B2
evidence vs evident vs proof vs witness
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| evidencenoun/ˈev.ə.dəns/ | Meaning facts, objects or signs that show something is true | Goes with evidence of | Example There is strong evidence that regular exercise improves mental health. |
| evidentadjective/ˈev.ə.dənt/ | Meaning easy to see or understand; clear from the facts | Goes with become evident | Example It was evident from her face that she had not slept well. |
| proofnoun/pruːf/ | Meaning facts or documents that show something is true | Goes with proof of | Example You need proof of address, such as an electricity bill, to open an account. |
| witnessnoun/ˈwɪt.nəs/ | Meaning a person who sees an event, such as a crime or accident, and can describe it, often in court | Goes with key witness | Example Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident on Nguyen Trai Street. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It is from the results that the drug works.