Grandma Walks to the Park

Lane of Mischief, because it reminds her of Vikas and his friends

Step 1: When they walk past the school, the children are playing noisily. Step 2: Vikas covers his ears and asks, 'Is this the Lane of Noise?' Step 3: Grandma laughs and says, 'No, it's the Lane of Mischief.' Step 4: She then adds, 'It makes me think of you and your friends!' This shows she is playfully comparing Vikas to the noisy, mischievous children. Step 5: The word 'mischief' means naughty behaviour — Grandma uses this name in a loving, funny way.

A friend who has been with Grandma since they were girls and has grown old with her

Step 1: In the Lane of Friendship, Grandma visits a very old friend. Step 2: The story says 'They were girls together and they have grown old together.' Step 3: This means their friendship has lasted for many, many years — from childhood to old age. Step 4: This is what makes their bond so special and why Grandma names this lane after friendship. Step 5: The other options describe people from different lanes — the bookseller is in the Lane of Dreams, not the Lane of Friendship.

Because the road is covered with red, pink and yellow flowers fallen from big shady trees

Step 1: In the Lane of Magic, Vikas looks up and sees 'big, shady trees' and feels 'a cool breeze.' Step 2: The story then says 'The road is covered in red, pink and yellow flowers.' Step 3: When flowers of many colours cover a road, it looks like a beautiful, colourful carpet spread on the ground. Step 4: This is a literary device called a simile — comparing the flower-covered road to a 'magic carpet' to help us picture how beautiful it looks. Step 5: Options A, C, and D are not supported by the text.

To use a lot of time to do something without hurrying

Step 1: Grandma uses this phrase when she warns Vikas that she does not walk fast. Step 2: She says, 'I walk slowly. I take my time to get there.' Step 3: The story's glossary explains: 'take my time means to use a lot of time to do something, without hurrying.' Step 4: This phrase tells us about Grandma's personality — she is calm, relaxed, and enjoys her walk. Step 5: Options A, B, and D are incorrect meanings that do not fit the context of the story.