B2
wreak vs wreck
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| wreakverb/riːk/ | Meaning to cause great damage or harm | Goes with — | Example The storm wreaked havoc on the small fishing village. |
| wreckverb/rek/ | Meaning to damage or destroy something badly so that it cannot work or continue | Goes with wreck the car | Example He wrecked his car on an icy road last winter. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The storm havoc on the small fishing village.