Grammar fix
family member
relative
A person who is part of your family, such as your parent, sibling, child, or cousin.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Every family member helped prepare the meal for the holiday.family
- In my opinion, spending time with each family member is important for building strong relationships.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: family member (of somebody); family members (plural)
WrongShe's a member of my family members.
RightShe's a family member. / She's a member of my family.
Don't combine the two — pick one phrasing.
Patternfamily member (of somebody); family members (plural)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Family member' is the plain, modern phrase; 'relations' sounds dated and slightly formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
'Family member' is often used when talking about your immediate or extended family, while 'relative' can sometimes sound more formal.