B2
bacteria vs virus
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bacterianoun/bækˈtɪr.i.ə/ | Meaning very small living things, some of which cause disease and some of which are useful | Goes with harmful bacteria | Example Washing your hands with soap kills harmful bacteria on the skin. |
| virusnoun/ˈvaɪ.rəs/ | Meaning a tiny living thing that causes disease; also a program that harms a computer | Goes with catch a virus | Example The flu virus spreads quickly in crowded places like schools and buses. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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