Table: furniture and places to sit

The idea

Use a table for one and tables for several. An object rests on the table; a person may sit at the table.

Examples

• The book is on the table.
• We sit at the kitchen table.
• There are three tables outside.
• Please put the water on the table.
• A cat sleeps under the table.
• Can we have a table for two?

Watch out

On the table describes the surface; under the table describes a lower position.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the plural after three. There are three ___. (table / tables)

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   tables

   Tables is plural after the number three.

2. The book rests on the upper surface. Choose the preposition. The book rests on the surface. It is ___ the table. (on / under)

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   on

   On places the book on the upper surface.

3. The people are sitting beside the table. Choose the preposition. We sit on chairs ___ the table. (at / under)

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   at

   At describes sitting by the table.

Use it today

Describe what is on a table and who is sitting at it.