C1
direction vs directive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| directionnoun/dɪˈrek.ʃən/ | Meaning the way that someone or something moves or faces | Goes with — | Example The wind changed direction, and it started to get colder. |
| directivenoun/dɪˈrek.tɪv/ | Meaning an official order or instruction from an authority that must be followed | Goes with issue a directive | Example The CEO issued a directive banning personal travel on company funds. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Under the new EU , firms must report their carbon emissions.