Haryana Board (HBSE) Class 6 English Question Paper 2026 Answer Key
Instructions :
• All questions are compulsory.
• Questions 1 to 15 carry 1 mark each.
• Questions 16 to 21 carry 2 marks each.
• Questions 22 to 27 carry 3 marks each.
• Questions 28 to 30 carry 5 marks each.
1. The fox ………… at the Raven.
(a) laughed
(b) smile
(c) looked
(d) angry
Answer – (a) laughed
2. The wife says ‘Ssh! Listen!’. What does the word ‘Ssssh’ mean here?
(a) Sleep
(b) Help
(c) Rest
(d) Be silent
Answer – (d) Be silent
3. The kite is ……….. high in the sky.
(a) swimming
(b) moving
(c) flying
(d) dancing
Answer – (c) flying
4. The word ‘rescue’ means to ……………..
(a) make fun of someone
(b) save someone
(c) ask someone for help
(d) enjoy with someone
Answer – (b) save someone
5. Which animal is shown to be cunning in stories?
(a) Tiger
(b) Fox
(c) Bear
(d) Dog
Answer – (b) Fox
6. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
‘Unlike other children’ means that Ila was …………..
(a) unaware
(b) different
(c) simple
(d) none of these
Answer – (b) different
7. Who entered the house?
(a) Guest
(b) Robber
(c) Kotwal
(d) None of these
Answer – (b) Robber
8. Complete the sentence given below with the correct option.
The speaker needs to catch her breath because ……………
(a) everyone decides to walk
(b) all the friends wish to go home
(c) running fast results in being breathless
(d) they need to do breathing exercises
Answer – (c) running fast results in being breathless
9. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Mario wouldn’t give up. This shows he is …………..
(a) strong-willed
(b) supportive
(c) loving
(d) hard-working
Answer – (a) strong-willed
10. Complete the following by choosing the correct option :
The bird thought the world was made of straw because ………………
(a) it lived in a straw hut
(b) its nest was made of straw
(c) its mother fed straw to it
(d) there was straw all around
Answer – (b) Its nest was made of straw
11. Mr Raven had ………….. in his beak. (a piece of food / a bunch of leaves)
Answer – a piece of food
12. Complete the following with one word from the given lines.
Fox : Clever :: Raven : ………..
Answer – Foolish
13. The sage wanted to show the right path to Rama Natha. (True / False)
Answer – True
14. The man tells his plan to his wife. (True / False)
Answer – True
15. What is attractive about Bharat?
Answer – Its rich and diverse culture has attracted people across the world.
16. Why did the Raven open his beak?
Answer – Raven opened his beak to sing as the Fox flattered him.
17. What did Rama Natha believe?
Answer – Rama Natha believed that there was a magic potion. It could turn any object into gold.
18. Will Mario face any challenges?
Answer – Yes, the biggest challenge Mario will face is to sit on the invisible chair.
19. Who was responsible for maintaining the score for the match?
Answer – Prabhat was given the responsibility of keeping score for the match.
20. Give one reason why the man and his wife were not able to fall asleep.
Answer – The man and his wife were not able to sleep because some thief had dug into their house and was waiting to rob them.
21. Why does Mario’s grandfather call the chair ‘special’?
Answer – Mario’s grandfather calls the chair ‘special’ because it has a magical quality that reveals who Mario’s true friends are when he manages to sit on it.
22. Why does the child say that they have to climb a tree first to get onto the kite?
Answer – The child says they have to climb a tree first to get onto the kite because the kite is stuck or entangled in the tree. When a kite gets caught in the branches, the child needs to climb the tree to retrieve it.
23. Why was Rama Natha angry?
Answer – Rama Natha was angry because the copper vessel didn’t convert into gold after the sprinkle of dew drops as the sage told him to do.
24. 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 are easily available in our kitchen. They have no side effects and can give relief easily.
25. Do you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for? Discuss.
Answer – Yes, I also pray for my friends for their success. I wish their plans to come true. Friendship is a special bond that we all share with our friends. So, it is our duty to pray for them.
26. What message does Pranav’s story give us?
Answer – Pranav’s story gives us a powerful message that physical limitations do not define one’s capabilities or potential. It emphasizes the importance of resilience, innovation, and a positive attitude in overcoming challenges. His journey inspires others to pursue their dreams and not be deterred by difficulties.
27. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow :
In spite of royal comforts, Gajaraj was sad because he had no friends. The mahout, or, elephant trainer, was the only one he ever interacted with. The mahout was a kind man who served Gajaraj food, and gave him a bath in the elephant pond daily. He was a good caretaker, but not a friend.
(i) Complete with one word.
Mahout : kind :: Gajaraj : …….
Answer – sad
(ii) The mahout was a good caretaker because he gave ……….. to Gajaraj and a ……….. in the pond.
Answer – Food, bath
(iii) What do you think is the difference between a friend and a caretaker?
Answer – A friend plays with you and shares your feelings while a caretaker only looks after you and does not share any feelings with you.
28. What is 21st June known for? What do we do on this day?
Answer – June 21st is known as the International Day of Yoga. It was declared as such by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to highlight the benefits of practicing yoga and to promote global health, harmony, and peace. On this day, people around the world participate in yoga sessions, workshops, and events to celebrate the practice of yoga and its impact on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
29. How did the man and his wife get help from the Kotwal?
Answer – The man and his wife used their intelligence and got help from the Kotwal. They pretended to be thinking about naming their child. They decided to call him Rama, which was actually the name of the village Kotwal. They said they would call the child softly if he was in the house, a bit loud if in the yard and louder if in the street. So, they called out Ramal Rama! loudly. The Kotwal heard his name being called out and rushed to their rescue.
30. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below :
I want to do much more than share
The hopes and plans of friends who care;
I’ll try all that a friend can do
To make their wishes come true.
Questions :
(i) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the speaker is …………….
(a) clever
(b) caring
(c) curious
(d) calm
Answer – (b) caring
(ii) Name of poem.
Answer – A friends Prayer
(iii) Name of poet.
Answer – Jill Wolf
(iv) How will the speaker make her friends’ wishes come true? (by trying hard / by working a lot)
Answer – by trying hard
(v) Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
My friends will feel …………. if their wishes come true.
Answer – happy