B1
auxiliary vs extra
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| auxiliaryadjective/ɔːɡˈzɪl.jər.i/ | Meaning extra and available to help or support the main thing when it is needed | Goes with auxiliary verb | Example The hospital has an auxiliary generator in case the power fails. |
| extraadjective/ˈek.strə/ | Meaning more than the usual amount; added to what you already have | Goes with — | Example Can we get an extra chair for my cousin, please? |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
staff helped the nurses during the busy winter months.