Preparing a training room · Counting single objects

Counting single objects in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Counting single objects.

Many nouns form their plural with s, but some have irregular plurals. Use a or an only with singular nouns. Do not say a books.

Context: Preparing a training room. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

We need one table for the trainer.

نحتاج إلى طاولة واحدة للمدرّب.

There are six chairs for the visitors.

توجد ستة كراسٍ للزوار.

I put two pens on each table.

أضع قلمين على كل طاولة.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: We need one table for the trainer.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: أضع قلمين على كل طاولة.