B1
current vs present
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| currentadjective/ˈkɜːr.ənt/ | Meaning happening, existing or being used now | Goes with current situation | Example The current situation is difficult, but experts expect prices to fall next year. |
| presentadjective/ˈprez.ənt/ | Meaning being in a particular place; also happening or existing now | Goes with present at | Example All twenty students were present at the class this morning. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The story moves from the 1960s to the day.