Family and Relationships Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises

Posted on Aug 30, 2024 in English

Family and Relationships

Matching Words and Definitions

Match each word to its correct definition:

1. Your grandfather’s father: Great-grandfather
2. A woman whose husband has died: Widow
3. Your brother’s or sister’s daughter: Niece
4. Anyone in your family: Relative
5. The brother of your husband or wife: Brother-in-law
6. An unmarried person: Single
7. Brother or sister: Sibling
8. A person with no brothers or sisters: An only child
9. Your aunt’s or uncle’s child: Cousin
10. Your brother’s son: Nephew

Chico o Chica Julia’s Family

Fill in the blanks with the correct family member:

1. Brother
2. Sister
3. Parents
4. Mother
5. Father
6. Grandfather
7. Grandmother
8. Uncle
9. Aunt
10. Son
11. Daughter
12. Family

Completing Sentences with Suitable Words

Complete each sentence with a suitable word:

1. A couple that marries
2. A woman who has a baby
3. People may inherit from their parents
4. Children are often jealous of their siblings
5. There is usually a strong bond between parents and children
6. Children usually love their parents

Completing Family Words

Complete the following family words:

1. Husband
2. Niece
3. Aunt
4. Nephew
5. Aunt
6. Uncle
7. Sister
8. Grandmother
9. Mother-in-law
10. Stepfather
11. Stepmother
12. Wife

Choosing the Correct Word

Choose the correct word from the list to complete each sentence:

relatives, engaged, elder, don’t get along, break up, marriage, alike, twin, couple, single, friendship, wedding

(Sentences are missing, please provide the sentences to complete this section)

Stages of Life

What stage of life are these people at?

1. Toddler
2. Mid-twenties
3. Elderly
4. Baby
5. Teenager
6. Adult
7. Late forties
8. Retired

Relationship Stages

Put the following relationship stages in order:

1. Met
2. Felt in love
3. Asked out
4. Went out with
5. Had an argument
6. Got married
7. Split up with

Completing Sentences Logically

Find the logical ending for each sentence:

1. Jane was born in a small local hospital in 1972.
2. She was called Jane after her grandmother.
3. She grew up on a farm with lots of animals.
4. She lived with her father after her mother died.
5. Her first boyfriend was a boy at her secondary school.
6. She went out with him for six months.
7. She went to university when she left school.
8. She fell in love with another student studying medicine.
9. They got married when she was in her late twenties.
10. Jane’s father died when they were on their honeymoon.
11. She had a baby in her early thirties.
12. Her father died just after the baby was born.

Grammar: Using “as + adjective + as”

Complete the sentences using “as + adjective + as”:

1. Athens is as old as Rome.
2. The Grand Hotel isn’t as expensive as the Ritz Hotel.
3. My room is as big as yours.
4. She’s not as nervous as him.
5. I haven’t been here as long as you.
6. You didn’t get up as early as me.

Grammar: Using Comparative Adjectives

Use a comparative adjective to complete each sentence:

1. Don’t worry, things could be worse.
2. I’m not very interested, but I could be more interested.
3. It’s a pity you don’t live closer.
4. London is more beautiful than Paris.
5. My case is heavier than yours.
6. My chair is more comfortable than yours.
7. People are generally more polite than they used to be.
8. Sue’s house is bigger than mine.
9. The weather is hotter than it was yesterday.
10. The flowers are nicer than the ones I bought last week.
11. The coffee is stronger than I like it.
12. The knife is sharper than the old one.

Grammar: Using “than”

Use “than” to complete each sentence:

1. You are taller than him.
2. You are older than her.
3. This is harder than I thought.
4. You are a better cook than me.
5. You can run faster than me.
6. You have been here longer than her.
7. You got up earlier than me.
8. These books are more interesting than his.

Comparing Two Things

Compare the two things using a comparative adjective:

1. Playing tennis is more boring than running.
2. Snakes are more frightening than vampires.
3. Maths is more difficult than English.
4. Reading a book is more exciting than watching a film.
5. Cars are slower than planes.
6. English is easier than Maths.

Using “a bit” or “much”

Complete the sentences using “a bit” or “much”:

1. He is a bit older than Gary.
2. He is much younger than Jack’s father.
3. This is a bit more expensive than yours.
4. Today is much better than yesterday.
5. It’s a bit hotter than yesterday.
6. Ann is a much better tennis player than me.

Comparing Bob and Norman

Compare Bob and Norman using comparative adjectives:

1. Bob is better at maths than Norman.
2. Bob is friendlier than Norman.
3. Norman is lighter than Bob.
4. Norman is younger than Bob.
5. Bob is worse at French than Norman.

Comparing Two Men

Compare two men using comparative adjectives:

1. Stanley is older than Darren.
2. Darren is heavier than Stanley.
3. Stanley is thinner than Darren.
4. Darren is more handsome than Stanley.
5. Darren is stronger than Stanley.

Using Superlative Adjectives

Use a superlative adjective to complete each sentence:

1. That’s the oldest building in the city.
2. Yesterday was the happiest day of my life.
3. That’s the best film I’ve ever seen.
4. She’s the most popular singer in the country.
5. That was the worst mistake I’ve ever made.
6. That’s the prettiest village I’ve ever seen.
7. Yesterday was the coldest day of the year.
8. He’s the most interesting person I’ve ever met.

Using Superlative Adjectives with Specific Information

Complete the sentences using superlative adjectives and the words in the boxes:

1. Sydney is the largest city in Australia.
2. Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
3. Alaska is the largest state in the USA.
4. Brazil is the largest country in South America.
5. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
6. The Nile is the longest river in Africa.

Using Comparative or Superlative Adjectives

Use a comparative or superlative adjective to complete each sentence:

1. Dylan is the fastest runner.
2. Emma is the friendliest person I know.
3. This is easier than I thought.
4. That was the worst CD I’ve ever heard.
5. This is even worse than before.
6. John is the best student in the class.
7. Could you give me a hand? This box is heavier than I can carry.
8. Going to the cinema is more exciting than watching TV.
9. That’s the most expensive car I’ve ever seen.
10. He’s the oldest person in the village.
11. Please could you do it faster?
12. Nothing is lighter than a feather.

Using “too” + adjective

Complete the sentences using “too” + adjective:

1. The radio is too loud.
2. The net is too high.
3. It’s too hot.
4. She’s driving too fast.
5. The ball is too big.
6. The restaurant is too crowded.

Using “too” + adjective + “to”

Complete the sentences using “too” + adjective + “to”:

1. It’s too early to go to bed.
2. It’s too warm to wear a coat.
3. She’s too young to get married.
4. It’s too dangerous to go out at night.
5. It’s too late to phone Ann now.
6. I was too surprised to say anything.

Using “too” / “not … enough”

Complete the sentences using “too” / “not … enough” and the adjectives in brackets:

1. I don’t like yoga because it isn’t exciting enough (exciting).
2. I need a new suitcase because this one isn’t strong enough (strong).
3. I can’t run for two minutes because I am not fit enough (fit).
4. The food you eat isn’t healthy enough (healthy).
5. I don’t get enough exercise because I am too lazy (lazy).
6. I can’t wear mini-skirts because they are too short (short).
7. This book is too boring (boring).
8. The children aren’t old enough to watch that film (old).
9. I can’t go to that restaurant because it is too expensive (expensive).
10. I don’t like going to northern countries because it is too cold (cold).