B2
adolescence vs adolescent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adolescencenoun/ˌæd.əˈles.əns/ | Meaning the period of life between being a child and being an adult | Goes with during adolescence | Example Many mental health problems first appear during adolescence. |
| adolescentnoun/ˌæd.əˈles.ənt/ | Meaning a young person who is no longer a child but not yet an adult | Goes with adolescent girl | Example Many adolescents sleep badly because they stay up late using their phones. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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