WORKSHEET: APPLYING MECHANICAL TOOLS IN INDUSTRIAL WORK

 

🎯 Learning Objectives

After completing this worksheet, students are able to:

1. Use mechanical tool vocabulary in context.
2. Describe the function and usage of tools in sentences.
3. Communicate basic workshop procedures in English.

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🧩 1. Review: Common Mechanical Tools

Tool	Function
Wrench / Spanner	To tighten or loosen bolts and nuts
Screwdriver	To tighten or loosen screws
Pliers	To hold, bend, or cut wire
Hammer	To drive nails or shape metal
Hacksaw	To cut pipes or metal bars
File	To smooth or shape metal surfaces
Vernier Caliper	To measure precise dimensions
Lathe Machine	To shape round metal parts
Drilling Machine	To make holes in materials
Grinding Machine	To sharpen or polish surfaces

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🔧 2. Example Sentences

• A wrench is used to tighten or loosen bolts and nuts.
• The drilling machine makes accurate holes in metal plates.
• He measures the diameter using a vernier caliper.
• We use a grinding machine to sharpen cutting tools.
• The lathe machine helps shape cylindrical objects.

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🧠 3. Practice 1 – Choose the Correct Answer

A. Multiple Choice

1. Which tool is used to cut a metal bar?
   a. Wrench
   b. Hacksaw
   c. File
   d. Pliers
2. You want to measure a small diameter. What tool do you use?
   a. Hammer
   b. Vernier caliper
   c. Spanner
   d. Drill
3. The tool used to make holes in metal is called a _______.
   a. Grinding machine
   b. Drilling machine
   c. Lathe machine
   d. File
4. To hold a workpiece tightly, we use a _______.
   a. Vise
   b. Hammer
   c. Screwdriver
   d. Chisel
5. A _______ is used to smooth the edge of a metal surface.
   a. File
   b. Ruler
   c. Saw
   d. Caliper

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🧰 4. Practice 2 – Describe the Function

Write short sentences using the correct tool name. Example provided.

Tool	Function in a sentence
1. Hammer	___________________________
2. Vernier caliper	___________________________
3. Lathe machine	___________________________
4. Pliers	___________________________
5. File	___________________________

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🗣️ 5. Practice 3 – Speaking Task (Pair Work)

Work with your partner and practice this dialogue.

A: What tool do you use to make holes in metal?
B: I use a drilling machine.
A: What about tightening bolts?
B: I use a wrench or spanner.

Then, create your own short dialogue (4–6 lines) about using tools in the workshop.

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🧪 6. Practice 4 – Workshop Procedure (Writing Task)

Complete the short procedure below by filling in the blanks with the correct tools:
(Use: wrench, vise, drilling machine, hammer, file)

How to Make a Small Metal Bracket

1. Hold the metal piece firmly using a _______.
2. Mark the position of the hole.
3. Use the _______ to make the hole.
4. If necessary, hit the center mark gently with a _______.
5. After drilling, smooth the edges using a _______.
6. Finally, tighten the bracket with a _______.

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🧩 7. Summary

• Mechanical tools are essential in industrial workshops.
• Knowing the English terms helps students communicate in real industrial environments.
• Practice describing, using, and explaining each tool to strengthen technical English skills.