FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Read and remember how to use the words:

unit: The family is very important as a unit in our society. affection: to feel affection for somebody. Every mother feels affection for (towards) her children. He doesn't show much affection for animals. tender: tender-hearted; tenderheartedness; tender heart; to be tender to somebody. The child was left in the tender care of his grandmother. This is a very tender plant; let it grow in a warm place. She loved her mother very tenderly. to concern, concern, concerning: be of concern; a matter of serious concern; be concerned about someone; be concerned with something. All parents are very much concerned about the future of their children. That doesn't concern you at all. Don't trouble about things that do not concern you. Don't concern yourself with other people's affairs. Everybody was concerned at the news. She shows a true concern for others. You've got a Mum who is really concerned about you. He refused to answer questions concerning his private life. to desire, desire: to leave much to be desired. He passionately desired to continue his career. This could help us to understand our own desires and needs. His work left much to be desired. equal, equality: equal rights; to enjoy equal rights; be on equal terms with; thе equality of all before the law. Men and women must become equally responsible for bringing up children. Do they have equal opportunities to make a career? The two boys are of equal strength. The Constitution speaks of the equality of all men before the law. to provide: to provide food and clothes for one's family; to be provided with (money, clothes, food); to provide something for somebody. Parents are expected to provide for their children. Are they provided for financially? The police are provided with guns only for defence. to exist: We can't exist without air, food and warmth. Does life exist on other planets? The world has existed for ages. to argue, argument: They argued with each other about the best place for a holiday. What are you arguing so passionately about? to share: to share joys and sorrows; to share somebody's opinion. A true friend is a person who shares all your joys and sorrows. I can't share his opinion on this problem, I have a different point of view. to keep: to keep somebody's birthday; to keep a family; to keep the house. He has a wife and a large family to keep. Is it your mother's duty to keep the house? We have decided to keep our granny's birthday and invite all our relatives.