C1
credible vs credulous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| credibleadjective/ˈkred.ə.bəl/ | Meaning able to be believed or trusted | Goes with credible evidence | Example The opposition has failed to offer a credible alternative to the government's plan. |
| credulousadjective/ˈkredʒ.ə.ləs/ | Meaning Too ready to believe what people tell you, even when it may not be true. | Goes with — | Example Credulous customers believed the advertisement and paid for a product that did not work. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
customers believed the advertisement and paid for a product that did not work.