B2
impulse vs pulse
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| impulsenoun/ˈɪm.pʌls/ | Meaning a sudden strong wish to do something without thinking about it first | Goes with on impulse | Example I bought the jacket on impulse and regretted it the next day. |
| pulsenoun/pʌls/ | Meaning the regular beat of your heart that you can feel at your wrist or neck | Goes with check your pulse | Example The nurse checked my pulse and said my heart rate was normal. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Your rate goes up when you exercise.