Difference between error and mistake

[Lagrange]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #72 "Synonyms for mistake and error", question 9

You will make a terrible ......... in introducing her to your parents.

(a) blunder
(b) slip
(c) error
(d) defect

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #72 "Synonyms for mistake and error", answer 9

You will make a terrible blunder in introducing her to your parents.

Correct answer: (a) blunder

Your answer was: correct
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I would like to know the difference between "error and mistake"

Thanks to you.

Lagrange

[Daniela]

Hi,
Mistake is the most general word of all these synonyms and most often it is used when you use a wrong word in a text, for example.
Error is often used when you type a wrong letter in a word. Error is more formal.
Daniela
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Hi Daniela!
Thanks for your feedback!
U r completely right!!! But in the field of teaching, "error" is used as a strategy for teaching when we give students exercises or drills which r higher than their real levels, so it's expected that they will make errors so that they can learn new information through knowing the right answers!!!
On the other hand, "mistake" is made when a learner give the wrong answer but for something he is supposed to know! It's also used in our life " Do we really learn from our mistakes?"!!!

[Alan]

Hi Adam,

Is 'U r' an error or a mistake, I wonder?

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hii Alan!
Thanks for the feedback! But I see that you r seeking mistakes!!! Haha!!! This is a good example for a mistake one may do!!!!! Next time, I hope u will find an error!!!!
As for "toe" that's because I write without looking at what I type!!! I am not an expert at typing!!!! Thanks again
Adam

[Mordant]

Adam, he is also politely encouraging you to write correct English. As a language forum, this is a place that students come to learn. Incorrect language can be misleading.

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Ok! Forgive me!!! I just chat much and use abbreviations like these but I promise I will type full forms of words!!! Sorry again!!!