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.
THE UNLIKELY BEST FRIENDS
This section introduces the story titled 'The Unlikely Best Friends', which explores the theme of friendship through the narrative of an elephant named Gajaraj and a stray dog named Buntee. Gajaraj, despite living in royal comfort and being well cared for by his mahout (elephant trainer), feels lonely because he has no friends. The mahout is kind and looks after Gajaraj's needs but is not a friend in the true sense. One evening, a stray dog enters the stable, and Gajaraj shares his food with the dog, marking the beginning of their friendship. The dog, tired and hungry, accepts the food and falls asleep in the stable. The next day, the mahout notices the dog and observes that Gajaraj enjoys the dog's company. The dog accompanies Gajaraj to his bath, and the two play together, with the elephant playfully splashing water on the dog. On their way home, Gajaraj gives the dog a ride on his back. A farmer recognizes the dog as his lost pet and takes him home, but both Gajaraj and Buntee are saddened by their separation. The dog refuses to eat at the farmer's house, and Gajaraj also stops eating, indicating their deep bond. Understanding this, the farmer frees the dog to return to Gajaraj. The story ends with the mahout and farmer becoming friends as well, showing how friendship can extend beyond species and social roles. This narrative highlights qualities of true friendship such as sharing, caring, and emotional connection beyond convenience or duty.
📊 Diagram: 0675CH02; II The title of the chapter is 'The Unlikely Best Friends'.
🧪 Activity: Students discuss why friends are important, share their feelings about friends, and complete sentences about friendship using given shapes.
🔗 Connection: Leads to detailed reading of the story where the friendship between Gajaraj and Buntee unfolds.
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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