Hear and Listen to
Hear– you do this without thinking. It is inactive. Example- When I leave my home every morning, I hear the birds singing in the trees.
Listen to– this is an active word. You must think about what you are doing. Example- I really listen to my husband when he tells me about his day.
Use hear or listen to in the following sentences. Use the arrows the see the correct answers.1. Joanna wanted to _________ listen to her favorite radio show.
2. Sorry, I didn’t _________ hear you come in. You are so quiet.
3. Can you __________ hear the sound of the ocean?
4. It is hard to _________ listen to the teacher when I feel tired.
5. _________ Listen to this story. It’s about a king and a frog.