B2
conscience vs conscious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consciencenoun/ˈkɑːn.ʃəns/ | Meaning the inner sense that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong | Goes with clear conscience | Example She left her job with a clear conscience after reporting the problem. |
| consciousadjective/ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/ | Meaning noticing or aware of something; also awake and able to think | Goes with conscious of | Example Young people today are more conscious of their health than before. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The patient was fully during the operation.