C1
comprise vs consist
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| compriseverb/kəmˈpraɪz/ | Meaning to have particular parts or members; to form the whole of something | Goes with comprised of | Example The package is comprised of three online courses and a mentor session. |
| consistverb/kənˈsɪst/ | Meaning To be made up of certain parts or things. | Goes with — | Example The team consists of five engineers and two designers. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Salaries the bulk of the start-up's costs.