B2
missile vs rocket
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| missilenoun/ˈmɪs.əl/ | Meaning a flying weapon that carries explosives; also any object thrown to hit someone | Goes with launch a missile | Example The country tested a new missile over the sea. |
| rocketnoun/ˈrɑː.kɪt/ | Meaning a vehicle shaped like a tube that flies into space; also a weapon or firework that shoots into the air | Goes with launch a rocket | Example The rocket carried three astronauts to the space station. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The treaty limits the number of nuclear .