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According to the text, how can sibling relationships be like?
nice
confusing
unhealthy
responsible
2
What does the text list?
types of sibling relationships and their benefits
well-known siblings and stories from their childhood
different sibling interaction issues and their solutions
games siblings can play with each other and their rules
3
Relationships between siblings can include intense emotions.
What evidence from the text supports this conclusion?
“He sometimes gets kicked off the computer. Yet, when Tyler’s brother does the same exact thing, he receives only a short lecture and then gets to continue using the computer.”
“When an older brother or sister spills the beans, it may be to annoy you or to earn brownie points with your parents. If so, Kluger says, don’t start snitching in retaliation unless you want a tattle battle.”
“One minute your sister does something nice (covers for you when you get home a little late), and you’re blown away by how wonderful she is. The next minute you’re wishing she’d get out of your face and leave you alone.”
“Your brother gets a higher allowance, he has a later curfew, and he even gets to do things you don’t! Of course, according to your parents, it’s all because he’s older. How unfair!”
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What conclusion about sibling relationships is supported by the text?
Siblings face many problems and challenges with one another, and these always lead to fights.
You shouldn’t fight or get annoyed with your siblings.
Each sibling relationship is different, so you really can’t draw many conclusions.
Siblings are undoubtedly challenging, but also special and wonderful.
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What is the main idea of the text?
While there may be some challenges with sibling relationships, there are ways to improve the relationship and learn from each other.
Birth order is essential to understanding personalities and how siblings get along with each other.
Parents should play an important role in improving the relationships between siblings because siblings often cause disagreements.
Older siblings are more likely to get away with not following the rules because they are perceived as more mature and responsible.
6
Read these sentences from the text.
However, if a brother or a sister is constantly in contest mode, it can cause hostility. To nix the competitiveness, avoid bragging too much and be willing to congratulate your sister on her accomplishments.
As used in these sentences, what does the word "hostility" mean?
peace or truce
anger or conflict
comparisons or competitiveness
abuse
7
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
________ younger siblings try to show off in front of their older siblings’ friends, older siblings get annoyed when younger siblings follow them around when they have friends over.
So
Because
But
In contrast
8
According to the text, how do parents expect an older child to act?
Answer
9
What does James Crist suggest you should do if you want more privileges? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Answer
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1. sibling relationships can be nice, confusing, unhealthy, and responsible.
2. The text lists different sibling interaction issues and their solutions.
3. The evidence from the text that supports the conclusion that relationships between siblings can include intense emotions is: "One minute your sister does something nice (covers for you when you get home a little late), and you’re blown away by how wonderful she is. The next minute you’re wishing she’d get out of your face and leave you alone."
4. The conclusion about sibling relationships that is supported by the text is: Siblings are undoubtedly challenging, but also special and wonderful.
5. The main idea of the text is: While there may be some challenges with sibling relationships, there are ways to improve the relationship and learn from each other.
6. In these sentences, the word "hostility" means anger or conflict.
7. The word that best completes the sentence is "but".
8. According to the text, parents expect an older child to act mature, responsible, and be a role model for their younger siblings.
9. James Crist suggests that if you want more privileges, you should act responsible, help around the house, and follow the rules. The evidence from the text that supports this suggestion is: "If you want your parents to treat you more like an adult, you have to show them that you can be responsible like one. That means helping out without being asked, doing your chores so they don’t have to remind you, and not giving them attitude when they set rules you don’t like."