B2
fertile vs fertilizer
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fertileadjective/ˈfɜːr.təl/ | Meaning able to produce good crops or plants, because the soil is rich; also able to have babies | Goes with fertile soil | Example The Mekong Delta has fertile soil, so farmers can grow rice there all year. |
| fertilizernoun/ˈfɜːr.təl.aɪ.zər/ | Meaning a substance added to soil to help plants grow better | Goes with chemical fertilizer | Example Farmers use chemical fertilizer to increase the size of their harvest. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Most land in the region is already used for farming.