B2
prediction vs predictor
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| predictionnoun/prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/ | Meaning a statement about what you think will happen in the future | Goes with — | Example His prediction about the election result turned out to be correct. |
| predictornoun/prɪˈdɪk.tər/ | Meaning something that can be used to tell what will happen, or a person who makes a forecast | Goes with strong predictor | Example Early test scores are a good predictor of later success at school. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Past behavior is a good of future behavior.