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The following adjectives describe the youngest child, except: A. Outgoing B. Disorganized C. Ambitious
C. Ambitious
Why are firstborn children often sensible and responsible? A. Because they are more rebellious B. Because they often care for their younger siblings C. Because they are the youngest in the family
B. Because they often care for their younger siblings
What negative traits are associated with the oldest child?
They can be insecure and anxious.
What helps only children become independent? A. Spending time with friends B. Competing with siblings C. Spending a lot of time alone
C. Spending a lot of time alone
Why are middle children often sympathetic to people who have problems?
Because they are sensitive to what others need and are used to dealing with conflicts.
Only children are usually described as all of the following, except: A. Very self-confident B. Often spoiled C. Social butterflies
C. Social butterflies
Which birth order position is most likely to be rebellious? A. Middle child B. Youngest child C. Only child
Youngest child
What causes youngest children to sometimes depend too much on others?
Because others often do things for them.
Why are middle children often relaxed and sociable? A. Because they want to be alone B. Because they get more attention than others C. Because they are not the focus of attention
C. Because they are not the focus of attention
What are some possible weaknesses of middle children?
They can be unambitious and may lack direction in life.
Which group of children is often described as very organized? A. Only children B. Youngest children C. Middle children
A. Only children
What makes youngest children often charming and outgoing? A. They want to prove they are mature B. They want to get attention from both parents and older siblings C. They spend a lot of time alone
B. They want to get attention from both parents and older siblings
1. Sarah is very __________—she always tells the truth, even when it’s hard. A) spoiled B) honest C) bossy
B) honest
Even though he's young, Jake is quite __________. He takes care of his responsibilities without being reminded. A) mature B) rebellious C) moody
A) mature
Maria is so __________. She cries during sad movies and gets upset easily. A) independent B) sensitive C) selfish
B) sensitive
Tom is very __________. You can always count on him to keep his word and show up on time. A) reliable B) spoiled C) moody
A) reliable
