1. The given birthday card was made by Sarah for her mother’s mother. What should she write inside the card?
a) Happy birthday, Aunt
b) Happy birthday, Mom
c) Happy birthday, Grandpa
d) Happy birthday, Grandma
Answer: d) Sarah’s mother’s mother would be her grandmother so she will write “Happy birthday, Grandma” on the card.
2. Look at the picture below and identify the type of family shown.
a) Joint family
b) Nuclear family
c) Extended family
d) Childless family
Answer: b) When parents live with their own children, it's called a nuclear family.
3. Ms Jenny brought some chocolates for her sister's son David. How are David and Ms Jenny related?
a) Cousins
b) Siblings
c) Aunt and nephew
d) Grandmother and grandson
Answer: c) Ms Jenny is David’s mother’s sister so she is his aunt and he is her nephew.
4. Lily plays in the park with her uncle’s children every day. How are they related to her?
a) They are Lily’s cousins.
b) They are Lily’s nephews.
c) They are Lily’s nieces.
d) They are Lily’s siblings.
Answer: a) The children of our uncles and aunts are our cousins.
5. Mary, her parents, uncle and aunts all live in the same house. What kind of family does Mary live in?
a) Nuclear family
b) Foster family
c) Joint Family
d) Childless family
Answer: c) In a joint family, children live with their parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents.
FAQs on Our Family
1.What are the roles of family members in a household?
Family members play a number of roles. Children attend school and help with housework while parents work to make money for the family and earn a living.
2. What is a family tree, and how is it created?
A family tree is a diagram showing family relationships. It starts with the child and branches out to parents, grandparents, and other relatives.
3. Why is it important to know about our family history?
Knowing our family history allows us to understand better our beginnings and the traditions passed down from generation to generation.
4. What are the different types of families?
Nuclear families (with parents and children), joint families (with extended family members), and single-parent households are all examples of families.
5. How do families celebrate special occasions together?
Families spend time together, share meals, and exchange gifts to celebrate important occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and festivals.
