B2
allowance vs permission
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| allowancenoun/əˈlaʊ.əns/ | Meaning an amount of money given regularly for a particular purpose, or the amount you are officially permitted to have | Goes with monthly allowance | Example My parents give me a small allowance every month for books and snacks. |
| permissionnoun/pərˈmɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning When someone with authority says that you are allowed to do something. | Goes with — | Example You need permission from your parents before you go on the school trip. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He spends his monthly in the first week.