9.2 Evening

Set the alarm

To adjust an alarm clock to wake you up at a specific time. He _____ early on weekdays.

Go to sleep

To begin sleeping. After a long day, he was ready to _____.

Wash up

To clean dishes, utensils, or oneself, typically after a meal. She _____ the dishes after dinner.

Finish work

To complete your tasks or duties at your job and stop working for the day. He was eager to _____ and head home.

Drink tea or coffee

To consume a hot beverage made from tea leaves or coffee beans. She _____ every morning.

Have (or eat) dinner

To consume the meal that was prepared for the evening. They _____ together as a family.

Leave work

To exit your workplace after completing your work for the day. She _____ every day at 5 PM.

Put the children to bed

To help children prepare for and go to sleep. She _____ at 8 PM.

Go to bed

To lie down in bed in preparation for sleep. He _____ early on weekdays.

Cook dinner

To prepare an evening meal. He usually _____ for his family.

Arrive home

To reach your place of residence after being away. She _____ from work at 6 PM.

Clear the table

To remove dishes and utensils from the table after eating. After dinner, they _____.

Take out the trash (US) / rubbish (UK)

To remove garbage from the house and place it in the designated outdoor bin. He _____ every night.

Listen to the radio

To use a device to hear music, news, or other programs broadcasted. He _____ during breakfast.

Watch TV

To view programs on a television. They _____ every evening before bed.

Work overtime

To work extra hours beyond the regular work schedule. He decided to _____ to earn extra money.