13. Houses – 2              Worksheet Solutions

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What kind of house can float on water?
(a) Treehouse
(b) Houseboat
(c) Tent
(d) Apartment

Ans: (b)
A houseboat is a house that can float on water.

(ii) Which material is commonly used to build a tent?
(a) Bricks
(b) Wood
(c) Fabric
(d) Glass

Ans: (c)
Tents are typically made of fabric.

(iii) What type of house is built high up in the branches of a tree?
(a) Castle
(b) Bungalow
(c) Apartment
(d) Treehouse

Ans: (d)
Treehouses are built high up in the branches of a tree.

(iv) What do we call a house with wheels that can be moved to different places?
(a) Tent
(b) Cottage
(c) Caravan
(d) Apartment

Ans: (c)
A caravan is a house with wheels that can be moved.

(v) Which room in the house is used for sleeping?
(a) Kitchen
(b) Living room
(c) Bedroom
(d) Bathroom

Ans: (c)
The bedroom is used for sleeping.Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) We watch TV in the ________.
Ans: Living room
We usually watch TV in the living room.

(ii) A small house made of ice is called an ________.
Ans: Igloo
A small house made of ice is called an igloo.

(iii) We take a shower in the ________.
Ans: Bathroom
We take a shower in the bathroom.

(iv) A house with no walls and a sloping roof is called a ________.
Ans: Hut
A house with no walls and a sloping roof is called a hut.

(v) We cook food on the ________.
Ans: Stove
We cook food on the stove.Q3: Short Answer Questions.

(i) What is a houseboat, and where can you find it?
Ans: A houseboat is a house that can float on water. You can find it on lakes and rivers.

(ii) How is a caravan different from a regular house?
Ans: A caravan is a house with wheels that can be moved to different places, while a regular house is stationary and doesn’t have wheels.

(iii) Name one item you would typically find in the bathroom.
Ans: You would typically find a bathtub or a shower in the bathroom.

(iv) Can you describe what a hut looks like?
Ans: A hut is a small house with no walls and a sloping roof. It’s often made of simple materials like bamboo or thatch.

(v) Why do people build treehouses?
Ans: People build treehouses to have a special place to play or sleep high up in the branches of a tree.