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A. 4. The author says, ' Grandparents bring warmth and affection in family life'. On the basis of your reading of the above passage , list at least six ways in which grandparents bring joy to the family.
Ans. Grandparents :-
They are cheer leaders.
They provide a whole sense of history, identity and heritage.
They are more generous with their times and provide that extra attention.
They offer adult companionship in an often calmer, less hectic setting.
They help to stabilize the family environment.
They develop a sense of belonging among children.
They develop a sense of security of unconditional love.
A. 5. Complete the following statements :
a) The grandparent - grandchild relationship is second important emotional relationship, the most important emotional relationship being warmth and affection in family life.
b) List two extracts from the passage that tell that grandparents also provide knowledge to their grandchildren.
i) They can tell of changes in medicine, technology and community.
ii) They are active, intelligent, interesting with a wealth of information and knowledge.
c) Modern children need the championship of their grandparents more than ever because of their hectic schedule.
d) It is good for children to observe elderly people living actively because they don't fear the aging process learn about how to age gracefully.
e) Interaction between elderly people and youngsters is beneficial for both. While the youngsters understand the elders' humanity, the elders get to know the goodness of the young.
A. 6. HOTS
a) A dual income family is the one in which both husband and wife work outside the home to earn, and support the family financially. This trend is fast gaining ground id India. It has its own pros and cons. Enlist a few in the space given below.
Ans. PROS
Family income increases
Extra income can be used for education
Comfort level increases
Both parents well aware and well read
Families can go on expensive vacations
CONS
Give less time to kids
Mother always busy
More dependence on domestic helps
If no grandparents then managing kids is a problem.
Long working hours pose a problem.
b) How has the role of grandparents become all the more important in the families in which both parents are working?
Ans. Grandparents are the source of unconditional love bestowing praise, adoration, encouragement and support on their grandchildren. They provide a sense of security when parents are away to work. They also manage the domestic help and keep the house in order.
A. 7. Values
' Grandparents are cheerless in life'. But with emerging socializing trends, the young generation tends to ignore the elderly. They spend most of times on phone, tabs and laptops .
a) As a grandchild what are your responsibilities towards your grandparents?
Ans. My responsibilities towards my grandparents are mainfold. It's my duty to see that they are comfortable. They get their food, medicines on time. They do not feel lonely and neglected. I am also spending some quality time with them.
b) How can you fulfill your responsibilities?
Ans. Most of the time it is seen that in old age people feel neglected. So, it is important to spend some time with them and listen to their woes. I will also accompany them on their morning or evening walk routine. I will see that they have their food and medicine on time.
A. 10. You are Manu, who reads the following newspaper clipping about nuclear families. Taking hints from the passage ‘The Wonder Of Grandparents' and using your own ideas, write a letter to the editor of the Voice of Humanity, highlighting the importance of living with grandparents and other realtives to a joint family.
Ans. 24, Vasant Apartments
New Delhi
5 Jan, 20XX
The Editor
Voice of Humanity
New Dehi
Subject : The Wonder of Grandparents
Sir
Urban people's growing inclination towards nuclear families has become a major cause if worry. However elderly people feel that joint family is beneficial to both the xhuldren as well as parents. Grandparents provide emotional security by their extra caring and attention to children in busy schedule. They guide the children by their wisdom, knowledge and experience. They wipe out the ageing fear from the children's mind. It would be very grateful if you spread this message among urban people enhance the joint family system where children would get wise company of their grandparents.
Thanking You
Yours Truly
Manu
Nikki Sitter
B. 7. Complete the following statements :
a) Nikki had expected Cara to be inside the house because she had given her the key on Sunday.
b) The two sisters couldn't go inside their house because they did not have the house key.
c) While sitting on steps, Nikki observed hand prints on the steeping stone. It reminded her about key.
d) The incident made her realise that she and Cara had both grown at a lot.
e) Cara and Nikki resolved their differences and decided to be loving sisters.
B. 8. On the basis of your understanding of the story, write that what complaint did the two sisters had against each other.
Ans. Nikki is acting like a bady and complaining to mother about her.
Cara is bossy towards Nikki and doesn't treat Nikki like a sister.
B.10. Find the words from the text which means the following :
a) tread heavily : stomped
b) hit with great force : pressed
c) shouted : yelled
d)having a rough surface : jagged
e) came up : popped
B. 11. After resolving that differences, Cara and Nikki decide to write separate diary entries to expressing their feelings. Write a diary entry.
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