Textbook Solutions: Mina's Letter | Communicate in English for Class 4 PDF Download

Word Meanings 

1. looked away- looked the other way 

2. she looked proud and stuck up- she looked as if she thought very highly of herself 

3. duo- here, pair 

4. look forward to- eagerly wait to 

5. whispered- spoke softly 

6. stare- look fixedly 

7. affection- love 

Short Question and Answers 

Question1: What did Gauri think of the new girl? 

Gauri thought that the new girl was proud and stuck up and thought highly of herself. 

Question 2: Why did the new girl look sad and lonely? 

The new girl looked sad and lonely because she was new to that place and did not have any friend. 

Question 3:  Why was Mina glad that she had spoken to the new girl? 

The new girl was really a nice person, so Mina was glad that she had spoken to her. 

Question 4: Why had the new girl moved to Bengaluru? 

The new girl had moved to Bengaluru because her mother had come to work here. 

Question 5: Why did the two girls decide to call themselves The Mina duo?  

Both the girls were called Mina. They were interested in the same things and had become good friends, so they called themselves The Mina Duo. 

Question 6: What were Nani and Nanu making for Mina? 

Nanu and Nani were making snacks and sweets for Mina. 

Long Question and Answers

Question 1: Why do you think the new girl looked away when Manu and Asim whispered to each other? 

The new girl must have guessed that Manu and Asim were whispering to each other about her. She did not have any friend and must have felt uncomfortable and looked away. 

Question 2: Was Mina a warm and friendly person? Give reasons for your answer. 

Mina was a warm and friendly person. She noticed that when the new girl joined her class, nobody spoke to her. The two boys laughed at her and Gauri found her proud and stuck up. Mina on the other hand found her sad and lonely and made her a friend. 

Question 3: Why was Mina’s grandfather proud of her? 

Mina’s grandfather was proud of her because she was friendly toward the new girl. It must have been difficult for the new girl in a new place, and Mina had made her feel comfortable.