B2
cement vs mortar
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cementnoun/sɪˈment/ | Meaning A gray powder that is mixed with water and sand to make concrete. | Goes with — | Example The workers mixed cement and sand to build the wall. |
| mortarnoun/ˈmɔːr.tər/ | Meaning a mixture of sand, water and cement used to hold bricks or stones together | Goes with mix mortar | Example The builder spread mortar on the bricks before laying the next row. |
Which word fits?
1 of 7Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Crumbling made the wall unsafe.