B2
kindergarten vs nursery vs preschool
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| kindergartennoun/ˈkɪn.dər.ɡɑːr.tən/ | Meaning a school or class for children of about five years old, before they start primary school | Goes with kindergarten teacher | Example My daughter starts kindergarten in September and is very excited. |
| nurserynoun/ˈnɜːr.sər.i/ | Meaning a place where very young children are looked after while their parents work | Goes with nursery school | Example We bought the tomato plants from a garden nursery. |
| preschooladjective/ˈpriː.skuːl/ | Meaning for children who are too young to start regular school, usually under five | Goes with preschool children | Example Many preschool children learn letters and numbers through songs. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The children sang a rhyme.