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Why is "suits" not "fits"?



 
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Why is "suits" not "fits"? #1 (permalink) Thu Jan 18, 2007 23:20 pm   Why is "suits" not "fits"?
 

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #105 "Synonyms for adapt", question 7

This plan of yours really ......... me!

(a) suits
(b) matches
(c) fits
(d) suffices

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #105 "Synonyms for adapt", answer 7

This plan of yours really suits me!

Correct answer: (a) suits

Your answer was: incorrect
This plan of yours really fits me!
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Why is "suits" not "fits"? #2 (permalink) Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:22 am   Why is "suits" not "fits"?
 

Fit is often to do with size as in: These shoes fit me perfectly. Suit is often used with the idea of being right or appropriate as in: What you have suggested suits me perfectly.

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