🇬🇧 Pupil meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A pupil is a child or young person who goes to school and is taught by a teacher. Pupils listen, ask questions, do homework, and practice new skills so they can learn things like reading, writing, math, and science.

The clumsiest pupil dropped his pencil, his book, his ruler, and finally his dignity in one minute.

Every pupil in the room stared at the clock so hard that time probably got nervous.

A very honest pupil wrote, "My weekend homework: I forgot," and handed it in proudly.

When the teacher said, "Partner up!" one lonely pupil tried to partner with his chair.

In British English, schoolchildren are often called pupils, which means a classroom can be full of pupils while each pupil also has two pupils in their eyes.

A pupil runs to school with a small bag. The pupil sits at a desk and opens a book. The teacher helps the pupil to read. The pupil reads and smiles. A shy child is sad, so a pupil takes his hand. He feels happy and waves. One more pupil smiles. They all feel happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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