B1
policy vs politics
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| policynoun/ˈpɑː.lə.si/ | Meaning a set of rules or plans that a government or organization agrees to follow | Goes with government policy | Example Our company introduced a policy that lets staff work from home twice a week. |
| politicsnoun/ˈpɑː.lə.tɪks/ | Meaning activities connected with governing a country and the competition for power | Goes with office politics | Example Office politics can make even a well-paid job very stressful. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The two candidates disagree on foreign .