Understanding Family Relationships

What is the term for a person's parents?

• ancestors

• relatives

• guardians

• parents

What do you call the children of your siblings?

• Cousins

• Grandchildren

• Nieces and nephews

• Siblings' kids

What is the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild?

• A grandparent is a friend of a grandchild.

• A grandparent is a cousin of a grandchild.

• A grandparent is the ancestor of a grandchild.

• A grandparent is a sibling of a grandchild.

What is the term for a family member who is related by marriage?

• In-law

• Cousin

• Stepchild

• Fiancé

What do you call your father's brother?

• uncle

• brother

• nephew

• cousin

What is the name for a female sibling?

• brother

• sister

• aunt

• cousin

What is the relationship between cousins?

• Cousins are the children of your aunts and uncles.

• Cousins are the children of your parents' friends.

• Cousins are your grandparents' children.

• Cousins are siblings of your parents.

What do you call the children of your aunt or uncle?

• Siblings

• Nephews

• Cousins

• Nieces

What is the term for a family member who is not a blood relative?

• Step-sibling

• Cousin

• Adopted child

• In-law

What do you call your mother's sister?

• Aunt

• Cousin

• Niece

• Sister