B2
dash vs slash
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dashverb/dæʃ/ | Meaning to go somewhere very quickly; in speech also to leave quickly | Goes with have to dash | Example Sorry, I have to dash, my train leaves in ten minutes. |
| slashnoun/slæʃ/ | Meaning the symbol / used in writing; also a long cut made with something sharp | Goes with forward slash | Example He had a deep slash on his arm from the broken glass. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He off before I could thank him.