I wish George and his father would settle their _______ and start talking to each other again.
1 arguments
2 disagreements
3 differences
In answer sheet there is written that the correct one is 3rd word. Couldn't fully understand why it is so.
Thanks.
'Settle their/our differences' is a set phrase.
These exercise is testing fixed expressions and collocations rather than the meaning of individual words. Neither of the other two options fits in this expression.
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Hi!
When we talk about "differences" we are speaking of any arguments and/or disagreements. "Differences" is just a general way to describe those.
For one, this phrase of "settle their differences" is common.
Good questions! Hope this helps you! Keep on learning!
25 stycznia 2017
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Hello Aliaksandra,
The correct answer is 3, it is a common expression "to settle their differences" Neither of the others go together.
Best wishes
Bob
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Actually all 3 are correct as 'to settle' means 'to resolve' (reach an agreement: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/settle) and disagreements, arguments and differences are all synonyms *they mean the same thing).
You CAN settle an argument (correct), you CAN settle a disagreement (correct) AND you can settle your differences (disagreements/arguments) with someone.
However, when we choose to talk about the 'differences' people may have e.g. an argument/disagreement, the MOST common expression we say is 'to settle one's differences'.
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answer no.2 somehow sounds the best
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