B2
orally vs verbally
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| orallyadverb/ˈɔːr.əl.i/ | Meaning by speaking, not by writing | Goes with — | Example Students had to answer the questions orally in front of the whole class. |
| verballyadverb/ˈvɜːr.bəl.i/ | Meaning in spoken words, not in writing; or by using words | Goes with verbally abuse | Example He agreed verbally, but he never signed the contract. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The teacher warned the boy before writing to his parents.