C1
dictate vs dictation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dictateverb/ˈdɪk.teɪt/ | Meaning to say exactly what must be done, to control how something happens, or to read aloud for writing | Goes with dictate to | Example The manager dictated a short letter to her assistant. |
| dictationnoun/dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of saying words aloud for someone to write down | Goes with — | Example Our English teacher gives us a short dictation every Friday to test our spelling. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The winning side will terms.