B2
intense vs intensive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| intenseadjective/ɪnˈtens/ | Meaning very strong or extreme; needing a lot of effort | Goes with intense heat | Example The intense heat in Saigon this April made it hard to work outside. |
| intensiveadjective/ɪnˈten.sɪv/ | Meaning involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | Goes with intensive course | Example I took an intensive IELTS course for six weeks before the test. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She did an course in Japanese.