B2
bad-tempered vs short-tempered
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bad-temperedadjective/ˌbædˈtem.pərd/ | Meaning often angry or annoyed, and easy to upset | Goes with bad-tempered old man | Example My boss is always bad-tempered before his first cup of coffee. |
| short-temperedadjective/ˌʃɔːrtˈtem.pərd/ | Meaning getting angry very easily | Goes with — | Example He gets short-tempered when he is tired or hungry. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The driver shouted at everyone who crossed the road.