B2
beam vs ray
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| beamnoun/biːm/ | Meaning a line of light; also a long, strong piece of wood or metal that supports a roof or building | Goes with beam of light | Example The old house has wooden beams across the ceiling. |
| raynoun/reɪ/ | Meaning a narrow line of light that comes from the sun or another bright thing | Goes with — | Example A ray of sunlight came through the gap in the curtains. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Drivers should not use high in the city.