depend on

[jiang]

:D
Thank you very much for your reply. Now I see.
However, this is too bad because the sentence is from a high quality exercise book. Old problem arose again.

Best wishes,

Jiang

Mike didn't say he wouldn't use 'consist in'. Did you mean 'depend on'?
Jiang

I also wouldn't use 'consists in' in the first place. I'd go with Mike.

I meant I'd say 'lies in' rather than consists\depends, neither of which appeal to me.

[jiang]

That's exactly what I understood the sentence.

Best wishes,

Jiang

Dear teachers,

Please read the following sentence:

The beauty of Venice, which fascinates all the visitors, consists in the style of its ancient buildings.

Can I use 'depends on' in place of 'consists in'?

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you in advance.

Jiang

I agree with MikeNY.

I wouldn't either because if one used" depends on " here, it would then mean as if the beauty of Venice were only because of the style of its ancient buildings.