Collocations - Unit 1

What does *“dysfunctional family”* mean?

• A family with many children

• A traditional family with strong rules

• A family with poor or harmful relationships

• A very wealthy family

What’s a *“bitter divorce”*?

• A divorce with a lot of anger and conflict

• A quick separation with no emotions

• A secret legal separation

• A happy mutual decision

What does it mean to *“award sole custody”*?

• Take custody away from both parents

• Let grandparents take custody

• Give custody to both parents

• Give full custody to one parent

A *“broken home”* usually refers to:

• A family without children

• A family where parents are divorced or separated

• A home with old furniture

• A large and happy family

What is a *“divorce settlement”*?

• An emotional goodbye

• A legal decision about family property and money

• A secret family meeting

• A reunion ceremony

Who are *“adoptive parents”*?

• The parents who raised you but didn’t give birth to you

• Your real biological parents

• Parents who divorced

• Foster care officers

What’s the opposite of a *“carefree childhood”*?

• A private upbringing

• A peaceful home

• A troubled childhood

• A joyful youth

A *“mutual separation”* happens when:

• The couple fights in court

• The court forces a separation

• One person runs away

• Both people agree to separate peacefully

What’s a *“messy divorce”*?

• One with many kids

• A long, emotional legal fight

• A simple, quiet split

• A fun celebration

What does *“grant joint custody”* mean?

• Let both parents share custody

• Give custody to one parent

• Custody given to a lawyer

• Deny custody