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jasonlulu_2000
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 Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject: a question |
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The following is an extracted passage.
"As Chris was thrown from his horse, we entered into a life of ______ with lots of unexpected challenges. We went from 'haves' to the 'have-nots'. Or so we thought."
A. disability B. possession C. convenience D. experience
The answer given is "convenience", which i could NOT understand.
What does "a life of convenience with lots of unexpected challenges" mean?
I think "a life of inconvenience with lots of unexpected challenges" makes more sense.
PS: why does the writer add a preposition "to" after "enter"?
Could we say enter a life of... instead?
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Bob S.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:43 am Post subject: Re: a question |
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| jasonlulu_2000 wrote: |
"As Chris was thrown from his horse, we entered into a life of ______ with lots of unexpected challenges. We went from 'haves' to the 'have-nots'. Or so we thought."
A. disability B. possession C. convenience D. experience
The answer given is "convenience", which i could NOT understand.
What does "a life of convenience with lots of unexpected challenges" mean?
I think "a life of inconvenience with lots of unexpected challenges" makes more sense. |
I agree with you. "A life of convenience" does not make sense given the circumstances. I have had friends with severe physical disabilities, and it is very much a life of inconvenience.
The only way I can imagine "convenience" making sense would be if they meant that Chris' family and friends had to seek new and innovative convenient means of doing tasks we all once took for granted. 
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PS: why does the writer add a preposition "to" after "enter"?
Could we say enter a life of... instead? |
Use of the preposition into gives it greater emphasis. It makes the action bolder with greater immersion or commitment in the action.
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