Now see how quickly you can find the answer to this rather long sum

Four add two, divide by three, subtract one, multiply by eight, take away four, times three, plus two, minus four, halved, equals what?

20. Put the appropriate verb of measurement into the sentences, changing its form if necessary. Pay attention to the tenses.

A drop; gain; last; lose; measure; take; weigh

1. It was a long lecture: it … three and a half hours.

2. It was a big project: it … three weeks to finish.

3. That box looks heavy. How much does it…?

4. The time is 8.00. My watch says 7.55. It has … five minutes.

5. The time is 8.00. My watch says 8.05. It has … five minutes.

6. It was a cold evening, and temperature … 10 degrees in an hour.

7. The field mouse is quite a small animal: it … about 4 cms from nose to tail. B contain; cover; hold; register; seat; spend; total

1. The petrol tank is small: it only … 25 litres.

2. The bill for maintenance alone … $750 000 a year.

3. It is a big farm: it … more than 25000 acres.

4. This equipment measures sound: it can … up to 100000 decibels.

5. I … several hours every day just adding up figures.

6. This encyclopedia … over 25000 references.

7. It is a huge hall: it can … 2500 people.