John Aki Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Wording help please?

Hi,

Could you please comment on these sentences for me, both words mean "chaos".


Your unexpected visit caused [ confusion / disruption ] . (Both are correct?)

This country is in a state of [ confusion / disruption ] under the civil war. (Both are correct?)

The strike have caused traffic [ confusion / disruption ] this morning. (Both are correct?)

The building site is causing traffic [ confusion / disruption ] in the surrounding area. (Both are correct?)


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Top answer

" The word "confusion" typically refers directly to a person's state of mind, and none of the four result in a person's mind being directly affected.

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All four of the given sentences use "disruption." The word "confusion" typically refers directly to a person's state of mind, and none of the four result in a person's mind being directly affected.