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🎯 Vocabulary Goal

Learn useful vocabulary about depending on others and being independent.

📚 Words & Phrases

Word or phrase Simple meaning Example

depend on
 		to need someone or something for help or support I depend on my parents for advice when I have problems.

dependence
 		the state of needing help or support from someone or something Her dependence on her smartphone is very strong.

independent
 		not needing help or support from others He is independent and likes to solve problems by himself.

🔍 See It in Context

Talking About Dependence and Independence

Anna used to depend on her older brother to help with difficult tasks. But since starting university, she has become more independent. She feels more confident because she doesn’t have dependence on others for small things. Her brother is happy to see her grow and not depend on him all the time. Now they both enjoy working together as equals instead of one depending on the other.

💡 Notice the Pattern

Using 'depend on' and 'dependence' correctly

Remember that 'depend on' is a verb phrase and needs an object. 'Dependence' is a noun meaning the state of depending on someone or something.

  • I depend on my friends when I travel.
  • Her dependence on sugar has increased recently.

💬 Useful Examples

  • Children usually depend on their parents for food and care.
  • After moving out, she wanted to be completely independent.
  • His dependence on the bus made him late sometimes.
  • Being independent means you don’t ask for help often.

✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1.
Many people ____ others for emotional support (depend on / independent / dependence).

2.
Her ____ on caffeine causes her to feel tired without it (depend on / dependence / independent).

3.
He became ____ after moving to a new city alone (depend on / dependence / independent).

4.
Students often ____ their teachers for guidance during projects (depend on / independent / dependence).

5.
Financial ____ can make it hard to leave a job you dislike (dependent / dependence / independent).

🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching


1.
depend on


2.
independent


3.
Her dependence on her parents is strong.


4.
He prefers to be independent at work.


5.
Children depend on adults for safety.


Options:

  • a.
    not needing help from others
  • b.
    She needs her parents a lot.
  • c.
    He likes to do his job without help.
  • d.
    Children need adults to keep them safe.
  • e.
    to need someone or something for support

✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice


1.
Which word means 'not needing help from others'?


2.
Choose the correct phrase: I ____ my friends when I travel.


3.
What does 'dependence' mean?


4.
If someone is independent, they usually:


5.
Which sentence uses 'depend on' correctly?

📝 Use It Yourself


Write 2 or 3 sentences about a time you depended on someone or became independent.


Example:
Last year, I depended on my teacher to learn difficult topics. Now I feel more independent because I study by myself.

🎙️ Speaking Practice

Practice these sentences aloud.


Say:
I depend on my family for advice.


Say:
She is independent and lives alone.


Say:
Dependence on technology can be a problem.


Ask:
Do you depend on anyone at work?

🔎 Answer Key

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1. depend on

2. dependence

3. independent

4. depend on

5. dependence

Exercise 2 – Matching

1. e – to need someone or something for support

2. a – not needing help from others

3. b – She needs her parents a lot.

4. c – He likes to do his job without help.

5. d – Children need adults to keep them safe.

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice

1. independent

2. depend on

3. The state of needing help

4. do not need help often

5. They depend on help from family.

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