CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 4 The Unlikely Best Friends

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 4 The Unlikely Best Friends Important Passages For Comprehension

Read the paragraphs and answer the given questions

Question 1. A farmer passing by saw the dog. “Buntee,” he yelled. The dog ran to him. The farmer hugged the dog and told the mahout that he had been looking for his dog ever since he disappeared from his house. He was glad he had found him now. The mahout had no objection to the farmer taking the dog home. The farmer tossed a rope around the neck of the dog, saying, “Come, Buntee, let’s go home

Fill In The Blanks

1. A farmer passing by saw ________________
Answer: The dog

2. The farmer called the dog________________
Answer: Buntee

3. The mahout agreed to________________ taking the dog home.
Answer: The farmer

True or False

1. The farmer was happy when he saw the dog.
Answer: True

2. The farmer had found the dog immediately after it disappeared.
Answer: False

3. The farmer hugged the mahout to thank him for finding the dog
Answer: False

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 4 Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. Why was Gajaraj, the elephant un happy despite living in royal comfort?

1. He was not given enough food.
2. He had no friends to play with.
3. He disliked mahout.
4. He wanted to live in the wild.

Answer: 2. He had no friends to play with.

Question 2. How did Gajaraj and the dog first become friends?

1. The dog entertained Gajaraj with tricks.
2. The mahout introduced them to each other.
3. Gajaraj shared his food with the hungry dog.
4. They met during a royal procession.

Answer: 3. Gajaraj shared his food with the hungry dog.

Question 3. What was the dog’s reaction when the farmer took him away from Gajaraj?

1. The dog barked joyfully.
2. The dog wagged his tail.
3. The dog cried in distress.
4. The dog remained indifferent

Answer: 3. The dog cried in distress.

Question 4. How did Gajaraj respond to the dog’s absence after the farmer took him away?

1. He refused to eat and appeared sad.
2. He became more active.
3. He tried to escape the stable.
4. He formed a new friendship with another animal.

Answer: 1. He refused to eat and appeared sad

Question 5. What lesson does the story ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’ convey?

1. Animals should not be kept in captivity.
2. Friendship can form between the most unexpected pairs.
3. Only similar beings can become true friends.
4. Royal animals lead happier lives

Answer: 2. Friendship can form between the most unexpected pairs.

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 4 Grammer Based Question And Answers

Question 1. Identify the tense used in the sentence: “That night too, Gajaraj did not touch his food.”
Answer: Simple Past tense.

Question 2. What type of sentence is this: “Why was he not eating then?”
Answer: It is an interrogative (question) sentence.

Question 3. Identify the subject and verb in the sentence: “The mahout wondered if Gajaraj was missing his friend.”
Answer:

Subject: “The mahout”; Verb: “wondered”

CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 4 Question And Answers

Question 1. Why was the farmer glad to see the dog?
Answer:

The farmer was glad to see the dog as he had been searching for it ever since it had disappeared from his house.

Question 2. Did the mahout allow the farmer to take the dog home?
Answer:

Yes, the mahout had no objection and allowed the farmer to take away the dog.

Question 3. How did the farmer ensure the dog came home with him?
Answer:

The farmer tied a rope around the dog’s neck to take him home.

Question 4. “Why Gajaraj, aren’t you hungry?” he asked concerned. The elephant did not react. “He may have slight indigestion. Let me not force him to eat,” thought the mahout.

That night too, Gajaraj did not touch his food, nor the next day. Now, the mahout was worried. He ran his hand on Gajaraj’s tummy and felt there was nothing wrong. “Why was he not eating then? Is he missing his friend, that dog?” the mahout wondered.

 1. What was the name of the elephant in the story?
Answer: Gajaraj.

2. Why was the mahout concerned about Gajaraj?
Answer: Gajaraj was not eating despite being offered food.

3. What did the mahout speculate as the reason for Gajaraj not eating
Answer: The mahout speculated that Gajaraj might have slight indigestion.

Question 5. Friends are an important part of our lives. Why do you think so? Share your ideas with your friend. What do you do when you are with your friends and how do you feel?
Answer:

Friends bring joy, support and companionship to our lives. When I am with my friends, we share laughter, conversations and experiences, which make me feel happy and connected

Question 6.  Now, complete the following sentences by writing in the shapes given below. Share your completed sentences with your classmates and teacher. One has been done for you
Answer:

Question 7. The title of the chapter is ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’.

1. What can be the meaning of “unlikely? Discuss in groups, and then discuss with your teacher.
2. Can you think of some unlikely friends? Share your answer with your teacher.

Answer:

1. “Unlikely” means something that is not expected to happen or is unusual.
2. An example of unlikely friends could be a cat and a dog, who are usually perceived enemies but can sometimes form close bonds.

Question 8. Talk about the things that Gajaraj and Buntee did together. Now, write in the shapes given below. One has been done for you.
Answer:

Question 9. Why did the farmer hug Buntee?
Answer:

The farmer hugged Buntee as he was glad to see Buntee. He had been looking for Buntee since he had disappeared from his house

Question 10. Do you think Buntee will leave Gajaraj and go home with the farmer?
Answer:

No, Buntee is unlikely to leave Gajaraj and go home with the farmer voluntarily. The story shows that Buntee and Gajaraj shared a deep bond and had become inseparable friends.

Question 11. Why did Gajaraj not eat his food?
Answer:

Gajaraj did not eat his food because he was feeling sad and lonely after Buntee, the dog, was taken away from him. He missed his friend deeply, and this emotional distress affected his appetite.

Question 12. Who were friends at the end of the story?
Answer:

At the end of the story, the friends were:

1. Gajaraj (the elephant) and Buntee (the dog)
2. The mahout (elephant trainer) and the farmer

The story concludes with the reunion of Gajaraj and Buntee, who continue their friendship. Additionally, the mahout and the farmer also form a friendship as they bond over their shared concern for Gajaraj and Buntee’s happiness

Question 13. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. In spite of royal comforts, Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends. The mahout, or elephant trainer, was the only one he ever interacted with. The mahout was a kind man who served Gajaraj food, and gave him a bath in the elephant pond daily. He was a good caretaker, but not a friend.

1. Complete with one word: mahout: kind : : Gajaraj ________
Answer: Sad

2. The mahout was a good caretaker because he gave _______________to Gajaraj and a ____________in the pond.
Answer: Food, bath

3. What do you think is the difference between a friend and a caretaker?
Answer:

While both friends and caretakers play an important roles in the lives of others, the difference lies in their relationship, the roles they fulfill, and the emotional connection they share. Friends provide companionship, emotional support, and mutual understanding, whereas caretakers focus on meeting practical needs and ensuring the physical well-being ofthose under their care

2. “Are you missing your friend?” asked the farmer remembering the happy look on Buntee’s face while sitting on the elephant’s back. “I cannot see you go hungry, ” said the farmer, “If you miss your friend so much, go to him.” The farmer removed the rope with which he had tied the dog.

1. The farmer uses the word_________________ to refer to the elephant.
Answer: Friend

2. How did the farmer know that Buntee was hungry?’
Answer:

The farmer noticed that Buntee had not touched his food since coming back home with him. Hence, he knew that Buntee was hungry

3. Why did the farmer remove the rope with which he had tied Buntee?
Answer:

The farmer removed the rope because he empathised with Buntee’s longing for his friend, Gajaraj. Seeing Buntee unhappy and not eating, the farmer realised that Buntee’s happiness lay with Gajaraj. Therefore, he allowed Buntee to go back to his friend by removing the rope

4. Complete with one word: Gajaraj: Buntee :: ________________: farmer
Answer: Mahout

Question 14. Give two examples to show that Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend.
Answer:

Gajaraj shared his food with Buntee when the dog was hungry, showing his generosity and care.

Gajaraj playfully splashed water on Buntee during their bath together, indicating their playful and joyful interactions.

Question 15. How did the mahout come to know that Gajaraj was sad?
Answer:

The mahout noticed that Gajaraj was not eating his food, which was unusual behaviour for the elephant. Despite checking Gajaraj’s physical condition and finding nothing wrong, the mahout suspected that Gajaraj might be feeling sad due to the absence of Buntee, his only friend

Question 16. Why do you think Buntee licked the farmer’s hand?
Answer:

Buntee licked the farmer’s hand as a gesture of gratitude and affection. The farmer had shown kindness and understanding by allowing Buntee to return to Gajaraj, which made Buntee happy. Licking the farmer’s hand was Buntee’s way of expressing thanks and acknowledging the farmer’s compassion.

Question 17. What was ‘unlikely’ about the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee?
Answer:

The friendship between Gajaraj and Buntee was unlikely because they were different species—an elephant and a dog. Normally, elephants and dogs do not interact closely in natural settings. However, their friendship blossomed due to their shared circumstances and the emotional bond they developed through their interactions and mutual care

Question 18. Gajaraj was sad without a friend, and when he met Buntee, he was filled with joy. ‘Sad’ and ‘filled with joy’ are opposites. Opposites can also be formed by adding some letters before a word. For example, un- unhappy, incorrect, dis- disconnect, mis- misuse. Now, take help from the words given as hints and fill up their opposites in the puzzle. (Note: All the words are from the story you have just read.)

We Are Opposites!

Across

3. Unkind

7. Yelped

8. Awake

9. Relieved

10. Missing

Down

1. Started

2. Appeared

4. Sad

5. Untouched

6. Hate

Answer:

Question 19. Now, complete the paragraph with some of the words you have used in the puzzle.
Answer:

My pencil was missing. I was very worried as it was a gift from my friend. I woke up my elder brother who was sleeping on the bed. I told him that my pencil seemed to have disappeared. He laughed and told me to look under my pillow. I was relieved when I found the pencil there.

Question 20. The words that tell us about an action are called verbs. In the story, the author tells us what happened before. To do that, the past form of the action word (verb) is used. Let us learn about the three forms of past tense. Given below are some verbs from the story. Put the verbs in their correct column in the table given below

• Was looking
• Gave
• Was missing
• Had followed
• Was munching
• Had remained
• Told
• Felt
• Had tied
• Arrived
• Looked
• Had ordered
• Hated
• Noticed
• Went
• Served
• Asked
• Touched
• Joined
• Threw

Answer:

Question 21. Select the correct form of the verb to complete the passage. Check your answers with the teacher.

Answer:

The farmer came back and noticed (noticed/was noticing/had noticed) that Buntee was sad. He had tied (tied/ was tying/had tied) Buntee with a rope the day before. He asked (asked/was asking/ had asked) Buntee why he was sad. Farmer felt (felt/was feeling/ had felt) that Buntee was missing (missed/ was missing/had missed) Gajaraj and set him free

Question 22. ‘…neither the farmer nor the mahout noticed that the two friends were in tears.’ The words ‘neither’, ‘nor’ are used to state that the farmer and the mahout did not notice the same thing. ‘Neither, nor’ connect two negative choices. For example: Neither Rohit nor I want to play football.

When you need to choose between two things that you want, you may use ‘either, or’. For example: Rohit wants to play either cricket or kho-kho. It means Rohit wants to play cricket or Rohit wants to play kho-kho. Discuss the given sentences with your teacher to practice.

• Neither Shikha nor Anuj like to tell stories.
• Either Bhavesh or Abha made this painting.

Answer:

1. The first sentence uses “neither…nor” to indicate that both Shikha and Anuj do not like to tell stories. The structure suggests a negative choice for both people. It means that neither Shikha likes to tell stories, nor does Anuj like to tell stories.

2. The second sentence uses “either… or” to express a choice between two possibilities. It means that one of them, either Bhavesh or Abha, made the painting, but not both.

Summary:

• Neither…nor – is used to express negative choices or to indicate that neither of the two options is true.
• Either…or -is used to present two options, where one of them is true, but not both

Question 23. You will listen to a story about ‘Unlikely Friends’. Use exact words from the story to fill up the missing details in the paragraph.

Answer:

The leopard is a wild animal but it became a friend of a cow. When the leopard grew up, it left the village. It came in the night to meet the cow. The leopard would sit beside the cow. They also played together. Villagers were surprised at their friendship.

Question 24. Now, listen to the story again and number the sentences in correct order. The first one has been done for you.

Answer:

Question 25.  Gajaraj and Buntee had a wonderful time with each other even if they were ‘unlikely’ friends. Talk to your friend and find out your common likes and dislikes. Share your answers with the class

Now, tell your classmates about your friend. You may take help of the cues given below.
Answer:

• My friend and I like to play. Both of us want to win every game.
• I like to bat but my friend likes to bowl.
• We are different as she is a girl and I am a boy

Question 26.  Write six sentences about your friend with the help of the facts collected in the above task. Mention how you are not only similar but also different.

You may take help of the words given below:

1. Same
2. Different
3. And
4. But
5. Both
6. Still
7. Like
8. Unlikel
9. Neither
10. Nor
11. Either
12. Or

Answer:

1. My friend and I are the same.

2. As we share a love for adventure.

3. But I tend to be more spontaneous, and she is more planned and organised.

4. We both value honesty, and neither of us supports dishonesty

5. Unlike me, she is more of a doer rather than a dreamer.

6. Neither of us sees these differences as a barrier in our friendship.

CBSE Class 6 English Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. How did Gajaraj initially react to the dog’s presence in the stable?
Answer:

Gajaraj pushed some of his food towards the dog to offer him hospitality

Question 2. What did the mahout notice about Gajaraj’s behaviour towards the dog?
Answer:

The mahout noticed that Gajaraj seemed to enjoy the company of the dog.

Question 3. What was the dog’s reaction when the farmer took him away from his friend?
Answer:

The dog cried in distress when the farmer took him away from his friend, the elephant

CBSE Class 6 English Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Why did the elephant refuse to eat initially?
Answer:

The elephant, named Gajaraj, refused to eat because he was missing his friend “Buntee”, the dog.

Question 2. What did the mahout do when he realised Gajaraj wasn’t eating?
Answer:

The mahout checked Gajaraj’s health by examining Gajaraj’s tummy with his hands, but found nothing wrong. He thought it was indigestion

Question 3. How did the farmer react when he saw that Buntee (the dog) wasn’t eating at his home?
Answer:

The farmer suspected that Buntee was missing his friend. He decided to let the dog go back to his friend, the elephant

Question 4. How did the mahout and the farmer feel at the end of the story?
Answer:

The mahout and the farmer felt satisfied and happy seeing the two friends reunited and eating together. They also developed a friendship themselves

Question 5. What did the mahout say about the friendship between Gajaraj and the dog?
Answer:

The mahout remarked that it wasn’t only Gajaraj who had found a friend (the dog), but he himself had also

CBSE Class 6 English Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Why was Gajaraj sad despite living in royal comfort?
Answer:

Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends. Despite being well looked after by the king and his caretaker, the mahout, Gajaraj longed for companionship beyond his interactions with them

Question 2. How did the mahout care for Gajaraj, and why was he not considered a friend?
Answer:

The mahout took good care of Gajaraj by serving him food and giving him daily baths in the elephant pond. He was a kind caretaker but was not considered to be a friend by Gajaraj because their relationship did not involve companionship beyond basic care. Gajaraj longed for emotional connection and companionship, which the mahout, despite his kindness, could not provide

Question 3. What was the resolution at the end of the story?
Answer:

At the end of the story, the dog (Buntee) and the elephant (Gajaraj) were reunited, and both were seen happily eating together, thanks to the understanding and compassion shown by the farmer and the mahout. Finally, they were allowed to stay together

Question 4. How did the dog’s behaviour show trust in both the elephant and the farmer?
Answer:

The dog showed trust in the elephant by staying with him, eating his food, and enjoying his company. Even when taken away, he refused to eat and longed to return. He also trusted the farmer, as he ran to him when he found and later licked his hand in gratitude when set free. This showed his loyalty and affection for both his old owner and his new friend