What is the difference between Conscious vs Conscience?

b1-intermediate

Conscious

adjective

Definition

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Examples

He was still [conscious] after the accident.

I'm [conscious] of my mistakes.

She made a [conscious] effort to improve.

Conscience

noun

Definition

A person's moral sense of right and wrong.

Examples

His [conscience] told him to confess.

She has a clear [conscience].

It weighs on my [conscience].

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: She was ___ of being watched.

conscious conscience

Question 2: His ___ bothered him after lying.

conscious conscience

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'conscience' correctly?

Are you conscience of the time? She's very conscience about her health. His conscience wouldn't let him cheat. I'm conscience that it's getting late.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'conscious'?

A sense of right and wrong Aware and awake Guilty feelings Moral principles

Question 5: The patient remained ___ during surgery.

conscious conscience

Question 6: She has a clear ___.

conscious conscience

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

I'm conscience of my mistakes. My conscious tells me it's wrong. She's very conscious of her appearance. He has a guilty conscious.

Question 8: Make a ___ effort to be kind.

conscious conscience

Question 9: Her ___ was clear.

conscious conscience

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'conscience'?

Being awake Being aware Inner sense of right and wrong Being alert

Quiz Answers

Q1: conscious

Q2: conscience

Q3: His conscience wouldn't let him cheat.

Q4: Aware and awake

Q5: conscious

Q6: conscience

Q7: She's very conscious of her appearance.

Q8: conscious

Q9: conscience

Q10: Inner sense of right and wrong

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