Family Collocations
Someone who is only there for you in the good times.
Fair-weather friend
"I'll be at work till late tonight", said Blanca.
Blanca said she would be at work late that night.
let someone know what’s happening
keep posted
We have to let her go now. She has been ............... for more than three hours and appears to know nothing helpful in solving the crime.
interrogated
Which drinks manufacturer is said to have popularized Santa’s red and white costume?
Coca-cola
Relatives not in your immediate family
Extended family
"I don't eat fish", said Muna.
Muna said that she didn't eat fish.
Try not to be noticed
But fashion owes more to science than some …….. might like to admit. (ENTHUSE)
ENTHUSIASTS
Which ornament is traditionally placed on the top of our Christmas trees?
Star or angel
A family with very strong ties.
Close-knit
"I broke the mirror", said Rocio.
Rocio said that she had broken the mirror.
To stay calm
To keep (your) cool
Dancing can really help your ...... wellbeing. PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGICAL
What country has the tradition of filling children's clogs with treats and candies on December 5th?
The Netherlands
People who care for a child for a temporary period of time.
Foster parents
"I've passed my English exam", said Angela.
To continue to know
To keep (someone) posted
She doesn't appreciate the work I do for her. She takes me for ......... GIVEN / GRANTED / GRATEFUL/ GONE
GRANTED
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Your mum, dad, wife, husband, kids etc.
Nuclear family
"I've left some food in the pot", said Raquel.
Raquel said she ........................................ some food in the pot.
had left
To stop yourself smiling or laughing
To keep a straight face
Dave is very fast so no surprisingly he came first in the race. (CAME) Dave is a fast runner so it ........... that he came first in the race
CAME AS NO SURPRISE
Who spread the news about baby Jesus in Bethlehem?
The shepherds