economy vs economic vs economical
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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Three words, three meanings. They look almost the same, but they are used in different ways.
economy (noun)
the system of money, trade and jobs in a country economic (adjective)
about the economy: the BIG picture economical (adjective)
saving money or energy: the SMALL picture
the system of money, trade and jobs in a country economic (adjective)
about the economy: the BIG picture economical (adjective)
saving money or energy: the SMALL picture
economy (noun)Use it as a thing: the economy
economic (adjective)Before a noun, about money and countries
economical (adjective)Cheap to use, not wasteful
Related wordsSame family, different job
💡 IELTS tip: In Writing Task 2, topics like jobs, tourism and technology often need economic growth, economic development and the global economy. Common mistakes: ❌ economical growth → ✅ economic growth; ❌ economy growth → ✅ economic growth; ❌ economic car (cheap to run) → ✅ economical car; ❌ studies economy → ✅ studies economics.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Choose the Word.
Activity 1: Choose the Word
Choose the word that fits the phrase. Read the clue in brackets if there is one.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two phrases are correct. One is wrong. Tap the wrong phrase.
Activity 4: Fix the Mistake
Each pair has one correct sentence and one with a wrong word. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the correct word from the economy word family. The meaning and number of letters are given as clues. Press Check or Enter.