A travel bag · Recognising common plural forms

Recognising common plural forms in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Recognising common plural forms.

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: A travel bag. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

Two watches are on the bedside table.

توجد ساعتان على الطاولة بجانب السرير.

One watch is mine, and one is my brother's.

إحدى الساعتين لي، والأخرى لأخي.

Our bags are ready by the front door.

حقائبنا جاهزة قرب الباب الأمامي.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Two watches are on the bedside table.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: حقائبنا جاهزة قرب الباب الأمامي.