USE CLASS WORDS

You must read a lot to increase your vocabulary. Make use of class words to replace a long
list of examples.

Expressions that indicate to you that a list of examples will follow:
for instance, for example, like, such as, to illustrate, some examples are etc

Instead of Use
Apples, oranges and grapes Fruits
Hibiscus, daisies, roses Flowers
Cabbage, ladies fingers, spinach Vegetables
Forks, spoons, knives Cutlery
Pot, pans, kettles Crockery
Pens, pencils and erasers Stationery
Managers, receptionists and clerks Staff
Test tubes, beakers, tripod stands Lab equipment/apparatus
Cars, trains, boats and planes Vehicles/transport
Runners, footballers, swimmers Athletes
Admiral, captain, sailors Crew
Shirts, trousers, dresses Clothes
Handbags, shoes, scarves, Accessories
Lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, hares Animals
Dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits Pets
Bungalows, mansions, terrace-houses Accommodation
Syrups, juices, colas, teas, coffee Drinks
Mosques, post-office, shopping complex Buildings
Teacher, nurse, doctor, lawyer Occupation/job/profession
Sandals, slippers, sneakers, shoes Footwear


Exercise 1

Substitute the list of examples in each of the sentences below using a suitable class word.

1. All types of slippers, sandals and shoes are not allowed in the computer laboratory.

All types of footwear are not allowed in the computer laboratory.

2. My neighbour realizes that it is healthier to eat the long beans, brinjals and ladies fingers
grown in her backyard.
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3. Eating fresh guava, mangoes, papayas and pineapples will improve your complexion.
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4. 4. Malaysians donated a lot of shirts, dresses, skirts, trousers and shorts to the victims of the
tsunami.
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5. The cars, vans, buses and lorries could not pass the section of the highway that was flooded.
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6. Alicia buys her belts, bags, shoes and hairclips only during the Mega Sales.
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7. The forks, spoons and knives used in the hospital are regularly sterilized.
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8. Students nowadays like to buy branded pencils, pens, pencil cases and notepads.
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9. Some rural schools are often short of test tubes, beakers, conical and flat-bottom flasks, as
well as other lab equipment.
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10. All students representing the school in badminton, squash, football, volleyball and tennis are
exempted from classes tomorrow.
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