Task 1: Multiple Choice Questions

What does the phrase "Blood is thicker than water" mean in the context of the text?

• A. Family bonds are stronger than friendships.
• B. Water is less important than blood.
• C. Friends are more reliable than family. D. Blood relations are not important.

In which regions do over 40% of children live with extended families?

• A. Europe and North America
• B. Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa
• C. Australia and North America
• D. All regions

What is one advantage of living with grandparents mentioned in the text?

• A. Grandparents are stricter than parents.
• B. Grandparents have more time to read and play with children.
• C. Grandparents are less patient than parents
• D. Grandparents are busier than parents.

Children learn about the past from their grandparents.
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Young people can maintain relationships with distant grandparents through phone and email.
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What percentage of children in South Africa live with extended families?

What can young adults avoid by remaining with their family?

According to the text, who can young people call if things aren't going well?

In some regions like Asia and South America, many children live with their (1) ___________ families, which includes aunts, uncles, and grandparents. This living arrangement offers numerous benefits, such as more (2)___________ and attention from grandparents. However, in places like Europe and North America, fewer children experience this as less than (3)___________ percent live in extended families.