Vocabulary
Present Tenses
Idioms/Phrases
Types of Families
General Relationships
Conjunctions
100
the usual way that a person behaves or acts that is part of their character
nature
100
Used for general truths, habitual actions, and permanent solutions
Subject + Verb
Present simple
100
I have always admired her. (Maybe I want to be just like her some day)
I have always looked up to her.
100
A family unit that includes three or more generations living together under one roof, such as grandparents, parents, and grandchildren
Multigenerational Family
100
What's the name for the day designated to celebrate moms?
Mother's Day
100
Bring an umbrella _________ it rains later.
in case
200
Not friendly; not wanting to have a close relationship with somebody.
Distant
200
Helps describe actions that are currently happening or in progress (can also be used to talk about the future)
Subject + be + Present Participle
Present continuous
200
We think about things in the same way
We're on the same wavelength
200
A family structure where one parent raises one or more children without the presence or involvement of the other parent, due to separation, divorce, death, or choice.
Single Parent Family
200
This term describes a person (male or female) who shares the same parents with you.
sibling
200
I will go to the party _________ it rains.
unless
300
the way a child is cared for and taught how to behave while he/she is growing up
upbringing
300
Describes actions that have been completed in the recent past and have a connection to the present.
Subject + have + Past Participle
Present perfect
300
We have known each other for a long time.
We go back a long way.
300
A family that provides temporary care for children who are unable to live with their biological parents due to various reasons, such as abuse, neglect, or parental incapacity, with the goal of reunification or adoption.
Foster Family
300
In the United States, what holiday is commonly celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, often involving gatherings of family and friends for a special meal?
Thanksgiving
300
___________ she was tired, she finished her work.
Although/ Though/ Even Though
400
humorous and clever
witty
400
Helps describe actions that started in the past and are still ongoing in the present
Subject + have + been + Present Participle
Present perfect Continuous
400
We are a very close family.
We are a close-knit family /
We are a tight-knit family
400
A family unit formed through the remarriage or cohabitation of two individuals, each bringing children from previous relationships into the new family structure.
Blended Family
400
What term is used to refer to a person who is related to you by marriage rather than by blood?
In-law
400
You can stay here _________ you don't make too much noise.
as long as / provided that
500
To take away one's pain or problems
alleviate
500
*** DAILY DOUBLE CHALLENGE ***
1,000 points to the entire team if...
everyone in the group must do the "macarena" dance around the room for one lap. 
500
I'm very fond of him (I feel a sweet feeling for him)
I have a soft spot for him
500
A family unit consisting of two parents (typically a mother and father) and their children, living together in one household.
Nuclear Family
500
What is the term for a family tree diagram that shows the relationships between generations of a family?
Genealogy or Family Tree
500
________ the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.
In spite of / Despite