B1
confusion vs misunderstanding
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| confusionnoun/kənˈfjuː.ʒən/ | Meaning a state where people do not understand what is happening or what to do | Goes with cause confusion | Example There was some confusion about the time of the meeting. |
| misunderstandingnoun/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dərˈstæn.dɪŋ/ | Meaning a failure to understand something correctly, or a small argument caused by this | Goes with a big misunderstanding | Example There was a misunderstanding about the time of the meeting. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A between the two teams led to a delay.