मतलब
To look at and understand the words in a book.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Summer Reading List' is a common cultural staple for school children, where they are expected to read a book (or several) during their vacation. World Book Day is a major event in schools where children dress up as characters from a book they have read. The 'Jolabokaflod' or 'Christmas Book Flood' is a tradition where everyone receives a book on Christmas Eve to read immediately. The 'Goodreads Challenge' is a popular online trend where people set a goal for how many books they will read in a year.
Master the Past Tense
Always check the time context. If it happened yesterday, say 'red'. If it's a habit, say 'reed'.
Don't forget the 'A'
Saying 'I read book' sounds like 'Caveman English'. Always use 'a book' or 'the book'.
मतलब
To look at and understand the words in a book.
Master the Past Tense
Always check the time context. If it happened yesterday, say 'red'. If it's a habit, say 'reed'.
Don't forget the 'A'
Saying 'I read book' sounds like 'Caveman English'. Always use 'a book' or 'the book'.
Book Clubs
In English-speaking countries, joining a book club is a great way to practice this phrase and meet people!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'read'.
Yesterday, I ____ a very long book.
The past tense of 'read' is spelled 'read' (but pronounced like 'red').
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural English sentence:
We use 'read' for books, simple present for habits, and we need the article 'a'.
Complete the conversation.
A: What are you doing? B: I'm in the library. I ____.
Since the action is happening right now, we use the present continuous.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are studying for a big exam tomorrow. You say:
'Hit the books' is the specific idiom for intensive studying.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Where to Read a Book
Relaxing
- • In bed
- • On the sofa
- • In a hammock
On the Go
- • On the bus
- • At the park
- • In a cafe
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासYesterday, I ____ a very long book.
The past tense of 'read' is spelled 'read' (but pronounced like 'red').
Choose the natural English sentence:
We use 'read' for books, simple present for habits, and we need the article 'a'.
A: What are you doing? B: I'm in the library. I ____.
Since the action is happening right now, we use the present continuous.
You are studying for a big exam tomorrow. You say:
'Hit the books' is the specific idiom for intensive studying.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes! Even though it's a digital screen, we still say 'read a book'.
No, 'readed' is not a word. The past tense is 'read'.
'Read a book' refers to one specific book or the general activity. 'Read books' is used for the plural habit.
Use the present continuous: 'I am reading a book.'
Yes, but people often say 'read poetry' or 'read a book of poems'.
Use 'a' for any book. Use 'the' if you and the listener both know which specific book you mean.
It's a historical remnant of Old English vowel shifting. It's annoying, but very common!
In casual conversation, yes. In a formal context, it's better to say 'I'm listening to an audiobook'.
It's a friendly term for someone who loves to read a book every chance they get.
Both are correct! Use 'book' for bound stories/non-fiction and 'magazine' for periodical publications.
संबंधित मुहावरे
hit the books
specialized formTo study hard.
read between the lines
similarTo find hidden meaning.
crack open a book
informalTo start reading a book.
bookworm
builds onA person who loves reading.
