IELTS Vocab: Family

What is the definition of the word 'sibling'?

• A. A cousin

• B. A brother or sister

• C. A parent

• D. A friend

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'sibling' incorrectly?

• A. I have a sibling rivalry with my best friend.

• B. Siblings can have a profound impact on a child's life.

• C. I didn't have any siblings growing up, so I learned to be independent.

• D. In China, many children grew up without a sibling due to the one-child policy.

What does the word 'relative' mean?

• A. A person in the same family

• B. A close friend

• C. A teacher

• D. A neighbor

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'relative' incorrectly?

• A. With the rise of nuclear families, the amount of time spent with extended relatives has increased.

• B. When I was younger, I used to spend a lot of time with my relatives while my parents were away on business.

• C. Hiring relatives can create family problems if there are difficulties at work.

• D. I don't have many relatives.

Answer explanation

This sentence should say 'extended family'

What is the definition of the word 'adolescence'?

• A. The period between childhood and adulthood

• B. The period between infancy and childhood

• C. The period between adulthood and old age

• D. The period between adolescence and old age

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'adolescence' correctly?

• A. Adolescence can be a difficult time both for the child and the parent.

• B. In regards to prison sentences, I believe that adolescence should be treated the same way as adults.

• C. Adolescence is the period between infancy and childhood.

• D. Adolescence is the period between adulthood and old age.

What is the definition of the word 'nurture'?

• A. To harm someone or something

• B. To ignore someone or something

• C. To help someone or something develop and grow

• D. To criticize someone or something

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'nurture' correctly?

• A. Nature versus nurture is a common topic among scientists.

• B. Growing up in a healthy and nurturing environment can prepare children for future success.

• C. I have a good working relationship with my boss.

• D. Maintaining a strong relationship with your friends becomes more difficult later in life.

What is the definition of the word 'relationship'?

• A. The way in which two people behave towards each other

• B. The way in which two countries behave towards each other

• C. The way in which two groups behave towards each other

• D. All of the above

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'relationship' correctly?

• A. I have a good working relationship with my boss.

• B. Maintaining a strong relationship with your friends becomes more difficult later in life.

• C. The relationship between the police and local community has improved.

• D. All of the above