B2
distraction vs disturbance vs interruption
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| distractionnoun/dɪˈstræk.ʃən/ | Meaning something that stops you from giving your attention to what you are doing | Goes with constant distraction | Example My phone is a constant distraction when I am trying to study. |
| disturbancenoun/dɪˈstɜːr.bəns/ | Meaning something that interrupts or annoys people, or a situation where people fight or shout in public | Goes with cause a disturbance | Example Sleep disturbance is common among people who work night shifts. |
| interruptionnoun/ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.ʃən/ | Meaning a time when something stops for a short while, or something that makes you stop what you are doing | Goes with without interruption | Example The storm caused a long interruption to the electricity supply. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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