Vocabulary and Phrases

Below are common words and phrases related to family, along with example sentences.

Family Members:

  1. Immediate family – “My immediate family includes my parents and siblings.”

  2. Extended family – “My extended family gathers for holidays every year.”

  3. Sibling – “I have one sibling, an older sister.”

  4. Grandparents – “My grandparents live in the countryside.”

  5. Cousin – “My cousin and I are the same age.”

Describing Family Relationships:

  1. Close-knit – “We are a close-knit family that spends a lot of time together.”

  2. Strict / Lenient – “My parents are quite strict when it comes to school.”

  3. Supportive – “My family is very supportive of my dreams.”

  4. Resemble – “I resemble my father in appearance.”

  5. Get along with – “I get along with my siblings most of the time.”

Short Vocabulary Quiz:

Fill in the blanks with the correct word:

  1. My ________ family includes my parents and siblings. (Immediate / Extended)

  2. My mother is very ________; she always encourages me. (Supportive / Strict)

  3. I ________ my father; we have the same eyes. (Resemble / Get along with)

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