1. Complete the following sentences by using the correct form of the phrasal verbs from the box. You may need to change the verb tense.

tidy up clear away hang out clear out wipe down

1. The weather forecast says it will be sunny all afternoon, so you should __________ the laundry on the line.
2. We spent the entire morning __________ the attic; we found so many old toys and clothes we no longer need.
3. Before you start cooking, make sure you __________ the kitchen surfaces to ensure they are hygienic.
4. After we finished the board game, the children helped __________ all the pieces and put them back in the box.
5. My roommate is so messy; I’m always the one who has to __________ the living room before guests arrive.

ANSWERS

1. hang out
2. clearing out
3. wipe down
4. clear away
5. tidy up

2. OPEN CLOZE. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits eachh gap. Use only one word in each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

Maintaining a home recquires a strict routine. Every morning, the first thing I do is (1) …… my bed so the room looks neat. After breakfast, I (2) …… the table and put the dirty plates in the dishwasher. Once it is full, I (3) …… it with detergent and turn it on. While the machine is running, I usually (4) …… the pets – the dog is always hungry by 8:00 AM! If the floor looks dusty, I (5) …… the carpet or (6) …… the floor with mop if it’s the kitchen tile. Finally, once a week, I (7) …… the rubbish out to the bins on the street to avoid any bad smells.

ANSWERS

1. make
2. clear/set
3. load
4. feed
5. vacuum
6. mop
7. take

3. Choose the most appropriate verb to complete the chore description.

1. After the clothes have finished washing, you need to (fold / hang / clear) them so they can dry.
2. To get the stubborn stains off the bathroom tiles, you will need to (sweep / mop / scrub) the floor vigorously.
3. Once the dishwasher has finished its cycle, please (load / unload / do) it and put the clean plates in the cupboard.
4. It is your turn to (do / make / set) the dishes tonight; I cooked the meal, so it’s only fair.
5. If you see the lilies looking a bit dry, please (feed / water / wash) the plants in the hallway.
6. Before the guests arrive for dinner, could you (set / clear / do) the table with the nice linen napkins?

ANSWERS

1. hang
2. scrub
3. unload
4. do
5. water
6. set

4. Each of the following sentences contains one mistake regarding household vocabulary. Identify and correct it.

1. I need to make the laundry because I have no clean socks left. → __________
2. Can you sweep the carpet? There is a lot of cat hair on it. → __________
3. After washing the plates by hand, use a tea towel to clean the dishes. → __________
4. I need to tidy my room. → __________

ANSWERS

1. do the laundry
2. vacuum the carpet
3. dry
4. tidy up