B1
handle vs resolve vs solve
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| handleverb/ˈhæn.dəl/ | Meaning to deal with a situation, problem or person; also to hold or touch something with your hands | Goes with handle a situation | Example The new receptionist handled the angry customer very calmly. |
| resolveverb/rɪˈzɑːlv/ | Meaning to find a way to end a problem or disagreement | Goes with resolve a problem | Example We need to resolve this problem before the customer complains again. |
| solveverb/sɑːlv/ | Meaning To find an answer to a problem or a way to deal with it. | Goes with — | Example Our teacher helped us solve the math problem step by step. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The box says 'Fragile: with care'.