| Vocabulary Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| pig | a fat farm animal with a curly tail |
| pigeon | a plump bird with short legs, that makes a cooing sound. Some pigeons are kept as pets and some are used to carry messages or for racing |
| pigmy | one of a tribe of very small people who live in the jungles of some hot countries. The word can also be spelled pygmy |
| pigsty | a place where pigs are kept |
| pigtail | a braid or plait of hair hanging from the back of the head |
| pike | a large greedy freshwater fish. The same word also means a weapon like a pear, used in the old days |
| pile | a lot of things on top of each other, like a pile of books, or a pile of old junk |
| pilgrim | someone who travels a long way to visit a holy place |
| pilgrimage | a journey to some holy, religious place |
| pill | medicine like a little ball or pellet, that must be swallowed |
| pillar | a large post of stone or wood, used to hold up part of a building |
| pillion | a seat on a motor cycle, behind the driver |
| pillow | a bag filled with feathers or some soft material, where you lay your head on bed |
| pillowcase | a covering for a pillow. The word pillowslip has the same meaning |
| pilot | a man who steers a ship into harbour or who controls and aeroplane |
| pimple | a small pointed swelling on the skin |
| pin | a thin pointed piece of metal used for fastening or holding things together |
| pincers | a small tool used for holding things steady or pulling nails out of wood |
| pinch | to squeeze something tightly, usually between finger and thumb |
| pine | an evergreen tree with cones and leaves like needles |
| pineapple | a sweet-tasting fruit that looks something like a large pine cone. It grows in hot countries |
| pink | a very pale red colour. The same word also means a garden flower with a sweet spicy smell |
| pint | a measure for liquid |
| pip | a fruit seed |
| pipe | any tube, usually of metal, through which a liquid (such as water) or gas flows. The same word also means a small bowl on the end of a tube used for smoking tobacco |
| pirate | someone who robs ships at sea |
| pistol | a small hand gun that can be carried in pocket |
| pit | a hole in the ground |
| pitch | to throw or fall forward: to set something up, such as a tent or a stall in market. The same word also means the highness or lowness of musical notes |
| pitcher | a person who throws a ball in some games. The same word also means a large jug for holding or pouring liquids |
| pity | a feeling of sadness you have because someone else is ill or unhappy |
| pivot | the pin or centre on which something turns |
| pixie | a kind of fairy |
| placard | a written or printed poster or notice |
| place | spot where someone or something is |
| plague | a terrible illness that spreads from person to person very quickly |
| plain | ordinary; not fancy or decorated. The same word also means a large flat part of the country |
| plait | (rhymes with mat) several pieces of ribbon, straw or hair twisted under and over each other, like a rope |
| plan | to think out how a thing can be done before you do it. The same word also means a model or drawing showing the shape and design of something, like a building or a town |
| plane | a carpenter’s tool used to make wood smooth. It is also a short word for aeroplane |
| planet | anything in the sky which like the earth, goes round the sun |
| plank | a long flat heavy piece of wood, thicker than a board |
| plant | anything that grows up from the earth, like grass or flowers |
| plaster | a mixture of water, sand and lime, which hardens when it is put on walls and ceilings. The same word also means a piece of sticky tape that holds a bandage in place |
| plastic | material that can be moulded into different shapes when it is soft. Later it becomes hard. Lots of things are made of plastic, such as combs, cups and buckets |
| plate | a round flat dish for food |
| platform | the raised part of a hall or theatre for the speakers or actors. The same word also means the part of a railway station beside the tracks, where you get on to a train |
| play | to have fun; to take part in a game: to perform on a musical instrument. The same word also means a show acted on a stage, usually without music |
| playground | a special place at school or in a park where children can play |
| playmate | someone you play with |
Modal auxiliaries Vs Primary auxiliaries
Primary auxiliaries are be, do, have. They are used to form tenses and to frame short answers.
Modal auxiliaries are will, would, may, might, shall, should, can, could, must, dare, need, used, ought. They are used to express moods.