What is the difference between Pole and Poll?

a2-pre-intermediate

Pole

noun

Definition

A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal.

Examples

The flag was flying at the top of the [pole].

Santa Claus lives at the North [Pole].

Poll

noun/verb

Definition

The process of voting in an election; a survey of public opinion.

Examples

We are going to the [poll]s to vote.

A recent [poll] showed a decline in support.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: A recent opinion ___ shows that the mayor's popularity is declining.

pole poll

Question 2: The flag was raised to the top of the ___.

pole poll

Question 3: On election day, citizens go to the ___s to vote.

pole poll

Question 4: The Earth rotates on an axis that runs from the North _ to the South _.

pole poll

Question 5: Which word means a survey of public opinion?

pole poll

Question 6: The company decided to ___ its employees about the new policy.

pole poll

Question 7: The firefighter slid down the ___ to get to the truck.

pole poll

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

We took a poll to see which movie to watch. The tent is held up by a central poll. Magnets have a positive and a negative poll. The results of the pole were surprising.

Question 9: Which word refers to a long, slender piece of wood or metal?

pole poll

Question 10: The exit ___ results will be announced after voting closes.

pole poll

Quiz Answers

Q1: poll

Q2: pole

Q3: poll

Q4: pole

Q5: poll

Q6: poll

Q7: pole

Q8: We took a poll to see which movie to watch.

Q9: pole

Q10: poll

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