Swear vs. admit

[Guest]

Test No. incompl/inter-22 "Cross Questions", question 6

Mike: Honestly, I did hear that kind of noise, I ..........

(a) swear I did
(b) assure I did
(c) adjure I did
(d) advise I did

Test No. incompl/inter-22 "Cross Questions", answer 6

Mike: Honestly, I did hear that kind of noise, I swear I did.

Correct answer: (a) swear I did

Your answer was: incorrect
Mike: Honestly, I did hear that kind of noise, I assure I did.
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Hi, could you please tell me what's the difference between swear and admit? Thank you.

[Alan]

Hi,

Admit simply means confess or allow the fact that you have done something. Swear is much stronger in meaning and indicates that you confirm something is true and you support this by using the name of a deity or god.

Alan
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[Saneta]

why can't it be ,, assure I did''? thanks

[Watie]

tr.v. as·sured, as·sur·ing, as·sures
1. To inform positively, as to remove doubt: assured us that the train would be on time.
2. To cause to feel sure: assured her of his devotion.
3. To give confidence to; reassure.
4. To make certain; ensure: "Nothing in history assures the success of our civilization" (Herbert J. Muller).
5. To make safe or secure.
6. Chiefly British To insure, as against loss.
(http://www.thefreedictionary.com/assure)

[Alan]

Hi Saneta,

If you wanted to say 'assure', it wouild need an object. This would then read: I assure you I did.

Alan
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