C1
renovation vs restoration
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| renovationnoun/ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning work done to repair and improve an old building or room so that it looks new | Goes with home renovation | Example The hotel will close next year for a major renovation. |
| restorationnoun/ˌres.təˈreɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the work of repairing something old so it looks as it did; also bringing back a system or situation | Goes with restoration work | Example The restoration of the old pagoda took nearly five years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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