1. Confusing Words • Level 2

Sensible vs. Sensitive

10 Questions • 3 Minutes

📖 Lesson: Sensible vs. Sensitive

SENSIBLE (Rational)

Uses the brain / Logic.
"It is *sensible* to wear a coat in winter."
"He is a *sensible* businessman."

SENSITIVE (Emotional)

Uses the heart / Feelings.
"Be careful, she is very *sensitive*." (Easily hurt).
"My teeth are *sensitive* to cold."

False Friend Warning

In many languages (Spanish/French), 'Sensible' means 'Sensitive'.
In English, they are OPPOSITE.

📋 Practice Questions

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1. Be _____ and wear a coat.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

2. She cries easily. She is _____.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

3. It was a _____ decision.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

4. My teeth are _____ to cold.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

5. He is _____ about his weight.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

6. That is a _____ pair of shoes.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

7. Don't be so _____!

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

8. We need a _____ answer.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

9. He is a _____ boy; he saves money.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

10. The topic is very _____.

Asensible
Bsensitive
Csensing
Dsense

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between sensible and sensitive?

Sensible means practical and showing good judgment ("She made a sensible decision"). Sensitive means easily affected emotionally or physically ("He is sensitive to criticism" / "I have sensitive skin").

Why do learners confuse sensible and sensitive?

Because of false friends: in many languages (e.g., Spanish sensible, French sensible) the lookalike word means "sensitive" in English. English "sensible" corresponds to words like razonable or sensato.