manhattan SC chap 11 problem set 4

[rreewwq1]

In the answer, it's said that :"are suspicious of"is prefered to "suspect"and that "lack" vs "are lacking in" is the same as "suspect" vs "are suspicious of". Can you explain when should use "suspect" ,"are suspicious of" ,"lack" and "are lacking in" ?Thanks

[tim]

you should use "suspect" if you suspect that someone or something has done something suspicious. use "are suspicious of" if there isn't a specific suspicious thing that has been done. "lack" is used when there is a complete void rather than a deficiency - "Rutiger lacks resolve" means he has none, whereas "Rutiger is lacking in resolve" means he has less than he should..

[rreewwq1]

Thanks.

Another question, manhattan SC chap 11 problem set 5

Why don't directly use the verb "determine" rather than "is determined"?

Thanks

[rreewwq1]

I mean. it explains that the meaning will be different if use "determines". I can't figure out how the meaning been changed

[tim]

have you ever heard these phrases used before? what do you think they mean? if you tell me what your interpretation is (or if you just have no idea what they mean), i can help get you back on track in the event your interpretations are not accurate..

[rreewwq1]

I thought there is just voice difference between these two. One is active and the other is passive. I have no idea what's the difference in meaning.

[tim]

if i determine to do something, that means i have chosen or decided to do it. if i am determined to do something, that means i have committed to succeeding no matter what. much stronger statement..