B2
improperly vs incorrectly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| improperlyadverb/ɪmˈprɑː.pər.li/ | Meaning in a way that is wrong, unsuitable or not correct | Goes with improperly installed | Example The machine was improperly installed, so it stopped working after a week. |
| incorrectlyadverb/ˌɪn.kəˈrekt.li/ | Meaning in a way that is wrong or has mistakes | Goes with — | Example I incorrectly wrote the date on the form, so I had to fill it in again. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She denied that she had acted .