1. Complete the sentences with the correct word from the box. There are two extra words.

Breadwinner – Kin – Acquaintance – Spouse – Household – Lifeline – Extended – Nuclear

1. In the past, the typical ________ family (parents and children) was the norm, but now multi-generational homes are returning.
2. My grandmother lives with us, so we have a very large ________ family.
3. To be honest, I wouldn’t call him a friend; he’s more of a casual ________ I met at a conference.
4. Since my father lost his job, my mother has become the sole ________ for our family.
5. In some cultures, it is common for the entire ________ to contribute to the upbringing of a child.
6. The legal document requires the signature of your ________ if you are married

ANSWERS

1 nuclear
2 extended
3 acquaintance
4 breadwinner
5 household
6 spouse

2. Choose the correct option (a, b, or c) to complete the phrasal verb in each sentence.

1. My brother and I used to fight a lot, but now we get ______ famously.
   • a) across
   • b) along
   • c) through
2. After the massive argument, it took them three weeks to make ______.
   • a) up
   • b) over
   • c) off
3. I’ve always looked ______ to my older sister because of her resilience.
   • a) down
   • b) up
   • c) over
4. It’s hard to bring ______ children in such a digital, fast-paced world.
   • a) out
   • b) up
   • c) about
5. Tom takes ______ his father; they both have the same sense of humor and stubbornness.
   • a) after
   • b) on
   • c) for

ANSWERS

1B 2A 3B 4B 5A

3. WORD FOMATION: Use the word in bold to form a new word that fits in the gap.

1. Effective __________ is the key to any long-lasting relationship. (COMMUNICATE)
2. Having a strong support system is vital for your mental __________. (WELL)
3. Many people struggle with __________ after moving to a new city where they know no one. (LONELY)
4. The __________ between the two brothers was evident even when they were kids. (RIVAL)
5. She had a very happy __________ in a small village in the mountains. (CHILD)

ANSWERS

1 COMMUNICATION
2 WELLBEING
3 LONELINESS
4 RIVALRY
5 CHILDHOOD

4. KEY WORD TRANSFOMATION: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words.

1. I stopped being friends with Sarah after we had a big fight about money.
OUT
I ________________________ Sarah over a disagreement about money.

2. I have a very good relationship with my mother-in-law.
TERMS
I am on ________________________ my mother-in-law.

3. We inherited the old house when my grandfather passed away.
CAME
We ________________________ the old house after my grandfather’s death.

ANSWERS

1. fell out with
2. very good terms with
3. came into