Friday, March 21, 2025

A1-A2 Level Vocabulary: Clothes & Accessories

Word Meaning:

Accessory: An item that is worn or carried as it makes an outfit more beautiful and attractive.
 

CLOTHES


Shirt 
(a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body having a collar & buttons at the front) 

T-shirt
(a piece of clothing that covers the top part of the body with short sleeves & no collar.)

Pants/Trousers
(a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the feet.)

Dress
(Clothes of a particular type worn in particular situations.)
  
Skirt
(a piece of clothing hangs from the waist and covers some or all of the legs, usually worn by women & girls.)

Coat
(a warm piece of clothing with sleeves for the upper body that is worn over other clothes in cold weather.)

Jacket
(a short coat for the upper body.)

Jeans
(Trousers made of strong blue denim that are worn informally.)
 
Sweater
(a woolen top with long sleeves for upper part of the body.) 

Suit
(a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt to be worn at work or formal events.)
 
Pajamas
(Clothes worn in bed, consisting of a loosely fitting shirt and pants.)
 
Underwear or underpants
(Clothes worn under other clothes like trousers or skirt.)
 
Swimsuit
(a piece of clothing that you were for swimming.)

Tracksuit
(Clothes worn for a sport or exercising or as informal clothing.)

Blouse
(a shirt for a woman/girl.)

Shorts
(Trousers that end above the knee and don't cover all the legs.)

Uniform
(a set of clothes connected with a particular group of people.)

Accessories


Button: I fastened the buttons on my shirt

Tie: In our school, we have to wear a jacket and tie.

Belt: I had eaten so much that I had to loosen my belt a couple of notches.
 
Bracelet: She has some beautiful silver bracelets in her jewellery box. 
 
Earrings: I couldn't wear heavy dangly earrings.

Chain: Jackie was wearing a beautiful silver chain around his neck.

Ring: My best friend bought me a beautiful ring on my birthday. 

Jewellery: Today 'Junk Jewellery' has become the 'Trend' for teenagers and college goers.

Glasses/Sunglasses: I wear glasses for reading. One should wear sunglasses to protect the eyes.

Cap: The man was wearing a riding dress and a lovely cap.

Hat: Don't go out in the hot sun without a hat.

Gloves: These hand-knitted gloves are very warm.
 
Purse: I have my mobile in my purse.

Bag: He put his heavy school bag on the bed and stood staring at it for a moment.

Handbag: I have too much clobber in my handbag.

Wallet: He pulled a business card from his wallet.

Pocket: He slipped the note into his trouser pocket. 

Perfume: The perfume of the flowers filled the garden.

Boots: The children pulled their shoes off and waded into the water pool. 

Trainers/Sneakers: These trainers are very comfortable for playing sports.

Sandals: She looked absolutely beautiful in her white dress and those sandals.

Socks:  Use socks at night to avoid getting fever.

Scarf: That little girl has a pretty big scarf around her neck.

Watch: He has got a pocket watch.

Rucksack: My mother has put some money in my school rucksack.

Umbrella: Didn't you take an umbrella with you? It was raining outside.

Briefcase: The file is in your briefcase.


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Monday, February 17, 2025

Grammar Usage: Adjectives And Their Position Part II

PERSONALITY WORDS:


FUSSY (adjective)

Not easily pleased, worried or careful about unimportant things.

Examples: 

She is too fussy about everything and always complains.

Our boss is not fussy about tiny details. He is a relaxed person.

MODEST (adjective)

Humble, unpretentious, unassuming about one's abilities.

Not large in size or amount, not expensive.

Examples:

He's very modest in his behaviour despite his successful career.

They live in a modest house in the outskirts of the city. 


OBSERVANT (adjective)

Quick at noticing things.

Careful in obeying laws, rules and religious customs.
 
Examples:

Police and journalists are trained to be observant.

One should be observant of the traffic rules to prevent road accidents. 

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WRONG TO CORRECT USAGE:


WRONG: My parents live in the flat above the bank and I live in the opposite house.

CORRECT: My parents live in the flat above the bank and I live in the house opposite.

GRAMMAR: Adjective 'opposite' may be used immediately after a noun.  

More on this:

1. An 'adjective' is a word that tells what a person, thing, place, etc. is like.
(e.g. 'a tall woman', 'a blue pen')

2. Adjectives which may be used immediately after a noun include concerned, involved, opposite, present and responsible.

3. However, these adjectives may also be used before a noun but then they have a different meaning. 
'The information will be sent to everyone concerned.'
'The concerned parents wanted to organise a meeting for the cause.'

4. Adjectives are of two main categories: 
a) determining adjectives.
b) descriptive adjectives which can be further divided into qualifying and classifying adjectives. 
 
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Grammar Usage: Adjectives and Their Position Part I

PERSONALITY WORDS:


ARROGANT (adjective)

proud in an unpleasant way and self-important feeling.

Examples: 

He is proud, arrogant and have a disrespectful attitude towards everyone.

Arrogant people must not be in power and leadership.

AUDACIOUS (adjective)

showing a willingness to take risks.

Examples: 

You have an audacious plan that will involve a lot of perseverance and hard work.

The workers made an audacious claim.

Cranky (adjective)

Easily annoyed and irritable; eccentric, bizarre

Examples: 

Opening a shopping mall in a rural area sounds a cranky idea.
 
A lot of cranky talk takes place about management.

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WRONG TO CORRECT USAGE:

WRONG: The country's present crisis is economic.

CORRECT: The country's present crisis is an economic one/ The country's present crisis concerns its economy.

GRAMMAR: Adjectives which classify usually go before a noun (not after a linking verb). 'An economic crisis/policy', 'atomic energy', 'a medical certificate', 'legal advice', 'the northern hemisphere', 'a weekly visit'. 

More on this:

1. An 'adjective' is a word that tells what a person, thing, place, etc. is like.
(e.g. 'a tall woman', 'a blue pen')

2. Most one-syllable form their comparatives and superlatives with -er/-est.
(e.g. young - younger, tall - tallest)

3. Adjectives are of two main categories: 
a) determining adjectives.
b) descriptive adjectives which can be further divided into qualifying and classifying adjectives. 
 
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