Everyday English Verbs: Housework Collocations

Make sure you ________ down the counter - you spilled some ketchup near the sink.

My mother asked me to _________ the floor.

It's your turn to _______ the dog.

I'm teaching my son to _______ away his toys after he's finished playing with them.

I _______ the laundry every Sunday afternoon.

I didn't have enough time to ________ the bed this morning.

My shoulders are sore because I _________ snow for two hours yesterday.

I always ________ the table after we finish eating.

Don't forget to _______ out the trash!

Don't come into the kitchen - I've just ________ the floor and it's still wet.

Please remember to _________ the plants every day while I'm gone.

Could you _______ the table? Dinner is almost ready.

I'll help you with your homework after I finish _______ the dishwasher.

I accidentally broke a plate while __________ the dishes.

I spent the afternoon __________ the bushes.

We pay our neighbor's son $25 to ______ our lawn.

Please _______ the towels before putting them in the closet.