B1
scald vs scold
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| scaldverb/skɔːld/ | Meaning To burn skin with hot liquid or steam. | Goes with — | Example Be careful not to scald yourself with the boiling water. |
| scoldverb/skoʊld/ | Meaning to speak angrily to someone, especially a child, because they have done something wrong | Goes with scold a child | Example Her mother scolded her for coming home after midnight. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was for being late.