Vocabulary Developement: - SS2 English Lesson Note
Plumbing is the trade of installing and repairing pipes, fixtures, and other parts of a water supply system.
Some words associated with plumbing:
- Pipe: A long, cylindrical tube that carries water or other fluids.
- Plumber: A person who installs and repairs pipes and other plumbing fixtures.
- Connect: To join two or more things together.
- Plumb line: A weight suspended from a line that is used to find a vertical line.
- Sink: A basin used for washing dishes or hands.
- Tap: A faucet or valve that controls the flow of water.
Spelling drills:
- Pipe: pi·pe
- Plumber: plum·ber
- Connect: con·nect
- Plumb line: plumb line
- Sink: sink
- Tap: tap
Meaning of the words and use them in sentences:
- Pipe: A pipe is a long, cylindrical tube that carries water or other fluids. Pipes are made of a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, and concrete.
- Example: The water in my house is carried by pipes that run underground.
- Plumber: A plumber is a person who installs and repairs pipes and other plumbing fixtures. Plumbers use a variety of tools and materials to do their job, including wrenches, saws, and soldering irons.
- Example: I called a plumber to fix the leak in my kitchen sink.
- Connect: To join two or more things together.
- Example: I connected the two pipes with a coupling.
- Plumb line: A plumb line is a weight suspended from a line that is used to find a vertical line. Plumb lines are often used by builders and surveyors to ensure that their work is level.
- Example: The plumber used a plumb line to make sure that the sink was installed level.
- Sink: A basin used for washing dishes or hands. Sinks are typically made of stainless steel or porcelain.
- Example: I washed the dishes in the sink.
- Tap: A faucet or valve that controls the flow of water. Taps are typically made of metal or plastic.
- Example: I turned on the tap and let the water run