Read Closely, Answer Carefully
Trace Grandpa's day, then work through Kaveri's questions
Attempt each answer first, then tap Show solution. Start by reconstructing Grandpa's day out — the order of events is itself a comprehension test.
Grandpa's day out — put the stops in order.
What was Grandpa's FIRST stop after leaving the flat?
Where did Ravi finally lose Grandpa's trail?
On Grandpa longing for his brick house: (i) Which emotion does he display — regretful, apologetic, nostalgic, or wistful? (ii) Why did he hate city life? (iii) Why did he come to the city despite hating it? (iv) Which expression means the same as 'you can even hear a leaf fall' — end of life, arrival of autumn, sign of good luck, or pin-drop silence? (v) State one advantage and one disadvantage of his living alone in the town house.
On the gift and the calendar: (i) The tone of Grandpa's reply ('I had a quiet morning…') is apologetic, hurtful, calm, or puzzled? (ii) Why was Ravi confused and embarrassed? (iii) Why was Ravi's mother impatient? (iv) True/False: Grandfather forgot that Ravi's birthday was three months ago. (v) Why did Grandpa say he didn't know what kind of morning Ravi had had?
Grandpa is portrayed as having a failing memory at the start. Give two pieces of evidence that DISPROVE this.
Q2: Give two character traits each for (i) Grandfather (ii) Ravi (iii) Ravi's mother. Q3: Why was Ravi worried about what Grandfather had at the tea stall?
Q5: 'Ravi is a good detective.' Give one argument FOR and one AGAINST. Q6: Was Grandfather aware that Ravi was following him? How do you know?
Q7: In your opinion, who needs Vitamin-M, and why? Q8: Give an example of age-based bias (ageism) you have seen or experienced.
Question 8 points out that ageism works in BOTH directions — against the old and the young. As a Class 9 student, when have you felt your view was dismissed 'because you're too young'? Was that fair?
Take a moment to form your answer before reading further.
Q1.Which two pieces of evidence best DISPROVE that Grandpa is forgetful?
Attempt each answer first, then tap Show solution. Start by reconstructing Grandpa's day out — the order of events is itself a comprehension test.
Grandpa's day out — put the stops in order.
What was Grandpa's FIRST stop after leaving the flat?
Where did Ravi finally lose Grandpa's trail?
On Grandpa longing for his brick house: (i) Which emotion does he display — regretful, apologetic, nostalgic, or wistful? (ii) Why did he hate city life? (iii) Why did he come to the city despite hating it? (iv) Which expression means the same as 'you can even hear a leaf fall' — end of life, arrival of autumn, sign of good luck, or pin-drop silence? (v) State one advantage and one disadvantage of his living alone in the town house.
On the gift and the calendar: (i) The tone of Grandpa's reply ('I had a quiet morning…') is apologetic, hurtful, calm, or puzzled? (ii) Why was Ravi confused and embarrassed? (iii) Why was Ravi's mother impatient? (iv) True/False: Grandfather forgot that Ravi's birthday was three months ago. (v) Why did Grandpa say he didn't know what kind of morning Ravi had had?
Grandpa is portrayed as having a failing memory at the start. Give two pieces of evidence that DISPROVE this.
Q2: Give two character traits each for (i) Grandfather (ii) Ravi (iii) Ravi's mother. Q3: Why was Ravi worried about what Grandfather had at the tea stall?
Q5: 'Ravi is a good detective.' Give one argument FOR and one AGAINST. Q6: Was Grandfather aware that Ravi was following him? How do you know?
Q7: In your opinion, who needs Vitamin-M, and why? Q8: Give an example of age-based bias (ageism) you have seen or experienced.
Question 8 points out that ageism works in BOTH directions — against the old and the young. As a Class 9 student, when have you felt your view was dismissed 'because you're too young'? Was that fair?
Take a moment to form your answer before reading further.
Q1.Which two pieces of evidence best DISPROVE that Grandpa is forgetful?