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NOTES - ENGLISH STD VI

POEM: A house, A home

Q I Difficult words

1. Perhaps 2. Chinmeys 3 Stucco 4. Sharing 5. Showing 6. Caring 7. Unselfish 8.loved

9. Kindly 10. Family.

QII Meanings

1. Chinmeys – is a pipe through which smoke goes up into the air. 2. Stucco – fine paint used
for wall surface. 3. Eaves—the part of the roof that hangs out over the walls to provide shade,
elevations of the roof. 4.Yard- A measuring unit.5. Unselfish- without any selfish interest.
6. Kindly- lovingly.

QIII Answer the following question:

1. Define A house.

Ans A house is a non-living structure made up of bricks ,stones and woods. It also consists of
windows doors , a yard and a roof.

2. Who lives in a home?

Ans Brothers, sisters, mother, and father they all live together at home.

3. What is a home?

Ans A home is where loving members of a family live together.

4. Why is home called “Sweet Home”?

Ans A home is called “ Sweet home” because the souls occupying it love each other. They keep
the home in order and tidy.

5. What is the difference between a house and a home?

Ans A house is a structure of brick and stone. A home is made of loving and caring family
members.
QIV Answer in brief

1. What is the central idea of the poem a house a home?

Ans The central theme of the poem revolves around the distinction between a house and a
home. It explores the idea that a house is a physical structure made of materials like bricks
and tiles, while a home is a place filled with love, warmth,and the presence of loved ones.

2. What is the message of the poem a house and a home ?

Ans The poem ‘A house a home ‘ gives the message that it is the love and affection of
family members for each other that changes a house into a home. Otherwise, a house is just
the building made of bricks, cement , tiles and other contraptions.