See if you understand what the following words that parts of a house are mean. Look up the dictionary if you don’t.

Parlour, foyer, lounge, porch, lobby, attic, portico

Palour means a living area or any area for making the guest sit.

Foyer means an entrance area or a hall for receiving a guest.


Lounge means an area in the house where one could sit and relax.


Porch means a covered area in front of the entrance.


The lobby is a space in the house that generally connects one room to the other.


The attic is the space between the ceiling and the wardrobes.


Portico is a structure in a house that is supported by pillars.


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