B2
exam vs examination vs examine vs inspect
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| examnoun/ɪɡˈzæm/ | Meaning A formal test of what you know, often written, taken at school or university. | Goes with — | Example I studied all night because I have an important exam tomorrow. |
| examinationnoun/ɪɡˌzæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a formal test of knowledge; also a careful look at something or someone, for example by a doctor | Goes with pass an examination | Example Students must pass the final examination to graduate. |
| examineverb/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/ | Meaning to look at something carefully to find out about it; also to test someone's knowledge | Goes with carefully examine | Example The report examines the causes of air pollution in Hanoi. |
| inspectverb/ɪnˈspekt/ | Meaning to look at something carefully to check it is correct or in good condition | Goes with inspect the damage | Example She inspected the fruit carefully before putting it in the basket. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
the wall for cracks.