B2
sail vs sale
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sailverb/seɪl/ | Meaning to travel on water in a boat or ship, or to control a boat with sails | Goes with sail across | Example She sailed through her final exams without any problems. |
| salenoun/seɪl/ | Meaning The act of selling something, or a time when a shop sells things for lower prices. | Goes with — | Example The shoe shop has a big sale this weekend, so I want to go. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The shoe shop has a big this weekend, so I want to go.