Change vs. modify vs. exchange

[randolf]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Synonyms for change and shift", question 8

I'm afraid this letter sounds rather rude. Can you, please, ......... it to make it more polite!

(a) update
(b) change
(c) modify
(d) vary

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Synonyms for change and shift", answer 8

I'm afraid this letter sounds rather rude. Can you, please, modify it to make it more polite!

Correct answer: (c) modify

Your answer was: incorrect
I'm afraid this letter sounds rather rude. Can you, please, change it to make it more polite!
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change vs modify vs exchange

[Daniela]

Hi,
Change means to make something different from what it was.
Exchange means to give one thing and receive another in return for it.
Modify means to make different, usually the form or quality of something. It implies a change that makes something moderate, less severe or strong.
Daniela
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