B2
kilogram vs ounce vs pound
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| kilogramnoun/ˈkɪl.ə.ɡræm/ | Meaning a unit for measuring weight, equal to 1,000 grams | Goes with — | Example I bought two kilograms of rice and a kilogram of sugar. |
| ouncenoun/aʊns/ | Meaning a unit of weight equal to about 28 grams; also a very small amount of something | Goes with per ounce | Example The recipe says eight ounces of flour, which is about 225 grams. |
| poundnoun/paʊnd/ | Meaning the money used in the UK; also a unit of weight equal to about 454 grams | Goes with million pounds | Example My cousin in the US says she has lost ten pounds since she started cycling. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
You need a coin to use the shopping trolley.