers for the questions.
a. Do you love to play outdoor games? Yes, I love to play outdoor games.
b. Is Aruna a good dancer? No, Aruna is not a good dancer.
c. Are the children going to watch a movie? Yes, the children are going to watch a movie.
d. Were the boys playing football yesterday? No, the boys were not playing football yesterday.
In simple words: We are giving simple 'Yes' or 'No' answers to each question.

🎯 Exam Tip: Ensure your 'Yes' or 'No' answer is followed by a complete sentence that matches the question's context.

Activity

Question. Do you think that the woodcutter was right? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer: Yes, the woodcutter was right in his actions. He was honest when he said that he had lost his iron axe, even when offered valuable gold and silver axes. Being greedy for a short time would not have helped him for his whole life. He truly needed only his strong iron axe to cut wood and earn money regularly for his family. His honesty earned him a greater reward.
In simple words: Yes, the woodcutter was right because he was honest about his iron axe. Greed would not help him long-term; he needed his own axe to work and earn money.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked for an opinion, clearly state 'Yes' or 'No' first, then support it with specific reasons or examples from the story.

Question. What would you do if you find a pencil box in the playground?
Answer: If I found a pencil box in the playground, I would pick it up and give it to my class teacher. Alternatively, I could take it to the school's reception office. This way, the student who lost it can easily get it back. Returning lost items is the right thing to do.
In simple words: If I found a pencil box, I would give it to my teacher or the school office so the owner can get it back.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe a practical and ethical action, showing responsibility and honesty in your response.