Finish the sentence - If two people are completely different, they are ...
like chalk and cheese
What do you call someone who uses rude words to hurt other people?
abusive
True or false? If you take after one of your parents, you continue running their business.
False – you look or behave like your parents
What might happen if you suppress your feelings?
e.g. it leads to physical and emotional stress
Paraphrase the sentence using the word “see” – We don’t agree about this issue.
We don’t see eye to eye on this issue.
Complete with a missing preposition – She blamed him ... not telling her the truth.
for
What are the characteristics of younger children?
they are manipulative, they often get away with things; they usually feel neglected
Finish the sentence – My parents are ... about the time I spend surfing the Net. How can I explain them they shouldn’t worry?
concerned
Why might you need to stand up for yourself?
Because you are being criticised or attacked
Finish the sentence – My parents were really ... with me, probably, because I was their firstborn.
uptight
What do you call a difference in values and attitudes that leads to misunderstanding between parents and children?
generation gap
Finish the sentence – Despite her strict upbringing, she became a loving and ... mother.
caring/nurturing
True or false? If you let something get to you, it makes you feel upset or angry.
True
Paraphrase the sentence using the word ‘keep’ – He is really reserved, he doesn’t usually talk much.
He keeps himself to himself.
What is the opposite to break rules?
obey/play by rules
Complete with a missing preposition – Her father’s sense of humour rubbed off ... her.
on
