B2
pip vs pit
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pipnoun/pɪp/ | Meaning A small seed in a fruit such as an orange or an apple. | Goes with — | Example She picked every pip out of the orange before she ate it. |
| pitnoun/pɪt/ | Meaning a large deep hole in the ground, often made by digging | Goes with coal pit | Example The workers dug a deep pit behind the new factory. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He lost his job when the coal closed.