SOMETHING TO KNOW
A. Tick (✔) the correct option:
1. The twins who look same are-
(a) Identical twins ✔
(b) Non-identical twins
(c) Fraternal twins
Answer – (a) Identical twins✔
2. Family members can have similarity in-
(a) Eating habits
(b) Voice
(c) Both ✔
Answer – (c) Both✔
3. Sunita Williams is a famous-
(a) Sports person
(b) Astronaut ✔
(c) Singer
Answer – (b) Astronaut✔
4. A famous personality who has followed the footsteps of his father-
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Milkha Singh
(c) Rohan Gavaskar ✔
Answer – (c) Rohan Gavaskar✔
B. Fill in the blanks:
Help Box – (action, grandparents, similar, different, resemble)
1. Members of a family often resemble each other.
2. Many twins look different but some twins look exactly alike.
3. The action of one family member affects the other members.
4. Many children resemble their grandparents uncles, aunts or cousins.
5. In some families, the food habits of the members may be similar.
C. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ for the statements given below:
1. Identical twins look different. False
2. All family members have a similar voice. False
3. If parents are tall, their child is bound to be tall. False
4. The likes and dislikes of family members are never similar. False
D. Answer the following questions:
1. List three ways in which the family members can resemble one another.
Answer – Family members resemble one another by following ways:-
Colour of skin, eyes and hair.
Shape of the nose, forehead etc.
Similar in walk talk or voice.
2. In what ways are you similar to your family members?
Answer – My eating habits, and my voice is similar to my mother.
3. What confusion can be created if the twins are identical?
Answer – If the twins are identical then it will be difficult for everyone to tell who is who.
4. Do you want to follow the occupation of your parents? Why?
Answer – Yes, I want to follow my father’s occupation because I admire his work and want to be government employee like my father.
5. How do family members share their joys together? Explain with an example.
Answer – Family members share their joys by celebrating functions like marriage and birthday. As well as by going to picnic and enjoying festivals.
Value Based Questions:
Khushi and her sister Asmita are always fighting over something or the other. Their father brought dresses for them. One was pink and the other one was blue. Both of them liked the blue dress better. They started fighting. Brothers and sisters often quarrel with each other. This is known as Sibling Rivalry.
(a) Do you have arguments with your brother or sister?
Answer – Yes, I have arguments with my brother or sister on various matters.
(b) List two issues on which you have disagreement with your siblings/cousins.
Answer – Issues of disagreement with my sibling are.
For dresses.
For food items
(c) How do you solve problems with your siblings?
Answer – We solve problem with each other when our parents give us advice.
(d) How do your parents guide you to solve the problems?
Answer – Parents listen to the reason of argument and give their unique and acceptable solutions.
(e) Mention the qualities that are needed to have good relations with others.
Answer – We need qualities like-
Helping
Caring
Respect elders.
Map Skill
On a political map of India, label and colour-
The state, where Sunita Williams’s relatives live.
Answer – Gujrat
Two states where your relatives live.
Answer- Odisha, Jharkhand
A state that your parents want to visit.
Answer- Tamilnadu
SOMETHING TO DO
1. Family Responsibility
If you understand the role and responsibility of your parents, you will understand the problem they face in bringing up the children. This will help you to become a better person.
(a) Do you discuss your likes and dislikes with your parents?
Answer – Yes, I discuss my likes and dislikes with my parents
(b) Do you follow their advice?
Answer – To great extent I follow their advice.
(c) Do you share the household chores (tasks) with them?
Answer – Yes, many times.
You are close to some of your family members. You may not be close to the other members of the family.
(a) Is there a reason why you do not like a family member?
Answer – Rarely it happens with me, but I keep safe distance with my parental uncle due to his strictness.
(b) Has that person tried to harm you in any way?
Answer – No, not at all.
(c) Have you discussed it with your parents?
Answer – I did not find it important to discuss it with my parents.
3. Family Information:
(a) Who is the tallest member in your family?
Answer – My elder brother who reads in Std. XI.
(b) What is his/her height in feet and inches?
Answer – 5’10’’
(c) What is his/her height in centimetres?
Answer – 178 Cms
(d) What is your height in centimetres?
Answer – 4’10’’
(e) What is the difference between your height and your mother’s height?
Answer – 10 inches
(f) What is the height of your best friend?
Answer – 4’11
4. Thanks Giving: Make a card for a family member whom you want to thank Mention the reason for your gratitude.
Answer – Students will do this activity under the supervision of teacher.