Sketch-Skit | Commonly Confused Words

Sketch

/sketʃ/

A quick, simple drawing or outline, showing the main features of something without detailed elaboration

He was sitting on a bench, sketching an old tree.After breakfast, I wrote letters and sketched.Here is my sketch of the fourth, who was a baby.

This word has no antonyms

/skɪt/

A short, humorous performance or story, often performed by actors

The group performed a hilarious skit at the party.She wrote a skit about daily life during lockdown.Our teacher's skit made the lesson much more fun.

To remember sketch, think of drawing or drafting, as it often involves creating a visual image.
To remember skit, associate it with acting or performance, since it refers to a short comedy piece.
Sketch is often done on paper or digitally, while skit takes place on a stage or in a similar performance setting.