What is the difference between Wander and Wonder?

b1-intermediate

Wander

verb

Definition

To walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way.

Examples

We decided to [wander] through the park.

His mind began to [wander] during the lecture.

Wonder

verb/noun

Definition

To desire to know something; feel curious. A feeling of surprise mingled with admiration.

Examples

I [wonder] what time it is.

The Grand Canyon is a natural [wonder] of the world.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: I often ___ what my life would be like if I had made different choices.

wander wonder

Question 2: We decided to ___ through the streets of the old city.

wander wonder

Question 3: The Grand Canyon is a natural ___ of the world.

wander wonder

Question 4: If you don't have a map, you might ___ off the trail and get lost.

wander wonder

Question 5: Which word means to walk or move in an aimless way?

wander wonder

Question 6: Don't let your mind ___ during the important lecture.

wander wonder

Question 7: She looked at the stars with a sense of awe and ___.

wander wonder

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

I wander if it will rain tomorrow. He likes to wonder through the park. It's a wonder that no one was hurt in the accident. Stop wondering and focus on your work.

Question 9: Which word means to feel curiosity or doubt?

wander wonder

Question 10: The lost dog was seen ___ing around the neighborhood.

wander wonder

Quiz Answers

Q1: wonder

Q2: wander

Q3: wonder

Q4: wander

Q5: wander

Q6: wander

Q7: wonder

Q8: It's a wonder that no one was hurt in the accident.

Q9: wonder

Q10: wander

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