C1
rye vs wry
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ryenoun/raɪ/ | Meaning A grain used to make dark bread and some kinds of whiskey. | Goes with — | Example I bought a loaf of rye bread at the bakery this morning. |
| wryadjective/raɪ/ | Meaning showing dry, slightly mocking humor, often with a small twist of the mouth | Goes with wry smile | Example He gave a wry smile when he heard that the meeting had been canceled again. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She gave him a smile and shook her head.