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.

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"?

Do you agree that "the couples, who laugh together, stay together?" Is it important for married couples to have the same sense of humour? Why?