Question

Read the following passage carefully:

Friendship has been universally applauded as one of the sweetest relationships on the earth. It offers security against the difficulties of life and is a source of great emotional satisfaction. It makes life sweet and gives meaning to it.

Like all relationships, friendship is also governed by definite rules, the first of which states that if I want to have a friend, I must be a friend. Friendship is a matter of mutual love, respect and trustworthiness. Love alone can breed love. Nobody is going to love me unless I return similar sentiments of love. I cannot expect respect unless I show respect. If I am not trustworthy as a friend, I cannot expect others to be trustworthy.

Secondly, it is important to keep in constant touch with friends. Continuous sharing of feelings with friends increases the depth of the relationship. On the other hand, if there are long intervals between our meetings, friendly feelings fade away.

Friendship does not mean that we blindly agree to whatever a friend says or stand by him even if he is wrong. Values are supreme and ought not to be forsaken under any circumstances. If ever one is called upon to make a ethical decision which may be painful to your companion, there should be no hesitation in making the choice.

Finally, covering up the faults of a person is also not friendship. However, we cannot afford to be harsh while criticising a friend.





































Answer the following questions: [5]

1. Why is friendship considered to be such a valuable relationship?

2. What is the first basic principle that ensures a satisfactory bond of friendship between two human beings?

3. Why is it important for friends to keep in constant touch with each other?

4. What should be our attitude if we do not agree with a friend on a certain issue?

5. Find words from the passage which mean the following: (a) to praise (b) to leave, to desert



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Answer 1

Answer:

yes friendship has been universally