C1
bribe vs gratuity vs tip
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bribenoun/braɪb/ | Meaning money or a gift given dishonestly to persuade someone, often an official, to help you | Goes with take a bribe | Example The official was arrested for taking bribes from construction companies. |
| gratuitynoun/ɡrəˈtuː.ə.ti/ | Meaning a small amount of money given to a worker for good service, such as a waiter | Goes with include gratuity | Example Please note that the price of the banquet does not include gratuity. |
| tipnoun/tɪp/ | Meaning A small extra amount of money you give to a waiter, driver or other worker for good service. | Goes with — | Example We left a ten percent tip because the waiter was very friendly. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Officials who accept will lose their jobs.