C1
commendation vs recommendation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| commendationnoun/ˌkɑː.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning official praise or a prize given for good work or brave action | Goes with receive a commendation | Example The firefighter received a commendation for saving two children. |
| recommendationnoun/ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning advice about what to do, or a suggestion that someone or something is good | Goes with make a recommendation | Example I chose this hotel on the recommendation of a friend. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The committee made a to the minister.