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Question
Work in a group and decide the things that you can do to help your grandparents or any old person.
Now, write five of these things that you will do.
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Solution
- I will give them water to drink.
- I will give them medicines on time.
- I will sit with them whenever I get time.
- I will go on walk with them.
- I will do everything that makes them happy.
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