B1
rank vs ranking
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ranknoun/ræŋk/ | Meaning how high someone's position is in the army, the police or another group; also a place in a list | Goes with high rank | Example She reached the rank of colonel before she retired from the army. |
| rankingnoun/ˈræŋ.kɪŋ/ | Meaning a list or position showing how good something is compared with others | Goes with — | Example The university has a high ranking in the national list. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was promoted to the of captain at thirty.