The following words are synonyms and antonyms of the verb "laugh". Group them into synonyms and antonyms: Words: chuckle, grin, giggle, sob, chortle, grimace, crackle, frown, snicker, pout, groan, scowl, smirk, cry, whoop, moan.

Match the following emotions with their definitions: Emotions: a. fear b. anger c. surprise d. disgust e. sadness f. happiness g. relief h. triumph i. contentment Definitions: i. a feeling of strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant ii. affected with grief or unhappiness iii. a pleasurable or satisfying experience iv. a great victory or achievement v. a strong feeling of displeasure vi. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm vii. the quality or state of being satisfied viii. removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing ix. an unexpected event, fact, etc.

Complete the following sentences with words / phrases from the text: a. According to Sophie Scott, laughter is one of the important and ______ behaviors. b. After her study in Namibia, Scott came to the realization that laughter is one of our richest ______. c. Studies have shown that there are ______ universal emotions based on facial expressions. d. Scott found out that most of the laughs have nothing to do with ______. e. The couples who laugh at each other are likely to show that you like them, you agree with them or that you are in ______ as them. f. The primary way of communication of grown up people is ______. g. Comedians usually find it easier to work in larger places due to ______ nature of laughter.

Answer the following questions: a. Why do people giggle at someone’s pain or suffering? b. What did Scott’s study in Namibia come up with? c. How is laughter a social bonding? d. According to the author, what role does laughter play in husband-wife relationship? e. How does laughter work as a painkiller? f. What did the study find about the relation between laughter and brain? g. What are two emotions that the author associates with infants and adults? h. How does a stand-up comedian take the audience’s laughter? i. Show the relation between laughter and crowd. j. What does the author mean when he says "there is always a meaning to it"?