Read the text. Match the headings with paragraphs 1 – 4.

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We don't always get on well with our brothers and sisters - but we get a lot of benefits from them. Research shows that siblings have a big effect on our personalities - and in general, it's a good effect.

2.

When you're young, you argue with your brothers and sisters. It's part of life. Nobody is very keen on arguments, but in fact, they can be a good thing. Why? Because you learn important skills from these arguments. And according to research, you don't get these skills from friends, only from siblings.

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A big brother or sister is also an advantage at school. According to research, when your big brother or sister does well at school, you do well too. This is because they assist you with homework. They can also give you important information about your school and your teachers.

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Some benefits are only true when your sibling is a girl. For example, according to research at the University of Ulster, boys with sisters are usually good at talking about emotions. This helps them to be happy, because when they feel worried about something, they can share their feelings. Boys with sisters are also good at talking to girls.