B1
close vs lock vs shut
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| closeadjective/kloʊs/ | Meaning Not far away in distance or time. | Goes with — | Example The bus stop is very close to my house, so I walk there. |
| lockverb/lɑːk/ | Meaning to close something with a key or code so others cannot open it | Goes with lock the door | Example I locked myself out of the apartment and had to call my landlord. |
| shutverb/ʃʌt/ | Meaning to close something such as a door, window or box, or to become closed | Goes with shut the door | Example Please shut the window; it is getting cold in here. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She the lid tight.