Money order vs. postal order

[Ilomu]

Test No. incompl/advan-12 "Money", question 8

If you don't want to use a cheque or postal order, you can always use a money ..........

(a) order
(b) command
(c) instruction
(d) directive

Test No. incompl/advan-12 "Money", answer 8

If you don't want to use a cheque or postal order, you can always use a money order.

Correct answer: (a) order

Your answer was: incorrect
If you don't want to use a cheque or postal order, you can always use a money directive.
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i looked up in the dictionary and found that money order is the same thing as postal order. so what's the meaning of the sentence?

thanks!!

[Alan]

Hi Ilomu,

The money order is usually arranged through a bank but the postal through a post office in British English. I believe the words have the same meaning in American English.

Alan
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