WATCH, LOOK, OR SEE? EXERCISE 1/EFL (B1/B2)

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)

Choosing between watch, look, and see is one of the most common challenges for learners of English. This is exercise 1 of 3.

Quick tip Watch, look, or see?

See is usually passive and unintentional — your eyes receive an image without effort: "I saw a bird."
Look means to direct your eyes toward something deliberately, but without sustained attention: "Look at that!"
Watch means to look at something carefully for a period of time, usually because it moves or changes: "Watch the game."

READY TO PRACTICE? LET’S GO!

Complete each of the following sentences with either watch, look, or see.
EXAMPLE: Don't watch so much television.

1. Hey, I didn't you at the meeting this morning.✓

2. Don't directly at the sun.✓

3. The police decided to him for a couple of hours.✓

4. I'll escort her to the door. = I'll her out.✓

5. The rain was falling so hard, that I couldn't where I was driving.✓

6. Hey, the road. Don't get distracted.✓

7. You know what they say, ", but don't touch".✓

8. I don't what the problem is.✓

9. If you want to stay healthy, you should your diet.✓

10. You really beautiful.✓

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