Friendship | Class 6 English Notes
By ConceptScroll Team · Published on 17 July 2026 · 3 min read
Friendship – this guide gives you a concise, exam-ready overview of Friendship from Class 6 English, written by ConceptScroll editors and reviewed against the latest NCERT textbook.
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This section narrates the detailed story of Gajaraj, the elephant, and Buntee, the dog. Gajaraj lives in royal stables and receives excellent care from the mahout but feels lonely due to lack of companionship. One evening, a stray dog enters the stable, tired and hungry. Gajaraj shares his food with the dog, who shows gratitude by wagging his tail. The mahout notices the dog and observes Gajaraj's happiness with the dog's company. The dog accompanies Gajaraj during his bath, where the elephant playfully splashes water on him, though the dog dislikes showers. On their way back, Gajaraj gives the dog a ride on his back, which delights the dog. A farmer recognizes Buntee and takes him home. However, both friends are saddened by separation, refusing to eat. The farmer understands Buntee's feelings and frees him to return to Gajaraj. The story ends with the mahout and farmer becoming friends, emphasizing the power of friendship across species and social boundaries. This story teaches empathy, kindness, and the importance of companionship.
📊 Diagram: Images showing Gajaraj and Buntee interacting, including bathing and riding scenes.
🧪 Activity: Students discuss the meaning of 'unlikely' friends and share examples of unlikely friendships.
🔗 Connection: Leads to discussion questions about the story and the nature of friendship.
Frequently asked questions
Answer the following questions: (i) Who are Sudha and Rupa? (ii) How did Sudha and Rupa become friends? (iii) What qualities of friendship are shown in the story?
(i) Sudha and Rupa are two friends featured in the story who share their experiences and help each other. (ii) Sudha and Rupa became friends when they met and shared their experiences, showing kindness and understanding towards each other. (iii) The story shows qualities such as trust, support, kindness, and sharing as important aspects of friendship.
Find the meanings of the following words from the story and use them in sentences: (i) Friendship (ii) Experience (iii) Share (iv) Trust
(i) Friendship: The state of being friends. Example: Friendship is important for happiness. (ii) Experience: Knowledge gained through doing something. Example: She has experience in painting. (iii) Share: To give a part of something to others. Example: They share their lunch with friends. (iv) Trust: Belief in the reliability of someone. Example: I trust my best friend completely.
Let’s Talk: Discuss with your partner the qualities of a good friend. What makes someone a true friend?
A good friend is someone who is trustworthy, kind, supportive, and honest. A true friend listens, helps in times of need, shares happiness and sorrows, and respects your feelings.
Let’s Write: Write a short paragraph about your best friend. Include details about how you met, what you like about your friend, and why your friendship is special.
A sample answer could be: My best friend is Anjali. We met in school during our first year. I like her because she is kind and always helps me with my studies. Our friendship is special because we trust each other and share everything. We enjoy playing and learning together.
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