Can 'make' and 'give' be used interchangeably in the first sentence? Is 'correct' used correctly in the second sentence?
Can 'make' and 'give' be used interchangeably in the first sentence? Is 'correct' used correctly in the second sentence? Thank you.
1. Mr. Jones provided his sons Jake and John an opportunity to (make, give) positive responses to his inquiries about their misbehavior.
2. He let them explain not only why they had committed particular offenses but also how they could correct such offenses.
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Sentence 1 is OK. Both ‘make & give’ can be used. In Sentence 2, ‘correct’ implies that the offences (offenses) can be overcome/forgiven.
- Sentence 1 is OK.
- Both ‘make & give’ can be used.
- In Sentence 2, ‘correct’ implies that the offences (offenses) can be overcome/forgiven.
- ) More background information might be needed.
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Sentence 1 is OK. Both ‘make & give’ can be used.
In Sentence 2, ‘correct’ implies that the offences (offenses) can be overcome/forgiven. (For example, if the offence were verbal, it might be forgiven; if the damage were repairable, money might correct the situation.) More background information might be needed.
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