Row meaning in English
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Definition
a row (of seats): a line, a series, a succession (of seats)
the back row the line of seats furthest away from the front
the rows and columns of a table the horizontals and verticals of a table
to row: to propel a boat with oars
Examples
- "Summer : Just checking now sir... Yes, row B, is that okay?"
- "Bruno : Somewhere near the front row, please."
- "Auctioneer : 40 thousand to the bearded gentleman in the last row."
- "The seats are in the 'Premium Orchestra' area, in row 8."
- "We can sit in the back row, if you know what I mean."
Exercise 1
The cab driver tells Jean "we can sit in the back row".
In this context, what is a row?
In this context, what is a row?
The cab driver tells Jean "we can sit in the back row".
In this context, what is a row?
In this context, what is a row?
The cab driver is not referring to a home or apartment when she mentions "rows".
When the cab driver speaks of sitting in the "back row", she is referring to the last section of seats at the movie theater or cinema. A "row" has a few meanings, but often refers to a series of seats adjacent to each other. On a plane, for example, there are several rows of seats divided by an aisle or corridor.
The cab driver is not referring to the back seat of a car when she mentions "rows". We never use the word "row" to refer to the back seat (or seats) of a car: we simply say "the back seat" or "the back".
The cab driver is not referring to a restaurant or bar when she mentions "rows".
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms from the list below. Not all the terms are used!
aisle | gate | counter | boarding pass | reservation | overbooked | non-stop
At the airport, the "" is the passage through which passengers board or leave a plane.
A flat surface used for business transactions etc. is called a "".
A "" is a type of ticket which allows a passenger to board an airplane.
The space between two rows of seats in an airplane, bus or train is called the "".
A flight which has taken more reservations than its capacity is "".
aisle | gate | counter | boarding pass | reservation | overbooked | non-stop
At the airport, the "" is the passage through which passengers board or leave a plane.
A flat surface used for business transactions etc. is called a "".
A "" is a type of ticket which allows a passenger to board an airplane.
The space between two rows of seats in an airplane, bus or train is called the "".
A flight which has taken more reservations than its capacity is "".
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms from the list below. Not all the terms are used!
aisle | gate | counter | boarding pass | reservation | overbooked | non-stop
At the airport, the "gate 1" is the passage through which passengers board or leave a plane.
A flat surface used for business transactions etc. is called a "counter 2".
A "boarding pass 3" is a type of ticket which allows a passenger to board an airplane.
The space between two rows of seats in an airplane, bus or train is called the "aisle 4".
A flight which has taken more reservations than its capacity is "overbooked 5".
aisle | gate | counter | boarding pass | reservation | overbooked | non-stop
At the airport, the "gate 1" is the passage through which passengers board or leave a plane.
A flat surface used for business transactions etc. is called a "counter 2".
A "boarding pass 3" is a type of ticket which allows a passenger to board an airplane.
The space between two rows of seats in an airplane, bus or train is called the "aisle 4".
A flight which has taken more reservations than its capacity is "overbooked 5".
1 gate: The "gate" of an airport, or an airport terminal, refers to the space where passengers must check in before boarding a plane, or pass by when exiting a plane.
2 counter: A "counter" refers to a flat, elevated surface where business is conducted or food is eaten. At an airport, a counter is found at the check-in gate, where a passenger may book a flight, pay for a ticket etc. In this dialogue, Harold Warbuckle tells Jesus that he will pay for his ticket at the counter, when he checks in for his flight.
3 boarding pass: A "boarding pass" is a ticket used when getting on a plane. It is usually a small portion of the plane ticket with essential information on it: seat number, time of flight, baggage claim number, etc. A boarding pass is also called a "boarding card".
4 aisle: An "aisle" is a type of "corridor". The term refers to the space between two rows of seats, such as those which can be found on trains, buses or planes. In this dialogue, Harold Warbuckle requests an "aisle seat" so that he can stretch his legs, as opposed to a "window seat".
5 overbooked: The adjective "overbooked" refers to an event or location (an opera, a flight, a restaurant) which has accepted more reservations than it can provide accommodation for. This is a common occurrence for Airline companies, which often compensate passengers by giving them first class tickets rather than economy class tickets.
Exercise 3
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!- select all that apply!
There may be more than one correct answer!- select all that apply!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!- select all that apply!
There may be more than one correct answer!- select all that apply!
This statement is untrue. Summer says "bring your credit card to the venue (the location of the event) and you can pick up your tickets at the ticket window". This means that Bruno can arrive at the venue with his bank card, and will receive the tickets in person from a collection point.
It is true that Bruno has booked tickets via the San Francisco Symphony Hall ticket hotline. His details are on the system, and he explains that he "saw Tosca, in Esperanto" at this theatre.
This is a true statement. Bruno asks for seats "somewhere near the front row", which is the row of seats closest to the stage (where the actors perform). Summer offers him seats in "Row B". Bruno replies to this saying that this position is "perfect". He's going to have a great view of Harry Potter The Musical!
Exercise 4
The term row is used in the dialogue to describe where Bruno will be sitting during the show.
In the following sentences, choose the most appropriate term: row(s), line(s), or stripe(s). Each term is used once and once only!
I stood in for three hours, and managed to buy the new Hairy Pitta book on the day it came out!
For ten days in a , I have been eating nothing but salad. I'm very hungry.
The flag of the USA is decorated with stars and .
In the following sentences, choose the most appropriate term: row(s), line(s), or stripe(s). Each term is used once and once only!
I stood in for three hours, and managed to buy the new Hairy Pitta book on the day it came out!
For ten days in a , I have been eating nothing but salad. I'm very hungry.
The flag of the USA is decorated with stars and .
The term row is used in the dialogue to describe where Bruno will be sitting during the show.
In the following sentences, choose the most appropriate term: row(s), line(s), or stripe(s). Each term is used once and once only!
I stood in line 1 for three hours, and managed to buy the new Hairy Pitta book on the day it came out!
For ten days in a row 2, I have been eating nothing but salad. I'm very hungry.
The flag of the USA is decorated with stars and stripes 3.
In the following sentences, choose the most appropriate term: row(s), line(s), or stripe(s). Each term is used once and once only!
I stood in line 1 for three hours, and managed to buy the new Hairy Pitta book on the day it came out!
For ten days in a row 2, I have been eating nothing but salad. I'm very hungry.
The flag of the USA is decorated with stars and stripes 3.
1 line: "Line" is the best choice here. In American English, "line" shares a similar meaning with "queue" in British English: a group of people waiting in an orderly manner. Example: "The line for the bathroom was too long, and I had an accident before it was my turn".
1 row: "Row" is not used to describe a "queue" of people waiting.
1 stripe: "Stripe" is not used to describe a "queue" of people waiting.
2 row: "Row" is the best choice here, as part of the expression "in a row". "In a row" can be used in a literal sense: "This morning, I saw ten penguins standing in a row" (meaning that the penguins were aligned, or standing shoulder to shoulder), or a figurative sense, particularly relating to time: "I've made your dinner for ten days in a row: now it's time for you to make mine" (meaning that the speaker has made dinner ten days consecutively.
2 line: "Ten days in a line" is not an English expression.
2 stripe: "Ten days in a stripe" does not make grammatical sense.
3 stripes: We say that the flag of the USA is decorated with "stars and stripes". "Stripes" is the name given to horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines when they appear on fabric, animals or material. Example: "Tigers are covered in beautiful black stripes".
3 lines: It is unnatural to refer to the pattern appearing on flags, fabric, material, or animals, as "lines".
3 rows: It is unnatural to refer to the pattern appearing on flags, fabric, material, or animals, as "rows".
Exercise 5
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue.
This term describes a line of adjacent seats in a theater, auditorium, or classroom. "The teenage penguin sat in the last of the movie theatre dreaming of a kiss."
This term describes a formal suit or dinner jacket for men, it is usually black. "That penguin looks like he's wearing a , Bruno is also wearing one in the image above!"
This adjective is used to describe someone who is sophisticated or debonair. "Those penguins look so with their suits and their elegant manners."
This term describes a line of adjacent seats in a theater, auditorium, or classroom. "The teenage penguin sat in the last of the movie theatre dreaming of a kiss."
This term describes a formal suit or dinner jacket for men, it is usually black. "That penguin looks like he's wearing a , Bruno is also wearing one in the image above!"
This adjective is used to describe someone who is sophisticated or debonair. "Those penguins look so with their suits and their elegant manners."
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue.
This term describes a line of adjacent seats in a theater, auditorium, or classroom. "The teenage penguin sat in the last row 1 of the movie theatre dreaming of a kiss."
This term describes a formal suit or dinner jacket for men, it is usually black. "That penguin looks like he's wearing a tuxedo 2, Bruno is also wearing one in the image above!"
This adjective is used to describe someone who is sophisticated or debonair. "Those penguins look so suave 3 with their suits and their elegant manners."
This term describes a line of adjacent seats in a theater, auditorium, or classroom. "The teenage penguin sat in the last row 1 of the movie theatre dreaming of a kiss."
This term describes a formal suit or dinner jacket for men, it is usually black. "That penguin looks like he's wearing a tuxedo 2, Bruno is also wearing one in the image above!"
This adjective is used to describe someone who is sophisticated or debonair. "Those penguins look so suave 3 with their suits and their elegant manners."
1 row: In this context, a "row" (rhymes with "show") describes a line of seats - often found in theatres, cinemas, classrooms, etc. In the audio, the auctioneer says that the bearded man is sitting in the "last row" - situated at the back of the auction room.
2 tuxedo: A "tuxedo" (or tux) is a dinner or dress jacket worn by men to formal occasions. In the audio, the auctioneer says that the painting has been sold "to the suave gentleman in the tuxedo". This smart (or well-dressed) man is Bruno.
3 suave: "Suave" can mean someone who is agreeable and courteous, often well-dressed and sophisticated. Negatively, it could mean that person is unctuous, over confident, and generally thinks too much of themself. In English, it is most commonly understood to be a positive term. Bruno is described as a "suave gentleman".
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