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Daily Life, Technology & Routines

Master 70 curated vocabulary items, frequency adverb mechanics, Present Simple vs Present Continuous contrasts, non-continuous state verbs, and authentic conversational social formulas.

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Unit 3 Vocabulary Matrix • جدول المفردات اللغوية

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# Audio Word / Expression Part of Speech Meaning in Context الترجمة العربية Natural Example Sentence
1 wake up phrasal verb To stop sleeping and become conscious in the morning. يستيقظ من النوم “I always wake up at 5:30 AM to pray Fajr.”
2 get up phrasal verb To get out of bed after waking up. ينهض من الفراش “Tariq wakes up at 6:00, but he doesn’t get up until 6:15.”
3 get dressed verb phrase To put on clothes before starting the day. يرتدي ملابسه “He takes a quick shower and gets dressed for work in five minutes.”
4 have breakfast verb phrase To eat the first meal of the day in the morning. يتناول وجبة الإفطار “We always have breakfast together before the children go to school.”
5 leave home verb phrase To depart from your house to go to work, university, or school. يغادر المنزل “Fahad leaves home at 7:30 to avoid the heavy Riyadh traffic.”
6 arrive at work verb phrase To reach your workplace or office. يصل إلى مكان العمل “Employees are expected to arrive at work before 8:00 AM.”
7 take a break verb phrase To stop working for a short period to rest or have coffee. يأخذ استراحة قصيرة “After two hours of continuous typing, it is good to take a break.”
8 have lunch verb phrase To eat the midday meal. يتناول وجبة الغداء “We usually have lunch in the company cafeteria around 1:30 PM.”
9 finish work verb phrase To end your working hours for the day. ينهي دوام العمل “Doctors and engineers at the site usually finish work at 5:00 PM.”
10 get home verb phrase To arrive back at your house in the evening. يصل إلى البيت “It takes forty minutes to get home by metro after finishing work.”
11 have dinner verb phrase To eat the main evening meal. يتناول وجبة العشاء “The whole family gathers in the living room to have dinner at 8:30 PM.”
12 go to bed verb phrase To get into bed with the intention of sleeping. يذهب للنوم / يخلد إلى الفراش “Children should go to bed early so they are alert at school.”
13 depend on phrasal verb To be determined or decided by something else. يعتمد على / يتوقف على “Our weekend trip to the desert depends on the weather.”
14 rely on phrasal verb To trust someone or depend on their support. يعتمد على شخص / يثق به “Omar is very punctual; you can always rely on him for help.”
15 unusual adjective Different from what is normal or expected; uncommon. غير عادي / غير مألوف “Working night shifts all year is an unusual routine for most people.”
16 how often question phrase Used to ask about the frequency of an event or action. كم مرة / كل كم فترة؟ “How often do you go to the fitness center every week?”
17 smartphone noun A mobile cellular phone with touchscreen and internet apps. هاتف ذكي “He uses his smartphone to check email and navigate maps.”
18 tablet noun A portable, flat touchscreen computer larger than a phone. جهاز لوحي / تابلِت “Students read their digital coursebooks on a lightweight tablet.”
19 smartwatch noun A wearable wrist device that monitors health and connects to phones. ساعة ذكية “My smartwatch counts my daily steps and tracks my heartbeat.”
20 digital camera noun A standalone device used for capturing high-resolution photos. كاميرا رقمية “The photographer brought a professional digital camera to the event.”
21 satnav / GPS noun Satellite navigation device or system providing road directions. جهاز ملاحة / تحديد المواقع “We turned on the satnav to find the new medical clinic in Dammam.”
22 possessions noun (plural) The items, belongings, or property that a person owns. ممتلكات / مقتنيات شخصية “Passengers must ensure they take all personal possessions before leaving the train.”
23 belongings noun (plural) Personal items that you carry with you (bags, wallet, keys). الأمتعة والأغراض الشخصية “She packed her personal belongings into a leather backpack.”
24 find information verb phrase To search for and discover facts or details on the internet. يبحث عن معلومات ويجدها “University students use online databases to find information for research.”
25 talk to friends verb phrase To converse and communicate with friends online or in person. يتحدث ويتواصل مع الأصدقاء “I like to talk to friends on video calls during the weekend.”
26 send emails verb phrase To write and transmit electronic messages. يرسل رسائل بريد إلكتروني “Office managers send emails to staff to announce meeting schedules.”
27 watch films verb phrase To view movies or cinema productions on TV or streaming platforms. يشاهد أفلاماً “On Friday evenings, my brothers love to watch documentary films together.”
28 post pictures verb phrase To upload and share photographs on social media networks. ينشر صوراً على منصات التواصل “She likes to post pictures of Saudi architectural landmarks on Instagram.”
29 read the news verb phrase To view and understand current events on websites or digital papers. يقرأ الأخبار اليومية “My father reads the morning news on his tablet while drinking Arabic coffee.”
30 shop online verb phrase To purchase products or services over the internet with home delivery. يتسوق عبر الإنترنت “It is very convenient to shop online and have groceries delivered to your door.”
31 download apps verb phrase To install software applications onto a mobile device or computer. يحمل تطبيقات على الجهاز “You can download educational apps for free from the official store.”
32 listen to podcasts verb phrase To stream or play recorded audio episodes on various topics. يستمع إلى حلقات البودكاست “I listen to English language podcasts while driving to the university.”
33 Why don’t we...? conversational formula A friendly spoken formula used to propose a mutual idea or activity. لماذا لا نفعل كذا...؟ (اقتراح) “Why don’t we go to the traditional souq on Thursday evening?”
34 How about...? conversational formula A conversational phrase followed by a noun or -ing verb to make a suggestion. ما رأيك في...؟ / ماذا عن...؟ “How about meeting at 6:30 at the coffee shop?”
35 Are you free...? conversational question Used to check if someone is available and not busy at a specific time. هل أنت متفرغ في وقت كذا؟ “Are you free next Friday evening for a family gathering?”
36 That’d be great. conversational response A warm and enthusiastic phrase used to accept an invitation or proposal. سيكون ذلك رائعاً! (قبول حماسي) “— Shall we have dinner at the seafood restaurant? — That’d be great.”
37 Let me see. filler / thinking phrase A natural pause phrase used when checking a calendar or thinking about a response. دعني أرى / لحظة أتأكد “— Can you meet on Tuesday? — Let me see. I need to check my diary.”
38 Let me think. filler / thinking phrase Used to ask for a brief moment to consider an idea or remember information. دعني أفكر قليلاً “Let me think... yes, I think we met last Ramadan at the conference.”
39 Mm, maybe. conversational response Used when you are uncertain and need more time before deciding. ربما / لست متأكداً بعد “— Can you come to the match tomorrow? — Mm, maybe. It depends on work.”
40 Mm, possibly. conversational response Indicates that something might happen, though it is not yet confirmed. ربما / هناك احتمال “— Will the project finish by Thursday? — Mm, possibly, if parts arrive.”
41 Friday’s fine. conversational phrase Used to confirm that a proposed day is convenient and suitable for you. يوم الجمعة مناسب تماماً بالنسبة لي “— Shall we meet on Thursday or Friday? — Friday’s fine for me.”
42 Just a second. conversational formula A polite spoken request asking someone to wait a very short moment. لحظة واحدة / انتظر ثانية “Just a second, I will open the gate for you.”
43 I’ll have to check. conversational phrase Used when you must consult your calendar or family before making a commitment. سيتعين عليّ التحقق من جدول مواعيدي أولاً “— Can you attend the workshop on Saturday? — I’ll have to check with my team.”
44 I’m sorry, I can’t. conversational refusal A polite, respectful formula to decline an invitation or request. أعتذر، لا أستطيع ذلك “I’m sorry, I can’t attend tonight because I have an exam tomorrow.”
45 decide to verb phrase To make a choice or resolution about what to do. يقرر أن يفعل شيئاً “They decided to travel to Medina by high-speed train.”
46 work late verb phrase To remain at your workplace beyond normal finishing hours. يعمل حتى وقت متأخر من المساء “During the end-of-month audit, accountants often have to work late.”
47 bring verb To take someone or something with you to the place where you are going. يُحضِر معه / يجلب “Please remember to bring your laptop and charger to tomorrow’s training.”
48 ask somebody for dinner verb phrase To invite someone to share an evening meal with you as a guest. يدعو شخصاً لتناول طعام العشاء “Tariq decided to ask his new colleague for dinner on Thursday night.”
49 stay in contact verb phrase To continue communicating regularly with friends or colleagues. يبقى على اتصال وتواصل “Even after graduating, my university classmates stay in contact via WhatsApp.”
50 keep in contact verb phrase To maintain ongoing communication across distances. يحافظ على التواصل المستمر “Please keep in contact while you are away on your business trip.”
51 occasion noun A special event, celebration, or memorable ceremony. مناسبة خاصة / احتفال “Eid is a blessed occasion when all extended families gather together.”
52 unfortunately adverb Used to express regret or sadness about an unchangeable situation. للأسف / لسوء الحظ “Unfortunately, the flight was delayed by two hours due to fog.”
53 a business trip noun phrase A journey taken for corporate or professional work purposes. رحلة عمل رسمية “Engineer Sultan is currently in Tokyo on an official business trip.”
54 family gathering noun phrase An event where relatives (parents, uncles, cousins) meet together. اجتماع عائلي / لقاء الأهل “Every Friday afternoon, we have a grand family gathering at my grandfather’s house.”
55 invitation noun A written or spoken request asking someone to attend an event. دعوة لحضور مناسبة “We received a beautiful digital invitation to Ahmad’s wedding.”
56 celebrate verb To acknowledge a significant happy day or event with social festivities. يحتفل بمناسبة سعيدة “The whole university gathered to celebrate the national founding day.”
57 picnic noun An outdoor excursion where participants take food to eat in the open air. نزهة في الهواء الطلق “During the winter season, families enjoy going for a desert picnic.”
58 catch up phrasal verb To talk with someone you haven’t seen for a while to hear their recent news. يتبادل الأخبار والاطمئنان بعد غياب “It was wonderful to sit down with my childhood friend and catch up.”
59 Sounds like a plan! idiomatic chunk An enthusiastic conversational expression agreeing to a proposed plan. فكرة ممتازة! اتفقنا على الخطة “— Let’s meet at 5:00 at the cafe. — Sounds like a plan!”
60 That works for me. conversational chunk Indicates that a suggested time, date, or arrangement is perfectly suitable. هذا يناسبني تماماً “— Can you do Thursday at 10:00 AM? — Yes, that works for me.”
61 Let’s keep in touch. conversational chunk A warm formula used when parting to express a desire to maintain communication. دعنا نبقى على تواصل “It was a pleasure meeting you at the symposium. Let’s keep in touch!”
62 Count me in! conversational idiom An enthusiastic expression meaning “include me in this group activity”. احسبوني معكم! أنا مشارك بالتأكيد “— We are organizing a weekend charity drive. — Count me in!”
63 I’m tied up at the moment. conversational idiom A polite, natural way to say you are currently very busy with work. أنا مشغول ومقيد بالعمل حالياً “Can I call you back in twenty minutes? I’m tied up at the moment.”
64 How does 7:00 PM sound? conversational formula A natural question used to check if a specific time is acceptable to the listener. ما رأيك في الساعة السابعة مساءً؟ “— When shall we meet for coffee? — How does 7:00 PM sound?”
65 I’ll let you know soon. conversational phrase A polite promise to provide an update or confirmation shortly. سأخبرك بالرد قريباً جداً “I am checking with my manager and I’ll let you know soon.”
66 Take your time. conversational phrase Said to tell someone not to hurry because there is no rush. خذ وقتك على مهل / لا داعي للعجلة “There is no rush to finish the coffee; take your time.”
67 I’m running a bit late. conversational phrase A courteous alert informing someone that you will arrive behind schedule. أنا متأخر قليلاً عن الموعد “Traffic on King Fahd Road is heavy, so I’m running a bit late.”
68 Never mind, another time. conversational phrase A gracious response when an invitation cannot be accepted on this occasion. لا بأس، نعوضها في وقت لاحق “— I can’t make it to lunch today. — Never mind, another time!”
69 Let’s catch up soon. conversational chunk A parting expression stating a mutual desire to meet and chat soon. دعنا نلتقي قريباً لنتبادل الأخبار “It was great seeing you briefly at the clinic. Let’s catch up soon!”
70 It depends on my schedule. conversational chunk Explains that availability is conditional on existing appointments. الأمر يتوقف على جدول مواعيدي والتزاماتي “— Can you attend the seminar on Monday? — It depends on my schedule.”

Unit 3 Vocabulary Assessment Lab • بنك أسئلة المفردات

70 Cambridge A2-calibrated diagnostic multiple choice questions.

Score: 0 / 70
Item 1 of 70 phrasal verb
My alarm rings early because I need to ______ at 5:30 AM.
Item 2 of 70 phrasal verb
After opening his eyes in bed, Tariq finally ______ to take a shower.
Item 3 of 70 verb phrase
After having a shower, I usually ______ in my traditional thobe.
Item 4 of 70 verb phrase
In our house, we sit down to ______ at 7:00 AM before school starts.
Item 5 of 70 verb phrase
To avoid morning highway traffic, he must ______ before 7:15 AM.
Item 6 of 70 verb phrase
Faisal drives through the city and ______ at his office by 7:55 AM.
Item 7 of 70 verb phrase
You have been working on the computer for three hours; you should ______.
Item 8 of 70 verb phrase
Around 1:30 in the afternoon, colleagues gather to ______ together.
Item 9 of 70 verb phrase
Our office hours end at five, so everyone ______ at 5:00 PM.
Item 10 of 70 verb phrase
After battling the evening traffic, Mona finally ______ around 6:30 PM.
Item 11 of 70 verb phrase
In the evening at 8:30 PM, we sit together with our parents to ______.
Item 12 of 70 verb phrase
I feel very sleepy, so I am going to turn off the lights and ______.
Item 13 of 70 phrasal verb
Whether we go camping on Saturday will ______ the desert temperature.
Item 14 of 70 phrasal verb
Ali is honest and hardworking; the entire team can ______ him.
Item 15 of 70 adjective
It is very ______ to see heavy rain in the middle of July in Riyadh.
Item 16 of 70 question phrase
“______ do you visit your grandparents?” — “Twice a week.”
Item 17 of 70 noun
She installed a prayer times application on her new ______.
Item 18 of 70 noun
The teacher showed interactive diagrams using a lightweight ______ in class.
Item 19 of 70 noun
He checked his daily heart rate and step count on his ______.
Item 20 of 70 noun
Professional photographers still prefer using a high-quality ______ for portraits.
Item 21 of 70 noun
When driving in an unfamiliar city, drivers rely on the car’s ______ for directions.
Item 22 of 70 noun (plural)
Please make sure you do not leave any valuable ______ on the seat.
Item 23 of 70 noun (plural)
Before checking out of the hotel room, pack all your ______ carefully.
Item 24 of 70 verb phrase
I often search academic portals to ______ for my engineering project.
Item 25 of 70 verb phrase
After finishing his homework, Khalid logs into the app to ______.
Item 26 of 70 verb phrase
In our company, we always ______ to confirm project deadlines in writing.
Item 27 of 70 verb phrase
We subscribed to an educational streaming app so we can ______ at home.
Item 28 of 70 verb phrase
During their trip to AlUla, tourists love to ______ of the historic tombs.
Item 29 of 70 verb phrase
Every morning with breakfast, he opens news websites to ______.
Item 30 of 70 verb phrase
Many families now prefer to ______ rather than spending hours in crowded malls.
Item 31 of 70 verb phrase
To access online banking securely, you should ______ directly from the official store.
Item 32 of 70 verb phrase
During long highway drives, he likes to ______ about science and technology.
Item 33 of 70 conversational formula
“______ go for a walk in the park after sunset?” — “That sounds great!”
Item 34 of 70 conversational formula
“______ meeting at 7:00 PM outside the library?” — “Yes, perfect.”
Item 35 of 70 conversational question
“______ next Saturday afternoon?” — “Yes, I don’t have any plans.”
Item 36 of 70 conversational response
“Would you like to join our study group tonight?” — “______! Thank you.”
Item 37 of 70 filler / thinking phrase
“Are you coming to the seminar on Tuesday?” — “______... let me check my schedule.”
Item 38 of 70 filler / thinking phrase
“What was the author’s name?” — “______... ah yes, it was Dr. Ahmad.”
Item 39 of 70 conversational response
“Will you join us for lunch tomorrow?” — “______, I have a meeting at 1:00.”
Item 40 of 70 conversational response
“Can you finish the report by five?” — “______, if no new issues arise.”
Item 41 of 70 conversational phrase
“Is Friday good for our review session?” — “Yes, ______! See you at four.”
Item 42 of 70 conversational formula
“Do you have Omar’s phone number?” — “______, I’ll look it up on my phone.”
Item 43 of 70 conversational phrase
“Can you come to the dinner on Monday?” — “______ my schedule first.”
Item 44 of 70 conversational refusal
“Would you like to come to the football match tonight?” — “______, I have to study.”
Item 45 of 70 verb phrase
After reviewing three job offers, Mansour ______ accept the position in Riyadh.
Item 46 of 70 verb phrase
I cannot meet you at 6:00 because my supervisor asked me to ______ tonight.
Item 47 of 70 verb
Don’t forget to ______ your national ID card to the test center tomorrow.
Item 48 of 70 verb phrase
To welcome our new project manager, we decided to ______ at a traditional restaurant.
Item 49 of 70 verb phrase
Although they live in different cities, the cousins ______ through regular calls.
Item 50 of 70 verb phrase
When traveling abroad for training, make sure to ______ with the central office.
Item 51 of 70 noun
Eid Al-Fitr is a joyful ______ celebrated by Muslims all around the globe.
Item 52 of 70 adverb
______, I cannot attend the graduation ceremony because I am traveling.
Item 53 of 70 noun phrase
He packed his formal suit because he is flying to London on a ______.
Item 54 of 70 noun phrase
Grandparents love it when all their children and grandchildren arrive for the Friday ______.
Item 55 of 70 noun
She sent a formal ______ to all department staff for the annual dinner.
Item 56 of 70 verb
Families across the Kingdom gather together to ______ the National Day every September.
Item 57 of 70 noun
The weather is cool and breezy, so let’s pack some food and go on a ______.
Item 58 of 70 phrasal verb
I haven’t seen my university friend in six months; let’s meet for tea and ______.
Item 59 of 70 idiomatic chunk
“Shall we book the table for 8:00 PM?” — “______ See you there!”
Item 60 of 70 conversational chunk
“Is 4:30 PM convenient for our conference call?” — “Yes, ______.”
Item 61 of 70 conversational chunk
Before boarding his flight, the engineer told his partners: “______ by email!”
Item 62 of 70 conversational idiom
“We are going to play football on Saturday evening.” — “______! What time?”
Item 63 of 70 conversational idiom
“Can you review this contract right now?” — “Sorry, ______ with an urgent audit.”
Item 64 of 70 conversational formula
“We need to discuss the presentation slides. ______?” — “7:00 PM is great.”
Item 65 of 70 conversational phrase
“Can you come to the conference on Wednesday?” — “I’m confirming my schedule and ______.”
Item 66 of 70 conversational phrase
“I need five minutes to print these certificates.” — “No problem, ______.”
Item 67 of 70 conversational phrase
“The highway is blocked due to rain, so ______ by about fifteen minutes.”
Item 68 of 70 conversational phrase
“I’m sorry, I have an exam tonight and can’t join.” — “______! Good luck!”
Item 69 of 70 conversational chunk
“I have to run to my lecture now, but ______ over coffee next week!”
Item 70 of 70 conversational chunk
“Are you coming to the desert retreat this weekend?” — “______, I have on-call duty.”

Unit 3 Grammar Masterclass • الدليل الشامل لقواعد الوحدة

Deep conceptual breakdown of Adverbs of Frequency, Present Simple vs Continuous contrasts, and Non-Continuous State Verbs.

⏳ Pillar 1: Adverbs & Expressions of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency describe how often an action occurs. In English, their exact sentence position depends on the type of verb used:

100% Always
90% Usually
70% Often
50% Sometimes
10% Hardly ever
0% Never

1. Before Normal Action Verbs

The adverb sits immediately before the main verb.

  • He always drinks Arabic coffee in the morning.
  • They usually finish work at 5:00 PM.
  • Mona hardly ever eats fast food.

2. After the Verb "to be" (am / is / are)

The adverb comes after the verb be.

  • Fahad is always on time for work.
  • The children are usually in bed by 9:00 PM.
  • He is never late for his flight.

3. Expressions of Frequency

Longer phrases appear at the end of the sentence.

  • I go to the gym three times a week.
  • We visit our family every Friday.
  • He travels abroad twice a year.
⚠️ Saudi Learner Warning • تنبيه هام: ظرف التكرار never يحتوي على النفي ضمنياً، فلا يجوز الجمع بينه وبين not (تجنب: He doesn't never go والصواب: He never goes). كما يجب الانتباه لموقع ظرف التكرار بعد فعل الكينونة (He is always late وليس He always is late).
🔄 Pillar 2: Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

Choosing between the Simple and Continuous aspects depends on whether the action is a permanent habit or happening right now:

Present Simple (Habits & Facts)

Form: Subject + Verb (add -s for he/she/it)

  • Permanent routines & jobs: Tariq works in Riyadh.
  • Scientific facts: Water boils at 100°C.
  • Signal words: always, usually, every day, on Fridays.

Present Continuous (Happening Now)

Form: Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing

  • Happening at this exact moment: The baby is sleeping.
  • Temporary current projects: I am working in Dammam this month.
  • Signal words: now, at the moment, currently, Look!, Listen!
🧠 Pillar 3: Action Verbs vs. Non-Continuous State Verbs

State (Stative) Verbs describe thoughts, feelings, senses, and possession. They are NEVER used in the -ing continuous form, even if the state is occurring right now!

Mental & Thinking States

know, understand, remember, believe, think (opinion)

✅ I understand the lesson now.
❌ I am understanding the lesson now.

Feelings & Desires

like, love, hate, want, need, prefer

✅ I want a glass of cold water.
❌ I am wanting a glass of cold water.

Possession & Characteristics

have (possess), belong, own, cost, seem

✅ This phone belongs to Omar.
❌ This phone is belonging to Omar.

💡 Psychometric Tip • معلومة ذهبية للاختبارات: في اللغة العربية نقول: "أنا فاهمك الحين" أو "أنا محتاج مساعدة"، ولكن في الإنجليزية الأفعال understand, want, need, know, belong لا تأخذ -ing نهائياً في الاختبارات الدولية (ALTE / Cambridge).

Unit 3 Grammar Diagnostic Bank • بنك أسئلة القواعد

75 ALTE & Cambridge A2 psychometrically balanced questions.

Score: 0 / 75
Grammar Item 1 of 75 Adverbs of Frequency with "be"
Fahad is very punctual. He ______ late for his morning classes.
Grammar Item 2 of 75 Adverb Position with Main Verbs
My brother ______ coffee before going to the office in the morning.
Grammar Item 3 of 75 Frequency Questions: How often
“______ do you go to the sports gym?” — “Three times a week.”
Grammar Item 4 of 75 Adverbs of Frequency: Hardly ever
Mona ______ eats fast food because she prefers healthy homemade meals.
Grammar Item 5 of 75 Expressions of Frequency
We visit our grandparents in Jeddah ______.
Grammar Item 6 of 75 Adverbs of Frequency Position
They ______ breakfast together on weekdays because everyone leaves early.
Grammar Item 7 of 75 Frequency with Plural "be"
The children ______ in bed by 8:30 PM on school nights.
Grammar Item 8 of 75 Present Simple 3rd Person with Frequency
Sultan ______ his emails before starting his morning meetings.
Grammar Item 9 of 75 Frequency Expressions: Twice a year
“How often does Tariq travel abroad?” — “He travels ______.”
Grammar Item 10 of 75 Adverb Position: Never
I ______ on the phone while driving; it is very dangerous.
Grammar Item 11 of 75 Frequency Adverb with "be"
Doctors at the hospital ______ on duty during public holidays.
Grammar Item 12 of 75 Frequency Question Word Order
How often ______ your car to the service workshop?
Grammar Item 13 of 75 Frequency Meaning in Context
Salma ______ forgets her house keys because she keeps them on a special hook.
Grammar Item 14 of 75 Time Expressions: Every weekend
We go camping in the desert ______ during the winter.
Grammar Item 15 of 75 Semantic Frequency Alignment
Ahmad is an honest student; he ______ tells lies.
Grammar Item 16 of 75 Plural Subject Frequency
My parents ______ for a walk in the neighbourhood after Asr prayer.
Grammar Item 17 of 75 Question Inversion with "be"
Why ______ always late for our weekly team briefing?
Grammar Item 18 of 75 Negative Frequency Placement
The library ______ open on Friday mornings.
Grammar Item 19 of 75 Present Continuous with Signal Words
Look! The engineer ______ the new solar panels on the roof.
Grammar Item 20 of 75 Present Simple for Permanent Routine
Tariq is an accountant. He ______ at a bank in Riyadh every day.
Grammar Item 21 of 75 Present Continuous for Current Action
Please be quiet. The baby ______ in the next room.
Grammar Item 22 of 75 Present Simple for Scientific Facts
Water ______ at 100 degrees Celsius under normal atmospheric pressure.
Grammar Item 23 of 75 Imperative Signal Words with Continuous
Listen! Someone ______ on the front door.
Grammar Item 24 of 75 Temporary Situations vs Routine
Mona usually drives to work, but this week she ______ the new metro train.
Grammar Item 25 of 75 Present Continuous Question Form
What ______ at the moment? Can you help me with this report?
Grammar Item 26 of 75 Asking About Profession (Present Simple)
What ______ for a living? (Asking about a person’s permanent job)
Grammar Item 27 of 75 Temporary Extended Timeframes
I ______ on a confidential project with the research team this month.
Grammar Item 28 of 75 Universal Truths
The sun ______ in the east and sets in the west.
Grammar Item 29 of 75 Current Activity Questions
Why ______ an umbrella? It isn’t raining outside.
Grammar Item 30 of 75 Habitual Action vs Today’s Exception
Khalid ______ coffee every morning, but today he is drinking mint tea.
Grammar Item 31 of 75 Developing Trends & Projects
Currently, the government ______ modern transport infrastructure across the country.
Grammar Item 32 of 75 Abilities & Permanent Facts
How many languages ______ fluently?
Grammar Item 33 of 75 Instantaneous Action
Hurry up! The bus ______ outside right now.
Grammar Item 34 of 75 Permanent Residence
My parents ______ in Riyadh; they have lived there for thirty years.
Grammar Item 35 of 75 Answering Where questions for current actions
Where is Omar? — He ______ the car in the driveway.
Grammar Item 36 of 75 Weekly Routines
We ______ our grandparents every Friday after the noon prayer.
Grammar Item 37 of 75 Imminent Visible Actions
Look at those dark clouds! It ______ to rain.
Grammar Item 38 of 75 General Population Habits
Most people in the city ______ by car or metro.
Grammar Item 39 of 75 Present Continuous with "I"
I ______ for my lost keys right now; have you seen them anywhere?
Grammar Item 40 of 75 Scheduled Repeating Events
The company ______ new software updates every three months.
Grammar Item 41 of 75 Current Call in Progress
Turn down the TV volume; your father ______ on an important call.
Grammar Item 42 of 75 Biological Facts & Perception
Cats ______ very well in low light and darkness.
Grammar Item 43 of 75 State Verbs: Cognition (understand)
I ______ this difficult math problem now. Thank you for explaining it!
Grammar Item 44 of 75 State Verbs: Possession (belong)
This luxury black car ______ to my uncle.
Grammar Item 45 of 75 State Verbs: Desire (want)
I feel very thirsty; I ______ a glass of cold water right now.
Grammar Item 46 of 75 State Verbs: Mental State (know)
Do you ______ the answer to question number five?
Grammar Item 47 of 75 State Verbs: Requirement (need)
Ali ______ a new laptop for his university programming assignments.
Grammar Item 48 of 75 State Verbs: Opinion (think)
I ______ this traditional perfume smells very pleasant and calming.
Grammar Item 49 of 75 State Verbs: Emotion (hate)
Mona ______ cold weather; she prefers sunny and warm climates.
Grammar Item 50 of 75 State Verbs: Value/Cost
How much ______ this digital camera cost?
Grammar Item 51 of 75 State Verbs: Preference (like)
We ______ honest people who keep their promises.
Grammar Item 52 of 75 State Verbs: Memory (remember)
Do you ______ what the instructor said about the exam date?
Grammar Item 53 of 75 State Verbs: Appearance (seem)
The manager ______ very satisfied with our quarterly performance.
Grammar Item 54 of 75 Negative Stative Verbs
I don’t ______ the exact spelling of his family name.
Grammar Item 55 of 75 State Verbs: Possession (have)
He ______ two brothers and one sister.
Grammar Item 56 of 75 State Verbs: Meaning (mean)
What ______ this technical word mean in Arabic?
Grammar Item 57 of 75 State Verbs: Belief (believe)
I ______ you are making the right decision for your future.
Grammar Item 58 of 75 State Verbs: Senses (taste)
This traditional Arabic coffee ______ delicious and fresh.
Grammar Item 59 of 75 Negative Stative Verbs: 3rd Person
Omar ______ any help with his assignment; he can do it alone.
Grammar Item 60 of 75 State Verbs: Agreement (agree)
They ______ about the price of the apartment; they think it is fair.
Grammar Item 61 of 75 Suggestions: Why don’t we + Base Verb
Why don’t we ______ to the museum on Saturday morning?
Grammar Item 62 of 75 Suggestions: How about + -ing Verb
How about ______ a quick coffee before the lecture starts?
Grammar Item 63 of 75 Suggestions: Shall we + Base Verb
Shall we ______ a table at the restaurant for 8:00 PM?
Grammar Item 64 of 75 Invitations: Would you like to...
Would you like ______ us for dinner at the hotel tonight?
Grammar Item 65 of 75 Prepositions with Days: On
“Are you free ______ next Thursday evening?”
Grammar Item 66 of 75 Suggestions: Let’s + Base Verb
Let’s ______ at the main entrance of the conference hall at 9:00 AM.
Grammar Item 67 of 75 Polite Declining with Modal can’t
I’m afraid I ______ come tonight because I have to prepare for an exam.
Grammar Item 68 of 75 How about + Gerund
How about ______ our cousins to the weekend barbecue?
Grammar Item 69 of 75 Why don’t we + Bare Infinitive
Why don’t we ______ some fresh dates from the market?
Grammar Item 70 of 75 Agreement: That is / That’s
“Is nine o’clock in the morning OK for you?” — “Yes, that ______ perfect.”
Grammar Item 71 of 75 Verb Patterns: Decide + to-infinitive
We decided ______ our holiday in Abha this summer.
Grammar Item 72 of 75 Modal Requests: Can you + Base Verb
Can you ______ your laptop to the library so we can study together?
Grammar Item 73 of 75 Future Modals: Will have to
I’ll ______ to check my schedule before I confirm our meeting.
Grammar Item 74 of 75 Subject-Verb Agreement with "It"
“Would you like another cup of Arabic coffee?” — “No, thanks. It ______ time for prayer.”
Grammar Item 75 of 75 Possessive Adjectives: Your
Good evening, and enjoy ______ stay at our hotel in Riyadh.