B2
degree vs diploma
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| degreenoun/dɪˈɡriː/ | Meaning a unit for measuring temperature or angles; also a qualification from a university | Goes with — | Example It was thirty-eight degrees outside, so we stayed indoors all afternoon. |
| diplomanoun/dɪˈploʊ.mə/ | Meaning a document showing you have finished a course; also a course shorter than a degree | Goes with high school diploma | Example She received her high school diploma at a ceremony in June. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The college offers a one-year course in tourism.