B2
carnival vs festival
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| carnivalnoun/ˈkɑːr.nɪ.vəl/ | Meaning a public festival with music, dancing and people in colorful costumes in the streets | Goes with carnival atmosphere | Example There was a carnival atmosphere in the streets after the final. |
| festivalnoun/ˈfes.tə.vəl/ | Meaning A special time when people celebrate with music, food or events. | Goes with — | Example Thousands of people go to the lantern festival in Hoi An every month. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Thousands of people go to the lantern in Hoi An every month.