Level: A1

Home & Chores

Short sentences about home life and chores for controlled practice.

CEFR A1 · 167 words · ~1 min read · US English

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I live in a small apartment.

My kitchen is bright in the morning.

I water the plants on Sundays.

I sweep the floor after dinner.

I wipe the table with a cloth.

I wash my clothes on Saturday.

I hang the shirts to dry.

I fold the clean clothes.

I make my bed every day.

I tidy the living room after work.

I take out the trash at night.

I clean the bathroom on weekends.

I check the mailbox before I go upstairs.

I write a shopping list on my phone.

I cook rice in a small pot.

I cut vegetables on a board.

I stir the soup with a wooden spoon.

I set the table for two.

I light a candle in the evening.

I open the window for fresh air.

I turn off the TV when I'm done.

I plug in my phone to charge.

I read a recipe and try it.

I wash the cups and plates.

I say good night to my family.

What is this text about?
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Cleaning and cooking at home — The writer sweeps the floor, washes clothes, cooks rice, and tidies the living room.
When does the writer water the plants?
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On Sundays — The text says: I water the plants on Sundays.
Where is the writer's apartment?
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Upstairs — The text says: I check the mailbox before I go upstairs.
The writer lives in a big house
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False — The text says: I live in a small apartment.