B2
scan vs skim vs x-ray
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| scannoun/skæn/ | Meaning a medical test where a machine makes a picture of the inside of the body; also a quick look | Goes with have a scan | Example The doctor sent her for a brain scan after she hit her head. |
| skimverb/skɪm/ | Meaning to read quickly for the main points; or to take fat or foam off the top of a liquid | Goes with skim through | Example Skim the fat off the soup before you serve it. |
| x-raynoun/ˈeks.reɪ/ | Meaning a picture of the inside of the body made with special rays, used to find injuries or illness | Goes with have an x-ray | Example Passengers' bags go through an x-ray machine at the airport. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A dental revealed a hidden cavity.