Vocabulary and Phrases
Below are common words and phrases related to family, along with example sentences.
Family Members:
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Immediate family – “My immediate family includes my parents and siblings.”
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Extended family – “My extended family gathers for holidays every year.”
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Sibling – “I have one sibling, an older sister.”
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Grandparents – “My grandparents live in the countryside.”
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Cousin – “My cousin and I are the same age.”
Describing Family Relationships:
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Close-knit – “We are a close-knit family that spends a lot of time together.”
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Strict / Lenient – “My parents are quite strict when it comes to school.”
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Supportive – “My family is very supportive of my dreams.”
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Resemble – “I resemble my father in appearance.”
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Get along with – “I get along with my siblings most of the time.”
Short Vocabulary Quiz:
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
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My ________ family includes my parents and siblings. (Immediate / Extended)
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My mother is very ________; she always encourages me. (Supportive / Strict)
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I ________ my father; we have the same eyes. (Resemble / Get along with)