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illegal vs undocumented
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| illegaladjective/ɪˈliː.ɡəl/ | Meaning Not allowed by the law. | Goes with — | Example It is illegal to drive a car without a valid license. |
| undocumentedadjective/ʌnˈdɑː.kjə.men.tɪd/ | Meaning without the official papers that allow someone to live or work legally in a country | Goes with undocumented immigrant | Example Undocumented workers are often paid less than the legal minimum wage. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many migrants cross the border by foot.