The two machines _ considerably. One has an electric motor, the other runs on oil.
Correct answer: C. Differ
- A. Different
- B. Differentiate
- C. Differ
- D. Difference
Explanation
In this case, the two machines are being compared based on how different they are (on the premise of the way the two machines are run). 'Different 'means to be distinct, and separate, and in this context does not make grammatical sense and hence is incorrect. 'Differentiate 'means recognizing or ascertaining what makes (someone or something) different and in this context does not make grammatical sense and hence is incorrect. 'Differ 'means to be unlike or dissimilar and in this context makes grammatical sense and hence is correct. 'Difference 'means a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar and in this context does not make grammatical sense hence is incorrect.
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