RW Vocabulary Review 2- Family

What does the term "nuclear family" refer to?

• A large extended family

• A family consisting of parents and their children

• A family with adopted children

• A family with grandparents

Which of the following best describes "maternal breadwinners"?

• Fathers who provide for the family

• Mothers who are the primary earners

• Children who work part-time

• Siblings who contribute equally

The phrase "strike a work-life balance" means:

• Focusing solely on work

• Prioritizing family over work

• Managing both work and personal life effectively

• Ignoring personal life for career advancement

The phrase "dual-earner households" refers to:

• Families with one working parent

• Families where both parents work

• Families with no working members

• Families dependent on social security

Working mothers often face ______ due to childcare responsibilities.

• 6. advancement

• 6. stagnation

• 6. slower career progression

• 6. enhancement

Single parents often ______ the financial burden of raising children.

• 6. share

• 6. alleviate

• 6. bear

• 6. mitigate

When a family experiences a breakdown in a long-term relationship, it can lead to a ______ impact on children's well-being.

• 6. minimal

• 6. significant

• 6. negligible

• 6. irrelevant

A ______ in single parenthood has led to more households where parents take on a heavier financial burden.

• 6. reduction

• 6. surge

• 6. decline

• 6. stability

Match the terms with their meanings. Write abcd in the answer box:

Strain: ......

11. Homemaker: ......

12. Gender pay gap: ......

13. Domestic tasks: ......

a) A person who manages the household, often not working outside the home
b) Stress or pressure
c) Responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, and childcare
d) The difference in earnings between men and women

Write the correct order of the words to complete the sentence:

"Many families are struggling to ______ the work-life balance, especially in ______-income households."

a. strike

b. dual