What is the difference between Stationary and Stationery?

b1-intermediate

Stationary

adjective

Definition

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Examples

The car was [stationary] at the red light.

He rode a [stationary] bike at the gym.

Stationery

noun

Definition

Writing and other office materials.

Examples

She bought new [stationery] for her desk.

The hotel provides [stationery] in each room.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The car was ___ at the red light.

stationary stationery

Question 2: She bought some beautiful ___ to write letters to her friends.

stationary stationery

Question 3: He rides a ___ bike at the gym for thirty minutes every day.

stationary stationery

Question 4: The office manager ordered more ___ like pens, paper, and envelopes.

stationary stationery

Question 5: Which word means 'not moving'?

stationary stationery

Question 6: The population of the village has remained ___ for fifty years.

stationary stationery

Question 7: The hotel room came with a complimentary set of ___.

stationary stationery

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

The train remained stationery at the platform. I love the design of this new stationary. Please remain stationary while I take the photograph. The office stationary is kept in the supply closet.

Question 9: Which word refers to writing materials?

stationary stationery

Question 10: An archer is practicing by shooting at a ___ target.

stationary stationery

Quiz Answers

Q1: stationary

Q2: stationery

Q3: stationary

Q4: stationery

Q5: stationary

Q6: stationary

Q7: stationery

Q8: Please remain stationary while I take the photograph.

Q9: stationery

Q10: stationary

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