B2
patience vs persistence
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| patiencenoun/ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ | Meaning the ability to wait or deal with problems calmly without getting angry | Goes with lose patience | Example After two hours in the traffic jam, the driver finally lost his patience. |
| persistencenoun/pərˈsɪs.təns/ | Meaning the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulty or opposition | Goes with sheer persistence | Example Her persistence paid off when she finally got the job. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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