Vocabulary Quiz – Living and Furnishings

Maria just moved into a block of flats in the city. She likes that it is close to shops, but she misses having a garden. What kind of home does she live in?

• A house on wheels

• A building with many apartments

• A wooden hut

• A large castle

Emily and her family love traveling. They drive a caravan across the country every summer, stopping at different places to stay. What is a caravan?

• A house on wheels

• A large fancy house

• A boat people live on

• used for camping

After a long hike, James set up his tent in the forest. He planned to sleep inside for the night. Why is a tent useful?

• It is a permanent home

• It is made of strong metal

• It provides temporary shelter

• It has electricity and running water

While sailing, the captain spotted a lighthouse on the shore and knew they were close to land. What is the purpose of a lighthouse?

• To guide ships at sea

• To store tools

• To keep birds away

• To grow food

Lucy’s bedroom is cramped because she has too much furniture and very little space to move around. What does cramped mean?

• Very big

• Too small and crowded

• Neat and tidy

• Empty and quiet

Tom wants to buy a duvet for winter because he often feels cold at night. What is a duvet?

• A type of soft bed cover

• A curtain to block the light

• A shelf for storing clothes

• A rug on the floor

Julia decided to add cushions to her sofa to make it more comfortable. What are cushions?

• A soft pillow for a seat

• A small table

• A lamp cover

• A hard wooden chair

After dinner, Jake’s mom told him to put away the plates. What should Jake do?

• Throw them in the trash

• Put them back in their proper place

• Wash them in the sink and leave them to dry

• Leave them on the table

Sarah’s bedroom is always messy, with clothes and books everywhere. Which word is the opposite of messy?

• Spacious

• Neat

• Massive

• Tiny

The family bought a shelf for their living room. What is a shelf used for?

• To hang clothes

• To hold books or objects

• To cover the floor

• To clean dishes