Class 9 (English Assignment)

 

Integrity in Difficult Situations

During an examination, Suman noticed that his close friend was looking at another student's answer sheet. After the examination, his friend asked him not to tell anyone because he was afraid of being punished. Suman felt confused. He did not want his friend to get into trouble, but he also knew that cheating was unfair to students who had prepared honestly.

Suman decided to speak privately with his friend first. He explained that cheating could damage his confidence and make it difficult for him to learn. He encouraged his friend to admit his mistake to the teacher. His friend initially became angry, but later realized that Suman was trying to help rather than embarrass him.

The incident taught both students that integrity sometimes requires us to make difficult decisions, especially when loyalty to a friend conflicts with what is fair and right. Being a good friend does not always mean supporting every action a friend takes.

Questions

1.     What did Suman notice during the examination?

2.     Why was Suman confused about what to do?

3.     How did Suman deal with the situation?

4.     Why can cheating be considered unethical?

5.     Explain the meaning of integrity in the context of the passage.

6.     Do you agree that a good friend should sometimes stop a friend from doing something wrong? Give reasons.