A solution is an answer to a problem or a way of dealing with it.
The idea
Solution is countable: a solution, several solutions. Use a solution to a problem; common verbs include find, propose and try.
Examples
- We found a solution to the problem.
- The team discussed several possible solutions.
- Her solution saves time.
- Is there a simple solution to this question?
- They proposed a solution during the meeting.
- The first solution did not work, so we tried another.
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A proposed solution may not work; calling it a solution does not prove its success.
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Choose the plural after several. The team discussed several ___. (solution / solutions)
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solutions
Solutions is plural after several.
Choose the preposition introducing the problem. We found a solution ___ the problem. (to / from)
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to
To introduces the problem being addressed.
Choose the verb for testing a solution. The first solution failed, so we ___ another. (tried / ignored)
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tried
Tried fits a solution that was tested.
Practice round
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Choose the plural after several. The team discussed several ___. (solution / solutions)
Choose the preposition introducing the problem. We found a solution ___ the problem. (to / from)
Choose the verb for testing a solution. The first solution failed, so we ___ another. (tried / ignored)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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