C1
lenient vs tolerance vs tolerant
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lenientadjective/ˈliː.ni.ənt/ | Meaning not strict when punishing someone or enforcing rules | Goes with lenient sentence | Example Critics say the judge was too lenient with repeat offenders. |
| tolerancenoun/ˈtɑː.lər.əns/ | Meaning willingness to accept people or ideas that are different from your own; also the ability to endure something | Goes with religious tolerance | Example Schools should teach tolerance of different religions and cultures. |
| tolerantadjective/ˈtɑː.lər.ənt/ | Meaning willing to accept other people's opinions, habits or behavior even if you do not agree with them | Goes with tolerant of | Example Living with roommates taught me to be more tolerant of other people's habits. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He has a low for noise, so he lives in the countryside.