Pack meaning in English
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Definition
a pack: a group of things or people; a bag used to carry objects
to pack: to put objects inside bags, suitcases or other containers
Examples
- "Sold in packs of 20."
- "Security guard 2 : Did you pack it yourself?"
- "Only $10 per pack of 20!)"
- "Enclosed in this pack are some samples taken from the Classic Collection campaign: our key image in Saudi Arabia, and its equivalent in France for comparison."
Exercise 1
Let's have a look at some words that might be useful when organising a picnic.
Listen carefully to audio!
A is the precise term you use specifically remove corks from wine bottles.
A (2 words) is the precise term for removing caps from beer bottles.
A is what you sit on to stop your bottom from getting wet or dirty.
A of playing cards and a set of poker will allow you to play some Texas Hold'em Poker!
Listen carefully to audio!
A is the precise term you use specifically remove corks from wine bottles.
A (2 words) is the precise term for removing caps from beer bottles.
A is what you sit on to stop your bottom from getting wet or dirty.
A of playing cards and a set of poker will allow you to play some Texas Hold'em Poker!
Let's have a look at some words that might be useful when organising a picnic.
Listen carefully to audio!
A corkscrew 1 is the precise term you use specifically remove corks from wine bottles.
A bottle opener 2 (2 words) is the precise term for removing caps from beer bottles.
A rug 3 is what you sit on to stop your bottom from getting wet or dirty.
A pack 4 of playing cards and a set of poker chips 5 will allow you to play some Texas Hold'em Poker!
Listen carefully to audio!
A corkscrew 1 is the precise term you use specifically remove corks from wine bottles.
A bottle opener 2 (2 words) is the precise term for removing caps from beer bottles.
A rug 3 is what you sit on to stop your bottom from getting wet or dirty.
A pack 4 of playing cards and a set of poker chips 5 will allow you to play some Texas Hold'em Poker!
1 corkscrew: A "corkscrew" is a tool for removing corks from wine bottles. It usually has a metallic helix that is inserted (or "screwed") into the cork of a bottle, and is then pulled to remove the cork. It has a different shape to a "bottle opener" which uses a lever action to remove (or "prise") a cap from a bottle.
2 bottle opener: A "bottle opener" is a tool that removes metallic caps from bottles. It has a different shape to a "corkscrew" which has a helix-shaped screw to pull a cork from a bottle. A Swiss army knife will usually have both a corkscrew and a bottle opener attached to it, and enough tools on it to make someone like Macgyver very happy.
3 rug: A "rug" is a (usually decorative) thick piece of fabric that covers the floor. It is usually smaller than a "carpet" and usually made from wool or cotton. Brian has brought a rug with him to the picnic so that he can sit on it and not get his clothes dirty.
4 pack: A "pack (of playing cards)" is a complete set of cards (usually 52 in number). Brian has brought a pack of playing cards so that he can play poker during the picnic. In other contexts, a "pack" can refer to a gang or group, and also a container that is carried by people or animals, for example: The pack of Italian schoolchildren all carried the same type of heavy backpacks.
5 chips: In the game of poker, a "chip" is the small disk that represents money. Brian says that he has brought some "poker chips" so that he can play poker at the picnic. Note that a "potato chip" (or "crisp" in British English) is a thin slice of potato that is usually eaten in front of a football match on television.
Exercise 2
"Go and fetch the food and barbecue from the car."
Which of the following terms can replace the verb "to fetch" in this sentence?
Which of the following terms can replace the verb "to fetch" in this sentence?
"Go and fetch the food and barbecue from the car."
Which of the following terms can replace the verb "to fetch" in this sentence?
Which of the following terms can replace the verb "to fetch" in this sentence?
This is incorrect. "To take (something to somewhere)" is to move it from here to there. Example: Can you take this picture to the art department?
This is incorrect. "To pack" does not share a similar meaning with "to fetch". To "pack (one's bags)" is to fill one's bags with different items, such as clothes, usually before a move or a holiday.
In this context, "to get" can replace the term "to fetch". "To get (something from somewhere)" is to move it from there to here. Example: Bruno asked Stink to get his shoes from the bedroom.
Exercise 3
The security man wants to know:
There may be more than one correct choice!
There may be more than one correct choice!
The security man wants to know:
There may be more than one correct choice!
There may be more than one correct choice!
This is a true statement. The security guard asks Edward, "Did you pack it (=the bag) yourself?". To "pack (one's bags)" is to fill one's bags with different items, such as clothes, usually before a move or a holiday. Example: Don't forget to pack your toothbrush!
This is a false statement. The security guard does not ask if if Edward has "watched", "supervised" or "kept an eye" on his luggage (at all times).
This is a false statement. The security guard does not ask if if Edward is traveling alone. Edward mentions his "mother" to name the person who helped him dress (=select clothes and place them on one's body).
Exercise 4
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Security guard: Is this your , sir?
Edward: Yes.
Security guard: Did you it yourself?
Edward: Yes.
Security guard: Did you yourself?
Edward: No. I had some help from my mother.
Edward: Yes.
Security guard: Did you it yourself?
Edward: Yes.
Security guard: Did you yourself?
Edward: No. I had some help from my mother.
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Security guard: Is this your bag , sir?
Edward: Yes.
Security guard: Did you pack it yourself?
Edward: Yes.
Security guard: Did you dress yourself?
Edward: No. I had some help from my mother.
Edward: Yes.
Security guard: Did you pack it yourself?
Edward: Yes.
Security guard: Did you dress yourself?
Edward: No. I had some help from my mother.
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