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प्रश्न
Valli’s unique maiden bus ride experience could be possible because she belonged to a small village. Do you agree? Why?/Why not? (2 reasons)
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उत्तर
Agree:
- A bus ride seemed like a fascinating means of recreation and adventure - unlike cities and bigger towns.
- She could travel alone safely - unfortunately, not recommended in larger townships or cities.
- There was only one bus that Valli observed several times - cities have varied means of transport that might seem more adventurous.
Disagree:
- Fascination for riding a bus or an automobile can exist in children of Valli’s age even in big cities.
- Travelling unnoticed is easier in large cities than in small towns or villages due to familiarity.
- Cities would offer more opportunities for a bus ride due to availability and frequency of several buses on the same route.
Notes
Marking Schemes
Content -
- Award 2 marks for 2 valid points and explanation
- Award 1 mark for 1 valid point and explanation
No credit of ½ mark
Expression -
1 mark when
- Answer organised effectively
- The language usage needs to display reasons.
½ mark when either is missing
Deduct ½ mark from the overall score if the error density is high (more than a total of 2 spellings and/or grammatical errors).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What was Valli’s favourite pastime?
What was a source of unending joy for Valli? What was her strongest desire?
What did Valli find out about the bus journey? How did she find out these details?
Why does the conductor call Valli ‘madam’?
What does Valli tell the elderly man when he calls her a child?
Why didn’t Valli want to go to the stall and have a drink? What does this tell you about her?
How did Valli plan her bus ride? What did she find out about the bus, and how did she save up the fare?
What kind of a person is Valli? To answer this question, pick out the following sentence from the text and fill in the blank. The words you fill in are the clues to your answer.
“Stop the bus! Stop the bus!” And a tiny hand was raised ________________.
What kind of a person is Valli? To answer this question, pick out the following sentence from the text and fill in the blank. The words you fill in are the clues to your answer.
“You needn’t bother about me. I _____________,” Valli said, turning her face toward the window and staring out.
What kind of a person is Valli? To answer this question, pick out the following sentence from the text and fill in the blank. The words you fill in are the clues to your answer.
Then she turned to the conductor and said, “Well, sir, I hope ______________.”
Why does the conductor refer to Valli as ‘madam’?
Find the lines in the text which tell you that Valli was enjoying her ride on the bus.
Why does Valli refuse to look out of the window on her way back?
What does Valli mean when she says, “I was just agreeing with what you said about things happening without our knowledge.”
The author describes the things that Valii sees from an eight-year-old’s point of view. Can you find evidence from the text for this statement?
Answer the following question in 80-100 words :
Whenever we want to achieve something difficulties always come in our way. What did Valli have to do to go and ride in a bus?
Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
How did Valli save money to travel by bus?
You have been chosen to address the school assembly on the occasion of Women’s Day. You choose to speak on the resilience and indomitable spirit of the young girls: Anne Frank and Valli. Prepare the speech draft, with reference to the commonality and contrast in the situations and circumstances of both the girls. (Madam Rides the Bus and From the Diary of Anne Frank)
You may begin like this: Good morning everyone. Today, I’d like to express my insights on the resilience of two young girls ______.
You may end this way: To conclude I’d like to say that ______.
Thank you.
