B1
accident vs disaster
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| accidentnoun/ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ | Meaning A sudden event that causes harm or damage and was not planned. | Goes with — | Example Two people were hurt in a car accident on the main road. |
| disasternoun/dɪˈzæs.tər/ | Meaning something very bad that causes great damage or suffering, or a complete failure | Goes with natural disaster | Example The typhoon was the worst natural disaster in the region for twenty years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The company donated money for relief.