B2
rock vs rocky vs shake
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rockverb/rɑːk/ | Meaning to move gently backwards and forwards or from side to side; also to shock people | Goes with rock back and forth | Example She rocked the baby in her arms until he fell asleep. |
| rockyadjective/ˈrɑː.ki/ | Meaning covered with rocks, or difficult and not stable, especially a relationship or period of time | Goes with rocky road | Example The company had a rocky start, but sales improved after the first year. |
| shakeverb/ʃeɪk/ | Meaning To move quickly up and down or from side to side. | Goes with — | Example The ground began to shake, and everyone ran out of the building. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The coast is dangerous for boats.