B2
comprehensible vs comprehension vs comprehensive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| comprehensibleadjective/ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.sə.bəl/ | Meaning Easy enough to understand. | Goes with — | Example The instructions were short and comprehensible, so everyone finished the task quickly. |
| comprehensionnoun/ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/ | Meaning the ability to understand something, especially spoken or written language | Goes with reading comprehension | Example Reading short news articles every day improved my reading comprehension. |
| comprehensiveadjective/ˌkɑːm.prəˈhen.sɪv/ | Meaning including everything or nearly everything that is needed or connected | Goes with comprehensive range | Example We bought comprehensive insurance for the new car. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
insurance covers theft as well as accidents.