B2
alligator vs crocodile
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alligatornoun/ˈæl.ə.ɡeɪ.tər/ | Meaning A large reptile with a wide mouth that lives in rivers and swamps. | Goes with — | Example We saw an alligator sleeping on the river bank during our trip to Florida. |
| crocodilenoun/ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/ | Meaning a large reptile with a long body, strong jaws and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and warm waters | Goes with crocodile tears | Example The farm raises crocodiles for their skin and meat. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Tourists took a boat tour to see the in the swamp.