B1
accident vs incident
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. |
| incidentnoun/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ | Meaning something that happens, especially something unusual, unpleasant or violent | Goes with report an incident | Example Police are investigating an incident at a karaoke bar in District 1 last night. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The rest of the trip passed without .