How I Taught My Grandmother to Read Class 6 Worksheet New Pathways

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the story "Kashi Yatre" about?
(a) A young boy's adventure
(b) An old lady's desire to go to Kashi
(c) A magician's tricks
(d) A detective solving a mystery
Ans: (b)
The story "Kashi Yatre" is about an old lady's strong desire to go to Kashi.

(ii) Why did the grandmother, Krishtakka, want to learn how to read?
(a) To become a writer
(b) To pass her time
(c) To be independent and read on her own
(d) To teach her granddaughter
Ans: (c)
Krishtakka wanted to learn to read so she could be independent and read on her own.

(iii) What is the significance of the grandmother touching her granddaughter's feet on Dassara?
(a) It's a sign of respect for the teacher
(b) It's a traditional dance
(c) It's a game they play
(d) It's a religious ritual
Ans: (a)
The grandmother touching her granddaughter's feet is a sign of respect for the teacher who taught her to read.

(iv) What did the granddaughter give to her grandmother as a gift on Dassara?
(a) A new dress
(b) A book titled "Kashi Yatre"
(c) A necklace
(d) A cooking pot
Ans: (b)
The granddaughter gave her grandmother the novel "Kashi Yatre" as a gift.

(v) What message does the story of "Kashi Yatre" convey?
(a) The importance of saving money
(b) The value of making others happy
(c) The need for a vacation
(d) The joy of visiting new places
Ans: (b)
The story of "Kashi Yatre" conveys the message that making others happy can be more important than personal aspirations.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The story "Kashi Yatre" was about an old lady's desire to go to ________ and worship Lord Vishweshwara.
Ans: Kashi

(ii) Krishtakka wanted to learn how to read because she wanted to be ________ and read on her own.
Ans: independent

(iii) On Dassara, the granddaughter gave her grandmother a book titled "Kashi ________" as a gift.
Ans: Yatre

(iv) The grandmother touched her granddaughter's feet as a sign of ________ for her teacher.
Ans: respect

(v) The story of "Kashi Yatre" conveys the message that making others happy can be more important than personal ________.
Ans: aspirations

Q3: True or False

(i) Krishtakka felt sad when her granddaughter returned because she didn't want to teach her to read.
Ans: False
Krishtakka felt sad because she wanted her granddaughter to teach her to read.

(ii) Krishtakka wanted to learn how to read so that she could become a famous writer.
Ans: False
Krishtakka wanted to learn to read to be independent, not to become a writer.

(iii) The grandmother touched her granddaughter's feet on Dassara to show respect for her teacher.
Ans: True
The grandmother touched her granddaughter's feet as a sign of respect for her teacher.

(iv) The granddaughter gave her grandmother a new dress as a gift on Dassara.
Ans: False
The granddaughter gave her grandmother a book titled "Kashi Yatre" as a gift.

(v) The story of "Kashi Yatre" conveys the message that personal aspirations are always more important than making others happy.
Ans: False
The story conveys the message that making others happy can be more important than personal aspirations.