| Idx | 0351 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | attend |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend your wedding. |
| Correct Sentence | I'm sorry that I won't be able to be at your wedding. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I'm sorry that I won't be able to [[attend]] your wedding. |
| Cloze Sentence | I'm sorry that I won't be able to [[be at]] your wedding. |
| Cloze Answer | be at |
| Choices | attend | be at |
| Explanation | Attend is used mainly in formal styles: 'All committee members are expected to attend the meeting.' In other styles use be at, come/go (to) or (informal) make it (to): 'Apart from John and Sue, who else will be at the party?' 'Did you go to the match on Saturday?' 'We hope you can come but don't worry if you can't make it.' |
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