C1
grade vs gradient
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gradenoun/ɡreɪd/ | Meaning A mark given for school work, or a year of school. | Goes with — | Example She got a good grade on her English test. |
| gradientnoun/ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/ | Meaning the steepness of a slope, or a gradual change in a quantity from one point to another | Goes with steep gradient | Example The road has a steep gradient, so most cyclists get off and walk. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She got a good on her English test.