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 

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