Tools
Name one cutting tool
saw, scissors, cutter, chisels, file
What's the Past Simple form of drive and make?
drove, made
The mechanic ___________ (repair) the engine yesterday.
repaired
They __________ (work) on the transmission all afternoon.
were working
They __________ (load) the new vehicles onto the truck all morning.
were loading
Name two gripping tools
box wrench, vice, spanner, Allen keys, screwdrivers, pliers, socket wrench, nippers
Name two different types of garages depending on their specialization
tyre fitting, quick repairs, bodywork, general car maintenance, diesel injection engine
We __________ (go) to the garage early in the morning
went
The technician ____________ (look) for the problem when the power went out.
was looking
He __________ (forget) to turn off the headlights last night
forgot
Name three fasteners you can find in a car garage or workshop
washers, bolts, nails, screws, nuts
Name three adjectives that are used to describe the shape of objects
flat, long, rectangular, square, round
He ____________ (not/tighten) the bolts of the wheel
didn't tighten
was not painting
While we __________ (drive) to the service station, the car suddenly __________ (stop).
were driving / stopped
Name the four main parts of a drill
drill bit, chuck, handle and switch
Translate the following words into Spanish: blades, head, shaft, handles, jaws.
cuchillas/hojas, cabeza, asta, mangos, mordazas
________ the driver ___________ (arrive) on time for the inspection?
did / arrive
_______ you ____________ (check) the oil when the customer came in?
were / checking
We __________ (not/hear) the alarm because the engine __________ (make) too much noise.
didn't hear / was making
Name five measuring tools
spirit level, calliper, measuring tape, torque wrench, multimeter, micrometer
What are the opposites of heavy, soft, short, strong, useful and small?
light, hard, long, weak, useless, large
______ they __________ (change) the tyres before the trip?
did / change
________ it ___________ (rain) while they were fixing the exhaust pipe?
was / raining
What __________ he __________ (do) while the attendant __________ (clean) the windshield?
was/doing - was cleaning