B1
gender vs sex
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gendernoun/ˈdʒen.dər/ | Meaning Whether a person is male, female or another identity, especially in society. | Goes with — | Example The form asks for your name, age and gender. |
| sexnoun/seks/ | Meaning the state of being male or female | Goes with opposite sex | Example Many parents don't want to know the sex of their baby before birth. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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