13 | Office Supplies

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Office Supplies"

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SEWT Team
October 06, 2025

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Talking about “office supplies” is useful for you as an ESL learner, especially if you work in an office, attend school, or manage tasks at home. Knowing the names of common items helps you make requests, follow instructions, and feel confident in professional or academic environments. Today’s vocabulary will give you the language you need to describe materials, organize your space, and communicate clearly with others. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Stapler (Noun): A small device used to fasten sheets of paper together using metal staples.

  2. Highlighter (Noun): A brightly colored pen used to mark important text.

  3. Binder (Noun): A folder with rings used to hold and organize papers.

  4. Paperclip (Noun): A small metal clip used to hold sheets of paper together without stapling.

  5. Sticky notes (Noun): Small pieces of paper with a strip of glue on the back for writing reminders.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Stapler

    • I borrowed a stapler to organize my paperwork.

    • Can someone hand me the stapler?

    • The stapler is out of staples again.

  2. Highlighter

    • I used a yellow highlighter to mark key ideas in the article.

    • She always keeps a highlighter in her pencil case.

    • This highlighter is running out of ink.

  3. Binder

    • I keep all my notes in a three-ring binder.

    • The teacher asked us to bring a labeled binder for class.

    • He uses a separate binder for each project.

  4. Paperclip

    • I attached the receipt with a paperclip.

    • The drawer is full of paperclips and rubber bands.

    • Use a paperclip if you don’t want to make holes in the paper.

  5. Sticky notes

    • I leave sticky notes on my monitor to remind me of tasks.

    • She wrote the deadline on a sticky note and put it on her notebook.

    • The office ordered more sticky notes in different colors.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

My desk drawer is full of helpful office supplies that keep me organized. I use sticky notes to jot down reminders or leave messages for coworkers. When I have a lot of papers to sort, I choose between using a paperclip or a stapler, depending on how many pages I need to keep together. For longer reports or study materials, I file everything neatly into a binder. And when I’m reviewing documents, I always grab a highlighter to mark the most important sections. These small tools make a big difference in staying productive and prepared.