| Idx | 0033 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | accept |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The company will not accept to buy new machines. |
| Correct Sentence | The company will not agree to buy new machines. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The company will not [[accept]] to buy new machines. |
| Cloze Sentence | The company will not [[agree]] to buy new machines. |
| Cloze Answer | agree |
| Choices | accept | agree |
| Explanation | You accept someone's advice, opinion, or suggestion BUT you agree (= say you are willing) to do something. Compare: 'I accepted her suggestion and agreed to see the doctor that evening.' |
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