HB - Vocabulary Summary - House chores & Transportation

Match the pictures with the words

• Bus station

• 
• Train station

• 
• Train

• 
• Bus

• 
• Subway

• 

ACTIVITIES AROUND THE HOUSE:

1. 1. ​ (a)   my teeth, my hair, ...

   1. 2. ​ (b)   the kitchen, my room, ...

      1. 3. ​ (c)   breakfast, dinner, ...

• BRUSH
• CLEAN
• COOK
• GO

• ERASE

Answer explanation

The correct choices are 'BRUSH' for teeth and hair, 'CLEAN' for the kitchen and room, and 'COOK' for meals like breakfast and dinner. Each activity fits the context of the sentence.

ACTIVITIES AROUND THE HOUSE:

1. 1. ​ ​ (a)   my homework, the dishes, ...

   1. 2. ​ (b)   a bath, a shower, ...

      1. 3. ​ (c)   on the train, on the bus, ...

• DO
• TAKE
• BE
• DRIVE

Answer explanation

The correct choices are 'DO' for homework, 'TAKE' for a bath or shower, and 'BE' for being on a train or bus. Each verb fits the context of the activities listed.

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!

"Zoe loves to pedal her bike to work every day. It’s not just a commute; it’s a fantastic workout! So, Zoe often _______ her bike to work. It’s a great exercise."

• goes

• rides

• riding

• drives

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'rides' because it fits the sentence structure, indicating Zoe's action of using her bike. 'Goes' and 'drives' do not convey the biking action, while 'riding' is not in the correct form for this context.

CHOOSE THE ACCURATE OPTION:

" Isla and Noah ___ ___ the bus stop right now. They should arrive on time for the fun trip!"

• are off

• is on

• is at

• are at

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are at' because it agrees with the plural subject 'Isla and Noah' and indicates their current location at the bus stop.

COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.

I (a)   the dishes after dinner and my brother takes out the trash.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'wash' because it specifically describes the action of cleaning the dishes. 'Do' and 'clean' are too vague in this context, while 'wash' clearly indicates the task being performed after dinner.

LET'S COMPLETE THE SENTENCE!

Maya loves exploring Tokyo. She zooms around the city on the (a)   . It’s super fast and fun!

Answer explanation

Maya zooms around Tokyo on the subway, which is known for being super fast and fun. This makes it the perfect choice for exploring the city quickly.

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!:

"Every Saturday, Hannah (a)   the floors in the living room to keep it sparkling clean. What do you think she uses?"

• mop
• scrubs
• dust

• vacuums

Answer explanation

Hannah likely uses a vacuum to clean the floors in the living room, as it effectively removes dirt and debris, keeping the space sparkling clean. A mop or scrub would be less suitable for regular floor cleaning.

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!:

"After a delicious dinner, Samuel usually _______ the dishes to lend a hand. What do you think he does?"

• wash

• cleans

• washes

• does

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'washes' because it agrees with the subject 'Samuel' in the present tense. 'Washes' is the appropriate verb form to indicate that he regularly performs this action after dinner.