B1
base vs basis
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| baseverb/beɪs/ | Meaning to use particular facts or ideas as the starting point for something; also to have your main office somewhere | Goes with based on | Example The film is based on a true story from the 1970s. |
| basisnoun/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ | Meaning the main idea or fact that something is built on; also the way or how often something is done | Goes with on a daily basis | Example Students are chosen on the basis of their test scores and interviews. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The company is in Da Nang but has offices in Hanoi too.