🌩️ English Vocabulary to Talk About Rainy Season - Part 2

Are you looking to improve your English vocabulary for the rainy season? This blog is perfect for beginners and learners who want to talk about monsoons with confidence. Whether you’re preparing for a class, a conversation, or simply want to improve your fluency, this lesson is for you.

In this second part of our rainy season vocabulary series, you’ll learn five new useful words with simple definitions, sample sentences, a short story, short-answer questions, a fun quiz, and a sentence-building challenge.

Let’s get started!

🌟 Rainy Season Vocabulary – Word List

6. Leak (noun/verb): When water comes in through a hole in the roof or walls.
7. Damp (adjective): Slightly wet, often in an uncomfortable way.
8. Storm (noun): A strong weather event with heavy rain and wind.
9. Thunder (noun): The loud sound after lightning during a storm.
10. Lightning (noun): A bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm.

✏️ Sample Sentences for Each Word

Leak

1. There’s a water leak in the kitchen ceiling.
2. If it rains again, the roof will leak more.
3. The plumber came to fix the leak in the wall.

Damp

1. The clothes feel damp because they didn’t dry fully.
2. The room smells bad because it’s always damp.
3. I don’t like sitting on a damp bench.

Storm

1. The storm last night knocked down trees.
2. We stayed inside during the heavy storm.
3. The news warned about a big storm coming soon.

Thunder

1. I heard loud thunder while lying in bed.
2. Thunder always follows lightning during a storm.
3. The thunder was so loud, it shook the windows.

Lightning

1. We saw bright lightning in the sky before the storm.
2. Lightning can be dangerous during heavy rains.
3. The flash of lightning lit up the whole sky.

📖 Short Story: The Night of the Storm

One night, a big storm hit the village. The wind was strong, and the rain fell heavily. Lightning flashed in the sky, and thunder made a loud noise that scared the children.

Ravi was sitting near the window when he saw a leak in the roof. Water was dripping onto the floor. He quickly put a bucket under the leak to catch the water.

The walls became damp, and the whole room felt cold and wet. Ravi and his family sat together with blankets, waiting for the storm to stop.

In the morning, the storm was over. The leak had stopped, but the house still felt damp. Ravi smiled and said, “Let’s fix the roof before the next storm!”

❓ Short-Answer Questions

Leak

1. Where can a water leak happen?
   In the roof, wall, or ceiling.
2. What do you need to fix a leak?
   A plumber or repair worker.
3. What causes a roof to leak?
   Rainwater entering through holes.

Damp

1. What does a damp room feel like?
   Slightly wet and uncomfortable.
2. Why don’t clothes dry in a damp place?
   Because there’s too much moisture.
3. What do people use to remove damp?
   A fan or heater.

Storm

1. What happens during a storm?
   There’s heavy rain and strong wind.
2. What can a strong storm damage?
   Trees, power lines, and buildings.
3. What do people do when a storm comes?
   Stay indoors for safety.

Thunder

1. When do you hear thunder?
   After lightning during a storm.
2. What does thunder sound like?
   A loud, deep sound like a big noise.
3. Can thunder break windows?
   It’s rare, but very strong thunder can shake windows.

Lightning

1. What does lightning look like?
   A bright flash in the sky.
2. Is lightning safe?
   No, it can be dangerous.
3. What should you avoid during lightning?
   Open areas and tall trees.

✅ Multiple-Choice Quiz (Mixed)

1. What is damp?
   a) Dry and dusty
   b) Slightly wet
   c) Very clean
2. When do we see lightning?
   a) During a snowstorm
   b) During a rainless day
   c) During a thunderstorm
3. What happens if your roof has a leak?
   a) Water comes through
   b) Air gets blocked
   c) Sunlight shines brighter
4. What comes after lightning in the sky?
   a) Rain
   b) Thunder
   c) Sunshine
5. What should you do during a storm?
   a) Go for a walk
   b) Stay outside
   c) Stay indoors
6. What can a storm damage?
   a) Food
   b) Trees and houses
   c) Shoes
7. What is the loud sound in the sky during a storm?
   a) Thunder
   b) Clouds
   c) Rain
8. What might a leak cause in your house?
   a) A dry wall
   b) A water stain/mark
   c) A clean smell
9. What is dangerous but beautiful in the sky?
   a) Thunder
   b) Lightning
   c) Clouds
10. Why do people avoid metal during lightning?
    a) It melts
    b) It attracts electricity
    c) It turns black
11. What kind of place feels damp?
    a) Sunny and dry
    b) Cold and dusty
    c) Moist and sticky
12. What causes thunder?
    a) Clouds moving
    b) Lightning heating the air
    c) Heavy fog
13. What is another word for a heavy wind and rain mix?
    a) Drizzle
    b) Thunder
    c) Storm
14. What can make your wall wet inside the house?
    a) Fan
    b) Leak
    c) Curtain
15. What comes first in a storm: lightning or thunder?
    a) Thunder
    b) Lightning
    c) Rain

🟢 Quiz Answer Key

1 → b
2 → c
3 → a
4 → b
5 → c
6 → b
7 → a
8 → b
9 → b
10 → b
11 → c
12 → b
13 → c
14 → b
15 → b

🌩️ Challenge Exercise – Build Your Fluency

Practice speaking and writing using these rainy season words in real-life situations. Repeat each sentence aloud and create your own!

1. Leak

Example: There is a leak in the kitchen ceiling.
✏️ Now write and speak 4 sentences using the word leak.

2. Damp

Example: The clothes felt damp because they didn’t dry properly.
✏️ Now write and speak 4 sentences using the word damp.

3. Storm

Example: We stayed indoors during the big storm last night.
✏️ Now write and speak 4 sentences using the word storm.

4. Thunder

Example: I heard thunder while trying to sleep.
✏️ Now write and speak 4 sentences using the word thunder.

5. Lightning

Example: The sky lit up with a flash of lightning.
✏️ Now write and speak 4 sentences using the word lightning.

🌧️ Final Thoughts

Learning how to talk about the rainy season in English helps you connect better with others during monsoon weather. Practice these words daily and use them when speaking with friends, in class, or even while watching the rain outside.

Keep practicing. Keep speaking. And stay dry this rainy season!

For more easy English learning resources, don’t forget to check out Part 1 of this rainy season series!

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