English Question Answers Chapter 2.5 – The Man who Thinks he can Class 6 Maharashtra Board

1. Answer the Questions Orally

(a) When are you beaten?

• When you think you are beaten, you are already defeated.

(b) When are you afraid of doing something?

• When you think you cannot do it, fear stops you from trying.

(c) When will you not win?

• If you think you cannot win, then you will surely lose.

(d) When are you lost?

• If you believe you will lose, then you are already lost.

(e) Where does success begin?

• Success begins with a person’s will and state of mind.

(f) What should you do if you want to win a prize?

• You must be sure of yourself and think high.

(g) Do you always win the first time, or do you have to try again and again?

• Most of the time, you need to try again and again before you win.

2. Copy Any Four Lines of Your Choice from the Poem

1. “If you think you are beaten, you are.”
2. “If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.”
3. “Success begins with a fellow’s will.”
4. “The man who wins is the man who thinks he can.”

3. Say the Following Sentences Aloud with Expressions

Nervous: “We must win this match.” (Say in a shaky voice)
Afraid: “I want to learn this song.” (Say in a scared tone)
Angry: “I will finish my homework in time!” (Say in a strong voice)
Happy: “I want to learn this song!” (Say with excitement)
Confident: “We must win this match!” (Say in a strong and determined way)

4. Group Discussion on ‘State of Mind’

How Your State of Mind Helps You Succeed:

Positive thinking helps you believe in yourself.
If you feel confident, you will try harder and succeed.
If you think negatively, you may give up easily.

Examples:

• A student who believes he can pass a test will study harder.
• An athlete who thinks positively will practice and win the race.

Learning About Language

Short Forms (Contractions) from the Book

Examples of ‘Noun + ‘s’ (Possession)