Spices That Heal Us Class 6 Questions and Answers
Spices That Heal Us Question Answer Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 9
Let us do these activities before we read (Page 93)
Question 1.
A spice is any seed, fruit, root, bark, leaf or any other part of a plant used to give taste and colour to our food. Try to recall the names of three spices that are used for cooking in your home. Write them below and share your answers with your teacher.
(a) ………….
(b) …………
(c) ……….
Answer:
(a) Turmeric
(b) Cumin seeds
(c) Ginger
Question 2.
Given below are pictures of some spices. Work in pairs and write what you call them in your language. Their names in English are given in the last column. Share your answers with your teacher.
Answer:
Let us think and reflect (Page 95)
Question 1.
Read the given lines and answer the following questions.
‘When I was a child, I learnt them from my grandmother. She used to find cures for most of the weather-related common illnesses in the kitchen. ’
(a) Where exactly in the kitchen did her grandmother find the cures?
(b) Give one example of weather-related common illnesses.
(c) What kind of relationship did the speaker have with her grandmother?
Answer:
(a) Her grandmother found the cures in the spice box and her jars in the kitchen.
(b) Cough and cold
(c) The love between the speaker and her grandmother was deep and pure.
Question 2.
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.
Daadi soaked methi seeds overnight and drank the water in the morning to manage ………. and ……… .
Answer:
blood sugar level; body weight
Question 3.
Circle the spice that is not useful for body pain according to DaadVs letter.
(a) Turmeric
(b) Fennel seeds
(c) Ginger
(d) Black pepper
Answer:
(c) Fennel seeds
Question 4.
Why did Daadi ask Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures with their friends?
Answer:
Daadi asked Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures with their friends to help others benefit from these remedies and pass on the knowledge.
Question 5.
What was Daadi’s final advice to Vikram and Vaibhavi?
Answer:
Daadi’s final advice to Vikram and Vaibhavi was to always consult an elder before using the natural cures.
Question 6.
How do we know that natural cures are passed from one generation to another?
Answer:
We know that natural cures are passed from one generation to another through the speaker’s experience of learning from her grandmother and sharing with her grandchildren.
Question 7.
Why do you think we should know about the healing properties of spices?
Answer:
We should know about the healing properties of spices because they provide natural and
effective remedies for various health issues and help in maintaining overall well-being.
Let us learn (Pages 96 – 97)
Question 1.
You have read the uses of spices in the letter. Complete the following table with the help of your teacher. You may use the words from the box given below.
Part of the plant: root/bark/leaves/flower buds/fruit/seeds
Texture: rough/soft/silky
Taste: bitter/ sweet/sour/salty/ spicy
Answer:
Question 2.
Read the sentences given below.
- You may share them with your friends.
- You should try to remember these cures.
- It can help to control cough and cold.
- You must consult an elder before you use them.
- I need to soak the methi seeds overnight.
- I used to put heeng water on your tummy.
(a) The words given in Column A are helping verbs. Match the helping verbs in Column A with their functions in Column B.
| Contracted Words | Sentences |
| 1. may | (a) past habit |
| 2. should | (b) suggestion |
| 3. can | (c) compulsion |
| 4. must | (d) advice |
| 5. need to | (e) ability |
| 6. used to | (f) necessity |
The helping verbs in Column A are called modal verbs or modals. Each modal verb has a different function.
Answer:
1. (b) suggestion
2. (d) advice
3 (e) ability
4. (c) compulsion
5. (f) necessity
6. (a) past habit
(b) Complete the following dialogues with any four modals from the table given above. (Use a modal only once.)
Ajay: Anand had fever last week. He
(i) ……. take good rest.
Suman : Yes, he (ii) ……. or he will fall ill again.
Ajay : He (iii) ……… take grandmother’s natural cures.
Suman : Yes, we (iv) ……. remember how effective they are.
Answer:
(i) should
(ii) must
(iii) can
(iv) need to
Let us listen (Page 98)
You will listen to the benefits of Tulsi (Holy Basil), a common herb. As you listen, complete the factsheet given below. (refer to page 102 for transcript)
Answer:
| The Wonder Herb | ||
| Name | Tulsi | Family: (i) Basil |
| First found in | (ii) North Central India | |
| Now found | everywhere in India | |
| Known as | The (iii) Queen of herbs | |
| Can decrease levels of | (iv) glucose and cholesterol | |
| Used to treat disorders of | breathing and (v) digestion | |
| Is used to make | mouthwash and (vi) toothpaste | |
| We can have Tulsi leaves by | eating them (vii) raw or adding them while making (viii) Tea | |
Let us speak (Pages 98-99)
Question 1.
Daadi told Vikram and Vaibhavi about many spices. Choose one spice and introduce yourself as that spice to the class.
Answer:
Do it yourself.
Question 2.
Before you speak, make a spicy headband for the spice you chose. Follow the steps given below.
Use the headband while introducing yourself as the spice.
Answer:
Do it yourself.
Question 3.
Mention the following while speaking.
- your name
- colour
- texture
- taste
- benifits
Answer:
Do it yourself.
Let us write (Pages 99-100)
Question 1.
Vikram’s grandmother shared two natural cures to cure his cough in her earlier letter. It was kept outside and a few drops of rain fell on it. Some of the words got washed away by the rain. Help Vikram complete the natural cures. Use the phrases given in the box below. There are two phrases that you do not need.
Answer:
Natural Cures for Cough
(a) To prepare this home remedy, you just need ginger and honey. First, take ………, grate it and take the juice from it. Take about two teaspoons of this juice and add about two and half teaspoons of honey to it. Mix it properly. Warm …………… slightly on very low heat for a minute. Then ………. about three to four times a day to get relief from cough. Have patience to see the effect as natural cures ………. with ginger and honey might take some time to show results.
(b) To prepare the second ……….. for cough, take about 10 grams of each long pepper, dried ginger and basil leaves. Add four to six small cardamoms and …….. a fine powder. If you take this powder with an equal ………, it will give you relief from cough.
Answer:
Natural Cures for Cough
(a) To prepare this home remedy, you just need ginger and honey. First, take a piece of fresh ginger, grate it and take the juice from it. Take about two teaspoons of this juice and add about two and half teaspoons of honey to it. Mix it properly. Warm the mixture slightly on very low heat for a minute. Then you can have it about three to four times a day to get relief from cough. Have patience to see the effect as natural cures for cough with ginger and honey might take some time to show results.
(b) To prepare the second home remedy for cough, take about 10 grams of each long pepper, dried ginger and basil leaves. Add four to six small cardamoms and grind to get a fine powder. If you take this powder with an equal amount of honey, it will give you relief from cough.
Question 2.
Now, write a short paragraph on Tulsi based on the completed factsheet in ‘Let us listen’.
Answer:
Tulsi, also known as the Queen of Herbs, belongs to the basil family and was first found in North Central India. It is now found everywhere in India. Tulsi is known for its medicinal properties, helping to decrease glucose and cholesterol levels and improve blood pressure. It is used to treat breathing and digestion disorders and has anti-bacterial properties, making it a common ingredient in herbal hand sanitizers, mouth wash, and toothpaste. Tulse leaves can be eaten raw or added to tea, providing relief from stress and protecting us from various pollutants.
Let us explore (Page 100)
Question 1.
Now that you have read about many spices, can you guess the spices based on the riddles given below?
Answer:
(a) Asafoetida
(b) Ginger
Question 2.
Fill in the blanks to complete the riddle below. Write another riddle of your own and ask your family members to guess the spice.
Answer:
(a) brown; bitter; reduce
(b) Do it yourself.
Question 3.
Close your eyes and learn about spices by smelling and feeling them. The teacher may also provide a few different spices to try.
Answer:
Do it yourself.