Grammar fix
close relationship
strong bond
A situation where two people or groups know each other well, trust each other, and feel emotionally connected.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- She has a close relationship with her grandmother and talks to her every day.family
- In my opinion, having a close relationship with your parents can help you feel more supported during difficult times.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: have/build/maintain a close relationship (with someone)
WrongShe has a close relationship to her sister.
RightShe has a close relationship with her sister.
'A relationship WITH someone', not 'to'.
Patternhave/build/maintain a close relationship (with someone)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Intimately interconnected interpersonal bond' stacks jargon; 'a close relationship' is plain.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a close relationship withwithhavebuildbetween
Don't confuse it
A 'close relationship' is about emotional connection, not physical distance.