CAMBRIDGE EMPOWER A2 • UNIT 7

Journeys & Transport

Transport modes, comparative & superlative adjectives, travel collocations & ticket booking

Unit 7 Vocabulary Matrix • جدول المفردات اللغوية

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#	Word / Expression	Part of Speech	Meaning in Context	الترجمة العربية	Natural Example Sentence
1	journey	noun	an act of travelling from one place to another	رِحْلة (طويلة / بالبر أو القطار)	“The high-speed train journey from Riyadh to Dammam took three hours.”
2	flight	noun	a journey made by flying in an aircraft	رِحْلة جَوّيّة / طَيَران	“Our direct flight to London departed on schedule.”
3	trip	noun	a journey to a place and back again, especially for pleasure or business	رِحْلة قَصِيرة (عمل أو استجمام)	“Eng. Ziyad went on a two-day business trip to Dubai.”
4	voyage	noun	a long journey involving travel by sea or in space	رِحْلة بَحْرِيّة طَوِيلة	“The luxury cruise ship made a historic voyage across the Red Sea.”
5	public transport	noun phrase	buses, trains, and other forms of transport available to the public	المُواصَلات العامّة	“Riyadh Metro is a state-of-the-art public transport network.”
6	express train	noun phrase	a fast passenger train that stops at only a few main stations	قِطار سَرِيع	“The Haramain express train reaches speeds of over 300 km/h.”
7	ferry	noun	a boat or ship that carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water	عَبّارة بَحْرِيّة	“We took the vehicle ferry from Jizan to the Farasan Islands.”
8	tram	noun	an electric passenger vehicle powered by overhead cables that runs on street tracks	تْرام (قِطار الشّوارِع)	“The modern university campus has an eco-friendly electric tram system.”
9	underground	noun	an underground railway system (metro / subway)	مِتْرو الأَنْفاق	“It is very convenient to travel across London using the Underground.”
10	coach	noun	a comfortable bus used for long-distance travel	حافِلة رِحْلات (باص سَفَر)	“The university chartered a luxury coach for the desert excursion.”
11	bicycle	noun	a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals	دَرّاجة هَوائِيّة	“Many residents ride bicycles along the designated coastal cycling track.”
12	motorbike	noun	a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine	دَرّاجة نارِيّة	“The courier delivered the express package quickly on his motorbike.”
13	helicopter	noun	an aircraft without wings that is lifted by revolving blades	طائِرة هِيلِيكُوبْتَر	“Emergency rescue teams used a helicopter during the desert mission.”
14	passenger	noun	a person who is travelling in an aircraft, train, bus, or car but not driving	راكِب / مُسافِر	“All passengers were requested to fasten their seatbelts before takeoff.”
15	luggage	noun (uncountable)	bags, cases, and suit-carriers containing personal belongings	أَمْتِعة / حَقائِب السَّفَر	“You can check in up to two pieces of luggage on this international route.”
16	suitcase	noun	a large rectangular case used for carrying clothes and belongings	حَقِيبة سَفَر (معدودة)	“He packed his formal suits into a sturdy black suitcase.”
17	backpack	noun	a bag carried on the back, used by hikers or students	حَقِيبة ظَهْر	“She packed her laptop and water bottle into her lightweight backpack.”
18	traffic jam	noun phrase	a line of road vehicles that are stalled or moving very slowly	ازْدِحام مَرُورِي	“We were delayed for forty minutes due to a heavy traffic jam on King Fahd Road.”
19	delay	noun / verb	a period of time by which something is late or postponed	تَأْخِير / يَتَأَخَّر	“There was a thirty-minute delay due to dense morning fog.”
20	cancel	verb	to decide that an organized event or flight will not take place	يُلْغِي	“The airline cancelled all evening departures because of severe dust storms.”
21	get on	phrasal verb	to step onto a bus, train, aircraft, or ship	يَرْكَب (الحافلة، القطار، الطائرة)	“We got on the express metro at Olaya Station.”
22	get off	phrasal verb	to leave a bus, train, aircraft, or ship	يَنْزِل مِن (الحافلة، القطار، الطائرة)	“Remember to get off at the Financial District station.”
23	get in	phrasal verb	to enter a car or taxi	يَرْكَب (السيارة أو التاكسي)	“Please get in the car quickly so we can beat the morning rush hour.”
24	get out of	phrasal verb	to leave the inside of a car or taxi	يَنْزِل مِن (السيارة أو التاكسي)	“He paid the fare and got out of the taxi outside the hotel lobby.”
25	miss	verb	to arrive too late to catch a bus, train, or flight	يَفُوتهُ (القطار / الطائرة)	“If we leave now, we won’t miss our flight to Madinah.”
26	comfortable	adjective	providing physical ease and relaxation	مُرِيح	“The leather seats on the bullet train are exceptionally comfortable.”
27	uncomfortable	adjective	not providing physical comfort	غَيْر مُرِيح	“The economy seats on the long overnight coach were cramped and uncomfortable.”
28	convenient	adjective	fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans	مُلائِم / عَمَلِي ومُرِيح	“Taking the metro is far more convenient than searching for street parking.”
29	crowded	adjective	full of people, leaving little or no room for movement	مُزْدَحِم	“The train platform was crowded with morning commuters.”
30	expensive	adjective	costing a lot of money	غالِي الثَّمَن	“First-class flight tickets are significantly more expensive than economy.”
31	cheap	adjective	costing little money; low in price	رَخِيص الثَّمَن	“Bus fares in the city are very cheap and affordable for students.”
32	dangerous	adjective	able or likely to cause harm or injury	خَطِير	“Driving at high speeds during sandstorms is extremely dangerous.”
33	safe	adjective	protected from or not exposed to danger or risk	آمِن	“The Kingdom has one of the safest modern road and railway infrastructures in the world.”
34	fast	adjective / adverb	moving or capable of moving at high speed	سَرِيع	“The high-speed rail is much faster than driving across the desert.”
35	slow	adjective	moving or operating at a low speed	بَطِيء	“The local bus was too slow because it stopped at every street corner.”
36	quiet	adjective	making little or no noise	هادِئ	“The quiet coach on the train is perfect for reading and working.”
37	noisy	adjective	making a lot of loud or unpleasant noise	صاخِب / كَثِير الضَّجِيج	“The old diesel bus had a noisy engine that vibrated constantly.”
38	clean	adjective	free from dirt, marks, or stains	نَظِيف	“The newly built metro stations are spotless and clean.”
39	dirty	adjective	covered or marked with an unclean substance	مُتَّسِخ	“His car was dirty after driving through the desert dust.”
40	modern	adjective	relating to the present or recent times; using newest technology	حَدِيث / عَصْرِي	“The airport terminal features modern architectural design and smart gates.”
41	scenic	adjective	providing or relating to views of impressive natural scenery	خَلّاب / ذُو مَناظِر طَبِيعِيّة	“The coastal road along the Red Sea offers scenic mountain and water views.”
42	reliable	adjective	consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted	مَوْثُوق / يُمْكِن الاعْتِماد عَلَيْه	“The automated rail system is highly reliable and never arrives late.”
43	punctual	adjective	happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time	مُنْتَظِم / دَقِيق فِي المَواعِيد	“The commuter trains are punctual to the exact minute.”
44	far	adjective / adverb	at, to, or by a great distance	بَعِيد	“The new cargo port is far from the city center.”
45	near	adjective / preposition	at or to a short distance away	قَرِيب	“Our hotel was located near the Grand Mosque in Makkah.”
46	single ticket	noun phrase	a ticket for a one-way journey only	تَذْكِرة ذَهاب فَقَط (اتّجاه واحِد)	“I bought a single ticket from Riyadh to Qassim.”
47	return ticket	noun phrase	a ticket for a journey to a place and back again	تَذْكِرة ذَهاب وعَوْدة	“A return ticket is usually cheaper than purchasing two single fares.”
48	platform	noun	the raised area beside the railway track where passengers board a train	رَصِيف القِطار	“The express train to Madinah departs from platform number four.”
49	departure gate	noun phrase	the gate in an airport where passengers board their aircraft	بَوّابة المُغادَرة	“Passengers for flight SV102 should proceed immediately to departure gate 18.”
50	boarding pass	noun phrase	a document given to a passenger that allows them to board an aircraft	بِطاقة صُعُود الطّائِرة	“You can display your digital boarding pass on your smartphone.”
51	passport control	noun phrase	the place at an airport or border where passports are checked	جَوازات السَّفَر / كَبائِن التَّفْتِيش	“The electronic e-gates at passport control processed passengers in seconds.”
52	security check	noun phrase	an inspection of passengers and luggage for safety reasons	نُقْطة التَّفْتِيش الأَمْنِي	“Please remove all electronic devices before passing through the security check.”
53	information desk	noun phrase	a counter where you can get assistance and travel details	مَكْتَب الاسْتِعْلامات	“We asked the friendly staff at the information desk for a terminal map.”
54	ticket machine	noun phrase	an automated machine used for purchasing passenger tickets	جِهاز بَيْع التَّذاكِر الذّاتِي	“You can buy contactless travel cards at the automated ticket machine.”
55	seat reservation	noun phrase	an arrangement securing a specific seat on a train or flight	حَجْز المَقْعَد	“We made a window seat reservation for the high-speed rail trip.”
56	timetable	noun	a schedule showing the times at which trains, buses, or flights arrive and depart	جَدْوَل المَواعِيد / الرِّحْلات	“Check the digital timetable on the mobile app for live departure updates.”
57	fare	noun	the money a passenger on public transport has to pay	أُجْرة السَّفَر / التَّذْكِرة	“Children under six years of age travel free of fare.”
58	book in advance	verb phrase	to make a reservation earlier than the time of travel	يَحْجِز مُسْبَقاً	“It is highly recommended to book in advance during national holiday periods.”
59	first	linker / adverb	before all others in time or order	أَوَّلاً (لترتيب الأحداث)	“First, we collected our boarding passes at the self-service kiosk.”
60	then	linker / adverb	after that; next in order	ثُمَّ / بَعْدَ ذَلِك	“Then, we walked through the international duty-free shopping area.”
61	after that	linker phrase	following a previously mentioned event	بَعْدَ ذَلِك	“After that, we boarded the aircraft and found our seats.”
62	finally	linker / adverb	after a long time or at the end of a series of events	فِي النِّهاية / وأَخِيراً	“Finally, the plane touched down safely at our destination.”
63	destination	noun	the place to which someone or something is going or being sent	وُجْهة السَّفَر / المَقْصِد	“AlUla is currently one of the most famous tourist destinations in the region.”
64	tourist	noun	a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure	سائِح	“Thousands of international tourists visit the historic district of Al-Balad in Jeddah.”
65	souvenir	noun	a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event	هَدِيّة تَذْكارِيّة	“I bought a handcrafted silver incense burner as a souvenir from the souq.”
66	guidebook	noun	a book of information about a place designed for the use of tourists	دَلِيل سِياحِي (كِتاب)	“The digital guidebook recommended visiting the mountain viewpoints at sunset.”
67	explore	verb	to travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it	يَسْتَكْشِف	“We hired a local guide to explore the rock-carved tombs of Hegra.”
68	recommend	verb	to advise or suggest something as being good or suitable	يُوصِي بِـ / يَقْتَرِح	“I strongly recommend taking the high-speed rail rather than driving.”
69	unforgettable	adjective	impossible to forget; very memorable	لا يُنْسَى / راسِخ فِي الذّاكِرة	“Watching the desert sunset from the top of Elephant Rock was an unforgettable experience.”
70	view	noun	the ability to see something or what can be seen from a place	مَشْهَد / إِطْلالة	“Our hotel room offered a breathtaking view of the sea.”

Unit 7 Vocabulary Assessment Lab • بنك أسئلة المفردات

70 Cambridge A2-calibrated diagnostic multiple choice questions.

Score: 0 / 70

Item 1 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “journey”?

“journey” means: an act of travelling from one place to another. Example: The high-speed train journey from Riyadh to Dammam took three hours.

كلمة «journey» تعني: رِحْلة (طويلة / بالبر أو القطار). مثال: The high-speed train journey from Riyadh to Dammam took three hours.

Item 2 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “flight”?

“flight” means: a journey made by flying in an aircraft. Example: Our direct flight to London departed on schedule.

كلمة «flight» تعني: رِحْلة جَوّيّة / طَيَران. مثال: Our direct flight to London departed on schedule.

Item 3 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “trip”?

“trip” means: a journey to a place and back again, especially for pleasure or business. Example: Eng. Ziyad went on a two-day business trip to Dubai.

كلمة «trip» تعني: رِحْلة قَصِيرة (عمل أو استجمام). مثال: Eng. Ziyad went on a two-day business trip to Dubai.

Item 4 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “voyage”?

“voyage” means: a long journey involving travel by sea or in space. Example: The luxury cruise ship made a historic voyage across the Red Sea.

كلمة «voyage» تعني: رِحْلة بَحْرِيّة طَوِيلة. مثال: The luxury cruise ship made a historic voyage across the Red Sea.

Item 5 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “public transport”?

“public transport” means: buses, trains, and other forms of transport available to the public. Example: Riyadh Metro is a state-of-the-art public transport network.

كلمة «public transport» تعني: المُواصَلات العامّة. مثال: Riyadh Metro is a state-of-the-art public transport network.

Item 6 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “express train”?

“express train” means: a fast passenger train that stops at only a few main stations. Example: The Haramain express train reaches speeds of over 300 km/h.

كلمة «express train» تعني: قِطار سَرِيع. مثال: The Haramain express train reaches speeds of over 300 km/h.

Item 7 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “ferry”?

“ferry” means: a boat or ship that carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water. Example: We took the vehicle ferry from Jizan to the Farasan Islands.

كلمة «ferry» تعني: عَبّارة بَحْرِيّة. مثال: We took the vehicle ferry from Jizan to the Farasan Islands.

Item 8 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “tram”?

“tram” means: an electric passenger vehicle powered by overhead cables that runs on street tracks. Example: The modern university campus has an eco-friendly electric tram system.

كلمة «tram» تعني: تْرام (قِطار الشّوارِع). مثال: The modern university campus has an eco-friendly electric tram system.

Item 9 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “underground”?

“underground” means: an underground railway system (metro / subway). Example: It is very convenient to travel across London using the Underground.

كلمة «underground» تعني: مِتْرو الأَنْفاق. مثال: It is very convenient to travel across London using the Underground.

Item 10 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “coach”?

“coach” means: a comfortable bus used for long-distance travel. Example: The university chartered a luxury coach for the desert excursion.

كلمة «coach» تعني: حافِلة رِحْلات (باص سَفَر). مثال: The university chartered a luxury coach for the desert excursion.

Item 11 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “bicycle”?

“bicycle” means: a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals. Example: Many residents ride bicycles along the designated coastal cycling track.

كلمة «bicycle» تعني: دَرّاجة هَوائِيّة. مثال: Many residents ride bicycles along the designated coastal cycling track.

Item 12 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “motorbike”?

“motorbike” means: a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. Example: The courier delivered the express package quickly on his motorbike.

كلمة «motorbike» تعني: دَرّاجة نارِيّة. مثال: The courier delivered the express package quickly on his motorbike.

Item 13 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “helicopter”?

“helicopter” means: an aircraft without wings that is lifted by revolving blades. Example: Emergency rescue teams used a helicopter during the desert mission.

كلمة «helicopter» تعني: طائِرة هِيلِيكُوبْتَر. مثال: Emergency rescue teams used a helicopter during the desert mission.

Item 14 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “passenger”?

“passenger” means: a person who is travelling in an aircraft, train, bus, or car but not driving. Example: All passengers were requested to fasten their seatbelts before takeoff.

كلمة «passenger» تعني: راكِب / مُسافِر. مثال: All passengers were requested to fasten their seatbelts before takeoff.

Item 15 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “luggage”?

“luggage” means: bags, cases, and suit-carriers containing personal belongings. Example: You can check in up to two pieces of luggage on this international route.

كلمة «luggage» تعني: أَمْتِعة / حَقائِب السَّفَر. مثال: You can check in up to two pieces of luggage on this international route.

Item 16 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “suitcase”?

“suitcase” means: a large rectangular case used for carrying clothes and belongings. Example: He packed his formal suits into a sturdy black suitcase.

كلمة «suitcase» تعني: حَقِيبة سَفَر (معدودة). مثال: He packed his formal suits into a sturdy black suitcase.

Item 17 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “backpack”?

“backpack” means: a bag carried on the back, used by hikers or students. Example: She packed her laptop and water bottle into her lightweight backpack.

كلمة «backpack» تعني: حَقِيبة ظَهْر. مثال: She packed her laptop and water bottle into her lightweight backpack.

Item 18 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “traffic jam”?

“traffic jam” means: a line of road vehicles that are stalled or moving very slowly. Example: We were delayed for forty minutes due to a heavy traffic jam on King Fahd Road.

كلمة «traffic jam» تعني: ازْدِحام مَرُورِي. مثال: We were delayed for forty minutes due to a heavy traffic jam on King Fahd Road.

Item 19 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “delay”?

“delay” means: a period of time by which something is late or postponed. Example: There was a thirty-minute delay due to dense morning fog.

كلمة «delay» تعني: تَأْخِير / يَتَأَخَّر. مثال: There was a thirty-minute delay due to dense morning fog.

Item 20 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “cancel”?

“cancel” means: to decide that an organized event or flight will not take place. Example: The airline cancelled all evening departures because of severe dust storms.

كلمة «cancel» تعني: يُلْغِي. مثال: The airline cancelled all evening departures because of severe dust storms.

Item 21 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “get on”?

“get on” means: to step onto a bus, train, aircraft, or ship. Example: We got on the express metro at Olaya Station.

كلمة «get on» تعني: يَرْكَب (الحافلة، القطار، الطائرة). مثال: We got on the express metro at Olaya Station.

Item 22 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “get off”?

“get off” means: to leave a bus, train, aircraft, or ship. Example: Remember to get off at the Financial District station.

كلمة «get off» تعني: يَنْزِل مِن (الحافلة، القطار، الطائرة). مثال: Remember to get off at the Financial District station.

Item 23 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “get in”?

“get in” means: to enter a car or taxi. Example: Please get in the car quickly so we can beat the morning rush hour.

كلمة «get in» تعني: يَرْكَب (السيارة أو التاكسي). مثال: Please get in the car quickly so we can beat the morning rush hour.

Item 24 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “get out of”?

“get out of” means: to leave the inside of a car or taxi. Example: He paid the fare and got out of the taxi outside the hotel lobby.

كلمة «get out of» تعني: يَنْزِل مِن (السيارة أو التاكسي). مثال: He paid the fare and got out of the taxi outside the hotel lobby.

Item 25 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7A

What is the meaning or best context for: “miss”?

“miss” means: to arrive too late to catch a bus, train, or flight. Example: If we leave now, we won’t miss our flight to Madinah.

كلمة «miss» تعني: يَفُوتهُ (القطار / الطائرة). مثال: If we leave now, we won’t miss our flight to Madinah.

Item 26 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “comfortable”?

“comfortable” means: providing physical ease and relaxation. Example: The leather seats on the bullet train are exceptionally comfortable.

كلمة «comfortable» تعني: مُرِيح. مثال: The leather seats on the bullet train are exceptionally comfortable.

Item 27 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “uncomfortable”?

“uncomfortable” means: not providing physical comfort. Example: The economy seats on the long overnight coach were cramped and uncomfortable.

كلمة «uncomfortable» تعني: غَيْر مُرِيح. مثال: The economy seats on the long overnight coach were cramped and uncomfortable.

Item 28 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “convenient”?

“convenient” means: fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans. Example: Taking the metro is far more convenient than searching for street parking.

كلمة «convenient» تعني: مُلائِم / عَمَلِي ومُرِيح. مثال: Taking the metro is far more convenient than searching for street parking.

Item 29 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “crowded”?

“crowded” means: full of people, leaving little or no room for movement. Example: The train platform was crowded with morning commuters.

كلمة «crowded» تعني: مُزْدَحِم. مثال: The train platform was crowded with morning commuters.

Item 30 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “expensive”?

“expensive” means: costing a lot of money. Example: First-class flight tickets are significantly more expensive than economy.

كلمة «expensive» تعني: غالِي الثَّمَن. مثال: First-class flight tickets are significantly more expensive than economy.

Item 31 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “cheap”?

“cheap” means: costing little money; low in price. Example: Bus fares in the city are very cheap and affordable for students.

كلمة «cheap» تعني: رَخِيص الثَّمَن. مثال: Bus fares in the city are very cheap and affordable for students.

Item 32 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “dangerous”?

“dangerous” means: able or likely to cause harm or injury. Example: Driving at high speeds during sandstorms is extremely dangerous.

كلمة «dangerous» تعني: خَطِير. مثال: Driving at high speeds during sandstorms is extremely dangerous.

Item 33 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “safe”?

“safe” means: protected from or not exposed to danger or risk. Example: The Kingdom has one of the safest modern road and railway infrastructures in the world.

كلمة «safe» تعني: آمِن. مثال: The Kingdom has one of the safest modern road and railway infrastructures in the world.

Item 34 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “fast”?

“fast” means: moving or capable of moving at high speed. Example: The high-speed rail is much faster than driving across the desert.

كلمة «fast» تعني: سَرِيع. مثال: The high-speed rail is much faster than driving across the desert.

Item 35 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “slow”?

“slow” means: moving or operating at a low speed. Example: The local bus was too slow because it stopped at every street corner.

كلمة «slow» تعني: بَطِيء. مثال: The local bus was too slow because it stopped at every street corner.

Item 36 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “quiet”?

“quiet” means: making little or no noise. Example: The quiet coach on the train is perfect for reading and working.

كلمة «quiet» تعني: هادِئ. مثال: The quiet coach on the train is perfect for reading and working.

Item 37 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “noisy”?

“noisy” means: making a lot of loud or unpleasant noise. Example: The old diesel bus had a noisy engine that vibrated constantly.

كلمة «noisy» تعني: صاخِب / كَثِير الضَّجِيج. مثال: The old diesel bus had a noisy engine that vibrated constantly.

Item 38 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “clean”?

“clean” means: free from dirt, marks, or stains. Example: The newly built metro stations are spotless and clean.

كلمة «clean» تعني: نَظِيف. مثال: The newly built metro stations are spotless and clean.

Item 39 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “dirty”?

“dirty” means: covered or marked with an unclean substance. Example: His car was dirty after driving through the desert dust.

كلمة «dirty» تعني: مُتَّسِخ. مثال: His car was dirty after driving through the desert dust.

Item 40 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “modern”?

“modern” means: relating to the present or recent times; using newest technology. Example: The airport terminal features modern architectural design and smart gates.

كلمة «modern» تعني: حَدِيث / عَصْرِي. مثال: The airport terminal features modern architectural design and smart gates.

Item 41 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “scenic”?

“scenic” means: providing or relating to views of impressive natural scenery. Example: The coastal road along the Red Sea offers scenic mountain and water views.

كلمة «scenic» تعني: خَلّاب / ذُو مَناظِر طَبِيعِيّة. مثال: The coastal road along the Red Sea offers scenic mountain and water views.

Item 42 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “reliable”?

“reliable” means: consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted. Example: The automated rail system is highly reliable and never arrives late.

كلمة «reliable» تعني: مَوْثُوق / يُمْكِن الاعْتِماد عَلَيْه. مثال: The automated rail system is highly reliable and never arrives late.

Item 43 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “punctual”?

“punctual” means: happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time. Example: The commuter trains are punctual to the exact minute.

كلمة «punctual» تعني: مُنْتَظِم / دَقِيق فِي المَواعِيد. مثال: The commuter trains are punctual to the exact minute.

Item 44 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “far”?

“far” means: at, to, or by a great distance. Example: The new cargo port is far from the city center.

كلمة «far» تعني: بَعِيد. مثال: The new cargo port is far from the city center.

Item 45 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7B

What is the meaning or best context for: “near”?

“near” means: at or to a short distance away. Example: Our hotel was located near the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

كلمة «near» تعني: قَرِيب. مثال: Our hotel was located near the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

Item 46 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “single ticket”?

“single ticket” means: a ticket for a one-way journey only. Example: I bought a single ticket from Riyadh to Qassim.

كلمة «single ticket» تعني: تَذْكِرة ذَهاب فَقَط (اتّجاه واحِد). مثال: I bought a single ticket from Riyadh to Qassim.

Item 47 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “return ticket”?

“return ticket” means: a ticket for a journey to a place and back again. Example: A return ticket is usually cheaper than purchasing two single fares.

كلمة «return ticket» تعني: تَذْكِرة ذَهاب وعَوْدة. مثال: A return ticket is usually cheaper than purchasing two single fares.

Item 48 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “platform”?

“platform” means: the raised area beside the railway track where passengers board a train. Example: The express train to Madinah departs from platform number four.

كلمة «platform» تعني: رَصِيف القِطار. مثال: The express train to Madinah departs from platform number four.

Item 49 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “departure gate”?

“departure gate” means: the gate in an airport where passengers board their aircraft. Example: Passengers for flight SV102 should proceed immediately to departure gate 18.

كلمة «departure gate» تعني: بَوّابة المُغادَرة. مثال: Passengers for flight SV102 should proceed immediately to departure gate 18.

Item 50 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “boarding pass”?

“boarding pass” means: a document given to a passenger that allows them to board an aircraft. Example: You can display your digital boarding pass on your smartphone.

كلمة «boarding pass» تعني: بِطاقة صُعُود الطّائِرة. مثال: You can display your digital boarding pass on your smartphone.

Item 51 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “passport control”?

“passport control” means: the place at an airport or border where passports are checked. Example: The electronic e-gates at passport control processed passengers in seconds.

كلمة «passport control» تعني: جَوازات السَّفَر / كَبائِن التَّفْتِيش. مثال: The electronic e-gates at passport control processed passengers in seconds.

Item 52 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “security check”?

“security check” means: an inspection of passengers and luggage for safety reasons. Example: Please remove all electronic devices before passing through the security check.

كلمة «security check» تعني: نُقْطة التَّفْتِيش الأَمْنِي. مثال: Please remove all electronic devices before passing through the security check.

Item 53 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “information desk”?

“information desk” means: a counter where you can get assistance and travel details. Example: We asked the friendly staff at the information desk for a terminal map.

كلمة «information desk» تعني: مَكْتَب الاسْتِعْلامات. مثال: We asked the friendly staff at the information desk for a terminal map.

Item 54 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “ticket machine”?

“ticket machine” means: an automated machine used for purchasing passenger tickets. Example: You can buy contactless travel cards at the automated ticket machine.

كلمة «ticket machine» تعني: جِهاز بَيْع التَّذاكِر الذّاتِي. مثال: You can buy contactless travel cards at the automated ticket machine.

Item 55 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “seat reservation”?

“seat reservation” means: an arrangement securing a specific seat on a train or flight. Example: We made a window seat reservation for the high-speed rail trip.

كلمة «seat reservation» تعني: حَجْز المَقْعَد. مثال: We made a window seat reservation for the high-speed rail trip.

Item 56 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “timetable”?

“timetable” means: a schedule showing the times at which trains, buses, or flights arrive and depart. Example: Check the digital timetable on the mobile app for live departure updates.

كلمة «timetable» تعني: جَدْوَل المَواعِيد / الرِّحْلات. مثال: Check the digital timetable on the mobile app for live departure updates.

Item 57 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “fare”?

“fare” means: the money a passenger on public transport has to pay. Example: Children under six years of age travel free of fare.

كلمة «fare» تعني: أُجْرة السَّفَر / التَّذْكِرة. مثال: Children under six years of age travel free of fare.

Item 58 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7C

What is the meaning or best context for: “book in advance”?

“book in advance” means: to make a reservation earlier than the time of travel. Example: It is highly recommended to book in advance during national holiday periods.

كلمة «book in advance» تعني: يَحْجِز مُسْبَقاً. مثال: It is highly recommended to book in advance during national holiday periods.

Item 59 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “first”?

“first” means: before all others in time or order. Example: First, we collected our boarding passes at the self-service kiosk.

كلمة «first» تعني: أَوَّلاً (لترتيب الأحداث). مثال: First, we collected our boarding passes at the self-service kiosk.

Item 60 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “then”?

“then” means: after that; next in order. Example: Then, we walked through the international duty-free shopping area.

كلمة «then» تعني: ثُمَّ / بَعْدَ ذَلِك. مثال: Then, we walked through the international duty-free shopping area.

Item 61 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “after that”?

“after that” means: following a previously mentioned event. Example: After that, we boarded the aircraft and found our seats.

كلمة «after that» تعني: بَعْدَ ذَلِك. مثال: After that, we boarded the aircraft and found our seats.

Item 62 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “finally”?

“finally” means: after a long time or at the end of a series of events. Example: Finally, the plane touched down safely at our destination.

كلمة «finally» تعني: فِي النِّهاية / وأَخِيراً. مثال: Finally, the plane touched down safely at our destination.

Item 63 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “destination”?

“destination” means: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent. Example: AlUla is currently one of the most famous tourist destinations in the region.

كلمة «destination» تعني: وُجْهة السَّفَر / المَقْصِد. مثال: AlUla is currently one of the most famous tourist destinations in the region.

Item 64 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “tourist”?

“tourist” means: a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure. Example: Thousands of international tourists visit the historic district of Al-Balad in Jeddah.

كلمة «tourist» تعني: سائِح. مثال: Thousands of international tourists visit the historic district of Al-Balad in Jeddah.

Item 65 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “souvenir”?

“souvenir” means: a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event. Example: I bought a handcrafted silver incense burner as a souvenir from the souq.

كلمة «souvenir» تعني: هَدِيّة تَذْكارِيّة. مثال: I bought a handcrafted silver incense burner as a souvenir from the souq.

Item 66 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “guidebook”?

“guidebook” means: a book of information about a place designed for the use of tourists. Example: The digital guidebook recommended visiting the mountain viewpoints at sunset.

كلمة «guidebook» تعني: دَلِيل سِياحِي (كِتاب). مثال: The digital guidebook recommended visiting the mountain viewpoints at sunset.

Item 67 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “explore”?

“explore” means: to travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. Example: We hired a local guide to explore the rock-carved tombs of Hegra.

كلمة «explore» تعني: يَسْتَكْشِف. مثال: We hired a local guide to explore the rock-carved tombs of Hegra.

Item 68 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “recommend”?

“recommend” means: to advise or suggest something as being good or suitable. Example: I strongly recommend taking the high-speed rail rather than driving.

كلمة «recommend» تعني: يُوصِي بِـ / يَقْتَرِح. مثال: I strongly recommend taking the high-speed rail rather than driving.

Item 69 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “unforgettable”?

“unforgettable” means: impossible to forget; very memorable. Example: Watching the desert sunset from the top of Elephant Rock was an unforgettable experience.

كلمة «unforgettable» تعني: لا يُنْسَى / راسِخ فِي الذّاكِرة. مثال: Watching the desert sunset from the top of Elephant Rock was an unforgettable experience.

Item 70 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 7: 7D

What is the meaning or best context for: “view”?

“view” means: the ability to see something or what can be seen from a place. Example: Our hotel room offered a breathtaking view of the sea.

كلمة «view» تعني: مَشْهَد / إِطْلالة. مثال: Our hotel room offered a breathtaking view of the sea.

Unit 7 Grammar Masterclass • الدليل الشامل لقواعد الوحدة

Deep conceptual breakdown of grammatical structures, visual comparison matrices, and Saudi ESL learner alerts.

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Comparatives & Superlatives Masterclass + Transport Prepositions

Master adjective morphology, comparison structures, the superlative “the”, and transport collocations (CEFR A2 Standard)

1. Comparative Adjectives: Comparing Two Items (+er than / more ... than)

We use comparative adjectives followed by than to compare two people, vehicles, or places.

Adjective Type	Base Form	Comparative (+ than)	Example Sentence
1 Syllable (+er)	fast, cheap, clean	faster than, cheaper than	The train is faster than the coach.
Ending in -e (+r)	safe, large, wide	safer than, larger than	Flying is safer than driving.
1 Vowel + 1 Consonant (Double)	big, hot, wet	bigger than, hotter than	Riyadh is bigger than Abha.
2 Syllables ending in -y (-ier)	noisy, easy, busy	noisier than, easier than	The street is noisier than the park.
2+ Syllables (more ...)	comfortable, expensive	more comfortable than	First class is more expensive than economy.
Irregulars	good, bad, far	better than, worse than, further than	This route is better than the old highway.

2. Superlative Adjectives: The Best / The Most ... (1 vs. All)

Superlatives compare one item against the whole group. We always include the definite article the:

the fastest

The bullet train is the fastest ground transport.

the most comfortable

VIP class is the most comfortable option.

the best (good)

This is the best hotel in Jeddah.

the worst (bad)

Heavy rain caused the worst traffic delay.

3. Prepositions of Transport Collocations

🚗 by car / by train / by plane / by bus / by metro (General mode of travel)
🚶 on foot (Walking → never say *by foot!)
🚌 get on / get off (bus, train, plane, tram, boat → vehicles you can stand up in)
🚕 get in / get out of (car, taxi → vehicles you sit down in directly)

Unit 7 Grammar Diagnostic Bank • بنك أسئلة القواعد

75 ALTE & Cambridge A2 psychometrically balanced questions.

Score: 0 / 75

Grammar Item 1 of 75 Comparative: Short Adjectives (-er)

The express bullet train is ______ than the local commuter bus.

Short one-syllable adjective “fast” takes -er: “faster than”.

الصفة القصيرة ذات المقطع الواحد تأخذ er في المقارنة: faster than.

Grammar Item 2 of 75 Comparative: Long Adjectives (more)

First-class flight tickets are much ______ than standard economy seats.

Long multi-syllable adjective “expensive” takes “more expensive than”.

الصفة الطويلة تتطلب استخدام more قبلها: more expensive than.

Grammar Item 3 of 75 Spelling: Doubling Consonants in Comparatives

Riyadh is ______ than Taif during the peak summer months.

One-syllable CVC adjective “hot” doubles the final consonant: “hotter”.

الصفة hot تضاعف حرف t في المقارنة: hotter.

Grammar Item 4 of 75 Comparative: Adjectives ending in -y

Taking the new metro is ______ than driving through downtown traffic.

Two-syllable adjective ending in -y changes to -ier: “easier than”.

الصفة المنتهية بـ y تتحول إلى ier في المقارنة: easier than.

Grammar Item 5 of 75 Irregular Comparatives: Good → Better

The customer service at this hotel was ______ than we expected.

Irregular comparative of “good” is “better than”.

المقارنة الشاذة للصفة good هي better than.

Grammar Item 6 of 75 Irregular Comparatives: Bad → Worse

The heavy traffic today is ______ than yesterday’s morning congestion.

Irregular comparative of “bad” is “worse than”.

المقارنة الشاذة للصفة bad هي worse than.

Grammar Item 7 of 75 Comparative: Ending in -e (Safer)

Travelling by air is generally ______ than travelling by private car.

Adjective ending in -e takes -r: “safer than”.

الصفة المنتهية بـ e يضاف لها r فقط: safer than.

Grammar Item 8 of 75 Comparative: More Comfortable

The seats in the business cabin are far ______ than standard coach seating.

Long adjective “comfortable” takes “more comfortable than”.

الصفة الطويلة comfortable تأخذ more comfortable than.

Grammar Item 9 of 75 Irregular Comparative: Far → Further

Dammam is ______ from Riyadh than Al-Kharj.

Irregular comparative of “far” is “further” (or “farther”).

المقارنة الشاذة للصفة far هي further.

Grammar Item 10 of 75 Comparative: Noisier

The old diesel bus is much ______ than the modern electric tram.

Consonant + y → “noisier than”.

الصفة المنتهية بـ y تتحول إلى noisier than.

Grammar Item 11 of 75 Comparative: Cleaner

Electric vehicles are ______ for the urban environment than gasoline cars.

Short adjective “clean” takes -er: “cleaner than”.

الصفة القصيرة clean تأخذ cleaner than.

Grammar Item 12 of 75 Comparative: Cheaper

Booking train tickets online is ______ than waiting in line at the station.

Short adjective “cheap” takes -er: “cheaper than”.

الصفة القصيرة cheap تأخذ cheaper than.

Grammar Item 13 of 75 Spelling: Bigger

The new cargo ship is ______ than the previous vessel.

Single syllable CVC adjective “big” doubles the g: “bigger”.

مضاعفة الحرف في big → bigger.

Grammar Item 14 of 75 Comparative: Slower

Public buses are ______ than private taxis in the capital city.

Short adjective “slow” takes -er: “slower than”.

الصفة slow تأخذ slower than.

Grammar Item 15 of 75 Comparative: More Convenient

Living near the metro station is ______ for daily commuting.

Long adjective “convenient” takes “more convenient”.

الصفة الطويلة convenient تأخذ more convenient.

Grammar Item 16 of 75 Comparative: Cooler

The weather in Abha is always ______ than the coastal plains in July.

Short adjective “cool” takes -er: “cooler than”.

الصفة cool تأخذ cooler than.

Grammar Item 17 of 75 Comparative: More Modern

The new terminal is ______ than the old domestic airport building.

“modern” takes “more modern than”.

الصفة modern تأخذ more modern than.

Grammar Item 18 of 75 Comparative: More Dangerous

This mountain hiking path is ______ than the paved valley road.

Multi-syllable adjective “dangerous” takes “more dangerous than”.

الصفة dangerous تأخذ more dangerous than.

Grammar Item 19 of 75 Comparative: Lighter

My new suitcase is ______ to carry than my old heavy leather trunk.

Short adjective “light” takes -er: “lighter than”.

الصفة light تأخذ lighter than.

Grammar Item 20 of 75 Comparative: Quieter

The quiet coach on the train is ______ than the dining car.

Two-syllable quiet takes -er → “quieter than”.

الصفة quiet تأخذ quieter than.

Grammar Item 21 of 75 Irregular: Better

His spoken English is ______ than his written grammar.

Comparative of good → better.

المقارنة من good هي better.

Grammar Item 22 of 75 Comparative: Nicer

Our second hotel was ______ than the first one near the busy highway.

Ending in -e → “nicer than”.

الصفة nice تأخذ nicer than.

Grammar Item 23 of 75 Comparative: Shorter

The flight from Jeddah to Cairo is ______ than the flight to London.

Short adjective takes -er: “shorter than”.

الصفة short تأخذ shorter than.

Grammar Item 24 of 75 Comparative: Simpler

This smartphone navigation map is ______ to use than a paper map.

Comparative of simple → simpler.

المقارنة من simple هي simpler.

Grammar Item 25 of 75 Comparative: More Punctual

A high-speed train is ______ than an economy passenger plane over short distances.

Multi-syllable adjective takes “more punctual than”.

الصفة punctual تأخذ more punctual than.

Grammar Item 26 of 75 Superlative: The Fastest

The Haramain Railway is ______ ground transport system in the Middle East.

Superlative of short adjective fast: “the fastest”.

صيغة التفضيل مع الصفة القصيرة fast: the fastest.

Grammar Item 27 of 75 Superlative: The Tallest

Kingdom Tower is ______ skyscraper in the entire region.

Superlative takes “the tallest”.

صيغة التفضيل تتطلب أداة التعريف: the tallest.

Grammar Item 28 of 75 Superlative: The Most Popular

AlUla is considered ______ historical tourism destination in the Kingdom.

Superlative of multi-syllable popular → “the most popular”.

الصفة الطويلة تأخذ the most popular في التفضيل.

Grammar Item 29 of 75 Superlative: The Largest

Which is ______ airport terminal in the world?

Superlative of large → “the largest”.

صيغة التفضيل للصفة large هي the largest.

Grammar Item 30 of 75 Superlative: The Busiest

Friday is usually ______ day on the highways before the weekend.

Consonant + y → “the busiest”.

الصفة المنتهية بـ y تأخذ the busiest.

Grammar Item 31 of 75 Irregular Superlative: The Best

This is ______ cup of Arabic coffee I have ever tasted.

Irregular superlative of good → “the best”.

التفضيل الشاذ للصفة good هو the best.

Grammar Item 32 of 75 Irregular Superlative: The Worst

Yesterday’s dust storm caused ______ flight disruption of the year.

Irregular superlative of bad → “the worst”.

التفضيل الشاذ للصفة bad هو the worst.

Grammar Item 33 of 75 Superlative: The Hottest

July is usually ______ month across the central Arabian peninsula.

Double consonant: “the hottest”.

مضاعفة الحرف: the hottest.

Grammar Item 34 of 75 Superlative: The Most Expensive

The presidential suite is ______ accommodation in the luxury resort.

Superlative: “the most expensive”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most expensive.

Grammar Item 35 of 75 Superlative: The Cheapest

Walking is ______ way to get around the compact historic quarter.

Superlative: “the cheapest”.

صيغة التفضيل: the cheapest.

Grammar Item 36 of 75 Superlative: The Quietest

The library is ______ place to study on the entire university campus.

Superlative: “the quietest”.

صيغة التفضيل: the quietest.

Grammar Item 37 of 75 Superlative: The Safest

Travelling by international high-speed rail is ______ mode of overland transport.

Superlative: “the safest”.

صيغة التفضيل: the safest.

Grammar Item 38 of 75 Irregular Superlative: The Furthest

Which city is ______ from the capital, Riyadh?

Irregular superlative of far → “the furthest”.

التفضيل الشاذ للصفة far هو the furthest.

Grammar Item 39 of 75 Superlative: The Most Experienced

Dr. Zaid is ______ pediatric doctor in the specialized hospital.

Superlative: “the most experienced”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most experienced.

Grammar Item 40 of 75 Superlative: The Most Interesting

That was ______ travel documentary I have ever watched.

Superlative: “the most interesting”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most interesting.

Grammar Item 41 of 75 Superlative: The Most Crowded

The metro during morning rush hour is ______ place in the transit network.

Superlative: “the most crowded”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most crowded.

Grammar Item 42 of 75 Superlative: The Most Hardworking

She is ______ student in our English language academy.

Superlative: “the most hardworking”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most hardworking.

Grammar Item 43 of 75 Superlative: The Most Dangerous

This road is considered ______ mountain pass in the southern region.

Superlative: “the most dangerous”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most dangerous.

Grammar Item 44 of 75 Superlative: The Best Advice

The hotel concierge gave us ______ travel advice.

Superlative of good → “the best”.

التفضيل للصفة good هو the best.

Grammar Item 45 of 75 Superlative: The Highest

Mount Sawda is ______ peak in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Superlative: “the highest”.

صيغة التفضيل: the highest.

Grammar Item 46 of 75 Superlative: The Lightest

This is ______ suitcase in the entire luggage collection.

Superlative: “the lightest”.

صيغة التفضيل: the lightest.

Grammar Item 47 of 75 Superlative: The Most Reliable

Which company provides ______ customer service for flight bookings?

Superlative: “the most reliable”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most reliable.

Grammar Item 48 of 75 Superlative: The Oldest

He is ______ person in his extended family.

Superlative: “the oldest”.

صيغة التفضيل: the oldest.

Grammar Item 49 of 75 Superlative: The Most Modern

The newly opened transit terminal is ______ in the entire country.

Superlative: “the most modern”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most modern.

Grammar Item 50 of 75 Superlative: The Most Unforgettable

What is ______ memory from your trip to the Farasan Islands?

Superlative: “the most unforgettable”.

صيغة التفضيل: the most unforgettable.

Grammar Item 51 of 75 Prepositions: By Train

We usually travel to Dammam ______ train because it is relaxing and fast.

General transport mode takes “by”: “by train”.

الوسيلة العامة للنقل تأخذ حرف الجر by: by train.

Grammar Item 52 of 75 Fixed Expression: On Foot

Sami prefers to go to the university campus ______ foot every morning.

Walking idiom takes “on foot” (never *by foot).

التعبير عن المشي بالأقدام يأخذ دائماً on foot.

Grammar Item 53 of 75 Phrasal Verbs: Get off the Bus

Please ______ the bus at Olaya Station and transfer to the Red Line.

Leaving a bus/train → “get off”.

النزول من الحافلة أو القطار: get off.

Grammar Item 54 of 75 Phrasal Verbs: Get into a Taxi

He opened the car door and ______ the taxi to go to the terminal.

Entering a car/taxi → “get into / get in”.

ركوب السيارة أو التاكسي: get into / get in.

Grammar Item 55 of 75 Aviation Verbs: Board

All passengers must ______ the aircraft twenty minutes before departure.

To get on a plane/ship is to “board”.

الصعود للطائرة: board the aircraft.

Grammar Item 56 of 75 Preposition: By Plane

They travelled to the international conference ______ plane.

By plane.

السفر بالطائرة: by plane.

Grammar Item 57 of 75 Preposition: On the Platform

We were waiting ______ platform number three when the announcement was made.

We wait “on the platform”.

الانتظار على رصيف القطار: on platform 3.

Grammar Item 58 of 75 Preposition: At the Airport

She arrived ______ King Khalid International Airport at 6:00 AM.

Specific building/facility point → “at the airport”.

المباني والمرافق المحددة تأخذ at: at the airport.

Grammar Item 59 of 75 Preposition: Arrive in (City)

They arrived ______ Riyadh after a smooth two-hour flight.

Arriving in a city or country takes “in”: “arrived in Riyadh”.

الوصول إلى مدينة أو دولة يأخذ in: arrived in Riyadh.

Grammar Item 60 of 75 Phrasal Verb: Got out of

We ______ out of the car when we reached the national park gates.

To leave a car: “got out of the car”.

النزول من السيارة: got out of the car.

Grammar Item 61 of 75 Fixed Phrase: In Advance

You should always buy your railway tickets ______ advance during holidays.

Fixed phrase: “in advance” (مسبقاً).

التعبير الثابت: in advance (مسبقاً).

Grammar Item 62 of 75 Phrasal Verb: Got on the Train

The passengers got ______ the train as soon as the doors opened.

Stepping onto a train → “got on the train”.

ركوب القطار: got on the train.

Grammar Item 63 of 75 Parallel Prepositions: By

Is it cheaper to travel by bus than ______ private car?

By private car.

بواسطة سيارة خاصة: by private car.

Grammar Item 64 of 75 Preposition with Speeds: at

The high-speed rail line operates ______ an average speed of 300 km/h.

Speeds take the preposition “at”: “at 300 km/h”.

السرعات تأخذ حرف الجر at: at 300 km/h.

Grammar Item 65 of 75 Time Expressions: Delayed by

The flight was delayed ______ forty-five minutes due to maintenance checks.

Delayed by (amount of time) or delayed for.

تأخر بمقدار 45 دقيقة: delayed by 45 minutes.

Grammar Item 66 of 75 Preposition: Look at

We looked ______ the flight timetable on the digital screen.

Look at the timetable.

النظر إلى جدول المواعيد: look at.

Grammar Item 67 of 75 Preposition: In the Back Seat

He was sitting ______ the back seat of the taxi during the journey.

In the back seat of a car/taxi.

في المقعد الخلفي: in the back seat.

Grammar Item 68 of 75 Preposition of Movement: Through

They walked ______ the historical souq to find traditional souvenirs.

Walk through an area/market.

المشي في أرجاء السوق: walked through.

Grammar Item 69 of 75 Preposition: Depart from

The ferry departs ______ Jizan port every morning at 7:00 AM.

Depart from a place.

المغادرة من مكان: depart from.

Grammar Item 70 of 75 Idiom: On Time

Our flight arrived in London ______ time, without any delays.

Fixed idiom: “on time” (في الموعد المحدد تماماً).

التعبير الثابت: on time (في الموعد المحدد).

Grammar Item 71 of 75 Adjective Preposition: Amazed by

The tourists were amazed ______ the stunning beauty of the desert canyon.

Amazed by / at.

مندهشون من: amazed by.

Grammar Item 72 of 75 Preposition: On the Internet

I booked our family holiday ______ the internet using a trusted mobile app.

On the internet / on an app.

عبر الإنترنت: on the internet.

Grammar Item 73 of 75 Preposition: Wait for

The bus driver waited ______ all passengers to take their seats.

Wait for someone.

ينتظر شخصاً: wait for.

Grammar Item 74 of 75 Preposition: By train

She travelled across Europe ______ train during her summer break.

By train.

بالقطار: by train.

Grammar Item 75 of 75 Preposition: Arrive at

We arrived ______ the hotel lobby just in time for afternoon check-in.

Arrive at the hotel lobby.

الوصول لردهة الفندق: arrived at.