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Below are the answers to all the "While We Read" questions and activities from the chapter "A Long Walk with Granny" by Ruskin Bond, tailored for 8th-grade students with preliminary English knowledge. The answers are concise, clear, and student-friendly, focusing on the key points from the provided document.
It includes:
1. Do you think Granny was confident about walking to Nain? Give reasons.
Answer: Yes, Granny was confident about walking to Nain. She said, “I may be going blind, but there’s nothing wrong with my legs,” showing she believed in her strength. She also walked steadily without slowing down, even in the rain.
2. Why does Mani’s father call Granny’s journey a shopping trip?
Answer: Mani’s father called it a shopping trip because Granny planned to buy many things in Mussoorie, like seeds, bulbs, a cowbell, a pullover for Mani’s father, and shoes for Mani, instead of just going for an eye checkup.
3. How does Mani support Granny during their journey? What does this reveal about his character?
Answer: Mani supports Granny by:
o Offering to go with her to Mussoorie so she feels safe.
o Carrying a bedding roll and guiding her on the path when she can’t see well.
o Checking on her during the walk, asking if she’s tired or can see the path.
This reveals Mani is caring, responsible, and respectful. He loves Granny and wants to make sure she is safe and comfortable, showing his kind and mature character.
For details on textbook activities on 8th std English Ch 1 A long Walk with Granny click below
1 Kerala 8th std English Ch 1 A long Walk with Granny Textbook activities.pdf (Size: 184.73 KB / Downloads: 4)
It includes:
1. Do you think Granny was confident about walking to Nain? Give reasons.
Answer: Yes, Granny was confident about walking to Nain. She said, “I may be going blind, but there’s nothing wrong with my legs,” showing she believed in her strength. She also walked steadily without slowing down, even in the rain.
2. Why does Mani’s father call Granny’s journey a shopping trip?
Answer: Mani’s father called it a shopping trip because Granny planned to buy many things in Mussoorie, like seeds, bulbs, a cowbell, a pullover for Mani’s father, and shoes for Mani, instead of just going for an eye checkup.
3. How does Mani support Granny during their journey? What does this reveal about his character?
Answer: Mani supports Granny by:
o Offering to go with her to Mussoorie so she feels safe.
o Carrying a bedding roll and guiding her on the path when she can’t see well.
o Checking on her during the walk, asking if she’s tired or can see the path.
This reveals Mani is caring, responsible, and respectful. He loves Granny and wants to make sure she is safe and comfortable, showing his kind and mature character.
For details on textbook activities on 8th std English Ch 1 A long Walk with Granny click below
1 Kerala 8th std English Ch 1 A long Walk with Granny Textbook activities.pdf (Size: 184.73 KB / Downloads: 4)