B2
execution vs executive vs legislative
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| executionnoun/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of killing someone as an official punishment; also the way a plan is carried out | Goes with execution of | Example Human rights groups have protested against public executions. |
| executivenoun/ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv/ | Meaning a senior manager in a company who makes important decisions | Goes with chief executive | Example Top executives at the bank received large bonuses despite the losses. |
| legislativeadjective/ˈledʒ.ɪ.sleɪ.tɪv/ | Meaning relating to the work of creating new laws, or to the group of people who do this | Goes with legislative body | Example The National Assembly is the highest legislative body in Vietnam. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The ruling party lost its majority in the elections.