7. An offer was presented but the seller did not accept the offer; instead the seller suggested different terms that would be more acceptable. Which of the following is FALSE?
Answer: C
This is a negotiation that keeps the original offer alive.
When a seller suggests different terms in response to an offer, it does not keep the original offer alive; instead, it indicates that the seller is not accepting the original terms and is proposing a counter offer.
A) This is a rejection of the original offer.
This statement is true because when the seller suggests different terms, it effectively means that the original offer has been rejected. A rejection occurs when one party does not accept the terms proposed by another party.
B) This is a counter offer on the original offer.
This statement is also true as the seller's suggestion of different terms constitutes a counter offer. A counter offer is a response to an original offer that alters the terms, thus forming a new offer.
C) This is a negotiation that keeps the original offer alive.
This statement is false because the act of proposing different terms means that the original offer is no longer valid. A counter offer extinguishes the original offer, making it impossible to accept the original terms.
D) This kills the original offer, which can no longer be accepted.
This statement is true because a counter offer effectively cancels the original offer, thus it cannot be accepted any longer. Once a counter offer is made, the original offer is terminated.
Conclusion
The correct answer is C because it inaccurately represents the nature of the interaction between the seller and the original offer. Options A, B, and D accurately describe the legal implications of a counter offer, while C incorrectly suggests that the original offer remains viable, which it does not.