B2
maternity vs paternity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| maternitynoun/məˈtɜːr.nə.tiː/ | Meaning the time before and after a baby is born, especially in connection with work or hospital care | Goes with maternity leave | Example She returned to work three months after her maternity leave ended. |
| paternitynoun/pəˈtɜːr.nə.ti/ | Meaning the state of being a father; also used for rights and leave connected with becoming a father | Goes with paternity leave | Example Many companies now offer paid paternity leave when a baby is born. |
Which word fits?
1 of 7Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Visitors are not allowed in the ward after nine.