B1
break vs pause
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| breaknoun/breɪk/ | Meaning a short rest from work or study | Goes with — | Example Let's take a short break and have some coffee. |
| pausenoun/pɔːz/ | Meaning a short time when someone stops talking or doing something before continuing | Goes with long pause | Example After a short pause, she answered the question. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Press the button if you need to answer the door.