What does 'pounds' mean?

Ronnys · #1 (permalink) Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:43 am *What does 'pounds' mean?*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #169 "Brown Bears: Vocabulary Practice", question 2

Brown bears can weigh between 290 and 1550 ..........

(a) pounds
(b) ounces
(c) tons
(d) liters

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #169 "Brown Bears: Vocabulary Practice", answer 2

Brown bears can weigh between 290 and 1550 pounds.

Correct answer: (a) pounds
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what s the meaning of pounds

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:10 am *What does 'pounds' mean?*

It is a measure of weight in the English system.

16 ounces = 1 pound
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