why not we use the verb abandon?

Leonidi · Fri Apr 04, 2008 18:44 pm *why not we use the verb abandon?*

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Synonyms for surrender", question 10

They went to court only to ......... their claim.

(a) quit
(b) leave
(c) abandon
(d) resign

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Synonyms for surrender", answer 10

They went to court only to resign their claim.

Correct answer: (d) resign

Your answer was: incorrect
They went to court only to abandon their claim.
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why not we use the verb abandon?

Leonidi

Alan · Fri Apr 04, 2008 19:41 pm *why not we use the verb abandon?*

Hi Leonidi,

I would have chosen 'abandon' myself. This needs to be investigated. Thanks for that.

Alan
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Yankee · Fri Apr 04, 2008 22:33 pm *why not we use the verb abandon?*

Will you be investigating this privately, Alan?
Or are you interested in gathering and discussing further input openly?
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