Comprehension

1. Why did Ravi follow his Grandpa secretly? 

Answer. Ravi secretly followed his Grandpa because his mother told him to take care of him, and no harm was done to him.

 2. Where did Grandpa go on his outing?

Answer. Grandpa went to a local park where he bought himself a paper cone of peanuts, and the next stop was the tea stall.

3. What was unusual about the man wearing Grandpa’s cap?

Answer. The unusual thing was that the man looked almost identical to Grandpa—same height, similar face, and even dressed similarly, making it hard to tell them apart. 

4. How did Grandpa surprise Ravi and his family when they got back home?

Answer. Grandpa surprised them by revealing that it was actually his birthday, and he had planned the whole outing as a fun little mystery for Ravi. 

5. What gift did Grandpa give Ravi, and why did he choose that gift?

Answer. Grandpa gave Ravi a book titled The Best Detective Stories because he noticed Ravi’s curiosity and detective-like behavior while following him. 

6. How did Ravi’s mother react when she realized that she had forgotten Grandpa’s birthday?

Answer. She felt very guilty and embarrassed for forgetting such an important day, but Grandpa laughed it off, saying he enjoyed the surprise more. 

7. Why did Grandpa suggest that Ravi could pick up some good tips from reading The Best Detective Stories?

Answer. Grandpa said this because Ravi had shown great observation skills while following him, and reading detective stories could help him become even sharper.