B2
fine vs penalty
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fineadjective/faɪn/ | Meaning okay, healthy or acceptable; also of high quality, or very thin and detailed | Goes with feel fine | Example I had a headache this morning, but I feel fine now. |
| penaltynoun/ˈpen.əl.ti/ | Meaning a punishment for breaking a rule or law; in football, a free shot at goal | Goes with pay a penalty | Example The penalty for not wearing a helmet is a fine of several hundred thousand dong. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The old laptop still works perfectly .