B2
consequence vs outcome vs resort vs result
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consequencenoun/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwens/ | Meaning a result of an action or situation, often a bad or unexpected one | Goes with consequences of | Example Many students don't think about the consequences of cheating in exams. |
| outcomenoun/ˈaʊt.kʌm/ | Meaning the final result of an action, process or event | Goes with final outcome | Example Nobody can predict the outcome of the election with certainty. |
| resortnoun/rɪˈzɔːrt/ | Meaning a place people visit for a holiday, usually with hotels, pools and things to do | Goes with beach resort | Example We stayed at a beach resort in Phu Quoc for our honeymoon. |
| resultnoun/rɪˈzʌlt/ | Meaning Something that happens because of an earlier action or event. | Goes with — | Example The flood was the result of three days of heavy rain. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The ski was full of tourists during the Christmas holiday.