The Chair – Part 3
(b) Fill in the blanks to complete the words, which mean the same as ‘friend’ or ‘friends’ with the help of the meanings.
| Meaning | Word |
| (i) a person who you do things together with | P a r t n e r |
| (ii) an informal word for friends | B u d d i e s |
| (iii) a person who you spend a lot of time with | C o m p a n i o n |
| (iv) children who are in the same class as you at school | C l a s s m a t e s |
(c) There are so many words for a friend. What do you call ‘a friend’ in your language?
Answer: In my language Hindi, we call ‘a friend’ Dost.
Let us discuss
1. Mario was very proud of having so many friends.
Answer: True.
2. What did the grandfather take from the attic?
Answer: The grandfather took an invisible chair from the attic.
3. Will Mario face any challenges?
Answer: Yes, Mario will face challenges when he tries to sit on the invisible chair, as it is tricky to sit on.
4. Will Mario be able to use the magic?
Answer: Yes, Mario will eventually be able to use the magic, which helps him discover his true friends.
Let Us Discuss
1. Mario successfully sat on the invisible chair on his first attempt.
Answer: False.
2. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
Answer: Mario’s grandfather challenged him to a bet of fruit chaat.
3. Match the following characters with their action.
Guneet, Asma, and Deepa: a. held Mario up, so he wouldn’t fall.
The other classmates: b. made fun of Mario’s attempts.
Let Us Think and Reflect
1. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.
(a) “Take it. It’s a very special chair. As it’s invisible, it’s rather tricky to sit on. But if you take it to school and manage to sit on it, then the magic will work and you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are.”
(i) Fill in the blanks with two words that describe the chair.
Answer: The chair is invisible and magical.
(ii) Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?
Answer: It was tricky to sit on the chair because it was invisible, making it difficult to find and balance on.
(iii) Why does Mario’s grandfather call the chair ‘special’?
Answer: Mario’s grandfather calls the chair ‘special’ because it had the magic to reveal who Mario’s true friends were by testing their willingness to help him.
(b) “Wait, wait, just a slight technical problem,” he said, trying again. But again, he missed the seat, causing more surprised looks and laughter. Mario wouldn’t give up.
(i) Fill in the blank with a suitable reason.
Answer: Mario says there was a technical problem because he couldn’t see the invisible chair clearly.
(ii) Mario’s friends were very caring and helpful. State whether True or False.
Answer: True.
(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Mario wouldn’t give up. This shows he is strong-willed.
Question 2. Answer the following questions.
(a) What was the bet about?
Answer: The bet was about whether Mario had as many true friends as he thought.
(b) What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time?
Answer: Mario missed the chair and fell down, causing his classmates to laugh.
(c) How was Mario able to find his real friends?
Answer: Mario’s real friends helped him sit on the invisible chair, showing their care for him.
(d) Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so?
Answer: Yes, because it revealed who Mario’s true friends were.
(e) What does ‘friends for life’ mean to you?
Answer:
‘Friends for life’ means having friends who are supportive, caring, and trustworthy, and with whom you share a deep bond that lasts through various life experiences.
(f) The grandfather’s idea helped Mario find his ‘real friends’. Mention any other way that would help you find out who are your ‘real friends’.
Answer: You can find real friends by seeing who supports you during tough times.
Let us learn
1. Read the following words from the text.
friendly, suddenly, talking, carrying, called, showed
Complete the following table by dividing the words into two parts. One has been done for you.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. friend | ly |
| 2. sudden | ly |
| 3. talk | ing |
| 4. carry | ing |
| 5. call | ed |
| 6. show | ed |
2. Match the following root words with suitable suffixes. You can use asuffix more than once as shown. Use them to make sentences of your own. One has been done for you.
| S. No | Root Word | Suffix | Word | Sentence |
| 1. | magic | -ing | magical | The magician performed an amazing magical act. |
| 2. | care | -al | careful | One should be careful on roads. |
| 3. | celebrate | -tion | celebration | The Independence celebration was very grand. |
| 4. | laugh | -ly | laughing | The children were laughing loudly. |
| 5. | wonder | -ed | wonderous | It was a wonderous act. |
| 6. | help | -tion | helpful | Raj is a helpful boy. |
| 7. | friend | -ous | friendly | Neeraj is a friendly boy. |
| 8. | courage | -ship | courageous | Akash did a courageous act. |
3. Read the following lines from the story.
Mario, brave and determined, took the strange invisible chair …
You have already described the chair. Now, describe what kind of a person Mario is in the image given below.
[Use words from the story. You may also use words of your own.]
Answer: Mario ——– Brave, Clever, Determined, Friendly
4. Match each word (adjectives) in Column A with a suitable word (noun) in Column B. You can make more than one combination.
One has been done as an example.
| Column A Adjectives | Column B Nouns | Column C Phrases | Column D Sentences |
| 1. brave | friends | brave soldier | 1. The brave soldier marched ahead. |
| 2. clever | rain | Clever plan | 2. It was a clever plan. |
| 3. tasty | soldier | Tasty peanuts | 3. They had tasty peanuts. |
| 4. heavy | plan | heavy rain | 4. Heavy rain blocked the road. |
| 5. slight | peanuts | Slight cold | 5. I am suffering from slight cold. |
| 6. true | cold | True friends | 6. True friends always help. |
5. Complete the paragraph with suitable adjective-noun pairings. Use the words in the box given below.
old book, magical adventures, happy boy, amazing stories, fantastic adventures, colourful creatures, old castles
Once upon a time in a little village, a/an (i) a happy boy named Abhishek found a/an (ii) an old book in the attic. He read (iii) amazing stories about fairy lands, (iv) fantastic adventures and (v) old castles. Abhishek’s eyes got big as he imagined these (vi) colourful creatures. He told his friends about the stories, and they started to have their own (vii) magical adventures when they played together.
Let us listen
You will listen to Manu talk about her friend, Monika. As you listen, fill in the blanks with words that you hear. (refer to page 73 for transcript)
(a) Monika found it difficult when she took admission in the school.
(b) Manu was comfortable and helped by her in many ways.
(c) So, it was not so hard for the new girl to adjust in the school.
(d) Both friends experienced difficult and happy moments together.
(e) Manu is grateful to Monika for making her life easy and finding a friend.
Let us speak
1. Work in pairs. Read the following qualities of a friend.
loving, honest, kind, caring, loyal, polite, respectful, team-worker, understanding
Discuss in pairs. Choose any four positive qualities that you would like your friend to have. Give a reason for your choice. Use the hints given below when you speak.
I feel my friend should be loving because it shows they care about me and others.
I think the quality I want in my friend is being honest. The reason for this is that honesty builds trust in our friendship.
I believe my friend should be kind. This is in order to make our interactions positive and supportive.
If my friend is loyal, then I know I can count on them in any situation.
Let us write
(a) Now, choose the correct word given in brackets to complete Mario’s message to Guneet.
Dear Guneet,
I am thankful to God to have you as a real friend for life. When everyone was laughing at me, Deepa, Asma, and you showed me that you care for me. You are indeed a blessing in my life.
Best wishes,
Mario
(b) Now, write your own message to your best friend. You may take ideas from the story, ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’ and the poem, ‘A Friend’s Prayer’
Dear [Maria],
I am so grateful to have you as my friend. You always know how to make me smile and feel supported, even on the toughest days. I truly believe that our friendship is special, and I cherish every moment we spend together. Thank you for being by my side and for being the wonderful person you are.
Best wishes,
[Monika]
Let Us Explore
1. Find out more stories about ‘Friendship’. It could be from your state, other states or other countries too. You can share them with your class.
Answer:
Lord Krishna and Sudama
The story of Lord Krishna and Sudama is a beautiful example of enduring friendship. Sudama, a poor Brahmin, visited his childhood friend, Krishna, seeking help. Though he brought only a handful of rice as a gift, Krishna welcomed him warmly. After enjoying Sudama’s humble offering, Krishna blessed him with immense wealth and prosperity. This story illustrates that true friendship is not measured by material wealth but by the love and care shared between friends.
2. Describe your friends by filling in the blanks with suitable words. This is known as an acrostic poem.
F ________________
R ________________
I ________________
E ________________
N ________________
D ________________
S ________________
Answer:
Acrostic Poem:
- Friendly
- Reliable
- Inspiring
- Encouraging
- Nurturing
- Devoted
- Supportive
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