Question 9 of 27beginner🧠 RememberShort Answer2 marks

What did Valli see on her way that made her laugh?

Correct Answer

On her bus journey, Valli saw a cow on the road that made her laugh. The sight of the cow was so amusing to her that she laughed and laughed until there were tears in her eyes.

The conductor noticed her continuous laughter and jokingly asked her if she hadn't laughed enough, suggesting she should save some for tomorrow. Eventually, the cow moved off the road, and the bus continued on its way.

Exercise: Oral Comprehension Check | Q: 2 | (Page 10)
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Explanation

The textbook passage describes how Valli found the cow on the road very funny. She laughed uncontrollably until tears came to her eyes. The conductor had to intervene with humor, asking her to save some laughter for tomorrow. The context indicates the cow was blocking the road in front of the bus, and its behavior (likely running with its tail raised, though this specific detail isn't in the provided chunks) amused young Valli greatly. This shows her childlike innocence and how small things brought her joy on her first bus journey.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the incident that made Valli laugh from the context - a cow on the road

  2. Step 2: Note the extent of her laughter - she laughed until tears came to her eyes

  3. Step 3: Include the conductor's reaction to her laughter as supporting detail