CAMBRIDGE EMPOWER A2 • UNIT 8

Health, Appearance & Fit Life

Sports, fitness habits, clothes & appearance, Present Continuous vs Simple, Have to & Possessive Pronouns

Unit 8 Vocabulary Matrix • جدول المفردات اللغوية

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#	Word / Expression	Part of Speech	Meaning in Context	الترجمة العربية	Natural Example Sentence
1	healthy	adjective	in good physical condition and free from illness	صِحِّي / مُعافَى	“Eating fresh vegetables and dates helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle.”
2	athlete	noun	a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise	رِياضِي / لاعِب مُحْتَرِف	“Saudi athletes won several gold medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games.”
3	compete	verb	to strive against another or others to win something	يَتَنافَس / يُشارِك فِي مُسابَقة	“Over ten thousand runners will compete in the Riyadh Marathon.”
4	marathon	noun	a long-distance running race of 42.195 kilometers	ماراثُون (سِباق ٤٢ كم)	“He trained for six months to run his first full marathon.”
5	lift weights	verb phrase	to exercise by raising heavy iron dumbbells or barbells	يَرْفَع الأَثْقال	“Fahad goes to the gym four times a week to lift weights.”
6	jogging	noun	the activity of running at a steady, gentle pace as exercise	رِياضة الرَّكْض الخَفِيف (الهَرْوَلة)	“Morning jogging along the Corniche is refreshing and energizing.”
7	hiking	noun	the activity of going for long walks, especially in the country or mountains	المَشْي الجَبَلِي / الهايكِنْج	“We went hiking through the scenic mountain trails of Abha.”
8	swimming	noun	the sport or activity of propelling oneself through water	السِّباحة	“Swimming is one of the best full-body cardiovascular exercises.”
9	gym	noun	a building or room equipped for physical exercise	صالَة الأَلْعاب الرِّياضِيّة / الجِيم	“The neighborhood gym offers modern cardio equipment and personal trainers.”
10	train	verb	to practice a sport or teach a skill to prepare for a performance	يَتَدَرَّب / يُدَرِّب	“The national football squad trains twice daily before the championship.”
11	competition	noun	an event or contest in which people compete against each other	مُنافَسة / مُسابَقة	“Our school robotics team won first prize in the national competition.”
12	tennis	noun	a racket sport played individually against a single opponent or between two teams of two	كُرة المَضْرِب (التِّنِس)	“They play tennis at the community sports complex every Saturday morning.”
13	badminton	noun	a game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net	كُرة الرِّيشة	“Badminton requires excellent agility and quick reflexes.”
14	cycling	noun	the activity of riding a bicycle	رُكُوب الدَّرّاجات	“The city built dedicated cycling lanes to promote active living.”
15	diet	noun	the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats	نِظام غِذائِي / حِمْية	“A balanced diet rich in protein and fiber boosts your immune system.”
16	exercise	noun / verb	activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain health and fitness	تَمْرِين رِياضِي / يَتَمَرَّن	“Doctors recommend at least thirty minutes of moderate exercise daily.”
17	muscle	noun	a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract	عَضَلة	“Weightlifting helps build strong arm and leg muscles.”
18	stamina	noun	the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort	قُوّة التَّحَمُّل / اللِّياقة البَدَنِيّة	“Long-distance running builds impressive cardiovascular stamina.”
19	routine	noun	a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program	رُوتِين / نِظام يَوْمِي مُعْتاد	“My morning fitness routine starts with stretching and a three-kilometer run.”
20	stretch	verb / noun	to straighten or extend one’s body or part of one’s body toward full length	يَتَمَدَّد / يُمَدِّد العَضَلات (إطالة)	“Always stretch your hamstring muscles before and after running.”
21	coach	noun	a person involved in the direction, instruction and training of a sports team	مُدَرِّب رِياضِي	“The head coach motivated the players during the halftime talk.”
22	tournament	noun	a series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize	بُطُولة رِياضِيّة	“The regional basketball tournament attracted sixteen high school teams.”
23	active	adjective	engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits	نَشِيط / فَعّال	“Staying physically active prevents numerous chronic health conditions.”
24	energy	noun	the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity	طاقَة / نَشاط	“Eating fresh dates and almonds gives you natural energy throughout the workday.”
25	warm up	phrasal verb	to prepare for physical exertion by performing gentle exercises	يُسَخِّن / يَقُوم بالإِحْماء	“Athletes always warm up for ten minutes before intense sprints.”
26	handsome	adjective	good-looking and attractive (especially of a man)	وَسِيم (خاص بالرجال)	“Tariq looked very handsome in his traditional white thobe.”
27	smart	adjective	neat, clean, and well dressed in appearance	أَنِيق ومُرَتَّب فِي المَظْهَر	“The job applicant wore a smart dark suit and polished leather shoes.”
28	casual	adjective	relaxed and unconcerned; suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions	غَيْر رَسْمِي / كاجْوال	“On weekends, I prefer wearing casual clothes like jeans and polo shirts.”
29	thobe	noun	a traditional ankle-length Arab garment with long sleeves	ثَوْب / دِشْداشة	“Saudi men wear a crisp, ironed white thobe for formal business meetings.”
30	abaya	noun	a loose, robe-like dress worn by many women in the Arabian peninsula	عَباءَة	“Contemporary fashion designers create elegant, lightweight abayas.”
31	suit	noun	a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric, consisting of a jacket and trousers	بَدْلة رَسْمِيّة	“He bought a tailored charcoal grey suit for the diplomatic reception.”
32	jacket	noun	an outer garment extending either to the waist or the hips	سُتْرة / جاكِيت	“You will need a warm woolen jacket when visiting the desert in winter.”
33	trousers	noun (plural)	an outer garment reaching from the waist to the ankles, with separate parts for each leg	بِنْطال / سِرْوال	“He wore tailored black trousers to the interview.”
34	sneakers	noun (plural)	soft shoes with a rubber sole suitable for sports or casual wear (trainers)	حِذاء رِياضِي (سْنِيكَرْز)	“I bought comfortable cushioned sneakers for running the half marathon.”
35	beard	noun	a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man’s face	لِحْية	“My grandfather has a neat, trimmed grey beard.”
36	moustache	noun	a strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip	شارِب / شَنَب	“He decided to shave off his moustache before the wedding.”
37	curly hair	noun phrase	hair that grows in spiral rings or waves	شَعْر مُجَعَّد	“Her little niece has charming dark curly hair.”
38	straight hair	noun phrase	hair that has no waves, curls, or bends	شَعْر ناعِم ومُسْتَرْسِل	“She has long straight dark hair that reaches her shoulders.”
39	wear glasses	verb phrase	to have spectacles on your face to correct vision	يَلْبَس نَظّارات طِبِّيّة	“Faisal wears reading glasses when working on complex engineering blueprints.”
40	slim	adjective	attractively thin and in good physical shape	رَشِيق / نَحِيف بِأَناقة	“Regular swimming and daily jogging keep him remarkably slim and energetic.”
41	overweight	adjective	above a weight considered normal or desirable	زائِد الوَزْن	“Cutting down on sugary soft drinks helps overweight people shed excess kilos.”
42	tall	adjective	of great or more than average height	طَوِيل القامَة	“The basketball center is nearly two meters tall.”
43	short	adjective	measuring a small distance from head to toe; not tall	قَصِير القامَة	“Although he is short in stature, he is lightning-fast on the soccer pitch.”
44	sunglasses	noun (plural)	glasses tinted to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare	نَظّارات شَمْسِيّة	“Always wear UV-protective sunglasses when driving in bright desert sunlight.”
45	belt	noun	a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist	حِزام	“He fastened a polished brown leather belt around his trousers.”
46	headache	noun	a continuous pain in the head	صُداع / أَلَم فِي الرَّأْس	“I had a throbbing headache after staring at computer monitors for nine hours.”
47	stomachache	noun	pain in a person’s belly or digestive tract	مَغْص / أَلَم فِي البَطْن والمَعِدة	“Drinking warm herbal tea helps relieve mild stomachache.”
48	toothache	noun	pain in or near a tooth	أَلَم فِي الأَسْنان	“He scheduled an urgent dental appointment because of severe toothache.”
49	backache	noun	prolonged pain in one’s back	أَلَم فِي الظَّهْر	“Using an ergonomic desk chair prevents chronic lower backache.”
50	sore throat	noun phrase	a condition marked by pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation	الْتِهاب الحَلْق / احْتِقان	“Drinking honey with warm lemon water soothes a dry sore throat.”
51	cough	noun / verb	an act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly and noisily	سُعال / كَحّة	“The doctor prescribed a herbal syrup to ease her persistent cough.”
52	fever	noun	an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering and headache	حُمَّى / ارْتِفاع دَرَجة الحَرارة	“The child had a high fever of 39 degrees Celsius.”
53	flu	noun	an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus	إِنْفْلُوَنزا	“He stayed home from work for three days to recover from the seasonal flu.”
54	cold	noun	a common viral infection in which the mucous membrane of the nose and throat becomes inflamed	زُكام / نَزْلة بَرْد	“I caught a common cold after swimming in the chilly mountain pool.”
55	medicine	noun	a substance used in treating disease or relieving pain and illness	دَواء / عِلاج	“Take this prescribed medicine twice daily after meals with water.”
56	chemist	noun	a shop where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold (pharmacy)	صَيْدَلِيّة	“I went to the 24-hour chemist to purchase pain relief tablets.”
57	hurt	verb	to cause physical pain or injury to; to be painful	يُؤْلِم / يَجْرَح	“My left knee hurts when I walk up steep staircases.”
58	rest	noun / verb	ceasing work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength	راحَة / يَسْتَرِيح	“The physician advised complete bed rest and plenty of fluids.”
59	recover	verb	to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength	يَتَعافَى / يُشْفَى	“She made a full recovery after completing her physical therapy sessions.”
60	hydration	noun	the process of providing adequate water to body tissues	تَرْطِيب الجِسْم / شُرْب السَّوائِل	“Proper hydration is vital when exercising in hot weather climates.”
61	heart rate	noun phrase	the speed of the heartbeat measured by the number of contractions per minute	مُعَدَّل نَبَضات القَلْب	“My smart fitness watch tracks my resting heart rate throughout the night.”
62	goal	noun	the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result	هَدَف	“His primary fitness goal is to complete the 10-kilometer charity run under fifty minutes.”
63	progress	noun / verb	forward movement toward a destination or goal; development	تَقَدُّم / تَطَوُّر	“She has made remarkable progress in her swimming technique this term.”
64	nutrition	noun	the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth	تَغْذِية سَلِيمة	“Good nutrition and regular physical exercise are the twin pillars of wellness.”
65	habit	noun	a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up	عادة يَوْمِيّة	“Drinking two glasses of water before breakfast is a healthy daily habit.”
66	vitality	noun	the state of being strong and active; energetic life force	حَيَوِيّة ونَشاط	“Outdoor sports and natural sunshine give him tremendous vitality.”
67	wellness	noun	the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal	صِحّة ورَفاهِيّة شامِلة	“The corporate wellness program offers free gym passes and health screenings.”
68	towel	noun	a piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself	مِنْشَفة / فُوطة	“Always pack a clean cotton towel and a water bottle in your gym bag.”
69	appointment	noun	an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place	مَوْعِد (طبي أو رسمي)	“I have a routine dental appointment scheduled for 4:30 PM tomorrow.”
70	bandage	noun	a strip of material used to bind up a wound or sprain	ضِماد / رِباط طِبِّي	“The paramedic applied an elastic bandage to support his sprained ankle.”

Unit 8 Vocabulary Assessment Lab • بنك أسئلة المفردات

70 Cambridge A2-calibrated diagnostic multiple choice questions.

Score: 0 / 70

Item 1 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“healthy” means: in good physical condition and free from illness. Example: Eating fresh vegetables and dates helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

كلمة «healthy» تعني: صِحِّي / مُعافَى. مثال: Eating fresh vegetables and dates helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Item 2 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“athlete” means: a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise. Example: Saudi athletes won several gold medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games.

كلمة «athlete» تعني: رِياضِي / لاعِب مُحْتَرِف. مثال: Saudi athletes won several gold medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games.

Item 3 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“compete” means: to strive against another or others to win something. Example: Over ten thousand runners will compete in the Riyadh Marathon.

كلمة «compete» تعني: يَتَنافَس / يُشارِك فِي مُسابَقة. مثال: Over ten thousand runners will compete in the Riyadh Marathon.

Item 4 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“marathon” means: a long-distance running race of 42.195 kilometers. Example: He trained for six months to run his first full marathon.

كلمة «marathon» تعني: ماراثُون (سِباق ٤٢ كم). مثال: He trained for six months to run his first full marathon.

Item 5 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“lift weights” means: to exercise by raising heavy iron dumbbells or barbells. Example: Fahad goes to the gym four times a week to lift weights.

كلمة «lift weights» تعني: يَرْفَع الأَثْقال. مثال: Fahad goes to the gym four times a week to lift weights.

Item 6 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“jogging” means: the activity of running at a steady, gentle pace as exercise. Example: Morning jogging along the Corniche is refreshing and energizing.

كلمة «jogging» تعني: رِياضة الرَّكْض الخَفِيف (الهَرْوَلة). مثال: Morning jogging along the Corniche is refreshing and energizing.

Item 7 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“hiking” means: the activity of going for long walks, especially in the country or mountains. Example: We went hiking through the scenic mountain trails of Abha.

كلمة «hiking» تعني: المَشْي الجَبَلِي / الهايكِنْج. مثال: We went hiking through the scenic mountain trails of Abha.

Item 8 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“swimming” means: the sport or activity of propelling oneself through water. Example: Swimming is one of the best full-body cardiovascular exercises.

كلمة «swimming» تعني: السِّباحة. مثال: Swimming is one of the best full-body cardiovascular exercises.

Item 9 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“gym” means: a building or room equipped for physical exercise. Example: The neighborhood gym offers modern cardio equipment and personal trainers.

كلمة «gym» تعني: صالَة الأَلْعاب الرِّياضِيّة / الجِيم. مثال: The neighborhood gym offers modern cardio equipment and personal trainers.

Item 10 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“train” means: to practice a sport or teach a skill to prepare for a performance. Example: The national football squad trains twice daily before the championship.

كلمة «train» تعني: يَتَدَرَّب / يُدَرِّب. مثال: The national football squad trains twice daily before the championship.

Item 11 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“competition” means: an event or contest in which people compete against each other. Example: Our school robotics team won first prize in the national competition.

كلمة «competition» تعني: مُنافَسة / مُسابَقة. مثال: Our school robotics team won first prize in the national competition.

Item 12 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“tennis” means: a racket sport played individually against a single opponent or between two teams of two. Example: They play tennis at the community sports complex every Saturday morning.

كلمة «tennis» تعني: كُرة المَضْرِب (التِّنِس). مثال: They play tennis at the community sports complex every Saturday morning.

Item 13 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“badminton” means: a game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net. Example: Badminton requires excellent agility and quick reflexes.

كلمة «badminton» تعني: كُرة الرِّيشة. مثال: Badminton requires excellent agility and quick reflexes.

Item 14 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“cycling” means: the activity of riding a bicycle. Example: The city built dedicated cycling lanes to promote active living.

كلمة «cycling» تعني: رُكُوب الدَّرّاجات. مثال: The city built dedicated cycling lanes to promote active living.

Item 15 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“diet” means: the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. Example: A balanced diet rich in protein and fiber boosts your immune system.

كلمة «diet» تعني: نِظام غِذائِي / حِمْية. مثال: A balanced diet rich in protein and fiber boosts your immune system.

Item 16 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“exercise” means: activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain health and fitness. Example: Doctors recommend at least thirty minutes of moderate exercise daily.

كلمة «exercise» تعني: تَمْرِين رِياضِي / يَتَمَرَّن. مثال: Doctors recommend at least thirty minutes of moderate exercise daily.

Item 17 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“muscle” means: a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract. Example: Weightlifting helps build strong arm and leg muscles.

كلمة «muscle» تعني: عَضَلة. مثال: Weightlifting helps build strong arm and leg muscles.

Item 18 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“stamina” means: the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. Example: Long-distance running builds impressive cardiovascular stamina.

كلمة «stamina» تعني: قُوّة التَّحَمُّل / اللِّياقة البَدَنِيّة. مثال: Long-distance running builds impressive cardiovascular stamina.

Item 19 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“routine” means: a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program. Example: My morning fitness routine starts with stretching and a three-kilometer run.

كلمة «routine» تعني: رُوتِين / نِظام يَوْمِي مُعْتاد. مثال: My morning fitness routine starts with stretching and a three-kilometer run.

Item 20 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“stretch” means: to straighten or extend one’s body or part of one’s body toward full length. Example: Always stretch your hamstring muscles before and after running.

كلمة «stretch» تعني: يَتَمَدَّد / يُمَدِّد العَضَلات (إطالة). مثال: Always stretch your hamstring muscles before and after running.

Item 21 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“coach” means: a person involved in the direction, instruction and training of a sports team. Example: The head coach motivated the players during the halftime talk.

كلمة «coach» تعني: مُدَرِّب رِياضِي. مثال: The head coach motivated the players during the halftime talk.

Item 22 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“tournament” means: a series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize. Example: The regional basketball tournament attracted sixteen high school teams.

كلمة «tournament» تعني: بُطُولة رِياضِيّة. مثال: The regional basketball tournament attracted sixteen high school teams.

Item 23 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“active” means: engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. Example: Staying physically active prevents numerous chronic health conditions.

كلمة «active» تعني: نَشِيط / فَعّال. مثال: Staying physically active prevents numerous chronic health conditions.

Item 24 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“energy” means: the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. Example: Eating fresh dates and almonds gives you natural energy throughout the workday.

كلمة «energy» تعني: طاقَة / نَشاط. مثال: Eating fresh dates and almonds gives you natural energy throughout the workday.

Item 25 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8A

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

“warm up” means: to prepare for physical exertion by performing gentle exercises. Example: Athletes always warm up for ten minutes before intense sprints.

كلمة «warm up» تعني: يُسَخِّن / يَقُوم بالإِحْماء. مثال: Athletes always warm up for ten minutes before intense sprints.

Item 26 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“handsome” means: good-looking and attractive (especially of a man). Example: Tariq looked very handsome in his traditional white thobe.

كلمة «handsome» تعني: وَسِيم (خاص بالرجال). مثال: Tariq looked very handsome in his traditional white thobe.

Item 27 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“smart” means: neat, clean, and well dressed in appearance. Example: The job applicant wore a smart dark suit and polished leather shoes.

كلمة «smart» تعني: أَنِيق ومُرَتَّب فِي المَظْهَر. مثال: The job applicant wore a smart dark suit and polished leather shoes.

Item 28 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“casual” means: relaxed and unconcerned; suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions. Example: On weekends, I prefer wearing casual clothes like jeans and polo shirts.

كلمة «casual» تعني: غَيْر رَسْمِي / كاجْوال. مثال: On weekends, I prefer wearing casual clothes like jeans and polo shirts.

Item 29 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“thobe” means: a traditional ankle-length Arab garment with long sleeves. Example: Saudi men wear a crisp, ironed white thobe for formal business meetings.

كلمة «thobe» تعني: ثَوْب / دِشْداشة. مثال: Saudi men wear a crisp, ironed white thobe for formal business meetings.

Item 30 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“abaya” means: a loose, robe-like dress worn by many women in the Arabian peninsula. Example: Contemporary fashion designers create elegant, lightweight abayas.

كلمة «abaya» تعني: عَباءَة. مثال: Contemporary fashion designers create elegant, lightweight abayas.

Item 31 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“suit” means: a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric, consisting of a jacket and trousers. Example: He bought a tailored charcoal grey suit for the diplomatic reception.

كلمة «suit» تعني: بَدْلة رَسْمِيّة. مثال: He bought a tailored charcoal grey suit for the diplomatic reception.

Item 32 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“jacket” means: an outer garment extending either to the waist or the hips. Example: You will need a warm woolen jacket when visiting the desert in winter.

كلمة «jacket» تعني: سُتْرة / جاكِيت. مثال: You will need a warm woolen jacket when visiting the desert in winter.

Item 33 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“trousers” means: an outer garment reaching from the waist to the ankles, with separate parts for each leg. Example: He wore tailored black trousers to the interview.

كلمة «trousers» تعني: بِنْطال / سِرْوال. مثال: He wore tailored black trousers to the interview.

Item 34 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“sneakers” means: soft shoes with a rubber sole suitable for sports or casual wear (trainers). Example: I bought comfortable cushioned sneakers for running the half marathon.

كلمة «sneakers» تعني: حِذاء رِياضِي (سْنِيكَرْز). مثال: I bought comfortable cushioned sneakers for running the half marathon.

Item 35 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“beard” means: a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man’s face. Example: My grandfather has a neat, trimmed grey beard.

كلمة «beard» تعني: لِحْية. مثال: My grandfather has a neat, trimmed grey beard.

Item 36 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“moustache” means: a strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip. Example: He decided to shave off his moustache before the wedding.

كلمة «moustache» تعني: شارِب / شَنَب. مثال: He decided to shave off his moustache before the wedding.

Item 37 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“curly hair” means: hair that grows in spiral rings or waves. Example: Her little niece has charming dark curly hair.

كلمة «curly hair» تعني: شَعْر مُجَعَّد. مثال: Her little niece has charming dark curly hair.

Item 38 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“straight hair” means: hair that has no waves, curls, or bends. Example: She has long straight dark hair that reaches her shoulders.

كلمة «straight hair» تعني: شَعْر ناعِم ومُسْتَرْسِل. مثال: She has long straight dark hair that reaches her shoulders.

Item 39 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“wear glasses” means: to have spectacles on your face to correct vision. Example: Faisal wears reading glasses when working on complex engineering blueprints.

كلمة «wear glasses» تعني: يَلْبَس نَظّارات طِبِّيّة. مثال: Faisal wears reading glasses when working on complex engineering blueprints.

Item 40 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“slim” means: attractively thin and in good physical shape. Example: Regular swimming and daily jogging keep him remarkably slim and energetic.

كلمة «slim» تعني: رَشِيق / نَحِيف بِأَناقة. مثال: Regular swimming and daily jogging keep him remarkably slim and energetic.

Item 41 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“overweight” means: above a weight considered normal or desirable. Example: Cutting down on sugary soft drinks helps overweight people shed excess kilos.

كلمة «overweight» تعني: زائِد الوَزْن. مثال: Cutting down on sugary soft drinks helps overweight people shed excess kilos.

Item 42 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“tall” means: of great or more than average height. Example: The basketball center is nearly two meters tall.

كلمة «tall» تعني: طَوِيل القامَة. مثال: The basketball center is nearly two meters tall.

Item 43 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“short” means: measuring a small distance from head to toe; not tall. Example: Although he is short in stature, he is lightning-fast on the soccer pitch.

كلمة «short» تعني: قَصِير القامَة. مثال: Although he is short in stature, he is lightning-fast on the soccer pitch.

Item 44 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“sunglasses” means: glasses tinted to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare. Example: Always wear UV-protective sunglasses when driving in bright desert sunlight.

كلمة «sunglasses» تعني: نَظّارات شَمْسِيّة. مثال: Always wear UV-protective sunglasses when driving in bright desert sunlight.

Item 45 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8B

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

“belt” means: a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist. Example: He fastened a polished brown leather belt around his trousers.

كلمة «belt» تعني: حِزام. مثال: He fastened a polished brown leather belt around his trousers.

Item 46 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“headache” means: a continuous pain in the head. Example: I had a throbbing headache after staring at computer monitors for nine hours.

كلمة «headache» تعني: صُداع / أَلَم فِي الرَّأْس. مثال: I had a throbbing headache after staring at computer monitors for nine hours.

Item 47 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“stomachache” means: pain in a person’s belly or digestive tract. Example: Drinking warm herbal tea helps relieve mild stomachache.

كلمة «stomachache» تعني: مَغْص / أَلَم فِي البَطْن والمَعِدة. مثال: Drinking warm herbal tea helps relieve mild stomachache.

Item 48 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“toothache” means: pain in or near a tooth. Example: He scheduled an urgent dental appointment because of severe toothache.

كلمة «toothache» تعني: أَلَم فِي الأَسْنان. مثال: He scheduled an urgent dental appointment because of severe toothache.

Item 49 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“backache” means: prolonged pain in one’s back. Example: Using an ergonomic desk chair prevents chronic lower backache.

كلمة «backache» تعني: أَلَم فِي الظَّهْر. مثال: Using an ergonomic desk chair prevents chronic lower backache.

Item 50 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“sore throat” means: a condition marked by pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation. Example: Drinking honey with warm lemon water soothes a dry sore throat.

كلمة «sore throat» تعني: الْتِهاب الحَلْق / احْتِقان. مثال: Drinking honey with warm lemon water soothes a dry sore throat.

Item 51 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“cough” means: an act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly and noisily. Example: The doctor prescribed a herbal syrup to ease her persistent cough.

كلمة «cough» تعني: سُعال / كَحّة. مثال: The doctor prescribed a herbal syrup to ease her persistent cough.

Item 52 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“fever” means: an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering and headache. Example: The child had a high fever of 39 degrees Celsius.

كلمة «fever» تعني: حُمَّى / ارْتِفاع دَرَجة الحَرارة. مثال: The child had a high fever of 39 degrees Celsius.

Item 53 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“flu” means: an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. Example: He stayed home from work for three days to recover from the seasonal flu.

كلمة «flu» تعني: إِنْفْلُوَنزا. مثال: He stayed home from work for three days to recover from the seasonal flu.

Item 54 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“cold” means: a common viral infection in which the mucous membrane of the nose and throat becomes inflamed. Example: I caught a common cold after swimming in the chilly mountain pool.

كلمة «cold» تعني: زُكام / نَزْلة بَرْد. مثال: I caught a common cold after swimming in the chilly mountain pool.

Item 55 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“medicine” means: a substance used in treating disease or relieving pain and illness. Example: Take this prescribed medicine twice daily after meals with water.

كلمة «medicine» تعني: دَواء / عِلاج. مثال: Take this prescribed medicine twice daily after meals with water.

Item 56 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“chemist” means: a shop where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold (pharmacy). Example: I went to the 24-hour chemist to purchase pain relief tablets.

كلمة «chemist» تعني: صَيْدَلِيّة. مثال: I went to the 24-hour chemist to purchase pain relief tablets.

Item 57 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“hurt” means: to cause physical pain or injury to; to be painful. Example: My left knee hurts when I walk up steep staircases.

كلمة «hurt» تعني: يُؤْلِم / يَجْرَح. مثال: My left knee hurts when I walk up steep staircases.

Item 58 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8C

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

“rest” means: ceasing work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength. Example: The physician advised complete bed rest and plenty of fluids.

كلمة «rest» تعني: راحَة / يَسْتَرِيح. مثال: The physician advised complete bed rest and plenty of fluids.

Item 59 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“recover” means: to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Example: She made a full recovery after completing her physical therapy sessions.

كلمة «recover» تعني: يَتَعافَى / يُشْفَى. مثال: She made a full recovery after completing her physical therapy sessions.

Item 60 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“hydration” means: the process of providing adequate water to body tissues. Example: Proper hydration is vital when exercising in hot weather climates.

كلمة «hydration» تعني: تَرْطِيب الجِسْم / شُرْب السَّوائِل. مثال: Proper hydration is vital when exercising in hot weather climates.

Item 61 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“heart rate” means: the speed of the heartbeat measured by the number of contractions per minute. Example: My smart fitness watch tracks my resting heart rate throughout the night.

كلمة «heart rate» تعني: مُعَدَّل نَبَضات القَلْب. مثال: My smart fitness watch tracks my resting heart rate throughout the night.

Item 62 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“goal” means: the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. Example: His primary fitness goal is to complete the 10-kilometer charity run under fifty minutes.

كلمة «goal» تعني: هَدَف. مثال: His primary fitness goal is to complete the 10-kilometer charity run under fifty minutes.

Item 63 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“progress” means: forward movement toward a destination or goal; development. Example: She has made remarkable progress in her swimming technique this term.

كلمة «progress» تعني: تَقَدُّم / تَطَوُّر. مثال: She has made remarkable progress in her swimming technique this term.

Item 64 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“nutrition” means: the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Example: Good nutrition and regular physical exercise are the twin pillars of wellness.

كلمة «nutrition» تعني: تَغْذِية سَلِيمة. مثال: Good nutrition and regular physical exercise are the twin pillars of wellness.

Item 65 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“habit” means: a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. Example: Drinking two glasses of water before breakfast is a healthy daily habit.

كلمة «habit» تعني: عادة يَوْمِيّة. مثال: Drinking two glasses of water before breakfast is a healthy daily habit.

Item 66 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“vitality” means: the state of being strong and active; energetic life force. Example: Outdoor sports and natural sunshine give him tremendous vitality.

كلمة «vitality» تعني: حَيَوِيّة ونَشاط. مثال: Outdoor sports and natural sunshine give him tremendous vitality.

Item 67 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“wellness” means: the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. Example: The corporate wellness program offers free gym passes and health screenings.

كلمة «wellness» تعني: صِحّة ورَفاهِيّة شامِلة. مثال: The corporate wellness program offers free gym passes and health screenings.

Item 68 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“towel” means: a piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself. Example: Always pack a clean cotton towel and a water bottle in your gym bag.

كلمة «towel» تعني: مِنْشَفة / فُوطة. مثال: Always pack a clean cotton towel and a water bottle in your gym bag.

Item 69 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“appointment” means: an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place. Example: I have a routine dental appointment scheduled for 4:30 PM tomorrow.

كلمة «appointment» تعني: مَوْعِد (طبي أو رسمي). مثال: I have a routine dental appointment scheduled for 4:30 PM tomorrow.

Item 70 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 8: 8D

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

“bandage” means: a strip of material used to bind up a wound or sprain. Example: The paramedic applied an elastic bandage to support his sprained ankle.

كلمة «bandage» تعني: ضِماد / رِباط طِبِّي. مثال: The paramedic applied an elastic bandage to support his sprained ankle.

Unit 8 Grammar Masterclass • الدليل الشامل لقواعد الوحدة

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

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Present Continuous vs. Simple, Obligation (Have to) & Possessive Pronouns

Master aspectual contrast (routines vs actions happening now), modal obligation rules, and independent possessive pronouns (CEFR A2 Standard)

1. Present Continuous vs. Present Simple Matrix

Contrast habitual routines (Present Simple) with temporary actions happening at this precise moment (Present Continuous):

Tense	Formula	Time Signal Words	Example Sentence
Present Simple (Routines / Habits)	Base Verb / Verb+s	always, usually, often, every day, on Fridays	He usually wears a white thobe to work.
Present Continuous (Now / Temporary)	am / is / are + verb-ing	now, right now, at the moment, today, look!, listen!	Look! He is wearing running sneakers today.

2. Expressing Rules & Obligation: Have to / Don’t have to

Have to / Has to (Obligation / Rule)

Necessary because of a law, rule, or authority:

“You have to wear a seatbelt when driving.”

Don’t have to / Doesn’t have to (No Obligation)

Not necessary (free choice / optional):

“It’s Friday tomorrow, so I don’t have to wake up at 6 AM.”

3. Possessive Adjectives vs. Possessive Pronouns

👜 Possessive Adjective (+ Noun): “This is my bag. That is her jacket.”
🔑 Possessive Pronoun (Stands Alone): “This bag is mine. That jacket is hers.”
📊 Pronoun Chart: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs. (Never say *mine bag!)

Unit 8 Grammar Diagnostic Bank • بنك أسئلة القواعد

75 ALTE & Cambridge A2 psychometrically balanced questions.

Score: 0 / 75

Grammar Item 1 of 75 Present Continuous for Temporary Actions

Fahad usually wears a formal thobe, but today he ______ running shorts and sneakers.

Temporary action happening today takes Present Continuous: “is wearing”.

الحدث المؤقت الذي يحدث اليوم يتطلب المضارع المستمر: is wearing.

Grammar Item 2 of 75 Signal Words: Listen / Look + Present Continuous

Listen! The coach ______ the new tactical training instructions.

Attention word “Listen!” indicates an action in progress now → “is explaining”.

كلمة التنبيه !Listen تدل على حدث يقع الآن: is explaining.

Grammar Item 3 of 75 Present Simple: Habitual Routines

Dr. Zaid ______ forty kilometers every week to prepare for the marathon.

Habitual routine with “every week” takes Present Simple → “runs”.

العادة المتكررة مع every week تتطلب المضارع البسيط: runs.

Grammar Item 4 of 75 Present Continuous: Plural Agreement

Look at the field! The athletes ______ fast toward the finish line.

Plural subject “The athletes” with “Look!” → “are sprinting”.

الفاعل الجمع مع كلمة التنبيه !Look يأخذ are sprinting.

Grammar Item 5 of 75 Negative Present Continuous: am not drinking

I ______ coffee at the moment; I’m drinking warm ginger tea.

Negative Present Continuous with “at the moment” → “am not drinking”.

النفي في المضارع المستمر مع at the moment: am not drinking.

Grammar Item 6 of 75 Present Continuous Questions: Wh- + are you

What ______ you doing right now in the gym?

Question in Present Continuous with “you” → What are you doing?

السؤال في المضارع المستمر مع you: What are you doing?

Grammar Item 7 of 75 Present Simple: Frequency Expressions

Sami ______ to the fitness center three times a week.

Frequency expression “three times a week” takes Present Simple → “goes”.

تكرار الفعل ثلاث مرات أسبوعياً يتطلب المضارع البسيط: goes.

Grammar Item 8 of 75 Present Continuous: Right Now

“Where is Tariq?” — “He ______ weights in the strength room right now.”

Action happening right now → “is lifting”.

حدث يقع في هذه اللحظة: is lifting.

Grammar Item 9 of 75 Present Simple: Universal Scientific Facts

Water ______ at 100 degrees Celsius under normal atmospheric pressure.

Scientific fact takes Present Simple → “boils”.

الحقائق العلمية الثابتة تأخذ دائماً المضارع البسيط: boils.

Grammar Item 10 of 75 Present Continuous: Question Form

Why ______ you wearing a heavy winter jacket in this mild weather?

Why are you wearing...

لماذا ترتدي سترة ثقيلة: Why are you wearing...

Grammar Item 11 of 75 Present Simple: Regular Sport Routines

They ______ soccer in the outdoor park every Friday afternoon.

Every Friday takes Present Simple → “play”.

أيام الجمعة بانتظام تأخذ المضارع البسيط: play.

Grammar Item 12 of 75 Present Continuous: Plural Subject

The children ______ their bicycles along the neighborhood lane right now.

Plural children with right now → “are riding”.

جمع الأطفال مع right now يأخذ are riding.

Grammar Item 13 of 75 Present Simple: Lifestyle Habits

She ______ a diet rich in proteins and vegetables to stay healthy.

General healthy lifestyle routine → “follows”.

النظام الغذائي العام والمستمر يأخذ المضارع البسيط: follows.

Grammar Item 14 of 75 Present Continuous: In-Progress Actions

Be quiet, please! The baby ______ in the bedroom.

Be quiet implies action happening now → “is sleeping”.

طلب الهدوء يدل على أن الطفل نائم في هذه اللحظة: is sleeping.

Grammar Item 15 of 75 Present Simple: Permanent Jobs

Eng. Mansoor ______ as a consultant for Saudi Aramco.

Permanent employment takes Present Simple → “works”.

العمل الدائم والمهنة تأخذ المضارع البسيط: works.

Grammar Item 16 of 75 Present Continuous: Temporary Situations

This week, she ______ from home because the office is being renovated.

Temporary arrangement “This week” takes Present Continuous → “is working”.

الترتيب المؤقت «هذا الأسبوع» يأخذ المضارع المستمر: is working.

Grammar Item 17 of 75 Present Simple Questions: How Often

How often ______ you go swimming at the community pool?

How often + do + you + base verb.

السؤال عن التكرار: How often do you go...

Grammar Item 18 of 75 Present Continuous: Look!

Look! The marathon runners ______ the iconic Kingdom Tower.

Plural runners + Look! → “are passing”.

المتسابقون يمرون الآن: are passing.

Grammar Item 19 of 75 Present Simple: Adverbs of Frequency

He never ______ junk food or sugary sodas before athletic races.

Frequency adverb “never” with 3rd person singular → “eats”.

ظرف التكرار never مع المفرد الغائب يأخذ المضارع البسيط: eats.

Grammar Item 20 of 75 Present Continuous: First Person

I ______ for my lost fitness tracker under the sofa right now.

I am looking right now.

أنا أبحث الآن في هذه اللحظة: am looking.

Grammar Item 21 of 75 Present Simple: Medical Routine

The doctor ______ patients at the community clinic every morning.

Habitual medical routine → “examines”.

الكشف اليومي الروتيني يأخذ المضارع البسيط: examines.

Grammar Item 22 of 75 Present Continuous: Singular Question

Why ______ the referee stopping the soccer match at this moment?

Singular referee with “at this moment” → Why is the referee stopping...?

سؤال مع فاعل مفرد في المضارع المستمر: Why is the referee stopping...?

Grammar Item 23 of 75 Stative Verbs: Need

Professional athletes usually ______ eight hours of sleep every night.

Stative verb “need” does not take continuous forms → “need”.

فعل الحالة need لا يستخدم في صيغة الاستمرار بل في المضارع البسيط: need.

Grammar Item 24 of 75 Present Simple: Daily Routine

She ______ five kilometers every day before sunrise.

Daily routine → “runs”.

عادة يومية ثابتة: runs.

Grammar Item 25 of 75 Present Continuous: Right Now

They ______ their luggage into the hotel room right now.

Plural they + right now → “are carrying”.

الجمع مع right now: are carrying.

Grammar Item 26 of 75 Obligation: Have to (Plural)

Drivers in Saudi Arabia ______ wear seatbelts by law.

Plural drivers takes “have to” for legal obligations.

الفاعل الجمع مع القوانين الإلزامية يأخذ have to.

Grammar Item 27 of 75 Lack of Obligation: Doesn’t have to

Faisal ______ wake up early on Fridays because it is the weekend.

Singular Faisal + lack of necessity → “doesn’t have to”.

نفي الإلزام مع المفرد (عدم الضرورة): doesn’t have to.

Grammar Item 28 of 75 Rules: Have to Show

All airline passengers ______ show their boarding passes at the departure gate.

Rule/obligation for plural passengers → “have to”.

القواعد التنظيمية للركاب: have to.

Grammar Item 29 of 75 Singular Obligation: Has to

A pilot ______ have excellent vision and comprehensive technical training.

Singular pilot (he/she) takes “has to”.

الفاعل المفرد الغائب يأخذ has to في الإلزام.

Grammar Item 30 of 75 Lack of Obligation: We don’t have to

We ______ pay for the museum admission today because entrance is free for students.

Lack of obligation for plural “We” → “don’t have to”.

عدم الحاجة للدفع مع الضمير We: don’t have to.

Grammar Item 31 of 75 Questions with Do we have to

“Do we ______ bring our own tennis rackets to the club?” — “Yes, you do.”

Question with auxiliary “Do” takes base form “have to”.

السؤال بـ Do يتطلب المصدر المجرد have to.

Grammar Item 32 of 75 Medical Obligation: Has to

She ______ take the medicine three times a day as prescribed by her doctor.

Singular she → “has to”.

المفرد المؤنث she يأخذ has to.

Grammar Item 33 of 75 Lack of Obligation: You don’t have to

You ______ be a professional athlete to enjoy running and staying fit.

Second person “You” → “don’t have to”.

الضمير you مع عدم الإلزام: don’t have to.

Grammar Item 34 of 75 Questions with Does he have to

Does Tariq ______ work overtime on weekends?

After auxiliary “Does”, the verb reverts to base form “have to”.

بعد الفعل المساعد Does يعود الفعل إلى أصله have to.

Grammar Item 35 of 75 Safety Rules: Have to

Cyclists ______ wear protective helmets when riding on main highways.

Safety rule for plural → “have to”.

قواعد السلامة للجمع: have to.

Grammar Item 36 of 75 Lack of Necessity: I don’t have to

I have tomorrow off work, so I ______ set my alarm clock.

First person “I” → “don’t have to”.

مع الضمير I في حالة عدم الحاجة: don’t have to.

Grammar Item 37 of 75 Singular Agreement: Every Student has to

Every student ______ submit their research paper before 5:00 PM.

“Every student” is grammatically singular → “has to”.

كل طالب (مفرد) يأخذ has to.

Grammar Item 38 of 75 Lack of Necessity: Don’t have to

You ______ shout; I can hear you perfectly clearly.

Don’t have to.

لا داعي للصراخ: don’t have to.

Grammar Item 39 of 75 Obligation: Has to rest

He has a sore throat, so he ______ rest his voice today.

Singular he → “has to”.

هو يحتاج للراحة: has to rest.

Grammar Item 40 of 75 Lack of Obligation: We don’t have to

We ______ buy tickets in advance because there are plenty of empty seats.

We don’t have to.

لا نحتاج للحجز المسبق: don’t have to.

Grammar Item 41 of 75 Question: Do they have to

Do they ______ bring medical certificates for the sports competition?

Do they have to...

هل يتوجب عليهم: Do they have to...

Grammar Item 42 of 75 Professional Obligation: Has to

A paramedic ______ stay calm and focused in emergency situations.

Singular paramedic → “has to”.

المسعف يجب أن يتحلى بالهدوء: has to stay calm.

Grammar Item 43 of 75 Prohibition: Must not

You ______ eat anything before your blood test tomorrow morning.

Prohibition / strict medical rule → “must not” (or can’t).

المنع الطبي الصارم: must not.

Grammar Item 44 of 75 Lack of Obligation: She doesn’t have to

She ______ commute to work because she operates entirely online.

She doesn’t have to.

هي لا تحتاج للتنقل: doesn’t have to.

Grammar Item 45 of 75 Question: Why do we have to

Why ______ we have to arrive at the airport three hours before departure?

Why do we have to...

لماذا يجب علينا: Why do we have to...

Grammar Item 46 of 75 Lack of Fee Obligation: Don’t have to

The gym is free for hotel guests, so they ______ pay any additional fee.

They don’t have to.

هم لا يحتاجون للدفع: don’t have to.

Grammar Item 47 of 75 Health Obligation: Has to

He has a high fever, so he ______ take complete bed rest.

He has to take rest.

يجب عليه أن يرتاح: has to take rest.

Grammar Item 48 of 75 Prohibition: Can’t

You ______ speak loudly in the hospital recovery ward.

Prohibition/rule: “can’t” (not permitted).

ممنوع وغير مسموح: can’t.

Grammar Item 49 of 75 Question: Does she have to

Does she ______ wear a uniform at her private academy?

Does she have to wear...

هل يجب عليها ارتداء الزي: Does she have to wear...

Grammar Item 50 of 75 Lack of Urgency: Don’t have to

We ______ finish the fitness assessment today; we can complete it tomorrow.

Lack of obligation → “don’t have to”.

لا داعي لإنهاء الاختبار اليوم: don’t have to.

Grammar Item 51 of 75 Possessive Pronouns: Yours

Is this black sports bag ______ or does it belong to Tariq?

Independent possessive pronoun standing without a noun → “yours”.

ضمير الملكية المستقل الذي يأتي بدون اسم بعده: yours.

Grammar Item 52 of 75 Possessive Pronouns: Hers

I forgot my fitness tracker, but Sarah brought ______.

Possessive pronoun replacing “her fitness tracker” → “hers”.

ضمير الملكية الذي يحل محل اسمها وحاجتها: hers.

Grammar Item 53 of 75 Possessive Pronouns: His

This is my tennis racket, and that one on the bench is ______.

Possessive pronoun for a male → “his”.

ضمير الملكية للمذكر: his.

Grammar Item 54 of 75 Possessive Pronouns: Ours

Our team finished in first place; the victory trophy is ______.

Possessive pronoun for “we” → “ours”.

ضمير الملكية للجمع المتكلم: ours.

Grammar Item 55 of 75 Possessive Pronouns: Theirs

They left their gym towels here, so these must be ______.

Possessive pronoun for “they” → “theirs”.

ضمير الملكية للغائبين: theirs.

Grammar Item 56 of 75 Possessive Pronouns: Mine

“Whose water bottle is this?” — “It’s ______; thank you for finding it.”

Possessive pronoun for “I” → “mine”.

ضمير الملكية لضمير المتكلم: mine.

Grammar Item 57 of 75 Possessive: Mine

That is not your locker; it is ______.

Mine.

إنها خزانتي: it is mine.

Grammar Item 58 of 75 Possessive: Theirs

We parked our car outside, but where did they park ______?

Where did they park theirs?

أين أوقفوا سيارتهم: park theirs?

Grammar Item 59 of 75 Possessive: Mine

She gave me her sports notes, and I shared ______ with her.

Shared mine.

شاركت ملاحظاتي: shared mine.

Grammar Item 60 of 75 Possessive Subject: Mine

Your running shoes are clean, but ______ are covered in mud.

Mine are covered in mud.

حذائي مغطى بالطين: mine are covered...

Grammar Item 61 of 75 Possessive: His

This smartphone belongs to Fahad; it is ______.

It is his.

إنه هاتفه: it is his.

Grammar Item 62 of 75 Possessive: Yours

These keys are not ours; they are ______.

They are yours.

إنها مفاتيحكم: they are yours.

Grammar Item 63 of 75 Possessive: Hers

Whose athletic jersey is this? Is it ______?

Is it hers?

هل هذا قميصها: Is it hers?

Grammar Item 64 of 75 Possessive: Theirs

Our training session starts at 5 PM, while ______ begins at 6 PM.

Theirs begins at 6 PM.

تدريبهم يبدأ السادسة: theirs begins...

Grammar Item 65 of 75 Possessive: Mine

I know this notebook is ______, because my name is written inside.

It is mine.

هذا الدفتر لي: it is mine.

Grammar Item 66 of 75 Possessive: Hers

His marathon time was fast, but ______ was even faster.

Hers was even faster.

توقيتها كان أسرع: hers was faster.

Grammar Item 67 of 75 Possessive: Yours

You can borrow my tennis racket if you can’t find ______.

Can’t find yours.

إن لم تجد مضربك: can’t find yours.

Grammar Item 68 of 75 Possessive: His

The green luggage is ours, and the black suitcase is ______.

The black suitcase is his.

الحقيبة السوداء له: is his.

Grammar Item 69 of 75 Possessive: Ours

Their training ground is large, but ______ is much closer to downtown.

Ours is much closer.

ملعبنا أقرب: ours is closer.

Grammar Item 70 of 75 Possessive: Hers

She lost her sunglasses, so Mona lent her ______.

Lent her hers.

أعارتها نظارتها: lent her hers.

Grammar Item 71 of 75 Possessive: Yours

Is that smart sports watch ______?

Is that watch yours?

هل تلك الساعة لك: is that watch yours?

Grammar Item 72 of 75 Possessive: Theirs

We brought our own towels; did they bring ______?

Did they bring theirs?

هل أحضروا مناشفهم: bring theirs?

Grammar Item 73 of 75 Possessive: Hers

That umbrella isn’t mine; I think it’s ______.

It’s hers.

إنها مظلتها: it’s hers.

Grammar Item 74 of 75 Possessive: His

Whose car is parked in the reserved space? Is it ______?

Is it his?

هل هي سيارته: Is it his?

Grammar Item 75 of 75 Possessive: Mine

I love your fitness routine; it’s much more dynamic than ______.

Dynamic than mine.

أكثر حيوية من روتيني: than mine.