Family Ties. Vocabulary Test

Match the words to form collocations.

Choose the correct preposition.

Give the captions to the pictures.

Classify the words and phrases.

Match the words/phrases with their definitions.

Fill in the correct word. There are three answers you don't need to use. 1. Mary rarely with her friend's views but this doesn't affect their friendship. 2. Although Patrick works long hours, his family still priority over his work. 3. They wanted to have a small and quiet wedding, so they only invited members of their families and a few close friends. 4. Jane and George got married in the States, so many of their from Scotland found it difficult to be there for the wedding. 5. Chris strongly to going out with his younger sister and her friends.

Choose the correct response. There is one extra answer.

Match the family values with their definitions. Two definitions are extra. Try to guess the two family values.

Fill in the gaps with proper words. Two words are extra. 1. Your mum's new husband is your . 2. My husband is an. He has no brothers or sisters. 3. Polly and John have got two granddaughters. The girls visit their every week. 4. Ann looks very tired. She is a parent and has no help from anyone. 5. Molly and Pete had problems and finally divorced. Pete is Molly's . 6. Sadly, Tim's wife passed away last year. Now he's a .

Complete the sentences with the correct words. 1. His parents didn't get on well so they decided to . 2. Martha is part of a as she lives with just her mother and father. 3. Although the has dropped in Italy in recent years, the family still takes priority. 4. With five children, there is never a in the Brady house. 5. Events like birthdays, weddings and New Year's celebrations help keep alive. 6. Anita's parents are planning for her. They've found her the perfect husband. 7. Bill was surprised to find out that one of her was a famous explorer in the 18th century.