family relation collocation Ex

Exercise 1: Collocation Recognition & Matching

This exercise helps you pair nouns with their correct verbs/adjectives.

Part A: Match the terms from the left column with the terms from the right column to form a common collocation.

Term A		Term B
1. strict		a. discipline
2. authoritarian		b. parents
3. permissive		c. upbringing
4. supportive		d. environment
5. emotional		e. bonding
6. single-parent		f. families
7. parental		g. involvement
8. child		h. neglect
9. positive		i. reinforcement
10. nurturing		j. care

Part B: Now, match the terms related to generational differences and marriage.

Term A		Term B
1. generation		a. gap
2. traditional		b. values
3. modern		c. lifestyle
4. cultural		d. shift
5. elderly		e. population
6. marital		f. stability
7. divorce		g. rates
8. long-term		h. commitment
9. child		i. custody
10. prenuptial		j. agreements

Exercise 2: Gap-Fill with Context

Complete the following sentences using the collocations from the box. You will need to change the form of the word to fit the sentence grammatically.

Box of Collocations
`family conflicts`	`intergenerational communication`	`respect for elders`	`changing attitudes`	`digital natives`
`cohabiting couples`	`financial independence`	`marital breakdown`	`domestic disputes`	`wedding expenses`

The towards marriage are clear in the rising number of , who often cite as a reason to postpone the high of a traditional wedding.
are common in many families, often stemming from a lack of effective . While is important, understanding the perspective of younger is equally key to resolving these issues and preventing serious .

Exercise 3: Error Correction

Each sentence contains one incorrect collocation. Identify the mistake and rewrite the sentence using the correct collocation from the list.

Strong family bonds are built on emotional connection from an early age.

2. There is often a big age gap between teenagers and their parents.

3. The increase in marriage breakdown is a trend in many societies.

4. After the divorce, the court had to decide on who would get child care.

5. Many young people today have a different way of life compared to their parents.

6. Good communication between generations can solve many family problems.

7. Having your own money gives a person more freedom in a relationship.

Exercise 5: IELTS Writing Task 2 – Planning & Vocabulary

This exercise helps you plan an essay and select relevant vocabulary.

Essay Question:
In some parts of the world, there is an increasing trend of older people living in care homes rather than with their adult children. Is this a positive or negative development?

Step 1: Brainstorming Arguments & Vocabulary

View 1: Negative Development (e.g., loss of family bonds, neglect of elderly, undermines traditional values)
View 2: Positive Development (e.g., professional care, reduces family conflict, modern lifestyle demands)

View 1: Negative Development	Relevant Collocations	View 2: Positive Development	Relevant Collocations
1. Weakens family bonds	`emotional bonding`, `respect for elders`	1. Better quality care	`supportive environment`, `nurturing care` (professional)
2. Reflects negative social change	`changing attitudes`, `cultural shift` (negative view)	2. Practical necessity	`modern lifestyle`, `financial independence` (adult children working)
3. Can be a form of neglect	`child neglect` (analogy for elder neglect)	3. Reduces strain	`family conflicts`, `domestic disputes` (over care)

Step 2: Write a sample body paragraph.
Choose one view from your table and write a coherent paragraph arguing for it. Use at least 4 collocations from the list.

Your Paragraph (Arguing it is a Negative Development):

Exercise 6: IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Practice Questions

Prepare short answers to these typical IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions. Try to incorporate the suggested collocations naturally.

How have family roles changed in recent years?
(Try to use: changing attitudes, modern lifestyle, traditional values)
What are the most important qualities of a good parent?
(Try to use: supportive environment, positive reinforcement, nurturing care)
Why do you think divorce rates have changed in many countries?
(Try to use: financial independence, marital stability, long-term commitment)
What challenges can arise from generational differences in a family?
(Try to use: generation gap, intergenerational communication, family conflicts)

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