Housework – A2 Vocabulary

sweep

You use a broom to _____ the floor.

mop

After sweeping, I _____ the floor to make it shine.

vacuum (or 'hoover')

They _____ the carpets twice a week to keep them clean.

dust

I _____ the shelves and tables regularly to keep them clean.

wash

I ____ my car every Sunday with water and soap.

dishes

He does the _____ right after dinner.

laundry

I do the _____ twice a week because we have a lot of clothes.

clean

I _____ the windows every month.

iron

I _____ my clothes before going to work.

take out

Please _____ the trash before it starts to smell. (2 words)

set

I _____ the table for dinner with our best dishes.

clear

After dinner, we _____ the table and wash the dishes.

make

When I _____ my bed, I put my pyjamas under the pillows.

tidy up

My children _____ their room before going to sleep. (2 words)

water

I _____ the plants in the garden three times a week.

make breakfast

I _____ for the family every morning. It's usually eggs and bacon. (2 words)

make

I'm going to _____ some tea. Do you want a cup?

chores

Children in the house do _____ like cleaning and laundry.

the shopping

I do _____ at the grocery store every Saturday. (2 words)

walk

They _____ the dog in the park every afternoon.