An Indomitable Spirit Question Answer | Class 6 English | SEBA | All Activities Solutions
Chapter Name: Lesson 6 – An Indomitable Spirit
ACTIVITIES
1. Put a tick (✓) on the correct option.
a) Anamika Pegu was encouraged to take up adaptive running by
Answer: iii) Ranen Patar
b) Anamika Pegu started running at
Answer: i) 12
c) India’s first woman to win a Paralympic medal is
Answer: i) Deepa Malik
d) Anamika Pegu won
Answer: ii) the State Sports Award
2. Answer the following questions orally.
a) Who is Anamika Pegu?
Answer: Anamika Pegu is a famous para-athlete from Assam who won the State Sports Award.
b) How did Anamika Pegu overcome her challenges?
Answer: She worked very hard, focused on her strengths, and stayed positive with the help of her coach.
c) What is Anamika Pegu’s training routine?
Answer: She trains three times a week with her coach and runs at least five kilometres every time she practices.
d) What message did Anamika Pegu give to the youth of Assam?
Answer: She tells young people to believe in themselves and always follow their dreams.
e) What is Anamika Pegu’s main goal?
Answer: Her biggest dream is to represent India in international sports competitions.
3. Match the following.
- Anamika Pegu – a para-athlete
- Deepa Malik – a Paralympic medal winner
- Sunil Gogoi – a correspondent of a Sports Channel
- Ranen Patar – a physical therapist
4. a) Write a few qualities of Anamika Pegu.
Answer: Determined, passionate, hardworking, dedicated, and resilient.
4. b) Now, write three sentences using any three words you have listed.
Answer:
- Anamika is a highly dedicated athlete.
- She remained resilient even when facing physical challenges.
- Her hardworking nature helped her win the State Sports Award.
5. b) Now, fill in the blanks with the phrases you have just learned.
i. I want to become a physical therapist who helps patients recover from injuries.
ii. The State Athletics Championship showcased many a rising star.
iii. Time management helped him complete the task in time.
iv. The victory of our school team in the inter-school football tournament was a great feat.
6. a) Complete the following sentence to get the message of Anamika Pegu regarding “dream”.
Answer: Anamika Pegu has told the youths of Assam to set and pursue their dreams.
7. Discuss with your friend why they do so. Write the reasons in the space provided. You can use the ideas given in the box.
Answer:
- Sportspersons follow a rigorous training routine for the development of physical abilities needed for their sports.
- They also train to ensure the prevention of injuries.
- Lastly, training is crucial for maximizing performance.
8. Choose the correct phrase from the box and write below the appropriate picture.
- exercising
- drinking plenty of water
- eating a variety of vegetables
- eating fruits regularly
- getting enough sleep
Now, write some more activities that you do to keep yourself fit and healthy.
Answer: Meditating daily, maintaining personal hygiene, and practicing yoga.
9. a) Let’s identify a few objects associated with cricket. Choose the names of the objects from the box and write down in the given spaces.
Answer: stumps, a bat, a ball, a helmet, gloves
9. b) Now, fill in the blanks with the words you have just learned to complete the paragraph on Cricket.
Answer: Cricket is a popular outdoor game. It is played between two teams. Each team consists of eleven players and is led by a captain. It is played with a bat and a ball. When the game is played, one team bats and the other team fields. The person who bats is called a batter and the person who bowls is called a bowler. The wicket keeper is a key member of the fielding side. He or She is positioned behind the batsman. There are umpires who see that the game is played by following the rules of the game. The team that scores more runs wins the match.
10. Write the name of a game or a sport in the oval and a few words related to it in the boxes. Now, write a paragraph about the game or the sport.
Game Name: Football
Related Words: Goal, Ball, Goalkeeper, Field, Referee
Paragraph: Football is a fast-paced outdoor sport played between two teams of eleven players. The game takes place on a large rectangular field. Players must use their feet to kick the ball and score a goal against the opponent. The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to use their hands to defend the net.
12. a) Imagine that you have to interview any one of the famous sportspersons.
Answer: Neeraj Chopra
12. b) Now, write a few questions that you may want to ask him or her.
Answer:
- i) What inspired you to take up javelin throw?
- ii) What does your daily training routine look like?
- iii) How did it feel to win a gold medal at the Olympics?
- iv) How do you overcome self-doubt before a big match?
- v) What advice do you have for young athletes in India?
13. Think and say. Here is an imaginary situation. Now, decide what you will do. What will you consider before taking that decision?
Answer: I would choose to attend the district-level selection camp. While a family ceremony is important, the selection camp represents a critical, time-sensitive opportunity for my future career and goals.
14. b) Read the words again. In Box A, write down the words in which the letter g is pronounced as in go. In Box B, write down the words in which the letter g is pronounced as in page.
Box A: goal, give, again, game
Box B: stage, encouraged, age, huge
Let’s Learn Some Grammar
15. b) Now, write words in the following table that end with the suffixes -tion, -ment, -al, -ship.
-tion
- participation
- determination
- action
-ment
- management
- arrangement
- movement
-al
- national
- physical
- traditional
-ship
- championship
- friendship
- sportsmanship
Now, make sentences using any one word from each column and write down.
Answer:
- Our team’s participation in the event was appreciated.
- Good time management is essential for success.
- We are preparing for the national tournament.
- Their friendship grew stronger over the years.
16. a) Read the riddle and say which sport is being referred to.
Riddle:
Run and pass
Pass and run
Move after the ball
Jump and hit
Run and kick
Straight into the goal.
What game am I?
Answer: Football
Listening Activity
17. A one-day cricket match is being played between Town Club and Navrang Club. As you listen to it, write T for the correct statement and F for the incorrect statement in the box.
i) Navrang Club was batting. – F
ii) Eleven runs were needed in the last over. – F
iii) Manas was bowling the last over. – T
iv) Robin was clean bowled in the last ball. – F
v) Town Club won the match. – F
