Lesson 4: Kinds of Friends

Read each description. What kind of friend is it? Circle the correct answer.

1. Shelly and I became friends when we were only 5 years old. We talk every week even if we can’t meet in person. I share all my secrets with her because I know she won’t tell anyone.
   a  a best friendb  an acquaintancec  a social-media friend
2. Kevin, Noah, and I have worked together for a few years. When I have problems, I know I can talk to them. They always listen and try to help me. I think we’ll always be friends.
   a  social-media friendsb  family friendsc  close friends
3. We don’t know Alison very well. We just met her at a conference.
   a  a best friendb  an acquaintancec  a family friend
4. Angelica met Dawn through a Facebook Mom’s group. They live in different states, but they message each other fairly often.
   a  a social-media friendb  a best friendc  an acquaintance
5. I’m so happy I introduced Ryan and Rhonda. They like the same things. They laugh at the same jokes. They even dress alike. They are perfect for each other.
   a  close friendsb  soul matesc  fair-weather friends
6. My father’s friend Ben was around a lot when I was growing up. He was always good to us. He and my Dad are still very close. Since he lives alone, I call to check on him once in a while.
   a  a family friendb  an acquaintancec  a fair-weather friend
7. Whenever we have a party, our neighbors Todd and Trudy always seem to show up in time for the food. But they disappear when it’s time to clean up.
   a  close friendsb  fair-weather friendsc  soul mates

Complete each sentence with the correct Lesson 4 friendship word or phrase.

Type the answer yourself. Use the vocabulary from the lesson.

1. I met Daniel yesterday at a conference, so he is just . a person you don’t know very well
2. Maria supports me, understands me, and listens when I have problems. She is . a good friend who listens
3. Of all my friends, Teresa is the one I am closest to. She is my . the closest friend
4. Tom is fun when everything is easy, but he disappears when I need help. He is . a friend in good times only
5. Ben was my father’s friend when I was growing up. He is . a friend of your parents or siblings
6. I only know Eva through Instagram, and we usually message online. She is . an online friend
7. Ryan and Rhonda love each other and believe the same things. They are . a perfect match

Circle the correct gerund or infinitive form.

Remember: preference verbs in this workbook take only the gerund.

1. I enjoy to talk/talking to my close friend after work.
2. We would like to meet/meeting Lisa’s family friend this weekend.
3. Mark suggested to invite/inviting his social-media friend to the party.
4. They decided to keep/keeping in touch online.
5. Nina can’t stand to wait/waiting for fair-weather friends.
6. My sister is afraid of to lose/losing her best friend.
7. We talked about to make/making new acquaintances at school.
8. I hope to find/finding a soul mate one day.
9. I prefer to spend/spending time with close friends in person.
10. Carla hates to lose/losing touch with old friends.

Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses. Use a gerund or an infinitive.

For preference verbs, type only the gerund form.

1. I don’t mind new acquaintances. (get to know)
2. My best friend and I agreed every Friday. (meet)
3. Jamie keeps his social-media friend after work. (message)
4. They are excited about their family friend tomorrow. (meet)
5. I feel like to my close friend today. (talk)
6. Do you object to a fair-weather friend to dinner? (invite)
7. Sam wants a better listener. (become)
8. We prefer time with close friends. (spend)
9. Emma likes her family friend once in a while. (check on)
10. I can’t stand fair-weather friends complain. (listen to)

Complete the conversation. Use the correct gerund or infinitive form.

The friendship vocabulary from Lesson 4 is mixed into the grammar practice.