B2
curiosity vs curious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| curiositynoun/ˌkjʊr.iˈɑː.sə.ti/ | Meaning a strong wish to know about something; or an unusual, interesting thing | Goes with out of curiosity | Example Out of curiosity, I asked how much the apartment cost. |
| curiousadjective/ˈkjʊr.i.əs/ | Meaning wanting to know or learn about something; also strange and unusual | Goes with curious about | Example Children are naturally curious and ask questions all day long. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A mind is the best tool for learning.