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Elicit Or Illicit Exercise
Complete the exercises below to test your understanding of the difference between “elicit” and “illicit”. After completing the exercise, click the button to check your answers. If you’re unsure about the difference, you may want to review the lesson on “elicit vs. illicit” before starting.
If you need a quick review of the difference between illicit and elicit, jump to the review section below!
Elicit Or Illicit Exercises with Answers
1. Multiple Choice Exercise
2. Gap-Fill Exercise
Review: Difference Between Elicit and Illicit
The words elicit and illicit are often confused due to their similar pronunciation but have distinct meanings:
- Elicit (verb): means to draw out a response, reaction, or information. Example: The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
- Illicit (adjective): refers to something illegal or forbidden. Example: The police cracked down on illicit activities in the area.
To remember the difference, think of elicit as evoking or extracting something, while illicit relates to something unlawful.