Aliaksandra
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.
2017年1月25日 14:14
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'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.
2017年1月25日
3
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!
2017年1月25日
2
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
2017年1月25日
1
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'.
2017年1月25日
answer no.2 somehow sounds the best
2017年1月25日
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