Preparing a training room · Using plurals in a preparation list

Using plurals in a preparation list in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Using plurals in a preparation list.

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

Four boxes are next to the door.

توجد أربعة صناديق بجانب الباب.

The boxes contain notebooks and folders.

تحتوي الصناديق على دفاتر ومجلدات.

Three people help us prepare the room.

يساعدنا ثلاثة أشخاص في تجهيز الغرفة.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Four boxes are next to the door.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: يساعدنا ثلاثة أشخاص في تجهيز الغرفة.