An envelope is a paper cover for a letter or card.
The idea
Envelope is countable: an envelope, two envelopes. Write the address on it and put the letter inside.
Examples
- The letter is inside the envelope.
- Write the address on the envelope.
- I need a larger envelope for this card.
- Two envelopes are on the kitchen table.
- Please seal the envelope before you send it.
- The envelope has a blue stamp.
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Watch out
An envelope holds the letter; the address belongs on the outside, not inside.
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Choose the correct word. I have one ___ for this note. (envelope / envelopes)
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envelope
One paper cover is an envelope.
Choose the correct word. She bought three ___. (envelopes / envelope)
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envelopes
Two covers are envelopes.
Choose the correct word. Put the card ___ the envelope. (inside / above)
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inside
inside places the card within the cover.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. I have one ___ for this note. (envelope / envelopes)
Choose the correct word. She bought three ___. (envelopes / envelope)
Choose the correct word. Put the card ___ the envelope. (inside / above)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe an envelope and where you would write the address.