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Construction

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct word for the following sentence.

A flat roof is usually covered in roofing felt/skin for protection against the weather.

(a)  

2.

Choose the correct word for the following sentence.

Rooms in a building are divided by interior support/partitions.

(a)  

3.

Choose the correct word for the following sentence.

To prevent water from entering the wall cavity, moisture barriers are used on the external surface, and vapour/insulating barriers are used on the internal face.

(a)  

4.

Choose the correct word for the following sentence.

The assembly/structure of a building transfers all the loads acting on the building to the ground.

(a)  

5.

Choose the correct word for the following sentence.

The ventilating/acoustical system provides fresh air.

(a)  

6.

Choose the correct word for the following sentence.

Sound- deadening/barrier materials are used to reduce sound passing from one room to another.

(a)  

7.

Choose the correct word for the following sentence.

The foundation for a skyscraper building must be deep/shallow.

(a)  

8.

Choose the correct word for the following sentence.

A spread footing/caisson piers is/are used when the soil is weak.

(a)  

9.

Label this picture.

(a)  

10.

Label this picture.

(a)  

11.

Label the image of number 3.

(a)  

12.

Label the image of number 4.

(a)  

13.

Label this picture.

(a)  

14.

Label this picture.

(a)  

15.

Label this picture.

(a)  

16.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

There are two main methods of building houses. In one, solid walls known as _____ walls are constructed.

a)

load-bearing

b)

curtain

c)

nonload-bearing

d)

exterior

e)

interior

17.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

When building a house, the _____ first of all examine the site and makes a plan of the size and shape of the plot of land.

a)

surveyor

b)

architect

c)

engineer

d)

construction manager

e)

contractor

18.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

Next, an _____ makes a detailed drawing of the building and gives information about the materials which are to be used.

a)

surveyor

b)

architect

c)

engineer

d)

construction manager

e)

contractor

19.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

A _____ calculates exactly how much of these materials will be needed for the building.

a)

quantity surveyor

b)

surveyor

c)

architect

d)

engineer

e)

manager

20.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

Then, the ground is dug out, and _____ are laid.

a)

foundations

b)

reinforced concrete

c)

footing

d)

spread footing

e)

mat

21.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

During building, _____ make the wooden structure.

a)

carpenters

b)

electricians

c)

plumbers

d)

roofers

e)

plasterers

22.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

During building, (a)   cut and placed stones.

23.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

During building, (a)   construct the roof.

24.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

During building, (a)   cover walls and ceilings with plaster.

25.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

Once the building has been completed, (a)   lay meters of electrical cable.

26.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

Once the building has been completed, (a)   install pipes for heating and water.

27.

Complete the sentence below with the correct words.

Finally, (a)   paint the walls and ceilings of the building.