CONFUSING VERBS

ACTIVITY 1
1. Choose the correct verb in the following sentences.

1)  Matias bought a lottery ticket last week, he got all the numbers
right and won/earned the lottery.

2) It’s freezing cold outside, you should wear/use a jacket and

some gloves. 

3) My dog is sick, I think he ate something he shouldn’t have. I’ll

have to bring/take him to the vet.

4) A: I can’t look for/find my wallet! I had my train ticket there,

can you help me find/look for it?
B: Yes, I’ll help you. What does it look like/look?
A: It’s brown with red stripes on the side.
5) A: Last Sunday, I met/knew Matias and we went for an Ice
cream.
B: What did you after that?
A: Nothing, we just looked at/watched  American Idol. 

6) Hi mom, I’ve lent/borrowed some money from my friend

to buy groceries this week and I need to give it back, can you
borrow/lend me 200 pesos?

7) I really hope/wait that I passed my exam.

8) A: What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be at work?
    B: I arrived late to the bus stop and lost/missed the bus.
    A: Don’t worry! I’ll keep you company while you hope/wait
for the next one.

9)  A: You look nervous. Why do you keep watching/looking at

your watch?
      B: I’m meeting/knowing Gabriela at 6 pm and I don’t want
to be late.

10) Mateo told/said a joke and the whole class started laughing.