Meaning of slip

[Gella]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #112 "Synonyms for error and fault", question 6

My literature teacher speaks so quickly that he often makes ......... of the tongue.

(a) mistakes
(b) faults
(c) slips
(d) blunders

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #112 "Synonyms for error and fault", answer 6

My literature teacher speaks so quickly that he often makes slips of the tongue.

Correct answer: (c) slips
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correct answer?
meaning of slip please

Gella

[Daniela]

Dear learner,
Slip is the correct answer in this sentence. Slip is a small, minor mistake made through haste or carefulness in speech or writing: a slip of the tongue; a slip of the finger, etc.
Daniela
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