CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 14 The Kites

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 14 The Kites Multiple Choice Questions

Read the following extracts and Answer The questions that follow, choosing the best option from among the given ones.

Important Passage For Comprehension

Question 1. Up in the air

See the kites fly,

Like coloured birds

In the wind-whipped sky.

I wish I were small

And light as air,

I would climb on a kite

And sail up there.

Then I would drift upon

The paper wings,

And hear the songs

That the wild wind sings.

What fun it would be

To look right down,

Over the park

And the rooftops of town.

The people below

Would stand and stare,

And wish they were me

High, high in the air

1. What do the kites look like in the poem?

1. Butterflies
2. Birds
3. Clouds
4. Stars

Answer: 2. Birds

2. What does the speaker wish he could do?

1. Fly like a bird
2. Swim in the ocean
3. Climb on a kite and sail up in the air
4. Walk on the clouds

Answer: 3. Climb on a kite and sail up in the air

3. What would the speaker hear if he were on the kite?

1. The songs that the wild wind sing
2. The sound of waves crashing
3. The chirping of birds
4. The rustling of leaves

Answer: 1. The songs that the wild wind sing

4. What would the speaker see from high up in the air?

1. The ocean and beaches
2. The park and the rooftops of the town
3. Mountains and valleys
4. Rivers and forests

Answer: 2. The park and rooftops of town

5. How would the people below react to seeing the speaker high in the air?

1. They would be frightened
2. They would be amused
3. They would stand and stare
4. They would ignore it

Answer: 3. They would stand and stare

Question 2. What is the main effect of the simile “Like coloured birds”?

1. To enhance the imagery of kites
2. To show the speed of the wind
3. To describe the colour of the sky
4. To enhance the mood

Answer: 1. To enhance the imagery of kites

Question 3. What is the central motif in the poem?

1. Loneliness
2. The passage of time
3. Flight and kites
4. Love and loss

Answer: 3. Flight and kites

Question 4. Who is the poet of the poem “The Kites”?

1. Robert Frost
2. Daphne Lister
3. Emily Dickinson
4. William Wordsworth

Answer: 2. Daphne Lister

Question 5. What does the “wild wind” symbolise?

1. Peacefulness
2. Chaos and Freedom
3. Calmness
4. Nature’s power

Answer: 2. Chaos and Freedom

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 14 Question And Answers

Question 1. Answer the following questions and share them with your teacher and classmates.

Have you ever flown a kite or seen someone fly it? Where? When?

Describe the kite—colour(s), shape, design of tail, any other detail.

Question 2. What did you think when you saw the kite up in the sky?
Answer:

Students will perform the activities and will share their experiences in class.

On the occasion of Republic Day, our society organises Kite Festival in our community park. Last year, it was memorable for me as I also participated in it. The sky was filled with colourful kites, and people were enjoying the activity with their families and friends. The festival takes place in January. It was a bright, sunny day perfect for kite flying

Keeping the patriotic spirit in our mind and soul,the kite I remember from that festival was quite vibrant. It was a classic diamond shape, with tricolour and also blue. The design featured intricate patterns, with swirling lines and geometric shapes that made it stand out against the clear sky.

The tail of the kite was long and made up of several strips of colourful fabric tied together, creating a rainbow effect.

I felt very excited to see my kite flying up in the sky.

Question 3. Search the internet for videos on Kite Festivals and watch them with your teacher and classmates. Share the things with your teacher that you saw and what the people were doing.
Answer:

Students to surf internet and find more information about the Kite festivals and share it with the class.

Question 4. Would you like to participate in this kind of festival? Why?
Answer:

Yes, I would like to participate in this kind of festival because it’s fun to have friends and relatives around. Festivals bring joy, strengthen relationships, and allow us to experience cultural traditions, making them memorable and meaningful.

Question 5. What kind of kite would you like to fly?
Answer:

I would love to fly a rainbow colour, diamond-shaped kite with a long, flowing tail.

Question 6. Look at the picture and complete the sentences. Share your responses with your teacher

• Windy
• Kite
• Flying
• Birds
• Sky
• Looking
• Has
• Ribbons

Answer:

1. I can see kite, birds and sky in the picture.
2. The weather in the picture is windy.
3. The kite is flying high in the sky.
4. The child is looking from below.
5. The tail of the kite has ribbons.

Question 7. Now, think and answer.

List two more things that you want to add to the picture.
Answer: Sun, Aeroplane

If I were the child, I would
Answer: Love to play with the birds.

If I were the kite, I would
Answer: Love to fly high.

Question 8. Read the poem silently. As you read, mark the given statements as True or False.
Answer:

Question 9. Complete the followingsentences

1. The poet says that the kites are like coloured birds – See the kites fly/ Like coloured birds in the sky.
Answer:

The kites have been compared to birds because they fly in the sky.

2. The child wishes to be like air- 1 wish I were small/And as light as air.
Answer:

The child wishes to be as light as air . The child wishes this to be able to climb on a kite and fly

Question 10. Find a set of words from the poem that begin with the same consonant sound.

Stanza 1

Which consonant sound do both words begin with?

Stanza 3

Which consonant sound do both words begin with? This is called alliteration. For example, big bright blue bag, funny fan, etc.

Create 4 other sets of words using alliteration

Answer:

Stanza 1 – Wild – Wind

Stanza 3 – Stand – Stare

Others – Fly – Flare

Alliteration Examples:

1. Bouncing balloon, bright bird

2. Dusty dawn, dreamy days

3. Sweet smiles, silver star

4. Calm cat, crisp cracker

These examples showcase alliteration by using the same consonant sound at the beginning of each word in the set

Question 11. In hthe last stanza , the two words the poet repats are _________________ ,__________ to tell us that the kite is flying ___ ___ ___ y high
Answer: High, High, v e r (very)

Question 12. Read the given lines from the poem and answer the following questions.

Whatfun it would, be

To look right down,

Over the park

And the rooftops of town.

1.  Circle the word that does not share the same feeling as Tun’: joy, excitement,(darS), happiness.
Answer: Care

2. Which line tells us that the poet was somewhere above?
Answer: To look right down

Question 13. Answer the following questions.

1. How does the poet describe the kites in the first two lines?
Answer:

In the first two lines of the poem ‘The Kites,” the poet describes the kites with vivid imagery, capturing their beauty and movement in the sky.

2. Why does the child say that they have to climb a tree first to get onto the kite?
Answer:

The child says that he would love to climb a tree first to get onto the kite because the kite is stuck that is entangled in the tree. So, to retrieve the kite the child wants to climb the tree.

3. What are the songs that the child hears when flying atop the kite?
Answer:

When flying atop the kite, the child imagines hearing the songs of nature including the whistling of the wind as it rushes past.

4. Why did the people look up at the child and stare? If you looked up and saw that, what feelings would you have?
Answer:

The people looked up at the child and stared because seeing a child flying atop a kite is an unusual, magical, and extraordinary sight. It would be something unexpected and awe-inspiring, capturing their attention and curiosity. If I looked up and saw that, I would feel a mix of amazement and concern. The amazement would come from witnessing such a fantastical scene, like something out of a fairy tale or a dream

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Do not try this at home, as it is impossible to do and will harm your body.

5. If you were the kite carrying the this to one word. Use a noun. kite child high up in the air, what would you tell them?
Answer:

If I were the kite carrying the child high up in the air, I would tell them to hold on tight and enjoy the view, young adventurer! From up there, they can see the world in a whole new way, feel the wind in their hair and the freedom of the sky.

Question 14. Look at the picture of the kite and read what some of its parts are named

Now, complete the given conversation by filling the blanks with some ‘parts of a kite’ words from above.

Answer:

Bina: I love the long, yellow tail at the end of my kite.

What colour is your kite?

Saroj: My kite’s cover is pink. The spine is black.

Bina: Oh, wonderful! My kite line is red. The reel that wraps it is green. I really like it.

Saroj: My kite line is red too. The tip of my kite has a blue nose.

Bina: Beautiful! Let’s go and fly our pretty kite

Question 15. Let us create a poem using words in a kite!

This is called a cinquain poem. It is a five line poem that describes a person, a place or a thing.

Now, create a cinquain poem yourself on anything you like.
Answer:

Question 16. The poet uses the words ‘fly’ and ‘drift’ to tell us about the kite’s movement.

Bold the words that match with the ‘drift’ movement. You can choose more than one word.

Answer:

1. Slow
2. Fast
3. Quick
4. Upward
5. Downward
6. Round and round
7. Float

Question 17. The poet has used expressions lik. up in the air; look right down; stay up there; stand and stare

1.  Read how these expressions are used in the poem.
2.  In pairs, make sentences using these expressions. Discuss with your teacher and then write in your notebooks

Answer:

1. Usage of Expressions in the Poem:

1. Up in the air:

• “Up in the air / See the kites fly,”

2. Look right down:

• “What fun it would be / To look right down, / Over the park / And the rooftops of town.

3. Stay up there:

• “I would climb on a kite / And sail up there.”

4. Stand and stare:

“The people below / Would stand and stare, / And wish they were me / High, high in the air.”

2. Making Sentences:

1. Up in the air:

We watched the hot air balloon rise up in the air as the sun set behind the mountains.

2. Look right down:

From the top ofthe Ferris wheel,

I could look right down and see the entire amusement park.

3. Stay up there:

The bird built its nest in the tree and decided to stay up there throughout the spring.

4. Stand and stare:

The street performer was so talented that people would stand and stare in amazement.

Question 18. Listen about the Kite Festival in India. As you listen, circle the words that are not correct. Then, listen again and write the correct words,

1. Kite Festival is celebrated during the month of june
Answer: January

2. The International Kite Festival is named Uttarayan in Eastren india
Answer: Western India

3. Uttarayan is mainly celebrated hi Gujarat, but also in Maharashtra and Telangana.
Answer: Rajasthan

4. During the Kite Festival, we can see kites of different shapes, sizes and colours.
Answer: Correct

5. In Karnataka, the Tourism Department organises the kite festival every year
Answer: Correct

6. The Punjab region celebrates Basant Panchami and Baisakhi by flying kites.
Answer: Correct

7. People of India also enjoy flying kites ond£arth Day
Answer: Independence Day

Question 19. Share a kite-flying experience with your classmates. If you have not flown a kite yet, share an experience of watching kites fly. Give details —Where? When? Why? How? Speak in complete sentences.
Answer:

Suggested Points:

I remember flying a kite for the first time during a local festival. It was last summer, and the sky was filled with colourful kites of all shapes and sizes. We bought a bright red kite with a long tail and took it to the open area by the shore. With the wind blowing steadily, we struggled at first to get the kite airborne. But after a few tries, it soared up high, dancing gracefully against the blue sky. Watching our kite flutter and sway was a magical experience. It was a memorable day

Question 20. Imagine yourself as a kite. In pairs, first discuss all the following hints.

1. What shape of kite are you? What colours do you have? What other parts of yourself are you happy about?
Answer:

1. I am a diamond-shaped kite, a classic and elegant form that gracefully glides through the air.
2. My body is a vibrant mix of blues and greens, with a golden tail that sparkles in the sunlight.
3.  I am proud of my long, fluttering tail that adds to my stability and beauty in flight

2. Where are you? Who do you belong to? What activities do you do? Who are your friends?
Answer:

I am often found soaring in the open skies above a lush, green park.

I belong to a young child named Monu, who loves to fly me on weekends and during festivals.

I enjoy dancing with the wind and competing with other kites. Ajay, Vijay and Nicky are my friends.

3. Do you have any message for humans?
Answer:

Message for Humans: Friends, I want to remind you to find joy in simple pleasures and to look up at the sky more often. Let the wind carry your worries away and embrace the freedom and beauty that Nature offers

Question 21. Now, write a paragraph of about 100 words, with the title —I am a Kite.
Answer:

I am a diamond-shaped kite. My shining body is liked by every person. I am adorned with vibrant blues and greens, complemented by a sparkling golden tail. I often find myself flying high above a lush, green park. I am a kite, a simple yet enchanting creation that dances with the wind and brings joy to those who guide me through the skies.

My existence may seem ordinary, but I am filled with a vibrant life and a story to tell. I catch the wind and begin my ascent. The rush of air against my fabric feels exhilarating, and I revel in the freedom of flight. In the sky, I perform loops and dives, dancing gracefully with the wind. I compete with other kites, each one trying to climb higher and higher. The birds sometimes join our aerial ballet, adding to the sense of wonder and adventure.

From my vantage point, I can see the world below in a way that is both awe¬ inspiring and humbling. Flying high above, I feel a profound connection with nature and the elements.

The wind is my companion, guiding and supporting me. The sun’s warmth gives me energy, and the vast sky is my playground. I am a symbol of freedom and the joy of simple pleasures.

As I dance with the wind, I remind you to find joy in the little things, to cherish moments of playfulness, and to seek out the simple pleasures that make life beautiful

Question 22. Have a look at some of the different types of kites. Choose which one is commonly seen

1. Find out the steps to make a kite.

Step to make kites
Answer:

1. 

• Prepare The Frame Using wooden dowels or bamboo sticks.
•  Attach The Frame To The Kite Material And secure them with glue or tape, ensuring the material is taut and well-attached to the frame.
• Make a small hole at the top and bottom of the vertical stick and at the ends of the horizontal stick.
• Add The String
• Cut a piece of cloth or ribbon to use as the tail.
• Use markers or paint to decorate your kite with patterns, colours, ora message

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 14 Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Name the poem and poet.
Answer: Poem- The Kites, Poet- Daphne Lister.

Question 2. What does freedom mean to you? poem?
Answer: The ability to be myself without constraints

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 14 Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. How does a change in perspective affect you?
Answer:

Changing my perspective helps me understand things in a new way and sometimes bring peace or clarity

Question 2. What does adventure look like to you?
Answer:

Exploring new places or trying new things outside my comfort zone.

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 14 Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. How does the tone shift from the beginning to the end?
Answer:

It shifts from excitement to a more reflective mood, considering how oth¬ ers view the speaker’s dreams

Question 2. What is the central theme of the poem?
Answer:

The central theme of the poem is the desire for freedom and escape. The speaker imagines flying freely like a kite, symbolising a longing to break free from life’s constraints and experience the world without limitations

Question 3. How do you relate to the idea of wanting to be light and free like a kite?
Answer:

The idea of wanting to be light and free like a kite means wishing for free¬ dom and adventure. Just like a kite flies high without limits, I sometimes want to be free from worries, try new things, and see the world in a new way. This feeling makes me dream big and enjoy life with excitement