Every blood-relations question reduces to two moves: map the family into a labelled tree, then follow the path between two people. Speed comes from never guessing gender.
A 1:1 progression from statement basics to revision and next actions, tuned for practical exam speed.
Direct relations, sides, generations, gender.
Decode, list, draw, gender, trace, check.
Direct, chain, coded, pointing, puzzle.
Three levels, stepped through the method.
Gender guessing, direction, side mix-ups.
Box-and-line notation and 2-hop pairs.
2-hop shortcuts, coded symbols, gender rules.
Draw-then-trace questions with feedback.
Practice, build a test, review mistakes.
Tap any concept to read its definition and how to apply it when tracing the tree.
A direct relation is stated explicitly with no intermediate person — "A is the father of B". Draw it as a single link from A to B.
Pick two moves on the family tree and let the chain resolve the final relation. This mirrors the exact exam habit: never read a long relation in one gulp.
Follow this sequence every time. Speed comes from repeating the same reliable loop.
If the question is coded, write the legend as a mini-table before reading. Never decode mid-chain.
Scan the passage; list every name. Note gender only where explicitly given. Circle unknowns.
Process one sentence at a time. Add each person to the correct generation row and branch.
Fill missing genders from pronouns and relation words. Use M / F labels on each box.
Start from the first-named person, follow the tree to the second, and name the relation.
Confirm it asked "how is X related to Y", not the reverse. Flip the relation if needed.
Five recurring formats. Spotting which one you’re in tells you exactly how to set up the tree.
Three difficulty levels. Step through manually or replay.
Small tactical habits that improve both accuracy and pace.
Boxes for people, dashed line for couples, vertical lines for parent–child, flat bar for siblings.
Write M or F on each box the moment the text confirms it.
For "grandfather’s only son", start at grandfather, expand down, then identify.
In 4+ statement chains, number each statement before drawing.
Break "A @ B # C" into (A@B), (B#C) and process one pair at a time.
If your answer sounds invented, re-check the path direction — it should be a standard relation.
Father’s father = grandfather, mother’s brother = maternal uncle, husband’s sister = sister-in-law.
Draw then trace. Instant explanation for every question.
Your last-minute pass before mocks and exam slots.
| Relation | Equals |
|---|---|
| Father’s father | Grandfather |
| Mother’s mother | Grandmother |
| Mother’s brother | Maternal uncle |
| Father’s sister | Paternal aunt |
| Sibling’s son | Nephew |
| Son’s wife | Daughter-in-law |
| + | husband / father of |
| − | wife / mother of |
| × | brother of |
| ÷ | sister of |
