B2
misfortune vs mistake
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| misfortunenoun/mɪsˈfɔːr.tʃən/ | Meaning bad luck, or an unlucky event that causes trouble or suffering | Goes with have the misfortune to | Example He had the misfortune to lose his wallet on the first day of the trip. |
| mistakenoun/mɪˈsteɪk/ | Meaning something you do or think that is wrong | Goes with — | Example I made a mistake on the form and had to fill it in again. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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