B2
union vs unit vs unity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| unionnoun/ˈjuːn.jən/ | Meaning an organization of workers that protects their rights; also a group of countries or states joined together | Goes with trade union | Example Members of the European Union can travel freely between countries. |
| unitnoun/ˈjuː.nɪt/ | Meaning One single thing or part of a whole; also a standard measure, such as a meter. | Goes with — | Example A meter is the basic unit of length in most countries. |
| unitynoun/ˈjuː.nə.ti/ | Meaning the state of being joined together as one, or of people agreeing and working together | Goes with national unity | Example The leader called for unity after the long and bitter election. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
New teachers are encouraged to join a .