B1
dramatic vs tragic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dramaticadjective/drəˈmæt.ɪk/ | Meaning sudden and very great or noticeable; also exciting or showing strong feelings | Goes with dramatic increase | Example There has been a dramatic increase in online shopping since 2020. |
| tragicadjective/ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/ | Meaning very sad, usually because someone dies or suffers badly | Goes with tragic accident | Example Three people died in a tragic accident on the highway last night. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The singer was killed in a accident at the age of twenty-seven.