Question 1
What does careful planning of the journey reveal about Valli?
It reveals curiosity, determination and growing independence. She observes the route and saves money instead of acting without preparation.
Language focus
Character inference, sequence connectors and point of view
Use Valli’s plans and observations to infer independence, curiosity and maturity. Practise sequencing a short journey and balancing a character’s excitement with a new understanding.
Practice activity
Draw a route map of Valli’s bus journey. Mark one moment that shows planning, one that shows excitement and one that changes her mood.
Solved workbook-style practice
Original practice for this guide; use the NCERT workbook for its complete exercises.
Question 2
Complete the sequence: first, ______; next, ______; finally, ______.
Possible answer: First, Valli gathers information about the bus; next, she saves the fare and boards; finally, the return journey gives her a more serious view of life.
Question 3
How does point of view help the reader understand Valli?
The narrative follows her observations closely, so the reader sees the journey through a child’s curiosity and gradually notices her new maturity.
Self-check
- Did I use the text context to support my answer?
- Are my sentences accurate and easy to follow?
- Can I explain why the answer fits the task?