Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the sets of words given in the box. Make changes in the verb forms (tense), if necessary.
I ____ at the photo, but I didn't ____ anyone familiar.
I looked at the photo, but I didn't see anyone familiar.
I'd better go and ____ my mother from the station, and then ____ her home.
I'd better go and fetch my mother from the station, and then bring her home.
I need to ____ for my mathematics exam this weekend, so I hope to ____ new concepts along the way.
I need to study for my mathematics exam this weekend, so I hope to learn new concepts along the way.
I can ____ the music from my neighbour's house, but I need to ____ to it carefully to understand the lyrics.
I can hear the music from my neighbour's house, but I need to listen to it carefully to understand the lyrics.
"Could I ____ to Mrs. Kalpana, who is going to ____ to us about gardening," said Ritu.
"Could I speak to Mrs. Kalpana, who is going to talk to us about gardening," said Ritu.
I ____ in a small town, but I often ____ with my relatives in the city.
I live in a small town, but I often stay with my relatives in the city.
Explanation
(i) 'Look' means to focus your eyes in a certain direction by paying attention, while 'see' means something that we view, whether or not we pay attention. (ii) 'Fetch' means to go somewhere to get something and bring it back, while 'bring' means to take something with you to the place you are going. (iii) 'Study' means to spend time learning something as part of formal education, while 'learn' means to gain knowledge or skill through study or experience. (iv) 'Hear' means to perceive sounds unintentionally through the ears, while 'listen' means to pay attention to sounds or speech intentionally. (v) 'Speak' means to express thoughts or ideas aloud, often in formal situations, while 'talk' means to engage in informal conversation with someone. (vi) 'Live' refers to permanent place of residence, while 'stay' refers to temporary presence in a location as a guest or visitor.