C1
elective vs electoral
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| electiveadjective/ɪˈlek.tɪv/ | Meaning chosen by you rather than required, or planned by choice and not because it is an emergency | Goes with elective course | Example Students must take four core courses and two elective subjects. |
| electoraladjective/ɪˈlek.tər.əl/ | Meaning relating to elections and the way people vote | Goes with electoral system | Example The government promised to reform the electoral system before the next vote. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
reform has divided the parliament.