B2
evolution vs revolution
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| evolutionnoun/ˌev.əˈluː.ʃən/ | Meaning the slow development of living things over time; also gradual change and development | Goes with theory of evolution | Example Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species change over millions of years. |
| revolutionnoun/ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən/ | Meaning a time when people change their government, often by force; also a very big change in how things are done | Goes with industrial revolution | Example Smartphones started a revolution in the way we shop and pay. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The process of takes millions of years.