Everyday problems – B2.1 English Vocabulary

flooded

The tap was left running and now the bathroom is _____.

power (or 'power outage' in the US)

We had a _____ cut last night and had to light some candles.

come off

The handle has _____ the door. (2 words)

run out

We've _____ of milk. Can you buy some? (2 words)

broken down

The washing machine has _____ again! (2 words)

leak

There's a water _____ under the sink.

chipped

I dropped the plate and now it's _____.

blocked (or 'clogged')

The sink is _____ again.

jammed

The door is _____ - it won't open.

torn

The tablecloth is _____; we need a new one.

fuse

The lights went out - I think it's a blown _____.

dented

The car door is _____. We need to have it repaired.

stain

The strawberries have left a _____ on the tablecloth.

spilled

I _____ milk all over the floor.

locked

I've _____ myself out and I can't get into my home.

won't start

I'm in a hurry and the car _____. (2 words)

bumped (or 'banged')

I _____ my head on the kitchen drawer.

twisted

I _____ my ankle while running and now it's swollen.

grazed

She fell off her bike and _____ her knee.

bruise

I have a big _____ on my arm from bumping into the table.

spasm

I had a _____ and couldn't stand up straight.

pulled

He _____ a muscle in his leg while playing football.

splinter

I got a _____ in my finger from the wooden chair.

tripped over

I _____ the cable and almost fell. (2 words)