B1
shining vs shiny
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| shiningadjective/ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ/ | Meaning giving out or reflecting bright light | Goes with — | Example The children ran toward the sea under the shining morning sun. |
| shinyadjective/ˈʃaɪ.ni/ | Meaning bright because light reflects off a smooth surface | Goes with shiny hair | Example The children were excited to wear their shiny new shoes on the first day of school. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He washed his car until it was clean and .