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Originally Posted by Anonymous Dear teachers,
Sorry to post my question this way. I have tried to use Ask a Teacher under Menu but whenever I clicked on it there appeared on the screen 'Template-make-filename():Error
file/templates/subsilver/askteacher_body.tpl does not exist'. I don't know why. So I have to post my question through Ask a Teacher under On-line forum.
Please read the following sentence:
Bork styles can be productive, but both sides need to make accommodations so the other's productivity isn't impaired.
The author maintains that both sides should______if the two different work styles clash headlong
a. make efforts to avoid doing damage to the other's productivity.
b. make compromises to bridge the gulf between them
The answer is 'b'. 'a' is not correct because it used 'efforts', which doesn't necessarily mean 'compromise'. And we can't use 'do damage to ' modify 'productivity'. Am I right? But in the sentence 'so....' suggests purpose. But 'a' doesn't state avoid impire other's productivity. Can I say this isn't a wellwritten choice?
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.
Jiang |
I understand the reasons for "a" being incorrect, but it seems like splitting hairs to me. I also don't think b is much better. No body talked about a "gulf" or "compromise". One can make adjustsments without compromise -- an adjustment is not necessarily a concession. :wink: