Worksheet Solutions: Household Items

Syllable Counting

Q1.This piece of furniture is used to store books and other items. It usually has multiple shelves. Spell its name and count the number of syllables in it. 
Answer: Bookcase (B-O-O-K-C-A-S-E); 2 syllables (Book-case).

Q2. This appliance is used to heat food quickly. It is found in most kitchens. Spell its name and count the number of syllables in it. 
Answer: Microwave (M-I-C-R-O-W-A-V-E); 3 syllables (Mi-cro-wave).

Q3. This furniture piece is used to store clothes. It is usually tall with doors. Spell its name and count the number of syllables in it. 
Answer: Wardrobe (W-A-R-D-R-O-B-E); 2 syllables (Ward-robe).

Homophones

Q1. It is mainly found in bathroom of a house?
a) Sheer
b) Share
c) Shore
d) Shower
Answer: d) Shower is commonly found in the bathroom of a house.

Q2. It is the top part of a room
a) Ceiling, 
b) Sealing
c) Sailing
d) Sea-link
Answer: a) Ceiling is the top part of the room.

Q3. It is a decorative cloth used to cover windows.
a) Cushion
b) Curtain
c) Certain
d) Caution

Answer: b) Curtain (C-U-R-T-A-I-N) is a fabric covering a window.

Definition  Type Questions

Q1. This is a soft furniture item used for sitting or lying down. It is often filled with cotton or foam and placed on sofas or beds. Spell its name correctly. 
Answer: Cushion (C-U-S-H-I-O-N).

Q2. This appliance is used to keep food and drinks cold. It has a freezer at the top or bottom. Spell its name correctly. 
Answer: Refrigerator. (R-E-F-R-I-G-E-R-A-T-O-R).

Q3. This kitchen appliance is used to clean dishes automatically. It sprays water and detergent to remove food particles. Spell its name correctly. ​
Answer: Dishwasher (D-I-S-H-W-A-S-H-E-R).