Understanding Friendships

Which term describes a friendship that is very close and not necessarily made quickly?

• Good friends

• Fast friends

• School friends

• Old friends

What does the term 'family friends' imply?

• Friends who are like family

• Friends known since childhood

• Friends known by the whole family

• Friends who are very old

What does the phrase 'just friends' indicate about a relationship?

• There is a romantic relationship

• There is no romantic relationship

• They are best friends

• They are family friends

What is a 'fair-weather friend'?

• A friend who is always there for you

• A friend who is only around in good times

• A friend who loves the weather

• A friend who is very loyal

In English, what is referred to as 'man's best friend'?

• A parrot

• A horse

• A dog

• A cat

What does 'friends in high places' mean?

• Friends who are very old

• Friends who are very tall

• Friends who are influential

• Friends who live in tall buildings

What does the verb 'to befriend' mean?

• To end a friendship

• To become friends with someone

• To ignore someone

• To argue with someone

What is the difference between a 'friend' and an 'acquaintance'?

• A friend is someone you dislike

• An acquaintance is someone you know well

• A friend is someone you know well, an acquaintance is not

• An acquaintance is someone you are romantically involved with

What does the saying 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' imply?

• A friend who is always in need is a true friend

• A friend who helps you when needed is a true friend

• A friend who is never in need is a true friend

• A friend who needs help is a true friend

What does the expression 'With friends like that, who needs enemies?' suggest?

• The friend is very supportive

• The friend is very helpful

• The friend behaves like an enemy

• The friend is very loyal