Clothing Items Quiz

Study Notes

Accessory is a general term for items that are added to an outfit for style or function.
Jumper (UK), Sweater (US) is a warm garment, usually knitted, worn on the upper part of the body.
Leggings are close-fitting trousers usually made from stretchy fabric, worn as casual wear.
Outfit is a complete set of clothing worn at a particular time.
Pyjamas are a loose-fitting set of clothing worn for sleeping.
Suit is a set of matching clothes, usually worn for formal occasions, consisting of a jacket and trousers.
Tie is a long strip of cloth worn around the neck with a shirt.
Trainers (UK), Sneakers (US) are a type of casual footwear worn for sports or everyday wear.
Coat is a long piece of outerwear, typically worn for warmth.
Jacket is a short piece of outerwear.
Dress is a one-piece garment for women, usually worn for special occasions or casual wear.
Clothes is a collective term for items of clothing.
Shorts are short trousers, typically worn in warm weather.
Shirt is a garment for the upper body, typically worn with trousers.
Skirt is a garment worn around the waist and hanging down to the knees or longer.
Hat is a head covering, typically worn outdoors for protection from the sun or cold.
Blouse is a shirt for women, typically with a more delicate design than a man's shirt.
Trousers (UK), Pants (US) are a piece of clothing covering the legs.
Shoe is a covering worn on the foot, typically with a firm sole.

To fit means to be the right size for someone or something.
To go with means to match or complement another item of clothing.
To match means to have the same color, pattern, or style as something else.
To be on sale means to be offered at a lower price than usual.
To be on trend means to be fashionable and up-to-date.
To pick out means to choose something from a group.
To recommend means to suggest something as being good or suitable.
To suit means to look good on someone.
To try (something) on means to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits.
To zip up means to close a zippered garment or bag.
To put on means to place an item of clothing onto the body.
To wear means to have a piece of clothing on the body.
To buy means to purchase something.

Hello? is a greeting used when answering a telephone call.
Hello, this is… is a way to introduce oneself when answering a telephone call.
Hello, may I speak to …, please? is a way to ask to speak to someone on the phone.
Who’s speaking, please? is a way to ask who is calling.
This is … speaking is a way to identify oneself on the phone.
Is … in? is a way to ask if someone is at home or at work.
Sorry, … is not in right now. is a way to respond that someone is not available.
Can I take a message? is a way to offer to pass on a message to someone.
Thanks for calling. is a way to thank someone for calling.
Goodbye. is a way to end a telephone conversation.