B1
diligent vs hardworking
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| diligentadjective/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/ | Meaning working hard and carefully, and putting real effort into your tasks | Goes with diligent student | Example She's a diligent student who reviews her notes every evening. |
| hardworkingadjective/ˌhɑːrdˈwɜːr.kɪŋ/ | Meaning putting a lot of effort and time into your work | Goes with hardworking employee | Example Her parents were hardworking people who ran a small shop for thirty years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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