B2
duty vs obligation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dutynoun/ˈduː.ti/ | Meaning something you must do because it is your job or morally right; also a tax on goods | Goes with on duty | Example Do you know which doctor is on duty at the hospital tonight? |
| obligationnoun/ˌɑː.bləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning something you must do because of a law, a promise or a duty | Goes with legal obligation | Example Employers have a legal obligation to pay workers on time. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The police officer was off when he saw the crime.