Answer Key

I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 1. b) Anitha and Anish’s grandparents
2. 2. b) The crowd, big shops and displays
3. 3. b) On ‘pavements’ or ‘footpaths’
4. 4. c) Zebra crossings
5. 5. c) Stop
6. 6. b) This was their first visit to a big city.
7. 7. b) Wait till the road is clear
8. 8. c) Get ready
9. 9. c) By following traffic rules
10. 10. b) Quite a lot
11. 11. b) Right, left, right
12. 12. b) A person who walks on the footpath or pavement
13. 13. a) Anish and Anitha teach their grandparents traffic rules.
14. 14. c) Parking not allowed
15. 15. b) To avoid obstructing vehicle movements or pedestrians

II. Fill in the Blanks

1. 16. son
2. 17. police
3. 18. footpaths
4. 19. cross
5. 20. green
6. 21. roads
7. 22. zebra crossings
8. 23. Yellow
9. 24. accidents
10. 25. sign boards
11. 26. first
12. 27. pedestrians
13. 28. not allowed
14. 29. sign
15. 30. yourself

III. Match the Following

1. 31. b) Go
2. 32. c) Stop
3. 33. a) Get Ready
4. 34. e) Raised path along each side of the road
5. 35. d) To make something clear
6. 36. f) Surprised

IV. Answer in a sentence

1. 37. The grandparents came from a village.
2. 38. While going home, the grandparents saw the traffic police and signals.
3. 39. ‘Pavements’ or ‘footpaths’ are raised paths along each side of the road where people should walk.
4. 40. One should cross the road by waiting until it is clear, then looking to the right, to the left, and to the right again, and crossing only when it is safe.
5. 41. Traffic police put up sign boards to inform the public about traffic rules and to help avoid accidents.
6. 42. ‘Zebra crossing’ refers to the broad white and black alternate lines across the road, meant for pedestrians to cross safely.
7. 43. The phrase “elders learn from you” signifies that learning is not limited by age, and children can also possess valuable knowledge, especially about modern city life and rules.
8. 44. Anish believes that if the grandparents stay for a few days, they will learn all the city traffic rules by themselves through observation and practice.

V. Answer in 2-3 sentences

1. 45. Anish explains that to cross the road safely, one should first wait until the road is clear. Then, they should look to the right, then to the left, and finally to the right again. Only when the road is completely clear should they proceed to cross.
2. 46. Signal lights on the road are crucial for managing traffic flow and ensuring safety. The red light indicates ‘STOP’, the yellow light means ‘GET READY’ to move or stop, and the green light signals ‘GO’. Following these lights helps prevent accidents by organizing vehicle and pedestrian movement.
3. 47. The grandparents found it difficult to imagine how people could cross roads with so many vehicles. Anitha reassured them by explaining that it isn’t difficult at all if they simply follow the traffic rules and use designated safe crossings like zebra crossings.
4. 48. Anitha and Anish demonstrate maturity by patiently explaining complex city traffic rules to their grandparents. They take on the role of educators, showing responsibility by sharing important safety information clearly and kindly, without making their grandparents feel ignorant.
5. 49. Beyond road safety, the lesson conveys a broader message about continuous learning and respecting different sources of knowledge. It shows that learning isn’t just from elders to children; sometimes, children can teach elders new things, especially concerning modern developments. It encourages open-mindedness and the willingness to adapt to new environments.
6. 50. If I were Anitha or Anish, I would want my grandparents to learn about the importance of ‘No Honking’ zones near hospitals and schools. I’d explain that constant honking creates noise pollution and can disturb patients and students, emphasizing that silence is golden in such areas for everyone’s well-being.