B2
alternate vs alternative
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alternateverb/ˈɔːl.tər.neɪt/ | Meaning to happen or be used one after the other, again and again, in a regular pattern | Goes with alternate between | Example The weather alternates between sunshine and heavy rain at this time of year. |
| alternativeadjective/ɔːlˈtɜːr.nə.tɪv/ | Meaning that can be used instead of something else; also different from what is usual | Goes with alternative energy | Example We had to find an alternative route because the road was flooded. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The nurses shifts to share the night work.