C1
arguably vs controversial vs debatable
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| arguablyadverb/ˈɑːrɡ.ju.ə.bli/ | Meaning used to say there are good reasons to believe a statement, though not everyone may agree | Goes with arguably the most | Example The printing press was arguably the most important invention in the history of education. |
| controversialadjective/ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɜːr.ʃəl/ | Meaning causing a lot of public disagreement or strong feelings | Goes with highly controversial | Example The plan to cut down old trees in the city center was highly controversial. |
| debatableadjective/dɪˈbeɪ.tə.bəl/ | Meaning not certain or agreed on, because people can give good arguments for different views | Goes with highly debatable | Example Whether social media does more harm than good is highly debatable. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Whether cities are safer today is a point.