Understanding Friendship Vocabulary and Expressions

Which term describes a friendship that has lasted since childhood?

• Family friends

• School friends

• Childhood friends

• Old friends

What does the term 'fast friends' imply?

• Friends who became close quickly

• Friends who are very close

• Friends who are competitive

• Friends who are temporary

What does 'just friends' indicate about a relationship?

• They are best friends

• There is a romantic interest

• There is no romantic involvement

• They are family friends

What is a 'fair-weather friend'?

• A friend who loves the weather

• A friend who is always there for you

• A friend who is very loyal

• A friend who is only around during good times

What does 'man's best friend' refer to?

• A loyal human friend

• A childhood friend

• A pet cat

• A dog

What does 'friends in high places' mean?

• Friends who are very tall

• Friends who are wealthy

• Friends who live in tall buildings

• Friends who are influential

What does the verb 'to befriend' mean?

• To ignore someone

• To become friends with someone

• To end a friendship

• To argue with someone

What is the difference between a 'friend' and an 'acquaintance'?

• A friend is someone you just met, an acquaintance is someone you've known for years

• A friend is someone you know well, an acquaintance is someone you know slightly

• A friend is someone you dislike, an acquaintance is someone you like

• A friend is someone you work with, an acquaintance is someone you live with

What does the saying 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' mean?

• A friend who is always there is a true friend

• A friend who needs help is a true friend

• A friend who helps you when you need it is a true friend

• A friend who is always needy is a true friend

What does the expression 'With friends like that, who needs enemies?' imply?

• The friend is very helpful

• The friend is very loyal

• The friend is very supportive

• The friend is as harmful as an enemy