What is the difference between President vs Precedent?

b1-intermediate

President

noun

Definition

The head of a republic or organization.

Examples

The [President] gave a speech.

She's the [president] of the company.

Who is the current [president]?

Precedent

noun

Definition

An earlier event or action regarded as an example.

Examples

This case sets a legal [precedent].

There's no [precedent] for this situation.

The court cited a [precedent].

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar

Practice Quiz

Question 1: The ___ gave a speech.

president precedent

Question 2: This case sets a legal ___.

president precedent

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'precedent' correctly?

Who is the current precedent? She's the precedent of the company. The precedent gave a speech. There's no precedent for this situation.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'president'?

An earlier example The head of a republic or organization A legal case Something that happened before

Question 5: The court cited a ___.

president precedent

Question 6: She's the ___ of the university.

president precedent

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

The president was established years ago. This creates a dangerous president. Who is the current president? The precedent will address the nation.

Question 8: The historical ___ supports this decision.

president precedent

Question 9: The ___ signed the new law.

president precedent

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'precedent'?

A leader of a country An earlier event regarded as an example Head of an organization An elected official

Quiz Answers

Q1: president

Q2: precedent

Q3: There's no precedent for this situation.

Q4: The head of a republic or organization

Q5: precedent

Q6: president

Q7: Who is the current president?

Q8: precedent

Q9: president

Q10: An earlier event regarded as an example

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