Distinctions between error and mistake

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Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #115 "Synonyms for mistake and blunder", question 4

I am telling you from my personal experience — don't go there on holiday, it will be a .........!

(a) error
(b) misunderstanding
(c) blunder
(d) mistake

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #115 "Synonyms for mistake and blunder", answer 4

I am telling you from my personal experience — don't go there on holiday, it will be a mistake!

Correct answer: (d) mistake
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Dear Alan,

I have just finished a part of tests in the site which deals with distinctions between " error" and " mistake ".

In finally, I still don't understand them clearly.

So, Can you help me to explain clearer how to distinguish following words:
- Error
- Mistake
- Blunder
- Fault
- Misunderstand
- slip

I usually hope you will reply my matters soon.

Thanks for your attention to my progress. I always hope more and more peoples access into your Website ......The best things and success will come to your Bussiness and yours staff

The best regard

[Alan]

[Maddy]