B2
protest vs riot
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| protestnoun/ˈproʊ.test/ | Meaning a strong public statement or action showing that people disagree with something | Goes with in protest | Example Thousands of students joined a protest against the rise in fees. |
| riotnoun/ˈraɪ.ət/ | Meaning a violent protest by a crowd in a public place | Goes with riot police | Example Police used tear gas to stop the riot outside the government building. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The organizers asked everyone to keep it a peaceful .