Learning English--See, Look at, and Watch

See, Look at, and Watch

 Do you know the difference between see, look at, and watch?See is an inactive word. When your eyes are open, you do it without thinking. Example- I see a car near the store.
Look at is an active word. You must want to do it. But it is for a short time. Example- Look at this dress.
Watch is also an active word. You must want to do it but it is for a longer period of time. Example- Let's watch television.

Check Your UnderstandingChoose the correct word (see, look at, or watch.) Click the box to see the correct answer.1. Do you want to          __________         watch           a movie with me tonight?
2. Please          __________         look at          the clock and tell me what time it is.
3. I like to go to the zoo and          __________         watch          the animals while they are playing.*
4. How many things do you           __________         see          in this office?
5. I want to          __________          look at          that sweater again. Maybe I will buy it.
*Remember, this means it is a long time.