B2
impolite vs rude
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| impoliteadjective/ˌɪm.pəˈlaɪt/ | Meaning not showing good manners or respect for other people | Goes with considered impolite | Example It is impolite to talk with your mouth full. |
| rudeadjective/ruːd/ | Meaning not polite, and likely to upset or offend other people | Goes with — | Example It is rude to look at your phone while someone is talking to you. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It was very of him to leave without saying goodbye.