B2
gasoline vs petrol
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gasolinenoun/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ | Meaning a liquid fuel made from oil that is used in car engines | Goes with gallon of gasoline | Example The price of gasoline went up again this week. |
| petrolnoun/ˈpet.rəl/ | Meaning A liquid fuel that makes cars and motorcycles run. | Goes with — | Example We stopped at a station to buy petrol before the long drive. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We ran out of on the highway.