B2
humor vs wit
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| humornoun/ˈhjuː.mər/ | Meaning the ability to find things funny or to make people laugh; also the funny side of something | Goes with sense of humor | Example My boss has a great sense of humor, so meetings are never boring. |
| witnoun/wɪt/ | Meaning the ability to say clever and funny things, or a person who can do this | Goes with quick wit | Example The speaker charmed the audience with her quick wit. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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