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Describing Houses and Homes

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)

terraced house

b)

mobile home

c)

houseboat

d)

mansion

2.
a)

houseboat

b)

flat

c)

thatched cottage

d)

villa

3.
a)

Semi-detached house

b)

Bungalow

c)

Farmhouse

d)

Detached house

4.
a)

Bungalow

b)

Flat

c)

Villa

d)

Terraced house

5.
a)

Detached house

b)

Terraced house

c)

Semi-detached house

d)

Mansion

6.
a)

Houseboat

b)

Mobile home

c)

Flat

d)

Farmhouse

7.
a)

Semi-detached house

b)

Villa

c)

Terraced house

d)

Lighthouse

8.

This house is...

a)

huge

b)

comfortable

c)

tiny

d)

spacious

9.

A place upstairs where we keep old things

a)

attic

b)

roof

c)

basement

d)

landing

10.

The back fence looks like it could fall down. It is .....

a)

cramped

b)

substantial

c)

impressive

d)

dilapidated

11.

this window has got .................

a)

hedge

b)

shutters

c)

extension

d)

landing

12.

Type of house that is not joined to another house on either side 

(a)  

13.

A house that is joined to another similar house on only one side

(a)  

14.

A house that is joined to the houses on either side of it by shared walls (rowhouse)

(a)  

15.

A room or space just below the roof of a house

a)

basement

b)

attic

c)

cellar

d)

shed

16.

An underground room often used for storing things

a)

windowsill

b)

cellar

c)

basement

d)

attic

17.

A small area at the entrance to a building

(a)  

18.

A new part that is added to a house

(a)  

19.

A small house or cottage that is either single-storey or has a second storey built into a sloping roof

(a)  

20.

What is a small, cozy house often found in the countryside called?

a)

Cottage

b)

Mansion

c)

Skyscraper

d)

Villa

21.

Which word best describes a house that is in poor condition and needs repair?

a)

Luxurious

b)

Dilapidated

c)

Spacious

d)

Modern

22.

What is the term for a house that is not attached to any other building?

a)

Detached

b)

Semi-detached

c)

Terraced

d)

Apartment

23.

Which of the following is a type of house that shares walls with other houses on both sides?

a)

Terraced house

b)

Detached house

c)

Bungalow

d)

Cottage

24.

What is the architectural term for a house with a sloping roof and a second story built into it?

a)

Bungalow

b)

Duplex

c)

Chalet

d)

Cottage

25.

In literature, what is the significance of a character's home setting?

a)

It often reflects the character's personality and social status.

b)

It is always irrelevant to the story.

c)

It only serves as a background.

d)

It is used to confuse the reader.