Money / wealth

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My friend Tom made his considerable ___ selling cars.A. moneyB. wealthThe correct answer is B, but with A doesn't it make sense?Thanks.

Goodman · Accepted Answer

Actually, I would use "fortune" over the other 2 choices.....

But, if the sentence is minus the adjective, "considerable", "A" is the better choice.

My friend Tom made his money selling cars. This means, he earns his living as a car salesman.

My friend Tom made his considerable fortune selling cars. this suggests he may own a couple of dealerships.

Liveinjapan · Answer

Thanks, Goodman.
Understand.
This isn't a good question, is it?
http://esl.about.com/library/vocabulary/blvocabquiz_money1.htm?lastQuestion=17&answers=2&submit=Next+Question+>>&ccount=17

Goodman · Answer

Hi LivinginJapan,

As a common courtesy, I won't render my judgement on the original question. The answer choice I suggested is what I deemed best fit.

Liveinjapan · Answer

Understand!
Thanks again, Goodman.

CalifJim · Answer

Liveinjapanbut with A doesn't it make sense?

No. It's the combination of considerable with money that's unidiomatic. We never say "my considerable money", "your considerable money", "his considerable money", and so on. However, "a considerable amount of money", perhaps.

CJ

Liveinjapan · Answer

CalifJim However, "a considerable amount of money", perhaps.

Understand!
Thanks, CJ.

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