B1
cousin vs nephew vs niece
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cousinnoun/ˈkʌz.ən/ | Meaning the child of your aunt or uncle | Goes with — | Example My cousin is staying with us for the holidays. |
| nephewnoun/ˈnef.juː/ | Meaning the son of your brother or sister, or of your husband's or wife's brother or sister | Goes with nieces and nephews | Example My nephew is five years old, and he loves playing with toy trucks. |
| niecenoun/niːs/ | Meaning the daughter of your brother or sister, or of your spouse's brother or sister | Goes with niece and nephew | Example I bought a small gift for my niece's birthday. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I bought a small gift for my birthday party on Saturday.