Question

Which of the following traits would be relevant to the character of the
narrator's grandmother?
(i) determined
(ii) selfish
(iii) emotional
(iv) mean

Give reasons for your choice.

NCERT Class 9th: Ch 1 How I Taught My Grandmother to Read Literature Reader English

Answer 1

(i) determined: Despite her old age, she took the decision to learn how to read Kannada alphabet and also completed her determination which showed her determination towards learning.

(iii) emotional: When her granddaughter went to a wedding event, there was no one who can read and told the story of 'Kashi Yatre' as she was illiterate. She cried for her helplessness and felt upset at not being able to read.

Answer 2

determined and emotional