B2
garbage vs litter
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| garbagenoun/ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/ | Meaning Things you throw away because you no longer want them, such as old food and paper. | Goes with — | Example Please take the garbage out before you go to bed. |
| litternoun/ˈlɪt.ər/ | Meaning rubbish such as paper, cans and bottles that people leave on the ground in public places | Goes with drop litter | Example After the concert, the park was covered in litter. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Please take the out before you go to bed.