B2
dirt vs land vs soil
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dirtnoun/dɜːrt/ | Meaning any substance, such as dust or mud, that makes things not clean; loose earth | Goes with covered in dirt | Example His shoes were covered in dirt after the long walk. |
| landnoun/lænd/ | Meaning An area of ground, especially one used for farming or building. | Goes with — | Example They bought a piece of land near the river to build a house. |
| soilnoun/sɔɪl/ | Meaning the top layer of the earth, in which plants grow | Goes with fertile soil | Example The red soil of the Central Highlands is ideal for coffee and pepper. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The attic was full of and dust.