C1
rain vs reign vs rein
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rainnoun/reɪn/ | Meaning Water that falls from the clouds in small drops. | Goes with — | Example We stayed inside because of the heavy rain. |
| reignnoun/reɪn/ | Meaning the period of time when a king, queen or emperor rules a country | Goes with long reign | Example The city grew rich during the long reign of Queen Victoria. |
| reinnoun/reɪn/ | Meaning control or power over something, or a long strap used to guide a horse | Goes with take the reins | Example The new director took the reins of the company in January. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The end of his was marked by civil war.