B2
corn vs maize
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cornnoun/kɔːrn/ | Meaning A tall plant with yellow seeds that you eat as a vegetable. | Goes with — | Example We grilled some corn on the fire and ate it with butter. |
| maizenoun/meɪz/ | Meaning a tall plant grown for its yellow grains, which are used as food for people and animals; corn | Goes with grow maize | Example Farmers in the region plant maize in spring and harvest it in early fall. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The harvest was delayed by heavy rain.