B1
absence vs absent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| absencenoun/ˈæb.səns/ | Meaning being away from a place, or not having something | Goes with in the absence of | Example She managed the shop during her mother's absence. |
| absentadjective/ˈæb.sənt/ | Meaning not present in a place or at an event where you should be | Goes with absent from | Example Three students were absent from class because of the flu. |
Which word fits?
1 of 6Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
In the of clear rules, everyone did things their own way.