C1
governance vs governing vs government vs governmental
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| governancenoun/ˈɡʌv.ər.nəns/ | Meaning the way a country, company or organization is managed and controlled | Goes with good governance | Example Good governance depends on honest officials and open decision-making. |
| governingadjective/ˈɡʌv.ər.nɪŋ/ | Meaning having the power to rule or control a country or group | Goes with — | Example The governing party lost many seats in the election. |
| governmentnoun/ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt/ | Meaning The group of people who control and make decisions for a country. | Goes with — | Example The government has promised to build more schools in rural areas. |
| governmentaladjective/ˌɡʌv.ərnˈmen.təl/ | Meaning relating to a government or the way a country is officially run | Goes with governmental agency | Example The charity receives no governmental funding and depends entirely on private donations. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The party lost many seats in the election.