B2
misconception vs misunderstanding
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| misconceptionnoun/ˌmɪs.kənˈsep.ʃən/ | Meaning a wrong idea that many people believe because they understand something badly | Goes with common misconception | Example There is a common misconception that we only use ten percent of our brains. |
| misunderstandingnoun/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dərˈstæn.dɪŋ/ | Meaning a failure to understand something correctly, or a small argument caused by this | Goes with a big misunderstanding | Example There was a misunderstanding about the time of the meeting. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It is a that older people cannot learn new skills.