A suitcase is a container with a handle used to carry clothes and belongings while travelling.
The idea
Suitcase is countable: a suitcase, two suitcases. Common phrases include pack a suitcase, carry a suitcase and a suitcase under the bed.
Examples
- My suitcase is under the bed.
- She packed a suitcase for the journey.
- We have two suitcases for the trip.
- Is this suitcase yours?
- He carried the suitcase to the station.
- The suitcase has a broken handle.
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A suitcase is one container; luggage refers to bags and cases collectively and is usually uncountable.
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Choose the plural after two. We have two ___ for the trip. (suitcase / suitcases)
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suitcases
Suitcases is plural after two.
Choose the verb for putting belongings into a suitcase. She put her clothes inside and ___ the suitcase. (packed / emptied)
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packed
Packed describes putting belongings into the suitcase.
Choose the preposition for below the bed. My suitcase is ___ the bed, below it. (under / above)
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under
Under locates the suitcase below the bed.
Practice round
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Choose the plural after two. We have two ___ for the trip. (suitcase / suitcases)
Choose the verb for putting belongings into a suitcase. She put her clothes inside and ___ the suitcase. (packed / emptied)
Choose the preposition for below the bed. My suitcase is ___ the bed, below it. (under / above)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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