EXERCISES
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
add, dip, place, pull, stir, boil, freeze, pour, reduce, cover, increase, press, remove
1. First, __________ the vegetables into the boiling water for a few seconds.
2. Don’t forget to __________ the lid on the pot to keep the heat in.
3. After cooking, __________ the chicken from the oven carefully.
4. __________ the sugar to the tea and mix it well.
5. You should __________ the temperature to avoid overcooking.
6. Once the soup is ready, __________ it into bowls for serving.
7. To make ice cream, __________ the mixture overnight.
8. __________ the ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even texture.
9. When the pasta is cooked, __________ it out of the water.
10. Carefully __________ the bread dough with your hands to flatten it.
Exercise 2: Matching Definitions
Match the words to their correct definitions:
Words: add, dip, place, pull, stir, boil, freeze, pour, reduce, cover, increase, press, remove
1. To take something away → __________
2. To move a liquid in a circular motion → __________
3. To put something into a liquid for a short time → __________
4. To cook liquid until it reaches a high temperature → __________
5. To make something colder until it becomes solid → __________
6. To make something smaller or less → __________
7. To put something in a specific position → __________
8. To apply pressure to something → __________
Exercise 3: Word Association
Write the correct word from the list (add, dip, place, pull, stir, boil, freeze, pour, reduce, cover,
increase, press, remove) that is associated with the following phrases:
1. Hot water bubbling on the stove → __________
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2. Changing liquid into ice → __________
3. Using a spoon to mix a drink → __________
4. Removing an item from a shelf → __________
5. Putting an extra ingredient in soup → __________
6. Taking an item out of the oven → __________
7. Spreading sauce over pasta → __________
8. Covering a pot with its lid → __________
9. Turning the heat higher while cooking → __________
10. Submerging a cookie in milk → __________
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