The teacher gave the student a book to read.

Meaning: This sentence describes a teacher transferring a book to a student in order for the student to study it.

Choice of Words: Gave means to transfer something to someone. Student is a person who is studying at a school or college. Read means to look at and understand written or printed material.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The teacher gave the student a book.
• The teacher gave a book to each student.
• Teacher gave each student a book.
• The teacher quickly gave the student a test before the class began.
• The happy student quickly gave the teacher the answer before the test ended.
• The teacher gave the student a homework assignment.
• He gave me a book to read for the night.
• Teacher gave me book.
• Her teacher read an exciting book aloud.
• The teacher agreed and read the book again.