Which sentence uses the correct word?
Correct answer: B. The office ordered new stationery for its letters.
- A. The office ordered new stationary for its letters.
- B. The office ordered new stationery for its letters.
- C. The office ordered new stationery for its furniture.
- D. The office ordered new stationary for its furniture.
Explanation
Stationery means writing materials such as paper and envelopes. Stationary means still or unmoving, so it cannot describe office writing supplies.
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