RELATIONSHIPS

Phrasal verbs

Unit 1

Write a definition or an example sentence using these PHRASALS from Unit1.

break up (with sb)

fall out (with sb) over sth
get back together
get along / on (with)
go out with
hit it off
let down
look after
look down on

Word formation
VERB

acquaint

look up to
make up a story, etc.
make (it) up (with sb)
name sb after sb else
pass away
put up with
run into sb
stand by
take after

Write the missing word classes whenever possible.

CONCRETE NOUN (person)

an acquaintance (=sb you know)

person
sbs relations / relatives

research

gossip Hes a gossip

Family words

be reconciled with; become friendly again

ABSTRACT NOUN

ADJECTIVE

closeness
difficulties

close

relation - relationship
research
strength
a child from sbs first marriage

ADVERB

friendly
related, relative
strong
gossipy

Think of more expressions related to FAMILY and write them in the box.

boyfriend / cousin / fianc(e) / half brother / mother in law / offspring / relatives

siblings (=brothers and sisters) / sister in law / spouse / step sister / twin

Phrases and collocations

argument
friend
gossip (U)
gossip (v)
soap (opera)
relationship

have an a. (with sb) (about sth / doing sth)

make / become / be / stay friends (with sb); close / best f.
hear some g. / enjoy g. / an interesting piece of g. / the latest g. / g. in (newspapers)
g. with sb about sth / sb
friendly, strong

Confusables

Can you tell the difference between these words? Use a dictionary to help you.

argument / quarrel / row / fight / discussion

assist / help
gossip/ chat / moan
inform / tell
receive / get

Semantic fields: Gossip

request / ask for

require / want
spouse (formal) = husband / wife
unavailable / busy
verify / check

Can you add more expressions related to GOSSIP?

make up stories
let sb in on a secret (or any other info that is secret or only known by few people)
IDIOM: talk about sb behind sbs back