B2
ignorance vs ignorant vs ignore vs unaware
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignorancenoun/ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/ | Meaning not knowing about something that you should or could know about | Goes with ignorance of | Example Many traffic accidents happen because of ignorance of the rules. |
| ignorantadjective/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/ | Meaning not knowing facts or information about something, or rude because of a lack of knowledge | Goes with ignorant of | Example I am completely ignorant about cars, so I took a friend to the shop. |
| ignoreverb/ɪɡˈnɔːr/ | Meaning to pay no attention to someone or something, usually on purpose | Goes with simply ignore | Example He ignored my messages for two days and then said he was busy. |
| unawareadjective/ˌʌn.əˈwer/ | Meaning not knowing about something, or not noticing it | Goes with unaware of | Example She was completely unaware of the danger behind her. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He walked on, that his bag was open.