Change vs. adpat

[micha]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #64 "Synonyms for change", question 7

I think she will ......... her opinion after you talk to her.

(a) shift
(b) modify
(c) transform
(d) change

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #64 "Synonyms for change", answer 7

I think she will change her opinion after you talk to her.

Correct answer: (d) change

Your answer was: incorrect
I think she will modify her opinion after you talk to her.
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Why not modify

[Alan]

Hi,

Indicating that you now have a different opinion is usually referred to as changing your opinion/changing your mind. Modify is used in the sense of adapt often in a technical sense.

Alan
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[Daniela]

Hi,
Change means to do something different from what it was; to substitute one thing for another: to change a key lock/ an address/ an opinion.
Modify means to make different (to change partly), usually the form or quality of something. It implies a change that makes something moderate, less severe or strong: to modify a design; modify the terms of a contract, etc.
Daniela
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