MY HOUSE

WARM UP
Label the picture with words from the box. Then, answer the questions about your
dream house! Say as much as you can.

kitchen basement bedroom bathroom living room garage

Questions:

1. How many bedrooms do you want in your dream house?

2. Do you want an ensuite bathroom for your bedroom?
3. Describe the kitchen in your dream house.
4. Do you want a garden or patio?
5. Do you want a two storey house?

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 VOCABULARY
Match the picture to the correct word from the box. Then, say in which room of the
house you can find the item.

bed sofa oven

refrigerator television rug
toilet window shower

1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________

4. ____________________ 5. ____________________ 6. ____________________

7. ____________________ 8. ____________________ 9. ____________________

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 PLURALS
Read the theory about regular plurals and then complete the exercises.

To make regular plurals, add -s to the end

● house; houses
● car; cars
Examples:
● chair; chairs
● toilet; toilets

Task 1: Write the plural for each word. Make sure your spelling is correct. Then, give a
sentence with each word about your house.

Singular Plural

bed

window

refrigerator

stove

oven

sofa

television

toilet

closet

shower

rug

washing machine

basin

curtain

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Task 2: Correct the mistakes in the sentences. Note: Not all sentences have mistakes.

1. We have one washing machines in our house.

2. They have two rugs in the living room.
3. I have four bathroom in my house.
4. There are three bedrooms in the house.
5. You only need one refrigerators in your house.
6. This room has two bed.
7. We need one more sofas for our living room.
8. There is one basins in the bathroom.

THERE IS / THERE ARE

Task 1: Read the theory of there is / there are and complete the sentences.

There is There are

Use Singular nouns Plural nouns

Example There is a double bed in the There are two single beds
bedroom. in the bedroom.

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Task 2: Look at the pictures and complete the sentences.

1. _______________ a double bed in the bedroom.

2. _______________ three windows in the bedroom.
3. _______________ three chairs in the kitchen.
4. _______________ a bathtub in the bathroom.
5. _______________ an oven in the kitchen.
6. _______________ a toilet in the bathroom.
7. _______________ a television in the living room.
8. _______________ two small tables in the living room.

Task 3: Take turns to ask questions about the pictures.

For example: Are there two beds in the bedroom?

No, there is one bed in the bedroom.

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 ARTICLES: A / AN
Task 1: Read the theory about a / an and complete the sentences.

an a

Use Used when the article Used when the article

comes before a noun with a comes before a noun with a
vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u) consonant sound.

Example You are eating an apple. She is eating a banana.

Note: We only use these articles with singular nouns.

Task 2: Fix the mistakes in the sentences. Be careful! Not all sentences have mistakes.

1. This bedroom has an bathroom.

2. This is a good refrigerator.
3. There are a garden at the house.
4. This window has an curtain.
5. Her bedroom has double bed.
6. This house has three bedrooms.
7. Their house has an big kitchen.
8. His apartment has small patio.

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Task 3: Complete the sentences about the pictures by choosing the correct option.

This is a / an kitchen. It is pink and big. There is / are two windows and two chairs. The
kitchen has a / an refrigerator, microwave and a / an oven. There is / are also a / an basin
where you can wash the dishes. There is / are a / an pot on the stove. On the dining table,
there is / are two cups.

● What else can you see in the kitchen?

This is a / an living room. There is / are two sofas and a / an television. The sofas are black.
Below the television is a / an fireplace. There is / are also a / an black coffee table. There is
/ are one window and two curtains.

● What else can you see in the living room?

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 READING AND COMPREHENSION
Read about each person’s house. Then, say if the sentences are true or false.

True or False? Give the correct answer when a sentence is false.

1. Angela lives in an apartment.

2. Angela’s house has three bedrooms.
3. Sam has a garden.
4. Sam’s place is small.
5. Danielle has her own bathroom.
6. Danielle has a double bed in her room.
7. Randy’s house has a garage, kitchen and living room.
8. Randy has a big patio.

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 SPEAKING ACTIVITY
Answer the following questions. Say as much as you can!

1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?

2. Do you have a patio or a garden?
3. How many rooms does your house / apartment have?
4. Do you have a kitchen? Describe it.
5. Do you have a bathroom? Describe it.
6. Do you have a guest room?
7. Do you have a living room?
8. Where do you watch television?

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HOMEWORK
GRAMMAR
Task 1: Complete the sentences with there is / there are.

1. There __________ two windows in the bedroom.

2. There __________ a big garden at the house.
3. There __________ a double bed in the master bedroom.
4. There __________ two sofas in the living room.
5. There __________ a big television in the room.
6. There __________ two refrigerators in the kitchen.
7. There __________ two ovens in their house.
8. There __________ a car parked in the garage.

9. There __________ a colourful rug in the living room.

10. There __________ four bedrooms in the house.

Task 2: Fix the mistakes in the sentences. Be careful! Not all sentences have mistakes.

1. There are a double bed in the bedroom.

2. There is refrigerator in the kitchen.
3. There are two windows in the living room.
4. There are a three bathrooms in the house.
5. There is a guest bedroom in the house.
6. There is a big kitchen downstairs.
7. There are a two televisions in the living room.
8. There is one garage at the house.

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 WRITING EXERCISE
Write a paragraph about your house. The paragraph needs to be 200 words.

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