B2
colonel vs colony
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| colonelnoun/ˈkɜːr.nəl/ | Meaning A high-ranking officer in the army, above a major. | Goes with — | Example The colonel spoke to the soldiers before the mission began. |
| colonynoun/ˈkɑː.lə.ni/ | Meaning a country or area controlled by another country, or a group of animals living together | Goes with a former colony | Example A single ant colony can contain millions of insects. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The spoke to the soldiers before the mission began.