B1
handkerchief vs napkin vs tissue
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| handkerchiefnoun/ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/ | Meaning a small square piece of cloth used for wiping your nose, face or hands | Goes with pull out a handkerchief | Example He pulled a white handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped his forehead. |
| napkinnoun/ˈnæp.kɪn/ | Meaning a small piece of cloth or paper used at meals to clean your mouth and hands | Goes with — | Example He put a napkin on his lap before he started eating. |
| tissuenoun/ˈtɪʃ.uː/ | Meaning soft thin paper for wiping your nose; also the cells that make up parts of a body | Goes with box of tissues | Example She always keeps a packet of tissues in her bag during the rainy season. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I bought a packet of at the convenience store.