Notes
Let us do these activities before we read — Page 103
Personal-response questions have sample answers.
I. Which games or sports do you play?
Answer: I play badminton, cricket and football.
II.1. Which games or sports do you play for fun?
Answer: I play hide-and-seek and badminton for fun.
II.2. Which games or sports do you play for competition?
Answer: I play cricket and badminton for competition.
III. How do you feel when you win or lose?
Answer: I feel happy when I win and disappointed when I lose. However, I accept the result and try to improve.
IV. Work in pairs. Tick the correct meaning of the following:
1. friendly matches
(i) matches played to win a trophy
(ii) matches played without competition
Answer: (ii) matches played without competition
2. opponent
(i) someone who you compete with
(ii) someone you want to be a partner with
Answer: (i) someone who you compete with
3. tally of marks
(i) final marks on a report card
(ii) record of points in a game/match
Answer: (ii) record of points in a game/match
4. sporting spirit
(i) following all the rules in a game
(ii) being fair and respecting each player in a game
Answer: (ii) being fair and respecting each player in a game
Let us discuss — Page 106
1. State whether the following is True or False.
Prabhat would accept losing to anyone easily.
Answer: False. Prabhat could not bear losing, even at marbles.
2. What was special about the last Friday of each month?
Answer: The coach conducted friendly matches during the games period on the last Friday of each month.
3. Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
Answer: Prabhat was responsible for maintaining the score.
4. Do you think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya? Why do you think so?
Answer: I do not think Prabhat wished to play another match with Surya at that stage. Surya was an excellent badminton player, and Prabhat feared losing to him.
Let us discuss — Page 107
1. How did Surya feel about playing?
Answer: Surya enjoyed playing, whether he won or lost. He remained cheerful even when he was not good at a game.
2. What was it about Surya that Prabhat observed?
Answer: Prabhat observed that Surya enjoyed every game equally. He was good at some games and poor at others, but he always enjoyed playing.
Let us think and reflect — Page 108
I. Read the lines given below and answer the questions.
1. “If Prabhat sensed that he would lose a game, he would not play it. He would take part only when he was sure of winning, even if the game lasted only for a minute. You could not stop him from playing the kind of games he was really good at, like badminton.”
(i) Complete the sentence suitably.
Prabhat would play a game only if ____________________.
Answer: Prabhat would play a game only if he was sure of winning.
(ii) Which game was Prabhat good at playing?
Answer: Prabhat was good at playing badminton.
(iii) Select the most suitable option to complete the sentence.
This behaviour of Prabhat tells us that he was ________________.
a. good at the game
b. sure to win
c. afraid of losing
Answer: c. afraid of losing
2. “Surprisingly, Prabhat could not sleep well that night. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did. What was surprising was that Surya did not feel bad about losing. What was more surprising was that Prabhat saw Surya playing basketball the next day.”
(i) Select the one option that tells us about the way Prabhat was feeling that night.
a. hurt
b. unhappy
c. afraid
d. focused
Answer: b. unhappy
(ii) Why does Prabhat find Surya’s behaviour ‘surprising’?
Answer: Prabhat found Surya’s behaviour surprising because Surya did not feel bad about losing. He also enjoyed playing basketball the next day, although he was not good at it.
(iii) Fill in the blank by choosing the most suitable option given in the bracket.
We can say that Surya’s reaction to not winning was ____________________ (similar to/as serious as/different from) Prabhat’s.
Answer: We can say that Surya’s reaction to not winning was different from Prabhat’s.
II. Answer the following questions — Page 109
1. How did Prabhat’s attitude towards winning and losing affect his enjoyment of games in the beginning?
Answer: Prabhat enjoyed games only when he won. He could not accept defeat and avoided games he thought he might lose. Therefore, his fear of losing prevented him from enjoying games freely.
2. Why do you think Prabhat cheated in the beginning to win the badminton match against Surya?
Answer: Prabhat cheated because he could not accept defeat. When Surya kept winning points, Prabhat feared losing and changed the score to win the match.
3. How did Surya’s attitude differ from Prabhat’s?
Answer: Surya enjoyed playing whether he won or lost. Prabhat cared mainly about winning and felt terrible when he lost.
4. Do you think Prabhat’s approach to games was healthy? Why or why not?
Answer: No, Prabhat’s approach was not healthy. His fear of losing stopped him from enjoying games and led him to cheat. Winning and losing are both natural parts of playing.
5. Why do you think sporting spirit is important?
Answer: Sporting spirit helps us play fairly, respect other players and accept both victory and defeat. It encourages us to enjoy the game and try our best.
6. Explain how the title of the story, ‘Change of Heart’, is suitable.
Answer: The title is suitable because Prabhat’s attitude changes. At first, he cares only about winning and even cheats. After observing Surya, he learns to enjoy games whether he wins or loses.
Extra question
7. How did Prabhat cheat in the game of badminton?
Answer: Prabhat changed the scoreboard while Surya was looking elsewhere. In this way, he managed to win by cheating.
Let us learn — Pages 109–110
I. Make as many words as possible using consecutive letters, without changing the order of the letters, from the words in the boxes. One has been done for you.
1. BADMINTON
Answer: bad, admin, mint, in, ton, on
2. PHENOMENON
Answer: he, hen, men, omen, on, no, non
3. BASKETBALL
Answer: basket, bask, ask, ball, all, as
Now, you can choose words of your own and create such puzzles. Share them with your class and try solving others.
Sample answer: FOOTBALL — foot, football, ball, all, fool is not correct because “fool” does not use consecutive letters.
A correct set is: FOOTBALL — foot, football, ball, all, oo is also unsuitable because “oo” is not a word.
Use this correct example: SUNDAY — sun, day.
II. Read the following sentences and circle the verbs.
The verbs and verb phrases to circle are shown in bold.
1. Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well.
Answer: Everyone was discussing their game and how Prabhat had played so well.
2. He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did.
Answer: He had won the game but he did not feel as happy as he usually did.
3. What was more surprising that Surya had not felt bad about losing.
Answer: What was more surprising that Surya had not felt bad about losing.
Teacher’s note: The third sentence has a printing error. Its complete form is: “What was more surprising was that Surya had not felt bad about losing.” “Losing” is an -ing verb form used as a noun here.
III. Arrange the circled verbs as the first action (old action) or second action (new action). One has been done for you.
Answer:
S. No. First action (old) Second action (new)
1 had played was discussing
2 had won did not feel
3 had not felt was more surprising
IV. Fill in the blanks with the past perfect form of verbs given within the brackets.
1. Prabhat __________ already __________ his homework before going to the badminton match. (finish)
Answer: Prabhat had already finished his homework before going to the badminton match.
2. Surya __________ basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team. (play)
Answer: Surya had played basketball for years before joining the school’s badminton team.
3. By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya __________ already __________ several matches. (win)
Answer: By the time Prabhat arrived, Surya had already won several matches.
4. The new student, Surya, __________ Prabhat before coming to the school. (never meet)
Answer: The new student, Surya, had never met Prabhat before coming to the school.
5. Before the games period, Prabhat __________ badminton extensively. (practise)
Answer: Before the games period, Prabhat had practised badminton extensively.
Let us listen — Pages 110–111
These answers follow the announcement transcript on page 128.
I. You will listen to an announcement. As you listen, circle the pair that was chosen to play chess.
Rima–Dhiraj Gita–Hitesh Sarita–Nupur
Answer: Sarita–Nupur
II. You will once again listen to the announcement. As you listen, fill in the notes with important details.
1. How many Friday matches will be played?
Answer: Three matches will be played: chess, kho-kho and badminton.
2. What was put up on the sports’ notice board?
Answer: The kho-kho teams’ name list was put up on the sports’ notice board.
3. Who will sponsor the kho-kho team’s refreshments?
Answer: Xydium Sports Club will sponsor the refreshments.
4. Who will be the scorekeeper for chess?
Answer: Vani will be the scorekeeper.
5. Who will be the referee for kho-kho?
Answer: The person making the announcement will be the referee.
6. Which Friday periods are meant for kho-kho?
Answer: The second and third periods are meant for kho-kho.
Let us speak — Pages 111–112
Look at the situations given below. In pairs, take turns to use the three magic words—‘please’, ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry’—for the situations given below.
The responses below are samples.
1. You are Vani—You want to request your friends to take you in their team during games period.
Answer: “Could you please include me in your team during the games period?”
2. You are Somiwon—You want to tell Hitesh to help you with the cleaning of the classroom cupboard.
Answer: “Hitesh, could you please help me clean the classroom cupboard?”
3. You are Sumit—You accidently spilled water on Nupur’s desk.
Answer: “I’m sorry, Nupur. I accidentally spilled water on your desk. I’ll wipe it up.”
4. You are Hitesh—You forgot to get Simran’s Art file to school.
Answer: “I’m sorry, Simran. I forgot to bring your Art file to school. I’ll bring it tomorrow.”
5. You are Kriti—You spoke rudely to Nupur.
Answer: “I’m very sorry for speaking rudely to you, Nupur. I should have spoken politely.”
6. You are Mohan—You wish to thank Hitesh for helping you practice for the Inter-House speech competition.
Answer: “Thank you, Hitesh, for helping me practise for the Inter-House speech competition.”
7. You are Meher—You are grateful that Simran helped you understand a chapter taught at school when you were absent.
Answer: “Thank you, Simran, for helping me understand the chapter I missed when I was absent.”
8. You are Rima—You are thankful to Gita for helping you collect the notebooks from the staff-room.
Answer: “Thank you, Gita, for helping me collect the notebooks from the staff-room.”
Let us write — Pages 112–113
Complete Prabhat’s diary entry with the help of the phrases given in the box.
Answer — phrases in blank order:
1. I do not feel happy about it
2. I will lose the match
3. I managed to change the scoreboard
4. I won the match
5. He had fun playing with me
6. Everyone congratulated me after my win
7. Surya did not feel bad
Completed diary entry:
Saturday
17 August 20XX
8:00 p.m.
Today, I defeated Surya in a badminton match but I do not feel happy about it. He was playing very well and was getting the points easily. I was sure that I will lose the match. So, when everyone was laughing at a joke he cracked, I managed to change the scoreboard. No one noticed the change and I won the match. What surprised me the most was that he said he had fun playing with me and we should play again. How could he be so relaxed after losing a match? He should have been sad if not crying over his loss!
Though everyone congratulated me after my win, I did not enjoy as I usually do. It really disturbed me that Surya did not feel bad about losing the match. It is still bothering me. Is it because I changed the score? I do not understand myself.
Let me sleep now. I feel that it may make me feel better.
Goodnight!
Unused phrase: I felt very happy
The phrase “I will lose the match” is reproduced from the textbook’s word box. In normal past-tense narration, “I would lose the match” would be more natural.
Let us explore — Pages 113–114
1. Read the following brief bio-sketches of sportspersons from India.
Answer: This is a reading activity about Deepika Kumari and Neeraj Chopra. No written answer is required.
2. Visit the given link to know more about other Indian sportspersons.
Answer: This is an exploration activity using the textbook’s links. No fixed written answer is required.