A postage stamp shows that postage has been paid.
The idea
Stamp is countable: a stamp, two stamps. Put a stamp on a letter before sending it.
Examples
- The stamp is on the letter.
- I bought two stamps today.
- Put a stamp on this postcard.
- These stamps are very old.
- We need a stamp for this letter.
- The shop sells stamps near the station.
Read-aloud uses a synthetic English voice on your device. Quality and availability vary; it does not assess pronunciation.
No English device voice is available. You can still read the examples.
Watch out
A stamp pays postage; the address tells the post where to deliver the letter.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. I need one ___ for this letter. (stamp / stamps)
Show answer or example answer
stamp
One label is a stamp.
Choose the correct word. The desk has two ___. (stamps / stamp)
Show answer or example answer
stamps
Two labels are stamps.
Choose the correct word. Put the stamp ___ the envelope. (on / under)
Show answer or example answer
on
on shows where the label goes.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. I need one ___ for this letter. (stamp / stamps)
Choose the correct word. The desk has two ___. (stamps / stamp)
Choose the correct word. Put the stamp ___ the envelope. (on / under)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Keep your progress
Sign up for free to save your practice results.
Sign up to saveI already have an accountUse it today
Describe where you buy a stamp and what you send.