B2
scent vs smell
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| scentnoun/sent/ | Meaning a pleasant smell; also the smell an animal or person leaves behind | Goes with scent of | Example The scent of jasmine fills the garden in the evening. |
| smellverb/smel/ | Meaning to notice something with your nose, or to have a particular scent | Goes with smell of | Example I can smell something burning in the kitchen. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Call the fire service at once if you smoke.