A pocket is a small space in or on clothing for carrying things.
The idea
Use in my pocket for location, into my pocket for movement inward and out of my pocket for removal. The plural is pockets.
Examples
- My keys are in my coat pocket.
- He put the ticket into his pocket.
- There is a hole in this pocket.
- She took a coin out of her pocket.
- These trousers have four pockets.
- I keep a small notebook in my jacket pocket.
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Watch out
A pocket is part of the garment; a separate bag is not usually called a pocket.
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Choose the location. The keys are ___ my pocket. (in / into)
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in
In gives the location of the keys.
Choose movement into the pocket. She put the ticket ___ her pocket. (into / out of)
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into
Into describes movement to the inside.
Choose movement out of the pocket. He took a coin ___ his pocket. (out of / into)
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out of
Out of describes taking the coin from inside.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the location. The keys are ___ my pocket. (in / into)
Choose movement into the pocket. She put the ticket ___ her pocket. (into / out of)
Choose movement out of the pocket. He took a coin ___ his pocket. (out of / into)
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 what you keep in a pocket and take one item out.