B1
pity vs shame
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pitynoun/ˈpɪt.i/ | Meaning A feeling of sadness for someone who is suffering or in trouble. | Goes with — | Example She felt pity for the old man who was standing alone in the rain. |
| shamenoun/ʃeɪm/ | Meaning the painful feeling you get when you have done something wrong or foolish and others know about it | Goes with a sense of shame | Example He hung his head in shame when the teacher read out his answer. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She felt no about asking for help.