Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams With Her Feet Class 6 Questions and Answers
Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams With Her Feet Question Answer Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 15
Let us do before we read (Page-151)
Question 1.
Look at the given picture and information. Discuss the questions with your teacher and classmates.
(a) Do you think Pranav’s task is simple? Why or why not?
(b) How does Pranav’s special ability make you feel?
(c) What qualities do you think were important for Pranav to become successful?
(d) What message does Pranav’s story give us?
Answer:
(a) No. Pranav’s task is not simple because he has to use alternative methods and overcome physical challenges to perform activities that most people do with their hands.
(b) Pranav’s special ability is inspiring and makes me amazed at his determination and creativity.
(c) Qualities important for Pranav to become successful include his determination, creativity, resilience and positive mindset.
(d) Pranav’s story gives us the message that with strong will and determination we can overcome any difficulty in life.
Question 2.
Look at the picture of Kathiawar embroidery. Discuss in pairs.
(a) List the steps you think are needed to create this embroidery.
(b) Discuss if these steps can be done with feet, instead of hands.
(c) What efforts would be needed if someone has to embroider with their feet? Do you think it is possible?
Answer:
(a) The steps needed to create Kathiawar embroidery are:
1. Select the fabric.
2. Draw the motive or design on the fabric.
3. Start embroidering the design with the help of a needle and thread of different colours.
4. Add embellishments like mirrors or beads if required.
5. Finish the embroidery and trim any unwanted threads from the fabric.
(b) These steps can be done but it requires a high level of skills and practice to achieve the precision required for it.
(c) It requires high level of control and practice, determination and perseverance as demonstrated by Ila Sachani.
Let us discuss (Page-155)
Read the paragraphs and write the main idea for each. Then, match the main idea with two supporting details.
Answer:
| Main idea | Two supporting details |
| 1. Introduction to Ila Sachani’s colourful embroidery | (i) Examples of embroidered things (ii) Ila’s use of shiny needle |
| 2. Early challenges and family support | (i) Ila was born with her hands hanging loose by her side (ii) Her mother and grandmother taught her embroidery |
| 3. Determination and learning | (i) Ila accepted her challenges with great determination (ii) She learned many styles of embroidery. |
| 4. Mastering the craft | (i) Threading a needle was hard (ii) Ila became an expert at a young age |
| 5. Gaining recognition | (i) People in the village admired her work (ii) Government displayed her work at a state exhibition |
| 6. Recognition at a state exhibition | (i) state exhibition opened new doors for her. (ii) Her creations were purchased by many. |
| 7. National recognition and awards | (i) Participated in national exhibition (ii) Received many awards and honours |
| 8. Financial independence and joy | (i) Financial independence and joy (ii) Challenges can be turned into victories |
Let us think and reflect (Page-156)
Question 1.
Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow
Unlike other children, she could not use her hands in the usual way. While other small hands drew figures in the sand or plucked wild flowers, she wondered why she could not join them. She too wanted to hold a chalk in her hands and draw figures on a slate.
(a) Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
‘Unlike other children’ means that Ila was ………… (unaware/different/simple)
(b) What could Ila have felt when she could not join others in things they did?
(c) Complete the following with a suitable reason. Ila could not draw figures on the slate because ……… .
Answer:
(a) different
(b) Ila could have felt sad when she could not join the others in things they did.
(c) She could not use her hands.
Question 2.
What creative ways did Ila and her family use to overcome the challenges she faced?
Answer:
Ila and her family used creative ways such as teaching her to use her feet for embroidery, encouraging her to develop dexterity with her legs for everyday tasks and supporting her learning various embroidery styles.
Question 3.
How did ‘new independence’ help Ila?
Answer:
The new independence helped Ila by allowing her to earn a regular income, gain independence for her talent and find joy in her work.
Question 4.
Why was the first state exhibition an important event in Ila’s life?
Answer:
The first state exhibition brought recognition, and brought Ha’s work to a wider audience, leading to increased recognition, admiration and opportunities for her work.
Question 5.
What does the sentence, ‘art has the power to rise above physical boundaries and touch the soul’, tell us about the power of art?
Answer:
The art transcends physical limitations and can deeply move and inspire people, highlighting the emotional and spiritual impact of artistic expressions.
Question 6.
How can we be helpful and encouraging like Ila’s family and friends when someone faces challenges?
Answer:
We can be helpful by providing support, recognizing and nurturing the talent, and providing opportunities and positive environment for them to showcase their talents.
Question 7.
How can Ila’s story help others to overcome challenges in their lives?
Answer:
Ila’s story can inspire others to persevere in the face of challenges, believe in their abilities and understand the importance of hard work and determination which always bear sweet fruit.
Let us learn (Pages 156 – 157)
Question 1.
Read the words from the text given in Column A. Then, try to understand what they mean by reading the sentences in Column B. Now, match the word to its correct synonym in Column C. There are two extra synonyms given. You may refer to the dictionary.
| Column A Word | Column B Sentence | Column C Synonym |
| tiny | The garden was tiny but the park was really big. | silent |
| wonderful | The wonderful artwork made everyone clap. | Work |
| quiet | The quiet library was a better place to study than the noisy classroom. | fantastic |
| task | Completing the Science, homework was a challenging task as it had many questions. | Small |
| tough | We know that tough times can be overcome, if we try sincerely. | difficult |
Answer:
| Column A Word | Column B Sentence | Column C Synonym |
| tiny | The garden was tiny but the park was really big. | Small |
| wonderful | The wonderful artwork made everyone clap. | fantastic |
| quiet | The quiet library was a better place to study than the noisy classroom. | silent |
| task | Completing the Science homework was a challenging task as it had many questions. | Work |
| tough | We know that tough times can be overcome, if we try sincerely. | difficult |
Question 2.
Unscramble the antonyms of the words in Column A. An example has been given for you.
Use these antonyms in sentences of your own.
Answer:
(a) HUGE
(b) TERRIBLE
(c) NOISY
(d) PASTIME
(e) EASY
1. The huge elephant walked slowly on the road.
2. It was a terrible film that I could not enjoy it.
3. The noisy children were jumping on the desks in the class.
4. It was just a simple pastime.
5. It is not easy to learn any language.
Question 3.
Read the sentences from the text and focus on the highlighted words.
- You will see lots of bright colours.
- There are many lovely things like cushions and bed covers.
- They taught her to create many beautiful patterns using her feet!
- She learned many styles.
- She received many awards.
(a) The highlighted words tell us about the quantity. Choose what the words show.
(i) Unmentioned quantity
(ii) Large quantity
(b) Let us now understand what words of quantity tell us. Fill in the blanks to complete an example for each word of quantity. Hints are given in the brackets.
| (i) We saw…………. buses on the road. | (countable noun) |
| (ii) How………… milk do you want? | (uncountable noun) |
| (iii) There is ……………… milk needed. | (uncountable noun) |
| (iv) I need…………. examples. | (countable noun) |
| (v) I have…………. energy left. She picked………… flowers. | (countable and uncountable nouns) |
| (vi) I ate…….. rice. | (uncountable noun) |
Answer:
(a) Large quantity.
(b) (i) many
(ii) much
(iii) much
(iv) a few
(v) little, some
(vi) a lot of
Let us listen (Page 158)
You will listen to a talk about Kathiawar embroidery. As you listen, circle the correct option. (Refer to page 164 for transcript)
Answer:
Let us speak (Page 159)
In pairs, write down two questions you would like to ask Ila Sachani.
(a) Look at two examples.
Where were you born? Did you go to school? The Yes/No questions use a rising tone at the end.
(b) Speak the example questions aloud as a peer activity at least five times.
(c) Now, take turns to ask your questions to another classmate. Speak clearly and with the correct rising tone as shown in (a).
Answer:
Do it yourself.