What is the difference between Adopt and Adapt?

b1-intermediate

Adopt

verb

Definition

To take something on as your own, such as a child, a pet, a policy, or a custom.

Examples

The family decided to [adopt] a rescue dog.

Our company will [adopt] a new work-from-home policy.

She decided to [adopt] a healthier lifestyle.

Adapt

verb

Definition

To change or adjust to new conditions.

Examples

Animals must [adapt] to their changing environment to survive.

When she moved, she had to [adapt] to a different culture.

We can [adapt] the recipe to make it gluten-free.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: It can take time to ___ to a new job.

adopt adapt

Question 2: They decided to ___ a kitten from the local shelter.

adopt adapt

Question 3: The company needs to ___ its strategies for the changing market.

adopt adapt

Question 4: Our school is going to ___ a new uniform policy next year.

adopt adapt

Question 5: Which word means 'to change to fit a new situation'?

adopt adapt

Question 6: He found it easy to ___ the customs of his new country.

adopt adapt

Question 7: Chameleons can ___ their skin color to their surroundings.

adopt adapt

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

I need to adopt the recipe because I'm missing an ingredient. The committee will adapt the new rules. We must adopt to survive. The country will adopt the euro as its currency.

Question 9: Which word means 'to take on as one's own'?

adopt adapt

Question 10: You can ___ the height of the chair to make it more comfortable.

adopt adapt

Quiz Answers

Q1: adapt

Q2: adopt

Q3: adapt

Q4: adopt

Q5: adapt

Q6: adopt

Q7: adapt

Q8: The country will adopt the euro as its currency.

Q9: adopt

Q10: adapt

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