B2
germ vs microbe
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| germnoun/dʒɜːrm/ | Meaning a very small living thing that can cause disease | Goes with spread germs | Example Wash your hands often to stop the spread of germs. |
| microbenoun/ˈmaɪ.kroʊb/ | Meaning a living thing so small that you can only see it through a microscope, especially one that causes disease | Goes with harmful microbes | Example Boiling the water kills most harmful microbes before you drink it. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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