C1
condition vs state
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| conditionverb/kənˈdɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning to train a person or animal to behave in a certain way, often without thinking about it | Goes with conditioned to | Example We have been conditioned to check our phones every few minutes. |
| statenoun/steɪt/ | Meaning a country or a political area with its own government, or the condition something is in | Goes with state government | Example The state provides free schooling for all children until the age of sixteen. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
law requires drivers to wear seat belts.