B1
state vs status
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| statenoun/steɪt/ | Meaning a country or a political area with its own government, or the condition something is in | Goes with state government | Example The state provides free schooling for all children until the age of sixteen. |
| statusnoun/ˈsteɪ.təs/ | Meaning a person's social or legal position; also the situation of something at a particular time | Goes with social status | Example You can check the status of your order online. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The government plans to build a new highway.