C2
quiver vs shiver vs tremble
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| quiververb/ˈkwɪv.ər/ | Meaning to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion such as fear or sadness | Goes with voice quivered | Example Her voice quivered as she thanked the doctors who had saved her son. |
| shivernoun/ˈʃɪv.ər/ | Meaning a quick shaking movement of the body caused by cold, fear or strong feeling | Goes with cold shiver | Example A cold shiver ran down my back when I heard the noise. |
| tremblenoun/ˈtrem.bəl/ | Meaning a small shaking movement of the body or voice, usually from fear, cold or strong feeling | Goes with slight tremble | Example There was a slight tremble in her voice as she began to speak. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The song sends a down my spine.