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Acosta Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

School materials / equipment ...

What should we call all those things students have to take to school every day (notebook, pencil, pen, pencil case, textbook...) - materials or equipment?

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I prefer "materials". "Equipment" sounds more technical and elaborate.

— Mr Wordy

  • I prefer "materials".
  • "Equipment" sounds more technical and elaborate.
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I prefer "materials".

"Equipment" sounds more technical and elaborate.
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Mr WordyI prefer "materials".

Hi, Mr. Wordy

Wouldn't it be more natural to call those items stationery ?

Thanks!
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MrPernicketyWouldn't it be more natural to call those items stationery ?

I wouldn't call a textbook "stationery". The other items are all stationery, however, so you make a good point.
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In the US these things everything except textbooks is lumped into the phrase "school supplies."

Your donation helps buy school supplies so children from needy families can start the school year right.

Honest, Joan, I think I spent a hundred dollars last year buying the kids school supplies.

We're almost ready for school to start - have to go shopping for school suppli
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