Question Answers For All Chapters – Balbharati English Class 6
It Can Be Done
POINTERS
1. Answer the following questions in one sentence each.
(a) Who misses all the fun ?
Answer : The man who says, “It can’t be done” misses all the fun.
(b) What does the title of the poem say ?
Answer : The title of the poem says, “It Can Be Done,” meaning that things are possible if we try.
(c) What does the man who misses all the fun do ?
Answer : He always stands apart, criticizes new ideas, and does not take part in adventures.
(d) Why does he ‘miss all the fun’ ?
Answer : He misses all the fun because he does not believe in new things and is afraid to try them.
(e) What would he do if he had the power to do it ?
Answer :If he had the power, he would remove all progress and inventions from history.
(f) What examples of man’s progress have been given in the poem ?
Answer : The poem mentions the radio, motor cars, electric lights, telegraph, and telephone as examples of progress.
(g) What should human beings do in order to make progress ?
Answer : Human beings should believe in new ideas, work hard, and never give up to make progress.
2. Form groups. List a few articles of everyday use. Discuss how they can be improved.
Answer : Examples of everyday articles:
Mobile phones (can be made faster and more durable).
School bags (can be made lighter and more comfortable).
Shoes (can be made waterproof and stronger).
Bicycles (can have solar-powered lights).
Water bottles (can have temperature control to keep water hot or cold).
3. Form pairs. Discuss and prepare a list of things which can be and will be done in future. (5 things) Spot the modal verbs in your answer. (See page 37.)
Answer : We will have flying cars.
Scientists can find a cure for many diseases.
Robots will help in daily household work.
People can travel to space for holidays.
There will be more eco-friendly energy sources.
(Modal verbs: will, can)
4. Complete the following sentences using your ideas. :
(a) I can ……………………. (b) They can ……………………. (c) We can ………………….
Answer : (a) I can learn new skills every day.
(b) They can build a beautiful city.
(c) We can help each other and make the world better.
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