B1
monk vs nun
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| monknoun/mʌŋk/ | Meaning a man who lives in a religious community and has promised to follow its strict rules | Goes with Buddhist monk | Example Every morning, the monks walk through the village to receive food. |
| nunnoun/nʌn/ | Meaning A woman who lives in a religious community and has given her life to God. | Goes with — | Example The nun taught at the village school for forty years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The head welcomed the visitors at the temple gate.