B2
convinced vs convincing vs persuasive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| convincedadjective/kənˈvɪnst/ | Meaning completely sure that something is true or right | Goes with firmly convinced | Example I am convinced that she told the truth about what happened. |
| convincingadjective/kənˈvɪn.sɪŋ/ | Meaning making you believe that something is true or right | Goes with — | Example He gave a convincing reason for being late. |
| persuasiveadjective/pərˈsweɪ.sɪv/ | Meaning able to make people believe or do something by giving good reasons | Goes with persuasive argument | Example She made such a persuasive speech that the committee changed its decision. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I am not entirely by the evidence.