I SWEPT THE KITCHEN FLOOR THIS MORNING

Sweeping the floor is a basic household chore that helps keep the house clean. In this topic, we focus on the past simple to talk about actions completed earlier today or yesterday. When someone says, "I swept the kitchen floor this morning," they mean they used a broom to clean the floor in the morning.

Example 1:

I swept the kitchen floor this morning because it was very dirty.

Example 2:

My brother didn’t help me. He was watching TV while I was cleaning.

You can also talk about this action in different tenses:

I usually sweep the floor in the evening. (Present Simple)
I am sweeping the living room now. (Present Continuous)
I will sweep the floor after lunch. (Future with “will”)
I’m going to sweep tomorrow morning. (Future with “going to”)

🧠 GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple (regular and irregular verbs)
The verb sweep is irregular.

sweep → swept (past)

Examples:

✅ I swept the floor this morning.
❌ I sweeped the floor this morning. (Incorrect)
❓ Did you sweep the floor yesterday?
❌ Did you swept...? (Incorrect)

2. Present Simple
Used for routines.

I sweep the kitchen every day.
He doesn’t sweep very often.

3. Present Continuous
Used for actions happening right now.

I am sweeping the floor right now.
She is not sweeping the floor.

4. Future with “will” and “going to”

I will sweep later.
I’m going to sweep the garage this weekend.

5. Modal Verbs

You should sweep after cooking.
You mustn’t ignore the mess.

📚 VOCABULARY

Sweep – to clean the floor using a broom.
Broom – a tool with bristles used to sweep.
Dustpan – a flat container used to collect dirt after sweeping.
Floor – the surface of a room that you walk on.
Mess – a dirty or untidy state.
Clean – free from dirt.
Dirty – not clean.
Chore – a routine task at home (like cleaning or cooking).
Morning – the part of the day from sunrise to noon.
Routine – a regular way of doing things.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I swept the floor because it was messy.
Can you help me clean up?
The kitchen looks much better now.
You should do your chores on time.
Let’s finish cleaning before lunch.
It only takes five minutes to sweep the floor.
That’s your job today!
I will do it later, I promise.
I’m going to clean tomorrow morning.
This place is a mess!

🧾 SENTENCES

✅ Positive Sentences:

I swept the kitchen floor this morning.
She sweeps the floor every day.
We are sweeping the floor now.
They will sweep the floor after dinner.

❌ Negative Sentences:

I didn’t sweep the floor yesterday.
He doesn’t sweep the kitchen very often.
They aren’t sweeping the floor right now.
We won’t sweep the floor tonight.

❓ Questions and Answers:

Did you sweep the kitchen this morning?
– Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.
Who usually sweeps the floor at home?
– My mother usually does it.
Are you sweeping the floor now?
– No, I’m resting.
Will you sweep the garage tomorrow?
– Yes, I will.

🗣️ Long CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Jake. What are you doing?
Jake: Hey, Anna. I just finished sweeping the kitchen floor.
Anna: Oh, great! Was it very dirty?
Jake: Yes, there were crumbs everywhere after breakfast.
Anna: I usually sweep after lunch.
Jake: That’s a good habit. I try to sweep every morning.
Anna: What about the living room?
Jake: I’m going to clean it tomorrow.
Anna: Can I help you?
Jake: Sure! We can do it together. It’s faster that way.
Anna: Perfect! Let’s make it shine!

📖 Long READING

"A Clean Start to the Day"

This morning, Lisa woke up early. She looked at the kitchen and saw dirt and crumbs on the floor. The dog had been in the kitchen at night! Lisa got the broom and started to sweep. She swept carefully, starting from one corner to the other. Then, she used the dustpan to collect all the dirt and threw it away.
After cleaning, Lisa smiled. The kitchen looked fresh and tidy. She made a cup of tea and sat down, happy that her day began with something good.

Lisa always says, “When you clean your home, you clean your mind too.” She believes that a tidy home brings peace. She sweeps every morning. Sometimes, her brother helps. Sometimes, he doesn’t. But Lisa enjoys it anyway.

Questions:

What did Lisa do this morning?
Why did she sweep the floor?
How did she feel after cleaning?
Who sometimes helps her?
What does Lisa believe?

Answers:

She swept the kitchen floor.
Because there was dirt and crumbs.
She felt happy and peaceful.
Her brother.
That a tidy home brings peace.

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