C1
perception vs perspective vs prospective
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| perceptionnoun/pərˈsep.ʃən/ | Meaning the way you think about or understand someone or something; also the ability to notice things | Goes with perception of | Example Social media can change our perception of what a normal body looks like. |
| perspectivenoun/pərˈspek.tɪv/ | Meaning a particular way of thinking about something; also, the ability to judge how important something really is | Goes with from a perspective | Example The article looks at the issue from a teacher's perspective. |
| prospectiveadjective/prəˈspek.tɪv/ | Meaning expected or likely to become something in the future, such as a buyer, student or employee | Goes with prospective students | Example The university holds open days for prospective students and their parents. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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