Topic: Clothing
Mode: Interpretive
Level: Novice
Students will match clothing items with an appropriate description or situation.
Components of the activity: A multiple choice exercise, an answer key
Instructions to the teacher
There are two versions of this activity below. In version 1, students read a statement and decide which article of clothing is being described. In version 2, students read a situation and determine which article of clothing is appropriate.
Version 1
Instructions to students
Choose the answer that makes sense for each statement.
1. You wear them on your feet.
scarves, shoes, mittens, boots
2. You wear them on your hands.
gloves, hats, mittens, jeans
3. You wear them on your legs.
pants, sweaters, jeans, t-shirts
4. You wear them on your neck.
pants, scarves, jeans, shoes
5. You wear them on your head.
gloves, jeans, hats, pajamas
6. You wear them to exercise.
pajamas, suits, shorts, t-shirts
7. You wear them to the office.
sandals, ties, pajamas, swimsuit
8. You wear them to a fancy party.
jeans, dresses, suits, pajamas
9. You wear them to sleep.
swimsuits, dresses, tuxedos, pajamas
10. You wear them when it is cold outside.
shorts, coats, swimsuits, sweaters
11. You wear them when it is warm outside.
sandals, sweaters, tank tops, mittens
12. You wear them to the beach.
suits, sandals, boots, swimsuits
Answer Key
- Shoes, boots
- Mittens, gloves
- pants, jeans
- Scarves
- Hats
- Shorts, t-shirts
- Ties
- Dresses, suits
- Pajamas
- Sweaters, coats
- Tank tops, sandals
- Swimsuits, sandals
Version 2
Instructions to students
Choose the best answer from the vocabulary given in parenthesis and fill the blank spaces.
- Spring is coming and the weather has started to get warmer. Holly wears _______________today for a picnic. (a winter coat, a dress, a hat)
- Peter has been invited to a conference in Washington D.C. He must bring _______________ for his trip. (suits, sunglasses, skirts)
- Mary always likes to dress casually on weekends. She wears _________ and __________this Saturday. (sneakers, jeans, high heels)
- It was such a long day. After work, I changed my outfit and wore comfortable _______ at home. (blouses, pants, pajamas)