To be able to express yourself well, you need a big vocabulary. Image how frustrating it is for you and the person you are talking to when you can’t find the exact word you need. This exercise will help to rid yourself of that frustration. In this issue you are asked to identify the appropriate word for clothing or a garment part in each of the following. Answer are given below.
1. Wristband on shirtsleeve.
A.Cuff
B. Band
C. Handband
D. Lap
2. Fabric around neck opening of shirt or coat.
a. Stalk
b. Trim
c. Collar
d. Neckline
3. Sportswear.
a. activewear
b. attire
c. playclothes
d. suit
4. neckline cut in V shape.
a. V shape
b. V opening
c. V shirt
d. V neck
5. Outfit worn in some types of performance.
a. Drapery
b. Costume
c. Duds
d. Full fig
6. Formal dress.
a. Ensemble
b. Robes
c. Full fig
d. French cuff
7. Best outfit of clothing.
a. Uniform
b. Gore
c. Rags
d. Sunday best
8. Old and tattered clothes.
a. Regalia
b. Wardrobe
c. Posth
d. Rags
9. Turned-back fold on front of jacket.
a. Lapel
b. Godet
c. Breast pocket
d. Shirttail
Answer :
1. A. cuff
2. C. collar
3. A. activewear
4. D. V neck
5. B. costume
6. C. full fig
7. D. Sunday best
8. D. rags
9. A.lapel