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First conditional:)
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Hi brother,
We're at the station, but our train isn't here yet. We're worried because if the
train ... (not arrive) on time, we ... (miss) our flight, and we ... (have to) spend
the night here. When we ... (get) to the airport, I ...(text) you. We are very
excited about the holiday. Sandy is looking forward to taking surfing lessons.
She says as soon as we ... (check in) at the hotel, she ... (look for) a surf
instructor. However, she says she won't take any lessons if I ... (not surf)
with her. We expect the weather will be fine. If it ...(not be), we .... (be) very
upset. We are also planning to try the local food. If the hotel restaurant ...
(be) nice, we ....(have) a meal there as soon as we ...(check in). One more
thing, ....(you/ water) the plants if I ....(promise) to take you out for dinner
when we come back?
Take care,
Andy.

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Confusing verbs:)
Bring/Take:
"Bring" is used when something is moved to the
speaker's location.
"Take" is used when something is moved to a location
away from the speaker.
Can you bring me a glass of water? (from another
room to where the speaker is)
Can you take this to the post office? (from where the
speaker is to the post office)

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Confusing verbs:)
Come/Go:
"Come" is used when the movement is towards the
speaker. "Go" is used when the movement is away from
the speaker.
Please come to my house for dinner. (towards the
speaker)
I'm going to the supermarket. (away from the
speaker)

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Confusing verbs:)
Do/Make:
"Do" is used for actions and tasks. "Make" is used for
creating or constructing something.
I need to do my homework. (task)
She makes beautiful paintings. (creating)

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Confusing verbs:)
Say/Tell:
"Say" is used to report words spoken. "Tell" is used to
communicate information to someone.
He said he would be late. (reporting words)
Can you tell me the time? (communicate information)

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Confusing verbs:)
Get/Become:
"Get" is used for obtaining or receiving something.
"Become" is used for a change in state or condition.
I got a new book from the library. (obtaining)
She became a doctor after years of studying. (change
in state)

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Confusing verbs:)
Know/Meet:
"Know" is used for being familiar with someone or
something. "Meet" is used for encountering someone for
the first time.
I know her from school. (familiarity)
I met him at a party last night. (first encounter)

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Confusing verbs:)
Leave/Forget:
"Leave" is used for going away from a place. "Forget" is
used for failing to remember something.
Don't leave your keys at home. (going away)
I forgot my umbrella today. (failing to remember)

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Confusing verbs:)
See/Watch:
"See" is used for perceiving with the eyes. "Watch" is
used for looking at something for a period of time.
I saw a movie last night. (perceiving)
Let's watch a movie tonight. (looking at for a period of
time)

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Confusing verbs:)
Use/Wear:
"Use" is used for employing something for a purpose.
"Wear" is used for having something on your body.
I use a computer for work. (employing)
She wears a hat to protect herself from the sun.
(having on the body)

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Confusing verbs:)
Take/Have:
"Take" is used for grabbing or carrying something. "Have"
is used for possessing or experiencing something.
Please take the book from the table. (grabbing or
carrying)
I have a dog as a pet. (possessing)

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Confusing verbs:)
Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "Can you ____ me a
favor and bring this to the office?"
A) do
B) make
2. Which sentence is correct?
A) Please come with me to the party.
B) Please go with me to the party.

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Confusing verbs:)

Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "She ____ a delicious
cake for the party."
A) did
B) made
Which sentence is correct?
A) He said he was going to call.
B) He told he was going to call.

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Confusing verbs:)

Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "I ____ a new job
last month."
A) got
B) became
Which sentence is correct?
A) Do you meet my sister?
B) Have you met my sister?

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Confusing verbs:)

Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "Don't ____ your
keys on the table."
A) leave
B) forget
Which sentence is correct?
A) I watched a movie yesterday.
B) I saw a movie yesterday.

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Confusing verbs:)

Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "She ____ a red
dress to the party."
A) used
B) wore
Which sentence is correct?
A) Please take a seat.
B) Please have a seat.

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Time to practise)
1. If you ____ (forget) your keys, you won't be able to get
into the house.
2. What will you do if it ____ (rain) tomorrow?
3. If she ____ (have) time, she will come to the party.
4. If I ____ (see) him, I will tell him you said hello.
5. What will you do if you ____ (meet) your favorite
celebrity?
6. If it ____ (be) sunny tomorrow, we can go to the beach.
7. I will be late if I ____ (take) the bus instead of a taxi.
8. If you ____ (tell) jokes at the party, everyone will laugh.

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