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I see from the dictionary that the verb interchange can also mean 'give to, and receive from, one another'-- but usually it is used to mean that one item is replaced with another. Two machines, for instance, may have interchangeable parts-- meaning that the widget wheel in one machine can be used also in the other machine.
This concept or connotation does not apply in the exchange of letters, as each letter is unique; in any case, the normal usage is for exchange in the case of correspondence and interchange in the case of identical widget wheels.
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| #3 (permalink) Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:32 am Exchange vs. interchange |
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Hello Sir,
What is the meaning of 'switch' and 'vary' in the test ? And how these words can be brought into use?
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| #4 (permalink) Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:31 am Exchange vs. interchange |
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Hi Sonia,
In this test 'switch' is incorrect, so has no correct meaning, but the author probably intended you to think of it as 'change from one thing to another'.
It is point 2 (with examples of usage) in the Learner's Dictionary here.
The test does not use the word 'vary'. Do you mean very?
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| #5 (permalink) Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:49 am Exchange vs. interchange |
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Hi,
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| #6 (permalink) Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:54 am Exchange vs. interchange |
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| Beeesneees wrote: |
Hi Sonia,
In this test 'switch' is incorrect, so has no correct meaning, but the author probably intended you to think of it as 'change from one thing to another'.
It is point 2 (with examples of usage) in the Learner's Dictionary here.
The test does not use the word 'vary'. Do you mean very? |
In the test question number four, has the option, Vary. that is why I had raised the qusetion. Anyway, Sorry for causing inconvienence to you.
Many Thanks for the links.
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| #7 (permalink) Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:05 am Exchange vs. interchange |
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Hi Sonia,
Thanks for the explanation. I didn't look at the other test questions. It was - and is - no inconvenience to me to answer your questions. Please continue to ask if you wish. I just feel that initially it would be quicker and more beneficial for you to use a dictionary for a straightforward query. Then if you are still unsure or need further advice, someone here will hopefully be able to help you.
I hope you understand my reasoning.
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| #8 (permalink) Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:11 am Exchange vs. interchange |
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HERE'S the on-line dictionary that I use, Sonia– it searches about a thousand dictionaries at once, so you can always find one that explains the word to your satisfaction.
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| #9 (permalink) Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:31 am Exchange vs. interchange |
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| Beeesneees wrote: |
Hi Sonia,
Thanks for the explanation. I didn't look at the other test questions. It was - and is - no inconvenience to me to answer your questions. Please continue to ask if you wish. I just feel that initially it would be quicker and more beneficial for you to use a dictionary for a straightforward query. Then if you are still unsure or need further advice, someone here will hopefully be able to help you.
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Thanks a million Beeesneees. I understand the inculcated habit of looking words up into the dictionary. I understand your reasoning Sir, infact, It is a good idea to use the dictionary. Ofcourse, I would continue raising questions, if there is a need further.
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| #10 (permalink) Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:33 am Exchange vs. interchange |
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| Mister Micawber wrote: |
| HERE'S the on-line dictionary that I use, Sonia– it searches about a thousand dictionaries at once, so you can always find one that explains the word to your satisfaction. |
Thanks a lot Mr Micawber for the link.
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