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compulsory vs mandate vs mandatory
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| compulsoryadjective/kəmˈpʌl.sər.i/ | Meaning something that you must do because a law or rule says so | Goes with compulsory subject | Example English is a compulsory subject in most Vietnamese high schools. |
| mandatenoun/ˈmæn.deɪt/ | Meaning the authority to act, given to a government or person by voters or an official body | Goes with clear mandate | Example The landslide victory gave the new government a clear mandate for change. |
| mandatoryadjective/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i/ | Meaning required by a rule or law, so you must do it | Goes with mandatory training | Example Wearing a helmet is mandatory for all motorbike riders. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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