NCERT Solutions and Notes Class 6 English Honeysuckle Unit 1: Who did Patrick’s Homework (Free PDF)

Unit 1 of NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle textbook consists of a story- “Who did Patrick’s Homework” and a poem- “A House and a Home”. In our notes, we have included important words and meanings in the story and summary of the poem. Both these will help you understand the story and poem effectively. In addition, we have provided NCERT solutions to all questions in Unit 1 of Honeysuckle. These solutions are as per the latest curriculum of CBSE. You can use these to understand the English language better and also score well in your examination. 

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NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle Story 1: Who Did Patrick’s Homework

This story is about a boy named Patrick who hates homework. Also, he had a cat who was once caught playing with an elf. When Patrick saw this, he rescued the elf and asked him to do his homework for 1 semester (35 days) in return. After being rescued, the elf motivated Patrick to complete his homework on his own. The little man did this by telling Patrick that he was weak in English, Maths, and History. After knowing this, Patrick started to learn about these subjects under the illusion that the elf was doing his homework and was only helping him.

Important Words and Meaning

Here are the important words and meanings in NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle Unit 1’s story:

• Nintendo: It is a video game
• Ignoramus: An individual who lacks knowledge
• Britches: A small-size trousers 
• Dishcloth: A cloth used to wash or dry dishes or utensils
• Hamper: A basket or a box used for gifting 
• Grimaced: Showing disgust
• Scowled: Showing anger
• Pursed: Showing disapproval
• Glitch: Any fault in a piece of machinery that hinders it from working properly
• Shrieked: A high-pitched cry for a short while
• Nag: To trouble anyone constantly by complaining about something or asking her/them/him to do something
• Slyly: Cunning or secretive
• Kid: an informal term for a child
• Chores: Usually refers to everyday work like household chores
• Attitude: Feeling or point of view about something or someone
• Elf: A tiny size man

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NCERT Solutions Class 6 English Honeysuckle Unit 1 Story

Let us now look at the answers to all these questions in NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle Unit 1’s story-” Who did Patrick’s Homework?”

Working with the Text

Answer the following questions

1. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really?
2. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish?
3. What was Patrick’s wish?
4. In what subjects did the little man need help doing Patrick’s homework? 
5. How did Patrick help him?
6. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework — the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answer. 

Ans:

1. Patrick thought that his cat was playing with a tiny doll but it was playing with an elf.
2. Patrick saved the elf or the little man from his cat as the elf promised that he would grant him a wish.
3. Patrick asked the elf to do his homework for 35 days. This was his only wish as he hated doing his homework.
4. As the little man or elf was weak in History, Maths, and English, he asked Patrick to help him with homework on these subjects.
5. Patrick remained up late to help the young boy with his homework while sitting next to him. He got books from the library and read aloud to the little man from those books.
6. Patrick really completed all of his schoolwork by himself. He had to provide the little boy with advice and books from the library so that he could complete his assignment repeatedly.

Working with Language

Ques A: Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the words or phrases from the box. 

Out of luck

Mystery

True to his word

Chores

Semester

Between you and me

Look up

1. Some people find household ————————————— a bore, but I like to help at home.
2. Who stole the diamond is still a —————————————.
3. This ————————————— we are going to have a class Exhibition.
4. —————————————, the elf began to help Patrick.
5. Can you ————————————— this word in the dictionary?
6. I started early to be on time, but I was ———————————. There was a traffic jam!
7. She says she’s got a lot of books, but ———————————— I think most of them are borrowed.

Ans: 

1. Chores
2. Mystery
3. Semester
4. True to his word
5. Look up
6. Out of luck
7. Between you and me

Ques B: Use the clues given below to complete the following crossword puzzle

Across:

1. Very Tired
2. Had an angry look on the face
3. Short trousers
4. A fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly
5. A small and naughty boy-fairy

Down:

6. Work that must be done every day, often boring
7. A basket with a lid
8. Gave a short, high-pitched cry

Ans:

1. Weary
2. Scowled
3. Breeches
4. Glitch
5. Elf 
6. Chores 
7. Hamper 
8. Shrieked 

Speaking

Ques A: In the story, Patrick does difficult things he hates to do because the elf pretends he needs help. Have you ever done something difficult or frightening, by pretending about it in some way Tell your classmates about it.

Or

Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phrases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other.

For example:

• You may say, “I am not fond of homework.”
• Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.”

Box 1:

(not) be fond of	(not) take to	(not) develop a liking for
(not) appeal to	(not) be keen on	(not) have a taste for

Box 2: 

support	assist	With the aid of
help	Be a boon	Give a boost to

Ans:

1. You: I am not fond of traveling.

Your Partner: But my sister told me that traveling gives us new experiences and expands our knowledge.

2. You: My brother is not keen on solving Mathematics problems.

Your Partner:  But my friend said that he would assist me in understanding and solving Mathematics questions.

3. You: I have not developed a liking for playing chess.

Your Partner: But my brother assured me that he would help me learn to play chess.

4. You: My father has taken to playing badminton.

Your Partner: But my younger brother does not support my father in playing badminton.

5. You: I have appealed to my tuition teacher to allow me a week’s break from the homework before the exam.

Your Partner: But, doing homework before the exam will improve your scores.

6. You: I have always had a taste for sweet dishes.

Your Partner: But my mother says that I should clean my teeth after having sweet dishes with the aid of toothpaste and a toothbrush.

Writing:

Ques A: This story has a lot of rhyming words, as a poem does. Can you write out some parts of it like a poem, so that the rhymes come at the end of separate lines?

For example:

• Patrick never did homework. “Too boring,” he said.
• He played baseball and hockey and Nintendo instead.

Ans: Here are some examples of rhymes in the story:

• Patrick loved to play sports, not work. 

He wasted his time and had pending homework

• The elf promised to help and wore a high tall hat

Patrick saved him from the naughty cat

• The man of the smallest size

He was sincere and wise

Ques B. Look at these sentences.

1. “Too boring,” he said.
2. Cleaned his room, and did his chores.

When we speak, we often leave out words that can easily be guessed. We do not do this when we write unless we are trying to write as we speak (as in the story).

So, if we were to write carefully, we would say:

• “Homework is too boring,” he said.
• He cleaned his room and did his chores.

Ans: We only have to read the sentences carefully to improve our writing.

Ques C: Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out.

1. more and more books
2. too difficult
3. got up late, missed the bus
4. solved the mystery

Ans: 

1. My cousin loves to read and collect more and more books.
2. Chess is too difficult to play.
3. Last Monday, my mother got up late, she missed the bus to the office.
4. The police department solved the mystery of the murder in Delhi.

Ques D: Look at this cartoon by R.K. Laxman. Read the sentence given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner.

• What is it about?
• Do you find it funny? If so, why?
• Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?

Ans: 

1. This cartoon by RK Laxman reflects a father’s desire for his son to show betterment and growth.
2. Yes. It depicts a funny tone as the father demands that his son complete his schoolwork but he does not allow the lad to study the rules against child labour, though.
3. A cartoon typically uses humorous images to illustrate daily routines. Although this RK Laxman cartoon is a serious illustration, it calls our attention to a widespread issue that impacts everyone.

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NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle Unit 1 Poem: A House, A Home

In this section, you get to learn about the summary of the poem in NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle textbook Unit 1’s poem- “A House, A Home”

Summary of Poem: A House, A Home

This poem depicts the difference between a house and a home. According to this poem by Lorraine M Halli, a house is a thing made of brick, stone, and wood. Also, it has some window glass and sometimes even a yard. The poet also mentions other features of the house like chimneys, roofs, doors, stucco, and tile floors. 

Whereas, a home is a warm and cosy place where families live with their loved ones. The poet further states that it is the father, mother, and siblings that make a home. Furthermore, Lorraine M Halli states that a home is formed due to acts of caring and sharing. Also, he lays importance on showing love through unselfish acts that help make a home.

Thus, it is the people that make a home and not the brick, stone, and wood. 

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NCERT Solutions Class 6 English Honeysuckle Unit 1 Poem

Let us now look at the answers to all these questions in NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle Unit 1’s poem- “A House, A Home”

Working with the Poem

Ques 1. Do you agree with what the poet says? Talk to your partner and complete the following sentences:

1. A house is made of _____________________.
2. It has_______________________.
3. A home is made by_____________________________.
4. It has____________________________.

Ans:

1. Brick, stone, and wood
2. Glass windows, yard, doors, roofs, chimneys, stucco, and tile floors
3. Families with loved ones like father, mother, brothers, and sisters
4. Family members who understand and care for each other

Ques 2. Now complete the following sentences about your house and home:

1. My house is___________________________________________________________.
2. The best thing about my home is____________________________________________.

Ans: 

1. A brick and sand structure which has glass windows and wooden doors. It has a living room, dining space, three bedrooms, and a beautiful balcony with many plants.
2. My family members and all the love they have for each other. We help each other with daily chores and take care of each other in sickness and health.

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