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jasonlulu_2000 · Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 879

Young Buffett stepped into the stock market at 11, but earned only $5. The experience taught him one of the virtues in investing: patience.
After graduating from university, Buffett ____ his venture with stocks with his childhood earnings and money from friends.
A. continued B. started

I think A is a better choice, but the answer is B.

Could you tell me why?

Suzanne · Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 283 Location: Seattle, WA, USA

This is a tricky question!

I can see why you would want to choose A. The first sentence leads us to think that Buffett began his career at age 11.

Probably the reason B is correct is that he actually truly started his venture--the one that would make him rich and famous--after college.

It would help to know what comes before or after this paragraph. Sometimes, you can tell more when you see the whole context. Without knowing more, it's hard to tell which answer is better.

I hope this wasn't a question on a test!