B2
expressive vs impressed vs impressive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| expressiveadjective/ɪkˈspres.ɪv/ | Meaning showing your thoughts or feelings clearly, in words, music, art or on your face | Goes with expressive face | Example She has large, expressive eyes that show exactly what she is feeling. |
| impressedadjective/ɪmˈprest/ | Meaning feeling admiration or respect for someone or something because it is very good | Goes with impressed by | Example I was very impressed by how quickly she learned the new system. |
| impressiveadjective/ɪmˈpres.ɪv/ | Meaning so good, big or skillful that you admire it | Goes with impressive results | Example The new airport terminal is very impressive, but it's far from the city. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The team has an record this season.