C1
cause vs correlate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| causeverb/kɔːz/ | Meaning To make something happen, usually something bad. | Goes with — | Example Heavy rain can cause floods in low parts of the city. |
| correlateverb/ˈkɔːr.ə.leɪt/ | Meaning to have a close connection, so that when one thing changes, the other changes too | Goes with correlate with | Example Hours of sleep correlate closely with students' test results. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Exercise positively with mood.