B2
penalty vs punishment
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| penaltynoun/ˈpen.əl.ti/ | Meaning a punishment for breaking a rule or law; in football, a free shot at goal | Goes with pay a penalty | Example The penalty for not wearing a helmet is a fine of several hundred thousand dong. |
| punishmentnoun/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ | Meaning something unpleasant that is done to a person because they have broken a law or rule | Goes with capital punishment | Example Many people think the punishment for drunk driving should be much tougher. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Vietnam won the match after scoring a in the last minute.