Describing Your Home and Neighborhood: Interactive Quizzes and Practice

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a room typically found in a British house?

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Conservatory

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Kitchen

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Living room

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Bathroom

Question 2

What is the British term for a cupboard under the stairs?

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Understairs cupboard

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Closet

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Pantry

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Larder

Question 3

Which of the following is a common feature of a British neighborhood?

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Terraced houses

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Detached houses

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Apartment blocks

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Skyscrapers

Question 4

What is the term for a street in Britain that is wider than a road?

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Avenue

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Lane

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Crescent

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Close

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a terraced house?

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Shares walls with other houses on at least one side

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Has a front and back garden

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Is typically detached from other houses

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Has multiple stories

Question 6

What is the name of the room in a British house where people typically eat meals?

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Dining room

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Kitchen

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Living room

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Bedroom

Question 7

Which of the following items is **not** commonly found in a bedroom?

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Microwave

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Wardrobe

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Chest of drawers

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Bed

Question 8

Which preposition would you use to describe a picture hanging on the wall?

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Sur

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À côté de

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Sous

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Derrière

Question 9

What is the feminine form of the adjective "grand"?

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Grande

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Grand

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Grands

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Grandes

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a typical "neighborhood"?

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It fosters a close-knit community.

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It is typically located in a secluded rural area.

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It is usually a bustling commercial hub.

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It is often surrounded by dense forests.

Question 11

Which of the following items is **not** typically found in a kitchen?

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Washing machine

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Refrigerator

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Oven

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Toaster

Question 12

What is the difference between "maison" and "appartement"?

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Maison is a house, while appartement is an apartment.

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Maison is an apartment, while appartement is a house.

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Maison and appartement are synonyms.

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Maison is a small house, while appartement is a large house.

Question 13

Translate "I live in a semi-detached house" into Modern Foreign Language.

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Je vis dans une maison mitoyenne

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Je vis dans un appartement

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Je vis dans une maison individuelle

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Je vis dans une tour

Question 14

Which of the following is the most common term used to refer to a 'living room' in the United Kingdom?

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Lounge

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Salon

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Parlor

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Drawing room

Question 15

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a 'semi-detached' house?

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It shares one wall with another house.

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It is completely detached from other houses.

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It has a garden on all sides.

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It is typically located in a rural area.

Question 16

How would you best describe a house that has undergone recent renovations?

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Modernized

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Antique

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Spacious

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Cozy

Question 17

How would you describe a house situated close to a busy road?

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Noisy

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Quiet

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Peaceful

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Convenient

Question 18

In a British home, which device is designed to detect smoke and sound an alarm?

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Smoke alarm

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Fire extinguisher

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Carbon monoxide detector

Question 19

In the United Kingdom, what is the term for a person who owns their own home?

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Homeowner

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Tenant

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Landlord

Question 20

Which room in a house is primarily used for preparing and cooking meals?

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Kitchen

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Bedroom

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Bathroom

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Living room

Question 21

Which piece of furniture is designed for sitting, often in a relaxed or informal setting?

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Sofa

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Bed

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Table

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Chair

Question 22

Which household appliance is specifically used for washing clothes?

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Washing machine

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Refrigerator

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Microwave

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Oven

Question 23

What is the term for the area surrounding a house or building?

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Neighborhood

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Street

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City

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Park

Question 24

Which of the following is not a typical characteristic used to describe a neighborhood?

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Average height of residents

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Number of houses

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Proximity to shops

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Type of buildings

Question 25

Translate the following sentence into English: "La cocina es espaciosa y luminosa."

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The kitchen is spacious and bright.

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The kitchen is small and dark.

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The bathroom is spacious and bright.

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The living room is small and dark.

Question 26

Which verb tense is used to describe actions that are ongoing or happening right now?

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Present continuous

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Present simple

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Past simple

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Future simple

Question 27

How do you form a question using the inversion method in Modern Foreign Language?

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Invert the order of the subject and verb

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Place the verb before the subject

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Place the subject before the verb

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Add a question mark at the end

Question 28

Which appliance is primarily used for cooking food?

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Oven

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Toaster

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Refrigerator

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Washing machine

Question 29

How would you describe a house with two or more stories?

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Two-story house

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Ranch-style house

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Cottage

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Townhouse

Question 30

How would you describe a neighborhood that is tranquil and free from disturbance?

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Calm and serene

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Lively and bustling

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Urban and crowded

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Industrial and noisy

Question 31

What term is used to refer to someone who lives in the same neighborhood as you?

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Neighbor

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Colleague

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Friend

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Relative

Question 32

Which sentence accurately describes a house with a large outdoor area?

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The house has an extensive backyard.

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The house has a charming patio.

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The house offers a panoramic view.

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The house has a cozy fireplace.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a room in a typical house?

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Playground

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Bedroom

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Kitchen

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Garage

Question 34

Translate "salle de bain" to English.

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Bathroom

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Living room

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Bedroom

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Kitchen

Question 35

Which piece of furniture is commonly found in a bedroom?

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Bed

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Sofa

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Table

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Chair

Question 36

What is the French word for "refrigerator"?

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Réfrigérateur

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Four

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Micro-ondes

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Congélateur

Question 37

Translate the French phrase "quartier calme" to English.

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Quiet neighborhood

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Busy neighborhood

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Dangerous neighborhood

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Beautiful neighborhood

Question 38

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a rural neighborhood?

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Open fields and farms

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High-rise buildings

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Heavy traffic

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Shopping malls

Question 39

What is the Spanish word for "window"?

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Ventana

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Puerta

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Techo

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Pared

Question 40

Translate the French phrase "près du parc" to English.

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Next to the park

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Far from the park

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Opposite the park

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Behind the park

Question 41

What is the term for a person who repairs and maintains homes in the United Kingdom?

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Handyman

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Electrician

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Plumber

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Decorator

Question 42

Which of the following words refers to the room in a house where food is cooked and eaten?

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Kitchen

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Dining room

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Bedroom

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Bathroom

Question 43

Which of the following items is NOT a piece of furniture?

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Window

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Table

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Chair

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Sofa

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a neighborhood?

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Swimming pool

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School

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Park

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Store