1.Read the following text and answer the questions A and B:

The famous Greek philosopher Aristotle said, "Man is by nature a social animal." What he meant was that man, by instinct, seeks company of others and establishes relationships, much like most animals of the wild, for companionship and for physical and emotional support. Unlike the animals, however, man's relationships give meaning to his existence and inspire him to do well in education, in workplace or in a profession that he pursues. Relationships are of different kinds. Some are familial and intimate, formed by blood and by marriage; some are social like the ones we have with friends and some are made in school where we form close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationships can also be fostered in workplace, which may quickly change from professional to social. There are relationships also between human beings and animals, between children and their toys that they cannot part with.

All these relationships keep us close to each other and provide us all kinds of support, love and affection. A person who has no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There is no one to laugh or cry with him/her. When we share our joy with someone, it simply redoubles, and when we suffer a loss and someone shares our sorrow, it lessens. Relationships are thus needed for our emotional health.

To build relationships, we need to have trust and respect for each other, and love where this is needed. We cannot be selfish and possessive if we want to establish an effective relationship. But quite often we see people quarrelling and fighting with each other which only brings misery and loss to all.

$\boxed{\mathbf{~1.A~}}$ Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:

(a) The word 'intimate' could be replaced by -

i) differentiate

ii) close

iii) knowledge

iv) intrigue

(b) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'Possessive'?

i) Dominating

ii) Supportive

iii) Productive

iv) Overprotective

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(c) A philosopher is a person who-.

i) thinks deeply and seriously about life and other basic matters

ii) studies the origin of the universe

iii) systematically gathers and uses research and evidence

iv) tells other about their character and predicts future

(d) The word 'instinct' could be replaced by - .

i) impulse

ii) unconcern

iii) mishap

iv) detachment

(e) Man seeks company of others. The word 'company' can be replaced by-.

i) farm

ii) association

iii) affection

iv) support

(f) Man's relationships give meaning to his existence. The word 'existence! can be replaced by-.

i) attachment

ii) entity

iii) motivation

iv) inspiration

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(g) The synonym of 'foster' is -.

i) agony

ii) near

iii) chase

iv) nurture

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(h) The synonym of 'isolation' is -.

i) detachment

ii) entertainment

iii) fierce

iv) acquaintance

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(i) Man establishes relationships for physical and emotional - .

i) health

ii) help

iii) treatment

iv) pleasure

(j) The wild animals also need.

i) food

ii) house

iii) company

iv) occupation

$\boxed{\mathbf{~1.B~}}$ Answer the following questions:

(a) How do relationships help us with mental health?

(b) How do we increase our joy and decrease our misery?

(c) "A person who has no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation." Explain.

(d) "Man is by nature a social animal." - Explain.

(e) Why is relationship so important?