Household items (Part 1) | Elementary Vocabulary
Describing Household Items in English
Household items are everyday objects that are typically found in a home and are used for various purposes. These items can include furniture, appliances, kitchenware, bedding, towels, cleaning supplies, and more. Some examples of household items include chairs, tables, sofas, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, ovens, pots and pans, dishes, silverware, bed linens, towels, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, and so on. Essentially, any item that is used to support the functioning of a household can be considered a household item.
Learn 12 words to describe things in the home
Use these flashcards to learn the meaning of the terms for this unit. You can also practice the pronunciation by listening to the audio on each card.
Practice Exercises for Household Item Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Play this flashcard game to review the vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Play this flashcard game to review the vocabulary
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 3 – Listening activity
Exercise 3 – Listening activity
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Question 1 of 12
1. Question
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
A piece of furniture used for storage that has doors and contains shelves is a _________.CorrectIncorrect -
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2. Question
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A ________ is a piece of cloth that can be used to cover the window.CorrectIncorrect -
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3. Question
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If you travel from the second floor to the first floor, you go ____________.CorrectIncorrect -
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4. Question
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You can put a _________ on the floor if you want to cover it with something soft.CorrectIncorrect -
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5. Question
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A _________ is a long, thin, flat piece of wood.CorrectIncorrect -
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6. Question
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If you are cold, get an extra __________ to sleep under.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 7 of 12
7. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
I store batteries and other office supplies in the top __________ of my office desk.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 8 of 12
8. Question
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I like to read in the comfortable __________ in the living room.CorrectIncorrect -
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9. Question
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The lights on the __________ are burnt out. I need to get the ladder to replace them.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 10 of 12
10. Question
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Please close the __________before you leave. If it is open, the dogs can escape from the patio.CorrectIncorrect -
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11. Question
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I put all my favorite novels on this __________.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 12 of 12
12. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Let’s buy a new desk at the __________ store. It has everything you need for your house!CorrectIncorrect -
Let us review the vocabulary about household items
| Term | Part of speech | Definition |
| armchair | noun | a chair with supports for your arms |
| blanket | noun | a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm |
| board | noun | a long, thin, flat piece of wood |
| bookshelf | noun | a shelf that is used for books |
| carpet | noun | a heavy fabric cover for a floor |
| ceiling | noun | the inside surface at the top of a room |
| cupboard | noun | a piece of furniture used for storage that has doors and contains shelves |
| curtain | noun | a piece of cloth that can be used to cover the window |
| downstairs | noun | on or to a lower floor of a building |
| drawer | noun | a box that slides into and out of a piece of furniture (such as a desk) and that is used to store things |
| furniture | noun | chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use |
| gate | noun | a place in a wall or a fence that has a movable part which can be opened or closed like a door |