Which definition best fits the noun 'accommodation'?

• A. a place to stay or live
• B. an arrangement
• C. lodgings used for travelers
• D. a place to store belongings

Answer: (A)

The core idea here is recognizing the most common meaning of the noun accommodation in everyday English: a place to stay or live. This is the sense you’d use when you talk about finding somewhere to sleep for the night, renting a condo, or staying in a hotel. That broad, general idea—a location that provides shelter or lodging for someone—is why the option describing a place to stay or live fits best.

There are other valid uses of the word, such as it meaning an arrangement or compromise, but those are secondary senses and less typical when you’re asking about a noun in isolation. Another option describes a type of lodging specifically for travelers, which is related but more narrow than the general sense of accommodation. The notion of storing belongings doesn’t align with the standard meanings of accommodation.