CBSE Class 6 English Honeysuckle Chapter 8: A Game of Chance NCERT Solutions

Solution:

1. A big fair
2. to sell
3. not to buy anything
4. to try their luck
5. two pencils
6. a fool of me

These answers are based on the context of the story where Rasheed visits an Eid fair and interacts with the Lucky Shop owner.

Solution: Rasheed's uncle likely advised him not to buy anything because he was aware that Rasheed was young and might be easily deceived by cunning shopkeepers. The uncle wanted to protect Rasheed from losing his money unfairly.

Solution: The shop was named 'Lucky Shop' as a clever marketing tactic. The name was intended to attract customers by creating an illusion of easy winnings and tempting them to play the game, hoping to win valuable prizes.

Solution: The story mentions that the old man won a clock, which was worth about 15 rupees. He then sold it back to the shopkeeper, implying he made a profit or at least recovered the value of the prize, though the exact profit isn't stated, the value of the prize was 15 rupees.

Solution: The boy mentioned in the story won four prizes. These prizes were a comb, a fountain pen, a wrist watch, and a table lamp. These were likely of little actual value compared to what was implied.

Solution: Rasheed became upset because he tried his luck multiple times at the Lucky Shop but only won small, inexpensive items like pencils and a bottle of ink. He felt unlucky because he didn't win any of the attractive prizes he had hoped for.

Solution: The shopkeeper made a fool of Rasheed by employing a deceptive strategy. He gave Rasheed items of very little value, such as pencils and a bottle of ink, while making it seem like a game of chance. He encouraged Rasheed to keep playing, leading the innocent boy to spend all his money without winning anything substantial.

Solution: Here are the sentences completed with the correct form of the given words, used as either nouns or verbs:

1. (i) The two teams have played three matches already. (Verb)
2. (ii) The last day's play was excellent. (Noun)
3. (i) She has a lovely face. (Noun)
4. (ii) India faces a number of problems these days. (Verb)
5. (i) He made his mark in essay-writing. (Noun)
6. (ii) Articles marked 'sold' are reserved. (Verb)
7. (i) The police are combing the area to catch the burglars. (Verb)
8. (ii) An ordinary plastic comb costs five rupees. (Noun)
9. (i) He gave a smile in answer to my question. (Noun)
10. (ii) We also smiled to see him smile. (Verb)
11. (i) He said he hoped to be invited to the party. (Verb)
12. (ii) We gave up hope of his joining the party. (Noun)
13. (i) The boys put up a good athletic show. (Noun)
14. (ii) The soldiers showed great courage in saving people from floods. (Verb)
15. (i) You deserve a pat on the back for your good performance. (Noun)
16. (ii) The teacher patted the child on the cheek to encourage her. (Verb)

Solution: Here are the sentences rewritten to begin with 'There':

1. There are beautiful roses in this park.
2. There is no fun in your story.
3. There are no secrets between us.
4. There are two primary schools in my village.
5. There are two ways to solve this problem.

Using 'There' at the beginning often introduces the existence or presence of something.

Solution: Here is the completed paragraph with the appropriate words filled in:

There was a huge Eid fair in our village. We could buy anything from a tiny toy to a big camel. I went to the fair on its last day with Uncle and Bhaiya. We went to the Lucky Shop. It was very interesting. I tried my luck but did not win any prize. Later, Uncle told me that I was more foolish than unlucky.

This paragraph summarizes Rasheed's experience at the fair, highlighting the variety of goods, the nature of the shop, and his feelings about his luck.