Question

Fill in the gaps with the verbs from the box using the Present Simple. Explain their usage. Live, take, understend, make, wear, go in for, study, like, mean, fall, see, go, read. 1.I ........ from eight till three. 2. She ......... figure skating 3. The partner ........ a mistake and ......... on the ice !4. .............. you ............ far from your work?5. ........... he .......... technical books? No. He ............ books on history.6 It .......... my brother a lot of time to get to the college.7........... you ..........glasses? What .......... this word ...........?9.I ........ you........... the rules of the game! 10. ....... you ....... to the concerts at weekends?

Answer 1

1. I study from eight till three. 2. She goes in for figure skating. 3. The partner makes a mistake and falls on the ice! 4. Do you live far from your work? 5. Does he read technical books? No. He likes books on history. 6. It takes my brother a lot of time to get to the college. 7. Do you wear glasses? 8. What does this word mean? 9. I see you don't understand the rules of the game! 10. Do you go to the concerts at weekends?

Answer 2

1. I live from eight till three. (Usage: to describe a routine or habitual action)
2. She goes in for figure skating. (Usage: to describe a hobby or activity that one enjoys or is interested in)
3. The partner made a mistake and fell on the ice! (Usage: to describe an action that happened in the past)
4. Do you take that far from your work? (Usage: to describe the distance or mode of transportation)
5. Does he read technical books? No. He likes books on history. (Usage: to describe someone's preferences)
6. It takes my brother a lot of time to get to the college. (Usage: to describe the duration or length of time it takes to complete an action)
7. Do you wear glasses? What does this word mean? (Usage: to ask a question)
8. I understand you like the rules of the game! (Usage: to describe someone's comprehension or understanding)
9. Do you go to concerts at weekends? (Usage: to describe a habit or routine)
10. He studies at home in the evenings. (Usage: to describe an activity or action that takes place regularly)