Hello everybody!!

Got a question... see, my students were supposed to write the noun for the verb "propose" and some answered "proposal" (which is the correct answer according to the key) and some wrote "proposition", which I am not sure I can accept as a correct answer....

I have checked in some books, but I still don �t have it very clear.....

Can anybody give me a hand in this??�

Thanks a lot!!!

jl

Hi again!!

See... I found this...

"PROPOSITION, PROPOSAL":These words are both from the latin word proponere, to set forth,and as here compared, they mark different different forms or stages of a negotiation. A proposition is something presented for discussion or consideration, as propositions of peace. A proposal is some definite thing offered by one party to be accepted or rejected by the other. If the proposition is favorably received, it is usually followed by proposals which complete the arrangement.

http://freedictionary.org/?Query=Proposition

Therefore, can I accept as correct "propostion" in the exams?? See... the key didn �t give me this option.. so I am rather confused. It does somewhat mean the same but with some connotations...

I �d appreciate your advice �

And by the way.... THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR HELP!!!

JENNY