Distinction Idiom Question

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Distinction Idiom Question

by rishimaharaj » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:07 am
Hello,

In chapter 9 of the Manhattan GMAT SC guide there is an idiom list which I am going through. I have a question about "Distinction."

It says that "There is a DISTINCTION BETWEEN trends AND fads" is correct. This is fine for me -- it sounds right; no problems.


But then says that "Trends HAVE a DISTINCTION FROM fads" is wrong.
This sounds a little bit awkward and the way I would fix it is by saying "Trends are DISTINCT FROM fads."
Is this correct?

Thanks,
--Rishi
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by vineeshp » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:34 am
A is distinct from B is correct. Yes.
Vineesh,
Just telling you what I know and think. I am not the expert. :)

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