Alternate vs. Alternative

b2-upper-intermediate

Alternate

verb/adjective

Definition

To occur in turn repeatedly; every other.

Examples

We will [alternate] between driving and resting.

The meetings are held on [alternate] Tuesdays.

He works on [alternate] weekends.

Alternative

noun/adjective

Definition

One of two or more available possibilities.

Examples

If the main road is closed, we'll have to find an [alternative] route.

We have no [alternative] but to continue.

Solar power is an [alternative] energy source.

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar related-meaning

Practice Quiz

Question 1: We had no ___ but to cancel the event.

alternate alternative

Question 2: The team practices on ___ Mondays.

alternate alternative

Question 3: If the highway is blocked, is there an ___ route we can take?

alternate alternative

Question 4: The pattern was made of ___ stripes of red and white.

alternate alternative

Question 5: Which word means 'another choice or possibility'?

alternate alternative

Question 6: She will ___ between working in the office and working from home.

alternate alternative

Question 7: We are looking into ___ sources of energy.

alternate alternative

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

You must choose one alternate. Let's try an alternate plan. I visit my grandparents on alternative weekends. The only other alternate is to give up.

Question 9: Which word means 'every other'?

alternate alternative

Question 10: An ___ to surgery is physical therapy.

alternate alternative

Quiz Answers

Q1: alternative

Q2: alternate

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Q8: Let's try an alternate plan.

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Q10: alternative

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