Question Answers For All Chapters – English Class 6
Page No 65
1. Learn to present the process of marbling. Do so with a demonstration, if possible.
- Marbling is a way of making beautiful patterns on paper using oil paints and water.
- The process is simple and fun to do.
2. Read the following fractions :
Common Fractions:
- 1/2 – One half
- 3/2 – Three halves
- 1/3 – One third
- 2/3 – Two thirds
- 1/4 – One fourth
- 3/4 – Three fourths
- 1/5 – One fifth
- 2/5 – Two fifths
- 5/8 – Five eighths
- 8/8 – Eight eighths
3. Find 3 nouns, 3 pronouns and 3 prepositions from the passage.
🔹 Nouns: Bucket, water, brush
🔹 Pronouns: I, it, we
🔹 Prepositions: On, in, with
4. Form pairs. Write a set of (step-by-step) instructions for marbling paper.
Take a bucket and fill it three-fourths with water.
Mix oil paints with kerosene or turpentine.
Use a brush to sprinkle the colors on the water.
Gently twirl the colors using the brush.
Place a white sheet of paper on the water.
Lift the paper carefully and let it dry.
5. With the help of your teacher or parents, collect other simple craft activities and learn to present at least one of them.
- Making paper flowers
- Creating leaf prints
- Designing origami objects
- Making handmade greeting cards
6. Prepare a Poster for Marbling Activity
A poster can include:
- Title: “Fun with Marbling!”
- Materials Needed: Water, oil paints, brush, turpentine, paper
- Steps: Show simple instructions with pictures
- Message: “Try marbling today! Create colorful art easily!”
Page No 67
1. Present the Process of Making and Using a Watering Can
How to Make a Magic Watering Can
- Take an empty tin with a lid.
- Use a nail and hammer to make a hole at the bottom.
- Make many small holes in the lid.
- Be careful while making holes.
- Your magic watering can is ready!
How to Use the Magic Watering Can
- Cover the bottom hole with a finger.
- Fill the can with water.
- Put the lid on and turn the tin upside down.
- Remove your finger – water will start coming out like a shower.
- Cover the hole again – water will stop flowing.
2. Complete the following sentences in at least two different ways, using your imagination.
(a) I was very careful not to…
- I was very careful not to spill the water.
- I was very careful not to hurt my finger with the hammer.
(b) Would you like to…
- Would you like to make a magic watering can with me?
- Would you like to try this science experiment at home?
3. Read and translate the following sentence. ‘I love to water my plants and my plants love water !’ Here, water is used first as a verb and then as a noun.
Find other words that are used as a noun and as a verb.
📌 Example from the chapter:
- “I love to water my plants, and my plants love water!”
(Here, “water” is a verb in the first part and a noun in the second part.)
📌 More Examples:
- Light – “Please light the lamp.” (Verb) / “The light is very bright.” (Noun)
- Play – “I play cricket every day.” (Verb) / “I watched a play in the theater.” (Noun)
- Cook – “I love to cook food.” (Verb) / “The cook made a tasty dish.” (Noun)
4. Form pairs. Write a set of step-by-step instructions for –
(a) Making a Magic Watering Can
- Take an empty tin with a lid.
- Use a nail and hammer to make a hole at the bottom.
- Make several holes in the lid.
- Be careful while handling the hammer.
- Your watering can is ready!
(b) Using a Magic Watering Can
- Cover the bottom hole with your finger.
- Fill the can with water.
- Put the lid on and turn it upside down.
- Remove your finger – water will start falling like a shower.
- Cover the hole again – the water stops.
5. With the help of your teacher and parents, collect other simple science experiments and learn to present at least one more experiment.
- Floating and sinking objects in water (to learn about density).
- Balloon and static electricity (to learn about attraction and repulsion).
- How air pressure works using a glass and water.
6. Prepare a poster on your ‘Magic Watering Can’.
Title: “The Magic Watering Can – Save Water, Save the Earth!”
Steps: Show simple steps with pictures.
Message: “Use air pressure and save water while watering plants!”
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