Family Collocations Quiz

I grew up in an ______ family as my grandparents, a couple of aunts and an uncls lived with us.

• extended

• nuclear

• small

• typical

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'extended' because the presence of grandparents, aunts, and an uncle indicates a family structure that includes multiple generations and relatives living together, which defines an extended family.

My uncle, who was a ______ bachelor, also lived with us. He had no intention to get marred.

• senior

• confirmed

• married

• famous

Answer explanation

The term 'confirmed bachelor' refers to a man who has chosen to remain unmarried and has no intention of marrying. This fits the context, while 'senior', 'married', and 'famous' do not convey the same meaning.

We saw a lot of our ______ relatives as well as close ones, especially in festivals.

• distant

• separated

• separated

• divided

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'distant' because it refers to relatives who are not closely related, fitting the context of seeing both distant and close relatives during festivals.

Families tended to be much more ______ then – we did more things together.

• separated

• united

• close-knit

• functional

Answer explanation

The context suggests that families were more involved and spent time together, making 'close-knit' the best choice. It implies strong bonds and unity, contrasting with 'separated' or 'functional', which do not fit the sentiment.

There are far more ______ families now where parents rarely spend time with each other.

• separated

• dysfunctional

• large

• small

Answer explanation

The term 'dysfunctional' accurately describes families where parents rarely spend time together, indicating a breakdown in family dynamics. 'Separated' and 'large' do not inherently imply this lack of interaction.

My late wife used to say it's not fair for kids to grow up in ______ homes.

• broken

• rented

• narrow

• distant

Answer explanation

The term 'broken' homes refers to families that are separated or dysfunctional, which can negatively impact children's development. This aligns with the sentiment of fairness for children, making 'broken' the most fitting choice.

James and I hope to ______ a family soon. We have chosen the restaurant.

• create

• begin

• start

• set up

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'start' because it commonly refers to the initiation of a family, aligning with the context of planning for a family. 'Create' and 'set up' are less appropriate in this context.

My sister is ....................... a baby now.

• waiting for

• carrying

• having

• expecting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'expecting' because it indicates that my sister is anticipating the arrival of a baby. The other options do not convey this meaning appropriately in the context of having a baby.

It is hard to be a ......., she will take care of the baby alone.

• married

• solo

• single

• lonely

Answer explanation

The phrase indicates a challenging situation for a person who is taking care of a baby alone. 'Single' best fits this context, as it implies not having a partner to share the responsibilities, unlike 'married' or 'solo'.

Which collocation means “have a baby”?

• go into labour

• be pregnant

• expect a baby

• raise a child

Answer explanation

The collocation "expect a baby" means to be in the state of anticipating the arrival of a child, which directly relates to the concept of having a baby. The other options refer to different stages or aspects of parenthood.