types of housing
present continuous passive
present continuous
100

a free-standing dwelling not sharing walls with any other building

a detached house 

100

A new residential complex __________ (to build) near the park at the moment.

A new residential complex is being built near the park at the moment.

100

The construction workers __________ (to install) new pipes in the bathroom right now.

are installing

200

a dwelling joined to one adjacent property by a shared wall

a semi-detached house

200

The old windows in our flat __________ (to replace) with double-glazed ones right now

The old windows in our flat are being replaced with double-glazed ones right now

200

We __________ (to look) for a semi-detached house to rent in this neighbourhood.

are looking

300

a dwelling forming part of a row of identical adjoining houses

a terraced house

300

The roof of the detached house __________ (to repair) by the workers this week.

The roof of the detached house is being repaired by the workers this week.

300

The landlord __________ (to show) the apartment to several potential tenants at the moment.

is showing

400

a large, impressive residential property, typically associated with wealth

a mansion

400

The interior walls __________ (to paint) in neutral colours as we speak

The interior walls are being painted in neutral colours as we speak

400

They __________ (to renovate) the kitchen before moving into the terraced house.

are renovating

500

a single-story dwelling, often with a low-pitched roof

bungalow

500

The basement __________ (to convert) into a home cinema at present

The basement is being converted into a home cinema at present

500

I __________ (to decorate) my room with posters and fairy lights this week.

am decorating

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