Basic Details
Word: Family
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of people related to one another, often parents and their children, or all the people living together in one household.
Synonyms: Relatives, household, kin
Antonyms: Strangers, outsiders
Idioms and Phrases
- Blood is thicker than water: This means that family relationships are often stronger than other relationships. Example: "Even though they had a disagreement, she knew that blood is thicker than water and would always support her brother."
- Like one big happy family: This describes a group that acts as if they are close like a family, even if they are not. Example: "The team worked so well together, it felt like one big happy family."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every Sunday, our family gathers for dinner at my grandparents' house.
Example 2: The importance of supporting each other is what makes a family strong.
Example 3: My family enjoys going on holidays together and exploring new places.
Fun Fact
The word "family" comes from the Latin word "familia," which originally referred to a household, including not just family members but also servants and slaves who lived in the same home.
Famous Quote
"Family is not an important thing. It's everything." - Michael J. Fox
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "family" mean?
a) A group of friends
b) A group of people related to one another
c) A type of animal
d) A place to stay
Answer: b) A group of people related to one another
2. Which of these is a synonym of "family"?
a) Neighbours
b) Kin
c) Colleagues
d) Friends
Answer: b) Kin
3. Which sentence uses "family" correctly?
a) My family is made up of my parents and siblings.
b) The family run very fast.
c) My family dances on the roof.
d) The family is a kind of tree.
Answer: a) My family is made up of my parents and siblings.
4. Which idiom refers to the strength of family ties?
a) Like one big happy family
b) Blood is thicker than water
c) A rose by any other name
d) Back to square one
Answer: b) Blood is thicker than water
5. What is the opposite of "family"?
a) Friends
b) Kin
c) Strangers
d) Relatives
Answer: c) Strangers
