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Topic: Cleaning the house 1




1. Pass me the ________. I want to scrub the counter.
  brush
  mop
  broom

2. Pass me the ________. I want to sweep the floor.
  brush
  broom
  mop

3. Fill this ________ with water.
  bucket
  brush
  counter

4. The shelves are very ________.
  dusted
  dusting
  dusty

5. I already ________ my bed.
  did
  arranged
  made

6. The chemicals in this cleaning product can be ________ ( = dangerous) to your health.
  hazardous
  haphazard
  horrendous

7. This is the best product to ________ stains.
  take
  remove
  kill

8. Make sure you ________ the hallway as well.
  vacuum cleaner
  vacuum
  vacuum clean

9. We only use pet-________ cleaning products.
  happy
  beneficial
  friendly

10. We have a washing machine, but no ________ .
  drying machine
  dryer
  drying device


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Here's a simple, ESL-friendly list of conversation questions for beginners/low-intermediate level students about cleaning the house. These work well for pair work or small groups.

Do you clean your house/apartment?
Who cleans your house?
What rooms are in your house?
What room do you clean most often?
Do you like cleaning?
When do you clean your house/apartment? (morning, evening, weekend)
What do you clean every day?
Do you wash the dishes every day?
Do you make your bed?
Do you take out the trash?
How often do you sweep or vacuum?
What cleaning tools do you use? (broom, mop, vacuum)
Do you use cleaning products?
What do you use to clean the bathroom?
What do you use to clean the kitchen?
Is cleaning easy or difficult for you?

NOW TRY THESE PRACTICE QUIZZES:

Cleaning the house 1
Around the house 1
Around the bedroom/sleeping 1
Around the bedroom/sleeping 2
In the bathroom 1
Apartment (Renting)
Buying a house/apartment 1
Buying a house/apartment 2

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