B2
pledge vs promise vs swear vs vow
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pledgeverb/pledʒ/ | Meaning to make a serious promise to give or do something | Goes with pledge support | Example The government pledged to reduce taxes within two years. |
| promiseverb/ˈprɑː.mɪs/ | Meaning to tell someone that you will definitely do something | Goes with promise to do | Example I promise to call you as soon as I arrive home. |
| swearverb/swer/ | Meaning to use rude or offensive words; also to make a serious promise | Goes with swear at | Example Every new president must swear to protect the constitution. |
| vowverb/vaʊ/ | Meaning to make a serious promise to do something or to act in a certain way | Goes with vow support | Example After the accident, he vowed never to drive after drinking again. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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