A. Put the clothes and accessories in the correct category.
Women's clothing: dress, blouse, pyjamas, dressing gown, skirt, bra
Men's clothing: suit, shirt, tie, trousers, shorts, vest
Sportswear: cap, running vest, tracksuit, sneakers, shorts, tracksuit
Underwear/ Nightwear: pyjamas, dressing gown, bra, underwear (not listed but implied), nightwear (not listed but implied)
Footwear: trainers, sandals, boots, slippers, high heels
Accessories: watch, gloves, belt, handkerchief, socks, sunglasses
B. Write the following adjectives into the sentences.
1. You ought to wear a smart suit for your job interview.
2. Italians are very stylish; both men and women dress very well.
3. She’s very trendy. She always wears the latest fashions.
4. That is very old-fashioned. People don’t wear such wide ties anymore.
5. He looks really ugly. His clothes are old and dirty and he hasn’t shaved.
C. Circle the odd word out in each line. Then explain what the other words all have in common in the space provided.
1. awful - odd word out. The others (old-fashioned, untidy, cool) are all adjectives describing style or appearance, while "awful" is more general negative.
2. loose - odd word out. The others (fluffy, smooth, furry) describe texture or feel of fabric.
3. sweater - odd word out. The others (pants, cardigan, vest) are specific garments; "sweater" is a broader category that could include cardigans.
4. slippers - odd word out. The others (cap, socks, sandals) are worn on the body; slippers are footwear.
5. sleeve - odd word out. The others (cuff, lace, collar) are parts of a garment; "sleeve" is a larger component.
6. minimalist - odd word out. The others (dress, vest, top) are types of garments; "minimalist" is a style.
7. spotted - odd word out. The others (striped, patterned, plain) describe patterns; "spotted" is a specific type of pattern.
8. stylish - odd word out. The others (trendy, elegant, dull) are adjectives describing fashion; "stylish" is more general positive.
9. button - odd word out. The others (zip, buckle, pin) are fasteners; "button" is also a fastener, but often considered separately as it's a single piece rather than a mechanism.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of esl clothes worksheet.
