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1. Brothers and sisters are called ______.

a) quislings

b) siblings

c) changelings

d) twinlings             

2. Which word or expression is NOT a common term for a husband or wife?

a) partner

b) spouse

c) other half

d) supporting leg     

3. Your mother’s brother is your ______.

a) uncle

b) aunt

c) cousin

d) nephew              

4. Your father’s brother’s daughter is your ______.

a) uncle

b) aunt

c) cousin

d) nephew

5. Your wife or husband’s family are your ______.

a) out-laws

b) by-laws

c) in-laws

d) OFF-laws            

6. Your father’s grandparents are your ______.

a) old grandparents

b) big grandparents

c) super grandparents

d) great grandparents

答案

1) b, 2) d, 3) a, 4) c, 5) c, 6) d.