Q1.Read the passages given below and answer the following questions: 8
As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments there is a moment of a lull as the
car takes off. "Alright, so where are we going for dinner now?" asks the one at the driving
wheel, What follows in chaos a multiple voices make as many suggestions. By the time order
is restored and a decision is arrived at tempers have risen, feelings Injured and there is at
least one person grumbling.
Twenty years ago, you would step out of home decision meal and venue was already made
with no arguments opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal
enthusiasm.The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line.
Today every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of
togetherness and bonding.
We empower our kids to make their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the
cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the
subjects they wish to study.
It's a closely connected world out there where children consult and guide each other. A
parent's well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching.How
then do we reach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason
he heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.
What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is listen to
it. Listen to your children and their silence. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them,
insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it
sounds just a daily half an hour of the quality time would do the trick.
1.1. Choose the correct option. 1×6
a)Why does chaos happen when deciding where to go for dinner?
(i)The Head of the family has no say in the decision.
(ii).Everyone starts making a decision
(iii). People's temper rise when not given a chance to speakPeople start grumbling
b). Why was it easy to make decisions in families, twenty years ago?
(i). Everyone respected the decision taken by the head
(ii). If people didn't like anything they stayed back home
(iii)People liked grumbling and rising tempers
(iv). Women were not supposed to take part in decision making
c).. Who took important decisions twenty years ago
(i)All members of the family
(ii). Children
(iii).Women of the house
(iv). head of the family
d). What is the advantage of involving everyone in decision making?
(i). Better Decisions
(ii). Quicker outcomes
(iii). Develops bonding
(iv). Empowers children
e).In today's world, why parents involve their kids in decision making?
(i) So they feel empowered
(ii). So they learn to speak up
(iii).So they learn not to go with the flow
(iv). So they become dependent on their parents
f). What advice does the writer give to the parents?
(i). Don't involve everyone in decision making
(ii). Make time for children and listen to them
(iii).Respect the head of the family and his decisions
(iv)l. Speak up and make decisions yourselves.
Answers
Q1.Read the passages given below and answer the following questions: 8
As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments there is a moment of a lull as the
car takes off. "Alright, so where are we going for dinner now?" asks the one at the driving
wheel, What follows in chaos a multiple voices make as many suggestions. By the time order
is restored and a decision is arrived at tempers have risen, feelings Injured and there is at
least one person grumbling.
Twenty years ago, you would step out of home decision meal and venue was already made
with no arguments opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal
enthusiasm.The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line.
Today every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of
togetherness and bonding.
We empower our kids to make their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the
cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the
subjects they wish to study.
It's a closely connected world out there where children consult and guide each other. A
parent's well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching.How
then do we reach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason
he heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.
What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is listen to
it. Listen to your children and their silence. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them,
insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it
sounds just a daily half an hour of the quality time would do the trick.
1.1. Choose the correct option. 1×6
a)Why does chaos happen when deciding where to go for dinner?
(i)The Head of the family has no say in the decision.
(ii).Everyone starts making a decision
(iii). People's temper rise when not given a chance to speakPeople start grumbling
b). Why was it easy to make decisions in families, twenty years ago?
(i). Everyone respected the decision taken by the head
(ii). If people didn't like anything they stayed back home
(iii)People liked grumbling and rising tempers
(iv). Women were not supposed to take part in decision making
c).. Who took important decisions twenty years ago
(i)All members of the family
(ii). Children
(iii).Women of the house
(iv). head of the family
d). What is the advantage of involving everyone in decision making?
(i). Better Decisions
(ii). Quicker outcomes
(iii). Develops bonding
(iv). Empowers children
e).In today's world, why parents involve their kids in decision making?
(i) So they feel empowered
(ii). So they learn to speak up
(iii).So they learn not to go with the flow
(iv). So they become dependent on their parents
f). What advice does the writer give to the parents?
(i). Don't involve everyone in decision making
(ii). Make time for children and listen to them
(iii).Respect the head of the family and his decisions
(iv)l. Speak up and make decisions yourselves.