C1
patrol vs petrol
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| patrolnoun/pəˈtroʊl/ | Meaning a group of people or vehicles that move around an area to keep it safe; also this activity | Goes with police patrol | Example A police patrol stopped us and asked to see our documents. |
| petrolnoun/ˈpet.rəl/ | Meaning A liquid fuel that makes cars and motorcycles run. | Goes with — | Example We stopped at a station to buy petrol before the long drive. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The volunteers go on in the neighborhood every Friday night.