B2
continent vs continental vs subcontinent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| continentnoun/ˈkɑːn.tə.nənt/ | Meaning One of the seven very large areas of land on Earth, such as Asia or Africa. | Goes with — | Example Asia is the biggest continent, and many people live there. |
| continentaladjective/ˌkɑːn.tɪˈnen.təl/ | Meaning relating to a continent, or to the main part of a continent | Goes with continental breakfast | Example The hotel offers a free continental breakfast with coffee, bread and fruit. |
| subcontinentnoun/ˈsʌbˌkɑːn.tɪ.nənt/ | Meaning a large area of land that is part of a continent but has its own identity, especially South Asia | Goes with Indian subcontinent | Example Cricket is hugely popular across the Indian subcontinent. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The train network spreads across the .