1. Read the statements about self-awareness in adolescence: I. Adolescents start becoming conscious about their appearance. II. They may compare themselves to others frequently. III. Hormones cause sudden growth leading to awkwardness. IV. Self-esteem always increases during adolescence.

2. Identify correct statements about emotional changes during adolescence:I. Emotional changes occur due to increased hormonal activity.II. Adolescents may feel overly sensitive to the opinions of others.III. Hormonal changes do not infl uence moods.IV. Mood swings are common during adolescence.

3. Consider the statements about personal identity during adolescence: I. Adolescents develop a sense of self and identity. II. They begin to compare themselves with peers. III. Identity formation is completed by early adolescence. IV. Family and social environment influence identity building.

4. Consider the statements on reproductive health: I. Balanced diet helps proper body growth during adolescence. II. Personal hygiene is essential due to increased sweat and oil glands activity. III. Lack of sleep has no effect on adolescents’ health. IV. Exercise helps maintain both physical and mental health.

5. About the onset of puberty, which of the following is correct:I. Puberty marks the beginning of reproductive capability.II. Puberty begins at the same age for all individuals.III. Nutritional and health conditions infl uence puberty’s timing.IV. Boys usually enter puberty earlier than girls.

6. Consider statements about secondary sexual characters: I. They appear only after hormones are produced. Many changes in adolescence, including menstruation and other signs of puberty, are mainly due to hormones II. Growth of breasts in girls is a secondary sexual characteristic. III. Broadening of the shoulders in boys is a secondary sexual character. IV. Secondary sexual characteristics do not help distinguish males from females.

7. Consider emotional and mental changes during adolescence: I. Adolescents become more independent and self-aware. II. Emotional changes may cause mood swings. III. Adolescents cannot think logically or reason scientifically. IV. Brain develops during adolescence enabling abstract thinking.

8. Read the statements regarding physical changes during adolescence: I. The Voice of boys becomes deep due to the growth of the larynx. II. The Voice of girls becomes extremely deep like boys because their larynx grows more. III. Growth of hair in armpits and pubic regions occurs in both boys and girls. IV. Facial hair (moustache and beard) appears only in boys.

9. Consider the statements about the onset of adolescence: I. Adolescence begins around the age of 11 and lasts till 18 or 19 years. II. This period is also called the teenage period because it includes ages ending with 'teen'. III. Girls enter adolescence later than boys. IV. Both boys and girls show sudden growth in height during adolescence.

10. Regarding growth in height during adolescence: I. Boys generally grow to full height by 16-18 years. II. Girls gain height for a longer period than boys. III. The rate of growth varies from person to person. IV. Short children may become tall adults depending on their growth pattern.