Class 10 English - First Flight - Chapter Madam Rides the Bus NCERT Solutions | What was Valli’s deepest desire? F
What was Valli’s deepest desire? Find the words and phrases in the story that tell you this.
Valli's deepest desire was to go on a bus ride. ‘Source of unending joy’, ‘Stare wistfully’ and ‘kindle in her longings, dreams and hopes’. are the words and phrases which is described in the story.
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Why didn’t Valli want to make friends with the elderly woman?
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Have you made a journey that was unforgettable in some way? What made it memorable?
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Are you concerned about traffic and road safety? What are your concerns? How would you make road travel safer and more enjoyable?
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Have you ever planned something entirely on your own, without taking grown- ups into your confidence? What did you plan, and how? Did you carry out your plan?
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The author describes the things that Valli sees from an eight-year-old’s point of view. Can you find evidence from the text for this statement?
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Why does the conductor call Valli ‘madam’?
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Why does Valli stand up on the seat? What does she see now?
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How did Valli save up money for her first journey? Was it easy for her?
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What kind of a person is Valli? To answer this question, pick out the following sentences from the text and fill in the blanks. The words you fill in are the clues to your answer.
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What was a source of unending joy for Valli? What was her strongest desire?
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Match the sentences in Column A with the meanings of ‘hope’ in Column B.
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Match, the italicised phrases in Column A with the phrase nearest meaning in Column B.
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