B2
earthquake vs tremor
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| earthquakenoun/ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk/ | Meaning a sudden strong shaking of the ground | Goes with — | Example The earthquake damaged many buildings in the small town. |
| tremornoun/ˈtrem.ər/ | Meaning a small, shaking movement of the ground or of the body that you cannot control | Goes with earth tremor | Example There was a slight tremor in her voice as she began to speak. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He felt a of fear as the door slowly opened.