EXERCISES: TOOLS

I. Match the descriptions with the tools/instruments/machines (or their parts) and decide which
professionals might use them:

lathe micrometer

pencil file

bulldozer jack

computer mouse knife

drill ruler

Part of the machine that helps you search the Internet. Computer mouse

A machine used for excavation work. ______________________________

A metal tool with a rough surface. ______________________________

An instrument consisting of a thin stick of graphite enclosed in a piece of wood. _________________

A device for lifting heavy weights of the ground. ______________________________

A small hand tool that is used for cuts. ______________________________

A measuring instrument used to measure very small distances in metal________________

A tool or a machine for making holes. ______________________________

A tool for measuring, made of wood or plastic. ______________________________

A machine that shapes pieces of wood or metal. . ______________________________

II. Complete each sentence with the appropriate tool, choose between: axe, file, scissors, spade,
hammer, saw, screwdriver, spanner, drill, knife, pliers:

You can make these edges smoother with a file.

I can’t open the back of television without a special ______________.

You can cut that wooden plank in pieces with this ______________.

For twisting electrical wires you will need ______________.

The good thing about this ______________ is that it has a very sharp blade.

We could chop the wood for the fireplace if we had an ______________.

I am going to burry that dead bird. Where is the ______________?

Oh dear? I’ve hit my finger with the ______________. It really hurts.

You will not be able to make a hole without a special ______________.

If you want to wrap that present, you will need the ______________ to cut the wrapping paper.

These nuts are very difficult to undo. I might need a larger ______________.