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“pencil” in English

pencil

Illustration of "pencil" in a English cultural setting — A student in a sunny classroom sharpens a yellow pencil with a red eraser tip, its fresh wood shavings curling onto a lined notebook. The pencil is ready to sketch diagrams or solve math problems.

Usage note

A pencil is a common tool for writing or drawing, often used in school or for notes.

Examples

I have a pencil.
I have a pencil.
She writes with a pencil.
She writes with a pencil.
The pencil is yellow.
The pencil is yellow.

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What does "pencil" mean?

A. pencil
B. airplane
C. apple
D. bag

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