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Some cottages have a thatched roof made of straw.

Buildings - Types of Houses

Houses can look very different, from tall city flats to cosy cottages. This quiz explores types of homes and the words we use to describe them.

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Fascinating Fact:

A terraced house is part of a long row of houses joined together.

In KS1 Geography, children learn about different homes and neighbourhoods. They find out how houses can be joined together or stand alone, and how streets are made up of many types of homes.

Key Terms

  • Detached house: A house that is not joined to any other house.
  • Semi-detached house: A house that is joined to one other house on a shared wall.
  • Terraced house: One of several houses joined together in a row along a street.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the main types of houses for KS1 geography?

In KS1 geography, children usually learn about detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses, bungalows, and flats. These examples help them compare different homes in towns and villages.

How can KS1 children learn about different homes and houses?

KS1 children can learn about homes by looking at pictures, going on a local walk, drawing simple street maps, talking about where they live, and playing quizzes like this one.

What does terraced house mean for children?

A terraced house is one of a line of houses that all touch each other. Each family has its own front door, but the homes share walls on one or both sides.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Sam’s house stands on its own. Sam lives in a ________ house.
Terraced
Detached
Town
Semi-detached
Most detached houses have gardens around them
2 .
Some houses have special names. Callum lives on a farm. His home is called a:
Flat
Barn
Farmhouse
Greenhouse
Does your home have a name or a number? What is it?
3 .
Ella lives in a terraced house. It has a garden at the front. Ella’s terraced house does not have a garden at the back. Instead Ella’s house has a ____ outside the back-door.
Bedroom
Flat
Front-room
Yard
Describe your home. What does it look like?
4 .
Some people live in a home on wheels. What is it called?
Farmhouse
Flat
Bungalow
Caravan
Some homes look like caravans but they don’t have any wheels. They are called chalets
5 .
Some houses in villages and in the countryside have special names. Lucy lives in a small house in a village. It is called a:
Mansion
Maisonette
Cottage
Caravan
Some cottages have a thatched roof made of straw
6 .
Maria lives in a large, tall building. Her home is on just one floor. What is it called?
A flat
A bungalow
A house
A palace
Flats are sometimes called apartments or maisonettes
7 .
Tom’s house is one of a pair. The two houses are built together. Tom lives in a ___________ house.
Semi-detached
Terraced
Detached
Long
Some bungalows stand on their own. They are detached. Some bungalows are built in pairs. They are semi-detached
8 .
Gareth lives in a low building. All the main rooms are on just one floor. What is it called?
A bungalow
A penthouse
A house
A barn
Some bungalows do have an upstairs, with dormer windows in the roof
9 .
Which one of these do people live in?
Shop
House
Factory
Sports Hall
Houses can be lots of different sizes
10 .
Ella lives in a row of houses on a street. Ella lives in a ________ house.
Detached
Semi-detached
Terraced
Long
Some terraced houses have a garden at the front
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Fieldwork

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)
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