Question 9 of 25intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks

How would Ravi feel after seeing Grandpa?

Correct Answer

After seeing Grandpa, Ravi would feel a great sense of delight and relief. He had been frantic and sick with worry when he couldn't find Grandpa, fearing he was lost. Finding him safe at home brought immense comfort.

He was also overcome with affection for his grandfather. Ravi knelt beside the bed, put his cheek against Grandpa's wrinkled face, and gave him a warm hug, feeling deeply connected to him.

However, later when his mother asked about their day, Ravi felt confused and embarrassed as Grandpa coolly lied about Ravi disappearing instead of staying home.

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Explanation

The text explicitly outlines Ravi's emotional journey. Initially, he was 'sick with worry' and 'frantic', which turned to 'great delight and relief' upon hearing Grandpa snoring. This relief quickly blossomed into deep affection, prompting Ravi to hug him. Finally, when Grandpa fibbed to Ravi's mother to cover his own tracks, Ravi's emotions shifted to 'confused and embarrassed'.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify Ravi's initial feelings upon finding Grandpa safe (delight, relief, affection).

  2. Step 2: Identify Ravi's feelings during the conversation with his mother (confused, embarrassed).

  3. Step 3: Combine these emotions into a cohesive answer highlighting the shift from relief to embarrassment.