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The ______ built onto the back of the house provided valuable extra space.
A. extension
B. development
C. expansion
Note: Do you think C. is the best answer? If not, why?
Mar 29, 2013 7:06 AM
Answers · 9
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Bah. That's a hard one. B is definitely wrong, but I'd have no problem using A OR C.
I'd say to go with C, though. An "expansion" is more indicative of actual moveable area than an "extension" is, so it's more right than A is.
March 29, 2013
1
No, not clearly wrong. "Extension" concrete while "expansion" is abstract. You can only physically build an extension.
March 29, 2013
1
The dilemma is that 'extension' is a building term. It is jargon for this part of a building added later. 'Addition' could also be used. Of course, expansion sounds appropriate, but the building industry has been using extension.
March 29, 2013
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