NCERT Solutions For Class 6

English - Honeysuckle
Chapter 01- A House, A Home

1. What is the difference between a House and a Home? Discuss it with your
partner. Then read the poem.
Ans: A house is a structure that is made up of various materials like stone, bricks,
woods, etc. Whereas, a home is made up of a complete family or the members who
live within.

Working with the Poem

1. Do you agree with what the poet says? Talk to your partner and complete
these sentences.
(i) A house is made of _____
Ans: bricks, wood and stones which are lifeless.

(ii) It has _____

Ans: a window glass, a yard, eaves, chimneys, floor tiles, roofs and many doors.

(iii) A home is made by _____

Ans: a loving family, caring parents and children.

(iv) It has _____

Ans: members who love and care for each other. Their acts are selfless.

2. Now complete these sentences about your house and home.

(i) My house is _____
Ans: My house is built up of bricks, floor tiles and a beautiful yard with many
small plants. It has many windows and doors. It also has a terrace. The living
area is too spacious with beautiful curtains all around.

(ii) The best thing about my home is _____

Ans: The best thing about my home is I have grandparents who are very loving
and caring. My parents are also very loving and caring, we all play games

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 together. My grandmother reads bedtime stories for me everyday. I play with
my grandfather everyday in the morning. We have our breakfast, lunch and
dinner together.

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