Question

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

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Friendship has been universally applauded as one of the sweetest relationships

on Earth. It offers security against the difficulties of life and is great source of

emotional satisfaction. It makes life sweet and gives meaning to it.

Like all relationships friendship is too 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

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’m not trustworthy as a friend, I cannot expect others to be

trustworthy.

Secondly, it is important to keep 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 feeling fades 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. Though it may be painful, 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.

a) Why is friendship considered to be a valuable relationship?

b) What is the first basic principle that ensures a satisfactory bond of friendship

between two human beings?

c) Why is it important for friends to keep in constant touch with each other?

d) What should be our attitude if we do not agree with a friend on certain issues?

e) Find the words from the passage which mean the following:

i) All over the world……….
ii) To praise……….​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Friendship has been universally applauded as one of the sweetest relationships on Earth. It offers security against the difficulties of life and is great source of  emotional satisfaction. It makes life sweet and gives meaning to it.  
2. Like all relationships friendship is too governed by definite rules, the first of which  states that if I want to HAVE a friend, I must BE a friend.
3.  if there are long intervals between our meetings, friendly feeling fades away.
4. 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. Though it may be painful, there should be no  hesitation in making the choice.

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