B2
inspector vs investigator
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inspectornoun/ɪnˈspek.tər/ | Meaning an official whose job is to check that rules are followed or that something is in good condition | Goes with health inspector | Example The health inspector closed the restaurant because the kitchen was dirty. |
| investigatornoun/ɪnˈves.tə.ɡeɪ.tər/ | Meaning a person whose job is to find out the facts about a crime, accident or problem | Goes with private investigator | Example She hired a private investigator to find her missing brother. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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