What is the difference between Statue and Statute?

Statue

noun

Definition

A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.

Examples

The [Statue] of Liberty is a famous landmark.

They erected a bronze [statue] to honor the hero.

Statute

noun

Definition

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Examples

The new [statute] will go into effect next month.

There is a [statute] against building in this area.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The city erected a bronze ___ to honor the famous poet.

statue statute

Question 2: A new ___ was passed by the legislature to regulate pollution.

statue statute

Question 3: The ___ of Liberty is a symbol of freedom.

statue statute

Question 4: According to the ___ of limitations, it is too late to file a lawsuit.

statue statute

Question 5: Which word means a written law?

statue statute

Question 6: The museum has a collection of ancient Greek ___s.

statue statute

Question 7: Ignorance of the ___ is no excuse for breaking the law.

statue statute

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

The park has a beautiful marble statute. It is against the law according to this statue. The new statute will go into effect next year. The artist carved the statute from wood.

Question 9: Which word refers to a carved or cast figure?

statue statute

Question 10: The town's founding ___s are written in the official charter.

statues statutes

Quiz Answers

Q1: statue

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Q3: statue

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Q8: The new statute will go into effect next year.

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Q10: statutes

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