8 Questions
What does the phrase 'put up a building' mean?
to erect a building
What is a 'high-rise building'?
a building with many floors
What is a 'listed building' in British English?
a historic building that is protected by a government order
What is a 'derelict building'?
a building that is empty and in very bad condition
What is the opposite of 'pull down' in the context of buildings?
put up
What is a 'tumbledown building'?
an old building that is almost falling down
What is a 'public building'?
a building that is open to the general public
What is a 'historic building'?
an old building of historical interest
Study Notes
Verbs Related to Buildings
- Put up a building means to construct it
- Pull down, knock down, and tear down a building mean to demolish it
- Demolish and destroy a building also mean to pull it down, but require permission for listed buildings
Building Types
- Tall buildings are characterized by their height
- High-rise buildings are very tall with many floors
- Low buildings are not as tall as others
- Office, school, hospital, and other types of buildings serve specific purposes
- Public buildings are accessible to everyone
- Beautiful, fine, and handsome buildings are aesthetically pleasing
- Impressive and imposing buildings are noteworthy and grand
Building Descriptions
- Brick, stone, and wooden buildings are made of these materials
- Two-storey, three-storey, and other multi-storey buildings have multiple floors
- Single-storey buildings have only one floor
- Historic buildings are old and of historical interest
- Listed buildings are protected by government order
- Derelict buildings are empty and in very bad condition
- Dilapidated buildings are in bad condition
- Ramshackle and tumbledown buildings are old and almost falling down
Test your knowledge of English verb collocations related to buildings, including putting up, pulling down, and demolishing structures.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
