Inherited vs. received

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
1

Test No. [color=blue]incompl/inter-84 “Simple Present (1)”, question 1

Andrew Smodley is a natural worrier. It is something he has … from his father - the king of all worriers.

(a) received
(b) left
(c) earned
(d) inherited

Test No. [color=blue]incompl/inter-84 “Simple Present (1)”, answer 1

Andrew Smodley is a natural worrier. It is something he has inherited from his father - the king of all worriers.

Correct answer: (d) inherited

Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
Andrew Smodley is a natural worrier. It is something he has received from his father - the king of all worriers.
[size=200]_________________________[/size]

why does it choose the d

2

We are talking about about a personal trait that has been transmitted genetically from father to son. That’s why we use the word [color=blue]inherited rather than [color=blue]received.
You can receive a message, a parcel or a gift but you inherit characteristics from your parents[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEIC short conversations: Contacting the computer help desk[YSaerTTEW443543]

3

this make since

thanks

al

4

Hi Al,

Do you mean “since” or “sense”? The phrase “this makes since” doesn’t make any sense ;-)!
Thanks,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEIC listening, photographs: Fishing[YSaerTTEW443543]

5

hi :slight_smile:

sorry!!

I mean “sense”

“that makes sense” or “this makes sense”

thanks

al

6

Makes perfect sense now, Al ;-)![YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEIC listening, photographs: On the lake[YSaerTTEW443543]

7

This site is great!
I’ll use it to learn about english language.
Congrats!

Nelmar

8

Such a great classroom. I like it

9

Thanks a lot, I got it.

10

thanks alot, I love you

11

i Penelope,

For future information, ‘alot’ is not correct. this term is always two words: ‘a lot’.

12

I AM REALLY HAPPY WITH YOU TO JOIN IN YOUR CLASS.

13

thx alot , now i understand :slight_smile:

14

‘alot’ is not correct. this term is always two words: ‘a lot’.