🌧️ English Vocabulary to Talk About Rainy Season – Part 3

Learn Simple Words to Describe Rainy Weather for Beginners

Do you want to talk about the rainy season in English with confidence? In this lesson, we will explore 5 easy and useful English vocabulary words related to rain, with simple meanings, sample sentences, a fun short story, questions and answers, and a quiz. This blog is perfect for beginners, kids, and anyone learning English as a second language.

🟩 Word List: Rainy Season Vocabulary for Beginners

Here are 5 common English words used during the rainy season:

11. Drainage (noun)

The system that carries rainwater away to prevent flooding.

12. Humidity (noun)

The amount of moisture in the air, which is high in the rainy season.

13. Moisture (noun)

Small amounts of water found in the air, soil, or on surfaces.

14. Raincoat (noun)

A waterproof coat worn to stay dry in the rain.

15. Floodwater (noun)

Water that covers land during a flood.

🖊️ Sample Sentences to Use in Real Life

🟢 Drainage

1. The city improved its drainage system to stop flooding.
2. Poor drainage causes water to stay on the roads.
3. Good drainage helps rainwater flow away quickly.

🟢 Humidity

1. The humidity is very high before it rains.
2. I feel sticky because of the humidity in the air.
3. Humidity makes the air feel warmer than it is.

🟢 Moisture

1. The air has a lot of moisture today.
2. Moisture in the soil helps plants grow.
3. My clothes smell bad because of moisture.

🟢 Raincoat

1. I always carry a raincoat during the rainy season.
2. A raincoat keeps me dry when I walk in the rain.
3. He wore a yellow raincoat to school.

🟢 Floodwater

1. Floodwater entered homes after heavy rain.
2. The street was full of floodwater and cars couldn’t pass.
3. Don’t walk in floodwater; it can be dangerous.

📚 Short Story: The Surprise School Holiday

It was a hot and sticky morning. The humidity was so high that even the fans didn’t help. Rahul put on his yellow raincoat before leaving for school, as dark clouds filled the sky. On the way, he saw that the drainage near the road was blocked. Soon, the rain began, and floodwater started rising on the street.
By the time he reached the school gate, his shoes were wet from all the moisture and puddles. The principal came out and announced, “School is closed today due to waterlogging!” Rahul smiled and walked back home, happy for an unexpected holiday.

❓ Short-Answer Questions to Practice Speaking

✅ Drainage

Q1: Why is good drainage important?
A: To prevent water from flooding streets.
Q2: Where do we see drainage systems?
A: Along roads and in cities.
Q3: What happens if drainage is blocked?
A: Rainwater collects and causes floods.

✅ Humidity

Q1: What does humidity measure?
A: Moisture in the air.
Q2: How do people feel when humidity is high?
A: Hot and sticky.
Q3: When is humidity usually high?
A: Before or after rain.

✅ Moisture

Q1: Where can you find moisture?
A: In the air, soil, or clothes.
Q2: What does moisture do to food?
A: It can spoil it.
Q3: How do we remove moisture from a room?
A: Use a fan or dehumidifier.

✅ Raincoat

Q1: What is a raincoat made for?
A: To keep you dry in the rain.
Q2: When do you wear a raincoat?
A: During rainy weather.
Q3: What does a raincoat protect?
A: Your clothes and body.

✅ Floodwater

Q1: What causes floodwater?
A: Heavy rain or poor drainage.
Q2: Is it safe to walk in floodwater?
A: No, it can be unsafe.
Q3: Where does floodwater go eventually?
A: Into rivers, drains, or the sea.

📝 Multiple-Choice Quiz on Rainy Season Words

Test your understanding with this easy quiz:

1. What do people wear to stay dry during rain?
a) Raincoat ✔️
b) Jacket
c) Blanket

2. What helps move rainwater away from streets?
a) Pillars
b) Drainage ✔️
c) Pipes

3. What makes the air feel sticky and hot?
a) Wind
b) Humidity ✔️
c) Cold

4. What collects on surfaces and makes them wet?
a) Heat
b) Moisture ✔️
c) Dust

5. Where does floodwater come from?
a) Cleaning water
b) Rain and blocked drains ✔️
c) Tap water

6. Why is drainage important in cities?
a) For parking cars
b) To stop water collection ✔️
c) To plant trees

7. What do you wear with a raincoat during heavy rain?
a) Sunglasses
b) Gloves
c) Boots ✔️

8. What causes food to spoil quickly in the rainy season?
a) Dryness
b) Moisture ✔️
c) Ice

9. What word describes water in the air that makes us feel hot?
a) Moisture
b) Humidity ✔️
c) Rainfall

10. What covers roads and homes during a flood?
a) Mud
b) Floodwater ✔️
c) Clouds

11. What system prevents roads from flooding?
a) Bridge
b) Drainage ✔️
c) Railway

12. What makes clothes smell if not dried properly?
a) Wind
b) Moisture ✔️
c) Soap

13. What might you wear if it’s raining while walking?
a) Sweater
b) Raincoat ✔️
c) Cap

14. What is in the air that increases before it rains?
a) Pollution
b) Smoke
c) Humidity ✔️

15. What should not be touched during floods?
a) Shoes
b) Floodwater ✔️
c) Towels

🎯 Challenge: Make Your Own Sentences

Create your own real-life sentences using the new vocabulary. This helps build fluency and confidence.

✏️ Drainage

Example: Good drainage helps prevent water from collecting on the road.
Now write and speak 4 more sentences using “drainage.”

✏️ Humidity

Example: The humidity made the air feel sticky and warm.
Now write and speak 4 more sentences using “humidity.”

✏️ Moisture

Example: There was moisture on the windows after the rain.
Now write and speak 4 more sentences using “moisture.”

✏️ Raincoat

Example: I always carry a raincoat during the rainy season.
Now write and speak 4 more sentences using “raincoat.”

✏️ Floodwater

Example: The floodwater reached the steps of our house.
Now write and speak 4 more sentences using “floodwater.”

🧾 Conclusion: Speak Confidently About Rainy Weather

These 5 simple words—drainage, humidity, moisture, raincoat, and floodwater—are often used during the rainy season. Learn them, practice speaking them aloud, and use them in real-life conversations. With regular practice, your English fluency will improve.

If you found this blog helpful, don’t forget to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of the “English Vocabulary to Talk About Rainy Season” series!

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