IELTS VOCABULARY TEST: RELATIONSHIPS & FAMILY
Time allowance: 20 minutes
Total Marks: 30
PART 1: DEFINITIONS (5 points)
Match the words in the box with their correct definitions based on the text provided.
A. Adolescence B. Sibling C. Nurture D. Accommodating E. Interaction
1. __________: A brother or a sister.
2. __________: To help someone or something develop and grow.
3. __________: The stage of development between childhood and adulthood.
4. __________: Agreeing to a demand; willing to help or do what someone else
wants.
5. __________: Communication or direct involvement with someone or
something.
PART 2: COMPOUND NOUNS & COLLOCATIONS (10 points)
Combine a word from Column A with a word from Column B to complete the
sentences below. (Note: You may need to change the form if necessary, but usually the
noun form is fixed).
Column A: Maternal | Sibling | Stable | Striking | Extended
Column B: Rivalry | Instinct | Resemblance | Family | Upbringing
6. Despite living far apart, the family maintains close ties, including aunts, uncles,
and cousins. They are a very close ___________________.
7. There is a ___________________ between the two brothers; they look almost
exactly the same.
8. Psychologists believe that a ___________________ helps children develop into
confident and well-adjusted adults.
9. ___________________ is common in large families, where brothers and sisters
compete for their parents' attention.
10. It is often said that a strong ___________________ kicks in as soon as a
mother holds her newborn baby.
PART 3: WORD CHOICE - "RELATION" vs "RELATIONSHIP" (5 points)
Choose the correct word (Relationship, Relation, Related or Relative)
to complete the sentences. Pay attention to the prepositions used.
11. I am writing in ________________ to the job advertisement I saw in
yesterday's newspaper.
12. Developing a good working ________________ with your colleagues is
essential for career success.
13. The study found that high stress levels in adulthood are often
________________ to an unhappy childhood.
14. The wolf is a close ________________ of the domestic dog.
15. She has a very close ________________ with her parents.
PART 4: GAP FILLING (10 points)
Complete the text using the words from the box. There are two extra words you do not
need.
rewarding adopt conflict endure active accommodating interact
Recent research suggests that early friendships are vital. Children who experience a
(16) ______________ friendship before the birth of a brother or sister are likely to
have better interactions with that sibling later on.
This bond can (17) ______________ throughout their childhood. When parents relate
to a child, they often do a lot of the work, figuring out what the child needs and then
(18) ______________ those needs. However, when two children (19)
_____________, they must learn to manage (20) ______________ and negotiate play
without adult help.
