Types of homes
a very large house
mansion
There's a wooden F _ _ _ _ around the garden to keep people out.
FENCE
The _______________ the house, the more expensive it is to heat. (large).
larger
I wish we __________ a swimming pool. It would be perfect in the summer. (have)
had
We haven't got enough money, so we can't buy a new house. (if)
We _____________________________ .
We could buy a new house if we had enough money.
a set of rooms usually on one floor, often in a tower block
flat
His flat doesn't get a lot of light because it's in the B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
BASEMENT
That's the _____________ balcony I've ever seen. (tiny)
tiniest
If only my brother ______ more in the house. Then I wouldn't have to do everything! (help)
would help
I didn't expect the mobile home to be so cosy. (than)
The ___________________ .
The mobile home was cosier than I expected.
a house which shares one wall with another to form a pair of houses
semi-detached house
All of my old toys are up in the A _ _ _ _ .
ATTIC
Houseboats are ___________ today than they used to be. (common)
less common
If only you __________ so far away. We hardly eversee each other. (not live)
didn't live
She's stressed because she lives in the city centre. (be)
If ________________________ .
If she didn't live in the city centre, she wouldn't be stressed.
a house in a line of similar houses
terraced house
It's dark in here because I haven't opened the S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ yet.
SHUTTERS
Our new flat has ___________ rooms than our old one, so now I have to share a room with my sister. (few)
fewer
Iwish my neighbour __________ his music so loud. I can't concentrate! (not play)
wouldn't play
I'm annoyed because you never make your bed. (wish)
I _________________ .
I wish you would make your bed.
a small, old house with a roof made of straw
thatched cottage
Our garage is full of old furniture, so we have to leave our car on the D _ _ _ _ .
DRIVE
Your garden is __________ than ours because you haven't got as many flowers. (colourful)
less colourful
If only I ______ older. Then I could leave home. (be)
was/were
I've never seen such an ugly chest of drawers. (the)
That's ___________________________ .
That's the ugliest chest of drawers I've ever seen.