B2
ban vs prohibition
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| banverb/bæn/ | Meaning to officially say that something must not be done, sold or used | Goes with ban from | Example The city plans to ban motorbikes from the old quarter at weekends. |
| prohibitionnoun/ˌproʊ.ɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning a rule or law that says you must not do or have something | Goes with impose a prohibition | Example There is a strict prohibition on smoking inside the building. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A strict applies to mobile phones in the exam room.