B2
offense vs offensive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| offensenoun/əˈfens/ | Meaning an illegal act or crime; also a feeling of being upset by something rude | Goes with commit an offense | Example Driving without a license is a serious offense in many countries. |
| offensivenoun/əˈfen.sɪv/ | Meaning a large, planned attack by an army, or an organized effort to achieve something | Goes with launch an offensive | Example The army launched a major offensive against the northern city. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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