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'adapt to' vs. 'match'



 
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'adapt to' vs. 'match' #1 (permalink) Sat Jul 08, 2006 23:48 pm   'adapt to' vs. 'match'
 

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #63 "Synonyms for adapt", question 5

Jane isn't sure if she can ......... to the new situation.

(a) change
(b) fit
(c) adapt
(d) match

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #63 "Synonyms for adapt", answer 5

Jane isn't sure if she can adapt to the new situation.

Correct answer: (c) adapt

Your answer was: incorrect
Jane isn't sure if she can match to the new situation.
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why "match " as 'adapt to ' appears as better usage

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'adapt to' vs. 'match' #2 (permalink) Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:05 am   'adapt to' vs. 'match'
 

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The preposition 'to' collocates only with 'adapt', not 'match'. In addition, 'match the situation' would mean 'duplicate the situation', which is not the intended meaning here.
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