A button can fasten clothes or control a device.
The idea
Use button for one and buttons for several. You can sew on a clothing button or press a control button.
Examples
- The button fell off my coat.
- This shirt has blue buttons.
- Please sew the button on.
- Press the green button to start.
- The lift has a button for each floor.
- I cannot find the power button.
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Watch out
Do not say push on the shirt button when you mean attaching it with thread; say sew on the button.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. A ___ is missing from this jacket. (button / buttons)
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button
button: The article points to one button.
Choose the correct word. The machine has two red ___. (button / buttons)
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buttons
buttons: Two controls require the plural.
Choose the correct word. Please ___ the start button. (press / sew)
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press
press: Pressing operates the control.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. A ___ is missing from this jacket. (button / buttons)
Choose the correct word. The machine has two red ___. (button / buttons)
Choose the correct word. Please ___ the start button. (press / sew)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a button on a garment and one on a device.