B2
circumstance vs situation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| circumstancenoun/ˈsɜːr.kəm.stæns/ | Meaning a fact or condition that affects a situation (usually plural) | Goes with under the circumstances | Example Under the circumstances, I think we made the right decision. |
| situationnoun/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the things that are happening around you at a certain time | Goes with — | Example He stayed calm even though it was a difficult situation. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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