A2 SOF U11 Colour & Shapes - Vocab & Phrasal Verbs

Which words decribe negative features of a home?

• gloomy

• suburban

• cluttered

• run down

Which words describe a house in a positive light?

• cosy

• spacious

• detached

• well-cared for

If a room is gloomy, you need to...

• make it stand out.

• brighten it yp.

• let it go.

• keep it up.

You need to take into account the furniture in a room before you... a colour to paint its walls.

• mix up

• go with

• do up

• pick out

A special detail, such an eye-catching colour on the walls or a tasteful piece of artwork, can make a room...

• stand up

• stand out

• stand away

To have a harmonious decoration, you need to pick out furniture, wall colours, and artwork that...

• keep up with each other.

• go with one another.

• mix up.

• let each other go.

When you buy a new house, the first thing you should think about is how to... so that it reflects your personality.

• do it up your own way

• keep it up with your neighbours'

• turn it into a modern place