C1
dutifully vs ready vs willing vs willingly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dutifullyadverb/ˈduː.tɪ.fəl.i/ | Meaning in a way that shows you do what you should, because it is your duty | Goes with dutifully follow | Example He dutifully visited his grandmother every single Sunday afternoon. |
| readyadjective/ˈred.i/ | Meaning prepared and able to do something or to be used | Goes with — | Example Dinner will be ready in about ten minutes, so please wash your hands. |
| willingadjective/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/ | Meaning ready and happy to do something when asked, without needing to be forced | Goes with willing to help | Example Are you willing to work on weekends if the project needs it? |
| willinglyadverb/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/ | Meaning in a way that shows you are happy to do something and nobody forced you | Goes with willingly accept | Example Several neighbors willingly helped us move the furniture on Sunday. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She nodded while her boss spoke.