C1
subgroup vs subset
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| subgroupnoun/ˈsʌb.ɡruːp/ | Meaning a smaller group that is part of a larger group | Goes with — | Example The class split into subgroups of four to work on the project. |
| subsetnoun/ˈsʌb.set/ | Meaning a smaller group of things that belong to a larger group | Goes with a small subset | Example Only a small subset of the data was used in the analysis. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Researchers select a of patients for the trial.