Vocabulary in Practice
Build your first 300 English words one small unit at a time. Learn the words, then practise with instant feedback – following the topics in Vocabulary in Practice 1 (Cambridge University Press).
Living roomVocabulary — furniture and items in the living room – 42 interactive questions
📖 Word Notes – Living room
Learn the words first, then try the 6 exercises.
1 Tier 1 – The Concept & Nuance: Furniture, Entertainment & Comfort
The living room (or sitting room / lounge in the UK) contains specific furniture items for relaxation, hosting guests, and entertainment.
armchair (single seat with arm rests)
coffee table (low table in front of sofa)
cushion (decorative pillow for sofa)
remote control
lamp · floor lamp
fireplace 🔥 (traditional)
carpet (wall-to-wall) · rug (mat)
curtains · picture / painting
💡 Cushion vs Pillow: A cushion belongs on a living room sofa or armchair; a pillow is used in bed to rest your head while sleeping.
2 Tier 2 – Essential Collocations & Confusing Pairs
| ON the sofa | You sit on a flat surface or wide sofa: “He is sitting on the sofa.” |
| IN an armchair | An armchair surrounds you with arms: “She relaxed in her favourite armchair.” |
| ON TV (broadcast) | Shows on television: “What is on TV tonight?” (no ‘the’). |
3 Tier 3 – Top 3 Common Learner Pitfalls
– Rule: Use on TV for broadcasts (without in or the).
– Rule: Use cushion for sofa decor and pillow for the bedroom.
– Rule: Use on the sofa (but in an armchair).
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Practice material based on the Vocabulary in Practice 1 syllabus (Cambridge University Press). Original interactive practice by All English 4U.