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Glossary

prevailing - existing at a particular time
context - the circumstances that form the setting for an
event
relevant - closely connected or appropriate to what is being
done or considered
accusing - gesture, or tone of voice indicating a belief in
someone’s guilt or culpability
traditional - existing for a long time
value - something that we give importace to
apolize - saying sorry for doing something wrong
systematic - done in a correct or planned way

Note to the teacher: Make a few groups of the students. Ask them to share the customs and traditions
followed in their family.

ExERCISES
ExERCISES

1. Write “True” or “False” in the boxes.

i. Traditional social rules control our behaviour.

ii. Social rules do not have values at the present time.

iii. It is social rules to participate in other’s festivals.
iv. Traditional social rules teach us to be moral.

2. Answer the following questions.

a. Where do you live? How do you respect the guest at your
home?

b. What do you mean by traditional social rules?

c. Why should we follow traditional social rules?

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