B2
electric vs electronic vs electronics
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| electricadjective/ɪˈlek.trɪk/ | Meaning Working with or producing electricity. | Goes with — | Example My older brother just bought an electric car last week. |
| electronicadjective/ɪˌlekˈtrɑː.nɪk/ | Meaning using electricity and small parts such as chips; also done by computer | Goes with electronic devices | Example Please switch off all electronic devices during the flight. |
| electronicsnoun/ɪˌlekˈtrɑː.nɪks/ | Meaning devices such as phones and computers that use small electric parts, or the science of making them | Goes with consumer electronics | Example The store sells electronics, from phones to televisions. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Most companies now keep copies of their contracts.