📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn how to use remember and remind correctly in everyday English.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
remember |
to keep something in your memory | I remember my first day at school very well. |
|
remind |
to help someone remember something | Please remind me to call my boss tomorrow. |
🔍 See It in Context
At Work: Remembering and Reminding
Anna usually remembers her meetings without writing notes. Today, John reminded her of an important call in the afternoon. She said, “Thanks for reminding me. I often forget those calls.” John uses his phone to remind himself about deadlines. Remembering everything can be hard, so reminders are very useful.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Remember vs Remind
Remember means to keep information in your mind. Remind means to help someone else remember something.
- I remember locking the door before I left.
- Can you remind me to send the email later?
💬 Useful Examples
- Don’t forget to remember your appointment tomorrow.
- She reminded me about the homework I had to do.
- I remember meeting him at the conference last year.
- He always reminds his team to be on time.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
Can you ____ me to pick up groceries after work (remember / forget / remind)?
2.
I ____ where I put my keys, but now I can’t find them (remember / remind / forget).
3.
She often ____ her friends about important deadlines (remembers / reminds / forgets).
4.
Please ____ to call me if you arrive late (remind / help / remember).
5.
The teacher ____ the students to study for the test (reminds / remembers / forgets).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
remember
2.
remind
3.
Can you remind me about the meeting?
4.
I remember finishing the project last week.
5.
She reminds her brother about homework every day.
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which word means to keep information in your mind?
2.
What does remind usually do?
3.
Choose the correct use of remember:
4.
Which sentence uses remind correctly?
5.
If someone forgets your birthday, you can:
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences about a time you forgot something but someone reminded you.
Example:
Last week, I forgot my friend's birthday. Luckily, my sister reminded me just in time. I sent a message right away.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
Please remind me to finish my report tomorrow.
Say:
I remember meeting you at the party last year.
Say:
Can you remind John about the meeting this afternoon?
Ask:
Do you remember where you put your passport?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. remind
2. remember
3. reminds
4. remember
5. reminds
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. c – to keep something in your mind
2. d – to help someone else remember
3. e – Please help me remember the meeting.
4. a – I keep the memory of finishing the project.
5. b – She helps her brother not forget his homework.
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. remember
2. Helps someone else remember
3. I remember to lock the door before I left.
4. She reminds me to attend the meeting.
5. remind them about it