Household Duties Synonyms

The word 'wipe' is synonymous with 'clear' as it means to clean or remove something from a surface.

When putting dishes into the cabinet, it is important to keep them in order to maintain organization and prevent damage.

After folding clothes, the next step is usually to put them away in the appropriate place as opposed to leaving them on the floor, throwing them in the trash, or hanging them up.

The correct term for straightening the covers and pillows on a bed is 'make the bed'. The other options refer to different household chores.

A vacuum is used to clean up dust particles and debris from floors and surfaces.

Raking the leaves helps in keeping the garden clean and promotes healthy growth of plants by allowing sunlight to reach them. Mowing the lawn, watering the flowers, and trimming the bushes are important tasks but for this question specifically, raking the leaves is the correct answer.

The correct answer 'cut the grass' is a common colloquial term for the task of mowing the lawn.

The phrase 'mend clothes' means to care about or repair garments that are torn or damaged. It does not refer to fixing a car, cooking dinner, or painting a house.

Household chores commonly include tasks such as cleaning the house, cooking meals, doing laundry, and mowing the lawn. However, the term 'do household chores' specifically refers to cleaning the house.

A mop is commonly used for washing floors, making 'wash' the correct synonym. 'Sweep' involves using a broom, 'scrub' implies a different cleaning action, and 'dust' is unrelated to mopping.

The word 'clear' is often confused with 'clean,' but they have different meanings. 'Clean' describes something that is free from dirt, marks, or stains. 'Dirty,' 'messy,' and 'unclean' are incorrect because they do not convey the idea of being free from dirt or stains.

Loading the dishwasher refers to putting dirty dishes into the dishwasher for them to be cleaned, which is commonly referred to as doing washing up. Unloading the dishwasher is the opposite action of taking clean dishes out. Hand-washing dishes involves cleaning dishes by hand without using a dishwasher. Cleaning the kitchen involves a more general cleaning of the kitchen area and not specifically referring to loading the dishwasher.

The correct synonym for clean is tidy up, while the other options are antonyms or unrelated terms.

The correct term for 'do the laundry' is 'wash', as it involves cleaning clothes by using water and detergent.

The correct phrase for 'hung up the washing' is 'hang out the laundry', as it refers to hanging wet clothes outside to dry.

After putting clothes in the washing machine, the next step usually involves hanging up the washing to dry.

The correct answer 'take out the rubbish/dustbin' means to remove the garbage or waste from the rubbish/dustbin, not the actions of sweeping, washing windows, or mopping the floor.

The correct answer 'take care of' encompasses various tasks including feeding, walking, grooming, and playing with the dog to ensure its well-being.

The phrase 'walk the dog' is a common idiom that actually means to take a pet to the vet for a check-up or treatment.

The first step in preparing a meal is to gather all the necessary ingredients by doing shopping.