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House Vocabulary Quiz (A1-B1) — Vocabulary Practice Test

20questions
10:00minutes
+20XP on pass

This 20-question House Vocabulary practice quiz walks you through the topic step by step — from recognising common words to precise word choice in context. Designed for Level A1-B1, with clear explanations after every answer.

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⏱ You have 10:00 to answer 20 questions. The timer only starts when you click Begin.

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Questions 20
Q1  20
Q1 20

Question 1: I sleep in the ___.

Question 1 options
Bedroom is the room where people sleep. A kitchen is for cooking, a garden is outside, and a garage is for cars.
Q2 20

Question 2: What does 'roof' mean?

Question 2 options
A roof is the top covering of a building that protects it from rain and sun. It is not a wall, a floor, or a door.
Q3 20

Question 3: We cook food in the ___.

Question 3 options
Kitchen is the room where food is prepared and cooked. A bathroom is for washing, a balcony is an outdoor platform, and an attic is a space under the roof.
Q4 20

Question 4: A 'window' is an opening in a wall that lets in light.

Question 4 options
True. A window is an opening, usually with glass, in a wall or roof that allows light and air into a building.
Q5 20

Question 5: The ___ in the living room is very comfortable to sit on.

Question 5 options
Sofa is a piece of furniture designed for sitting in a living room. A wardrobe stores clothes, a sink is in a kitchen or bathroom, and a shelf holds objects on a wall.
Q6 20

Question 6: Match each room to what you typically do there.

Question 6 options
bathroom
dining room
bedroom
living room
eat meals at a table
relax and watch TV
wash and take a shower
sleep and rest

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

A bathroom is for washing, a dining room is for eating meals, a bedroom is for sleeping, and a living room is for relaxing and socializing.
Q7 20

Question 7: Please hang your coat on the ___ by the front door.

Question 7 options
Hook is a curved piece of metal or plastic fixed to a wall for hanging things. A handle opens a door, a lock secures it, and a hinge allows it to swing.
Q8 20

Question 8: Which word is closest in meaning to 'cellar'?

Question 8 options
A cellar is an underground room, which is the same as a basement. An attic is at the top of a house, a balcony is an outdoor platform, and a porch is a covered entrance area.
Q9 20

Question 9: We keep our clothes in the ___ in the bedroom.

Question 9 options
Wardrobe is a tall piece of furniture used for storing clothes. A cupboard usually stores dishes or food, a drawer is a sliding box in a table, and a bookcase holds books.
Q10 20

Question 10: The ___ in our garden needs to be cut every two weeks.

Question 10 options
Lawn means an area of short grass in a garden or yard. A fence is a barrier around a property, a path is a walkway, and a hedge is a row of bushes.
Q11 20

Question 11: A 'chimney' is a structure on the roof that allows smoke to exit a house.

Question 11 options
True. A chimney is a vertical channel that carries smoke and gases from a fireplace or stove up through the roof and out of the building.
Q12 20

Question 12: She turned on the ___ to wash the dirty plates.

Question 12 options
Tap (also called faucet in American English) is the device you turn to control water flow at a sink. An oven heats food, a kettle boils water for drinks, and a toaster browns bread.
Q13 20

Question 13: We store old boxes and suitcases in the ___ under the roof.

Question 13 options
Attic is the space directly under the roof of a house, often used for storage. A patio is an outdoor area, a hallway is a corridor, and a pantry stores food.
Q14 20

Question 14: What does 'curtain' mean?

Question 14 options
A curtain is a piece of fabric hung at a window to block light or provide privacy. It is not a floor covering, a ceiling light, or a door handle.
Q15 20

Question 15: After years of renting, they finally bought a house. Now they are home ___.

Question 15 options
The fixed expression is 'homeowners.' A homeowner is a person who owns the house they live in. This is a common compound noun in house vocabulary.
Q16 20

Question 16: The plumber came to fix the ___ pipes in the bathroom.

Question 16 options
Leaking means allowing water to escape through a hole or crack. Dusty means covered in dust, rusty means covered in rust (for metal), and creaky means making a squeaking sound.
Q17 20

Question 17: The house has a large ___ where the family eats dinner together every evening.

Question 17 options
Dining room is the room specifically designed for eating meals. A utility room is for laundry, a conservatory is a glass-walled room, and a landing is the area at the top of stairs.
Q18 20

Question 18: They decided to ___ the old house before moving in, adding a new kitchen and bathroom.

Question 18 options
Renovate means to repair and improve an old building. Demolish means to destroy, evacuate means to leave for safety, and furnish means to put furniture in a room.
Q19 20

Question 19: In British English, the first floor of a building is called the 'ground floor.' In American English, it is called the ___.

Question 19 options
In American English, the first floor refers to the ground level of a building. This is a common confusable between British and American English house vocabulary.
Q20 20

Question 20: Which word is closest in meaning to 'dwelling'?

Question 20 options
Dwelling is a formal word meaning a place where someone lives, which is the same as a residence. An office is a workplace, a warehouse stores goods, and a monument is a historical structure.

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