Clothing Quiz

Introduction

Looking for a fun and competitive way to revise clothing vocabulary in your ESL classroom? The Clothing Quiz is an engaging team-based activity that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and vocabulary recall. Suitable for teens and adults at an elementary to intermediate level, this quiz promotes active learning through a clothing and fashion-themed team challenge. Whether you’re preparing for a unit review or just want a lively vocabulary warm-up, this ESL quiz is a classroom favorite.

Clothing Quiz

Here is a fun class quiz to help students learn or revise vocabulary related to clothes and fashion.

Preparation:

Before class, make one copy of the worksheet for each group of four.

Procedure:

Divide the class into teams of four and give each team a copy of the worksheet.
Each team selects a secretary to write down answers.
The teacher reads out each question aloud.
Teams discuss the answer and the secretary writes it down.
After all questions are answered, secretaries swap worksheets with another team for marking.
Create a score board on the board and assign a team number or letter.
Teams read out their answers aloud. Correct answers earn one point.
For multi-part answers, students must give the full set to earn the point.
To increase challenge, award an extra point for correct spelling (two points total per question).
The team with the most points at the end wins!

Possible Answers (examples):

trousers, jeans, shorts, tights, dungarees
tracksuit, trainers, leotard, shorts
wool, cotton, lycra, denim, leather, silk, acrylic
jacket, belt, boots, shoes, trousers
cap, hat, bandana, balaclava
jacket, shirt
pyjamas, nightdress
sandals, shoes, boots, flip flops, trainers, socks, slippers
shirt, tie, suit
check, stripes, spots
coat, scarf, gloves, boots
watch, ring, necklace, bracelet, earrings, brooch, ankle chain
Armani, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Dolce and Gabbana, Prada, Valentino, Gucci
a) trunks b) bikini, swimming costume
a uniform
sunglasses
money, keys, mobile phone, wallet, chewing gum, tissues
lipstick, eyeshadow, blusher, mascara, eyeliner, lip gloss
blouses
jumper, waistcoat, sweater, pullover, skirt

Conclusion

The Clothing Quiz is an ideal way to reinforce fashion and clothing vocabulary while building classroom energy and promoting teamwork. By incorporating this quiz into your ESL lesson plan, you’ll not only help your students recall key terms but also improve their speaking, listening, and collaboration skills. Whether you’re wrapping up a unit or kicking off a theme week, this quiz is a flexible and fun go-to activity for ESL teachers..