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Household items

A lesson on common household items for washing, storing things, and making a home comfortable.

A1A2B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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lock

noun · 3 examples
  1. She turns the key in the lock.
  2. The bike has a strong lock.
  3. We need a new lock for this old door.

towel

noun · 3 examples
  1. I dry my hands with a towel.
  2. Please hand me a clean towel.
  3. The towel is hanging near the sink.

soap

noun · 3 examples
  1. I wash my hands with soap.
  2. This soap smells like lemon.
  3. The nurse gives us soap and water.

brush

noun · 3 examples
  1. She uses a brush to tidy her hair.
  2. I need a new brush for my hair.
  3. He keeps his hair brush near the mirror.

box

noun · 3 examples
  1. Put the toys in the box.
  2. I found a small box on the shelf.
  3. The gift comes in a red box.

basket

noun · 3 examples
  1. The apples are in the basket.
  2. She carries a basket to the market.
  3. We keep dirty clothes in a basket.

bin

noun · 3 examples
  1. Please put the paper in the bin.
  2. The kitchen bin is full.
  3. He empties the bin every day.

tap

noun · 3 examples
  1. Turn the tap off after you wash.
  2. Water comes from the tap.
  3. The tap in the kitchen drips slowly.

blanket

noun · 3 examples
  1. I sleep under a warm blanket.
  2. She folds the blanket at the foot of the bed.
  3. The baby is wrapped in a soft blanket.

sheet

noun · 3 examples
  1. We change the bed sheet on Saturday.
  2. This white sheet feels cool.
  3. The child pulls the sheet over his shoulder.

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