B1
plug vs socket
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| plugnoun/plʌɡ/ | Meaning the part at the end of a wire that you push into the wall for electricity | Goes with pull the plug | Example You need an adapter because the plug won't fit sockets in the UK. |
| socketnoun/ˈsɑː.kɪt/ | Meaning a place in a wall where you push in a plug to get electricity | Goes with — | Example There is only one socket in my room, so I need an extension cord. |
Which word fits?
1 of 7Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Put the bath in before you turn on the tap.