C2
insect vs maggot vs worm
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| insectnoun/ˈɪn.sekt/ | Meaning A very small animal with six legs, such as an ant or a fly. | Goes with — | Example There was a small insect on the window, so I opened it to let it out. |
| maggotnoun/ˈmæɡ.ət/ | Meaning a small, soft, worm-like young fly that lives in rotting food or flesh | Goes with full of maggots | Example The garbage bin smelled terrible and was full of maggots. |
| wormnoun/wɜːrm/ | Meaning a small animal with a long, thin, soft body and no legs, often living in soil | Goes with can of worms | Example My grandfather uses worms as bait when he goes fishing in the river. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
bait works well for river fishing.