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Household Appliance Vocabulary

On this page you will find a list of the vocabulary studied and a sound file (using RealPlayer) with the correct pronunciation of the words. Below this you will find a quiz using these words, use each word in the list once to complete the quiz.

  • broiler
  • can opener
  • compactor
  • dishwasher
  • dryer
  • fan
  • freezer
  • furnace
  • icebox
  • iron
  • juicer
  • oven
  • refrigerator
  • shaver
  • stove
  • toaster
  • vacuum cleaner

Decide which is the correct word from the list. Click on the arrow to see if you have answered correctly.

  • My is almost empty, I only have a few eggs, some cheese and a bottle of beer in it.
  • I think I'd like to by a which can brown up to four pieces of bread.
  • You are drinking a new fruit drink that I invented using my new !
  • I don't like wearing permanent press clothes. I guess I am just old fashioned and will always have to use the .
  • Put the sauce pan on the and simmer for three minutes.
  • Just use the to slice those carrots.
  • Throw your wet clothes into the . They should be ready in about 20 minutes.
  • There are some cold beers in the out back.
  • Could you get the out and clean the livingroom?
  • The is located under the sink. Make sure to not put any glass into it!
  • It's so hot today! I wish we had a .
  • I need a to trim my beard and moustache.
  • It's cold in here! Turn up the .
  • There's nothing like a to make cleaning up after dinner easy.
  • Put the roast into the and let it roast for 45 minutes.
  • I bought ten pounds of salmon and put it all into the to keep until the party next week.
  • Many students have a in their rooms so they can at least cook melted toast and cheese.

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