Class 6 English · Unit 2

A Friend's Prayer

NCERT Poorvi · Unit 2: Friendship. Answers to all the textbook questions and activities, in simple words.

Let us do these activities before we read

IWhich of the three sentences is closest to a prayer?

3. May my friend get well soon. It begins with ‘May’ and asks God for something good for another person. So, it is a prayer.

IIWhat would you pray for your friend?

May my friend always be healthy and happy. May she do well in her studies and achieve her dreams.

Let us discuss

★Underline the parts of the poem you agree with and share them in groups.

Many students agree with the last line, “But love my friends the way they are.” A true friend accepts us with all our good and bad points.

This is a group activity. Your answer may be different.

Let us think and reflect

IComplete the summary of the poem by circling the correct words.

The poet says a prayer for friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life. She says that her friendship makes her feel special. She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends. She wants to listen to the wishes of her friends. As a good friend, she prays that she is able to make her friends’ wishes come true. She wants her heart to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are. She tells us that true friends accept their friends for all their qualities.

IIAnswer in one word only.

1. How does the poet feel about special friends? — blessed
2. What does the poet use to realise what friends can be? — heart

III.1I want to do much more than share… To make their wishes come true.

(i) These lines tell us that the speaker is ______.

Answer: B. caring

(ii) How will the speaker make her friends’ wishes come true?

Answer: by trying hard

(iii) Fill in the blank.

My friends will feel happy if their wishes come true.

III.2Let me use my heart to see… But love my friends the way they are.

(i) Which line tells us that feelings are important to understand friendship?

Let me use my heart to see,

(ii) These lines tell us that the speaker is ______.

Answer: B. thoughtful

(iii) Fill in the blank with one word.

The speaker does not wish to make any judgements. She cares for them just as they are.

IVGive one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.

The poem begins with “May…” and “Let me…”. The poet humbly asks for the strength to be a good friend.

VWhy does the speaker ‘want to do more’ for her friend?

Her friends are special and she feels blessed to have them. So, she wants to give her very best and make their wishes come true.

VIDo you think that the speaker knows about the wishes of her friend? How can we say so?

Yes. She shares the hopes and plans of her friends. So, she knows their wishes and tries to make them come true.

VIIDo you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for?

Yes, I pray for my friend. I wish that she stays healthy, does well in her studies and that our friendship lasts forever.

Let us learn

ISelect the words that are similar to the meaning of being blessed.

grateful thankful

IIComplete the qualities of good friends and fill in the blanks.

loyal, helpful, kind, caring, honest

1. My friend is always loyal to me even when I make a mistake.
2. My friend shares things with me. She is very kind.
3. My friend is helpful because he always supports me.
4. My friend never lies. She is an honest person.
5. My friend and I believe in caring for each other.

IIIWrite three sentences on why you like each of three friends.

I like Aman because he always helps me in Maths. I like Sara because she makes me laugh. I like Jay because he is honest and never lies.

Let us listen

IWhat do the two friends purchase and use on the park bench?

Answer: a comic book

IICircle the pictures that show these activities.

1 reading a comic book on a bench, 3 eating ice-cream, 4 walking in the park, 6 cycling together.

Picture 2 shows one boy cycling and one walking, and picture 5 shows reading on a mat. These are not in the talk.

Let us speak

1Act the role of friends speaking to each other.

A walk in the park

Ravi: Hi Aman! Would you like to come with me to the park?
Aman: Yes, sure! What shall we do there?
Ravi: We can take a walk, play on the swings and watch the birds.
Aman: That sounds fun.
Ravi: I really like spending time with you.

Sharing tiffins at school

Meera: Hello Tina! I have brought poha today. What have you brought?
Tina: I have parathas.
Meera: Shall we share our tiffins?
Tina: Yes! Your poha is very tasty. What other food do you like?
Meera: I like idli. Thank you for sharing. It makes me feel happy.

2Create a new situation and have another conversation.

Pair activity. For example, planning a birthday surprise for a friend.

Let us write

✎Describe how your friendship with your friend started. (About 80 words)

How I Met Neha

I met Neha two years ago, on my first day at a new school. I was sitting alone and felt nervous. During the lunch break, Neha came to me with a big smile. She shared her tiffin with me and introduced me to her friends. She also showed me the library and the playground. From that day, we started sitting together. We help each other in studies and play together every day. Now she is my best friend.

Let us explore

IWhat do these quotations mean?

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” – A friend who helps us in difficult times is a true friend.
“My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” – A best friend encourages us to become a better person.

IICollect famous quotations on friendship.

Class activity. Write one quotation on paper, colour and decorate it and put it up on the class board.

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