False Cognates - Parents vs. Parentes

Study the vocabulary list and complete the activities below.

• Parents: Your mother and father.
  • My parents are very happy because I am studying English today.
• Relatives: Parentes in English — people in your family like your uncles, aunts, and cousins.
  • All my relatives visit my house for Christmas dinner.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Gap Fill

Complete the sentences choosing "Parents" or "Relatives".

1. My Select... parents relatives (mother and father) live in a small house near the beach.

2. I have many Select... parents relatives in the United States, including three cousins and an aunt.

3. Are your Select... parents relatives going to the school meeting tonight?

4. During the holidays, I usually travel to visit all my Select... parents relatives .

5. His Select... parents relatives are both doctors at the local hospital.

Activity 2: True or False

Read the sentences and decide if they are True or False.

1. Your uncle is one of your parents.

2. The word "parents" refers only to your mother and father.

3. "Relatives" is the correct English word for "parentes".

4. If you have two sisters, they are your relatives.

5. In English, you can call your cousin a "parent".

Activity 3: Reading Comprehension

Read the short dialogue and answer the questions below.

Leo: Are you going home for the weekend, Anna?

Anna: Yes! My parents are hosting a big party for all our relatives.

Leo: That sounds fun! How many relatives are coming?

Anna: About 20 people. My aunts, uncles, and all my cousins will be there.

Leo: And will your parents cook the food?

Anna: My dad is a great chef, so yes, they will!

1. Who is hosting the party?

2. Which family members (relatives) are mentioned in the text?

3. Who is the chef in Anna’s family?