Vocabulary - Housework vs. Homework

Read the text and complete the activities below.

Do you get confused between housework and homework? Don't worry! Both are things we "do," but they happen for different reasons. Let’s learn the difference!

• Housework: Work that you do to keep your house clean and tidy.
  • I need to do some housework, so I am going to wash the dishes now.
  • My brother helps with the housework by cleaning his bedroom every Saturday.
• Homework: Work that a teacher gives you to do at home after school or college.
  • I can't go to the park because I have a lot of math homework.
  • Did you finish your English homework for tomorrow’s class?

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Categorization / Sorting

Look at the tasks below. Is it Housework or Homework? Select the correct group.

1. Cleaning the floor Select... 🏠 Housework 📚 Homework

2. Studying for a test Select... 🏠 Housework 📚 Homework

3. Washing the clothes Select... 🏠 Housework 📚 Homework

4. Writing an essay Select... 🏠 Housework 📚 Homework

5. Doing the dishes Select... 🏠 Housework 📚 Homework

Activity 2: Gap Fill

Complete the sentences typing housework or homework.

1. I always do my in the library after school.

2. My dad does the on Sundays; he vacuums the whole house.

3. Don't forget to do your history before Monday!

4. We usually listen to music while we do the , like cleaning the kitchen.

5. Is this science project part of your , or is it for the class?

Activity 3: Reading Comprehension

Read the dialogue and choose the correct answer.

Tom: Hey, Clara! Are you free to play football?

Clara: Not yet, Tom. I'm busy with housework. I have to clean my room and take out the trash.

Tom: Oh, I see. I finished my tasks early. I did my geography homework this morning.

Clara: Lucky you! I still have some math homework to do after I finish cleaning. Maybe we can play later?

1. What is Clara doing right now?

A) Studying geography.

B) Cleaning her room.

C) Playing football with Tom.

2. What did Tom finish this morning?

A) His school assignments.

B) Cleaning the kitchen.

C) Playing video games.

3. When can they play football?

A) Right now.

B) Never.

C) Later, after Clara finishes her cleaning and her math tasks.