Always learn a word with its collocation (the words that go with it) and one example sentence. Then use it in your own practice writing until it feels natural.
IELTS Vocabulary: Family & Relationships
Use these high-frequency family & relationships words with their natural collocations. Learn each word with its example so you use it accurately — accuracy scores higher than rare “big words”.
| Word / phrase | Common collocation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| nuclear family | a typical nuclear family | The nuclear family is becoming more common. |
| extended family | live with an extended family | Many still live with an extended family. |
| upbringing | a strict upbringing | A strict upbringing shaped his values. |
| bonding | family bonding | Shared meals encourage family bonding. |
| generation gap | bridge the generation gap | Technology can widen the generation gap. |
| role model | a positive role model | Parents are children’s first role models. |
Accurate every time. One misused “advanced” word hurts your Lexical Resource score more than a simple word used correctly.
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