Read the passage, decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F) then answer the questions.

            A friend is a gift you give to yourself. Friends are those people in your life with whom you do not have any blood relation. It’s a relation of love and affection towards other people. Your friend is someone with whom you feel comfortable and can easily share your thoughts and feelings. You do not have to think twice when you are with your friends. A true friend loves you unconditionally, understands you, but never judges you and always tries to support you and give you good advice.

            A true friend is one will always be there when you need someone. He will leave all his important works but will never leave you alone, especially in your difficult times. That is why it is said "a friend in need is a friend indeed". Difficult times are the best time to realize who your true friends are. Blessed are the souls who have true friends. It does not matter how many friends you have, what matters is how many true friends you have. Friends show us how to live a life in a different way; they are the ones who can change our viewpoints for good. There is no growth of the person without any friend. It’s essential to have a friend to understand life.

      A.  True / False statements

      1.   Your friends do not have any blood relation with you.                                 ...........

      2.   You can’t easily share your thoughts and feelings with your friends            ...........

      3.   Your friends will never leave you alone in difficult time.                              ...........

      4.   You need to have as many friends as possible.                                              ...........

      5.   Your friends can’t change your viewpoints.                                                   ...........

      B.  Answer the questions

      1.   What is the relation of friends?

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      2.   What makes a true friend?

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      3.   What is the meaning of the phrase "a friend in need is a friend indeed"?

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      4.   When is the best time to realize the true friend?

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      5.   How many friends do you have? Do they have same or different characters?

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