What is the difference between area and place?

[Placy]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #111 "Postcard: Holiday", question 1

The hotel is a bit small and so we haven't much ..........

(a) area
(b) room
(c) place

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #111 "Postcard: Holiday", answer 1

The hotel is a bit small and so we haven't much room.

Correct answer: (b) room
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what the difference between area, room and place?

[Alan]

Hi,

In this sentence there is a reference to the hotel being small - not much room to move around in. 'Place' refers to a certain point as in: You are sitting here - this is your place. 'Area' covers the space/place all around you - They live in a country area where the gardens are all very big.

Alan
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