B2
adequate vs enough vs sufficient
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adequateadjective/ˈæd.ə.kwət/ | Meaning good enough or large enough for a particular purpose, but not better than that | Goes with adequate training | Example The room was small but adequate for one person. |
| enoughadjective/ɪˈnʌf/ | Meaning as much as you need; not less than what is needed | Goes with — | Example Do we have enough chairs for all the guests? |
| sufficientadjective/səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ | Meaning as much as is needed for a purpose | Goes with sufficient evidence | Example Two hours should be sufficient time to finish the test. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Give students time to think.