cook
/kʊk/To make food ready to eat by heating it.
Example: I cook dinner for my family every evening.
A110 words · Beginner
Household Routines vocabulary — A1
Household Routines vocabulary for everyday chores, including make the bed, set the table and do the dishes — the first chores a learner names.
10 questions
Words in this set
10make the bed
To put the sheets and covers straight after you get up.
Example:
I always make the bed before I leave for work.
set the table
To put plates, cutlery and glasses on the table before a meal.
Example:
Can you set the table before dinner?
do the dishes
To wash the plates, cups and cutlery after a meal.
Example:
It's your turn to do the dishes tonight.
take out the rubbish
To carry the household waste outside for collection.
Example:
Please take out the rubbish before you leave.
water the plants
To give household greenery the moisture it needs to survive.
Example:
I always water the plants on Sunday mornings.
feed the pet
To give food to an animal that lives with you.
Example:
Don't forget to feed the pet before school.
clear the table
To take the dirty plates and cups away after a meal.
Example:
I'll clear the table while you make coffee.
make lunch
To prepare food to eat in the middle of the day.
Example:
My dad usually makes lunch on weekends.
turn off the lights
To switch off the electric lamps in a room so it goes dark.
Example:
Turn off the lights before you go to bed.
