Grammar fix
family support
help from family
The practical or emotional help you get from your family members, especially during difficult times.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- After losing his job, he relied on family support to get through the tough period.family
- In my opinion, family support is essential for students because it gives them confidence and motivation to succeed.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: family support (noun, uncountable); get/receive/have family support
WrongI have a strong family support.
RightI have strong family support.
Uncountable — no 'a'.
Patternfamily support (noun, uncountable); get/receive/have family support
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Familial assistance' is stiff; 'family support' is the natural phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
family supportstrongemotionallack ofrely on
Don't confuse it
Do not confuse with 'supporting a family,' which means earning money to take care of your family.