| Idx | 1047 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | excuse |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | When he got back home he excused himself and promised that he would never run away again. |
| Correct Sentence | When he got back home he apologized and promised that he would never run away again. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | When he got back home he [[excused himself]] and promised that he would never run away again. |
| Cloze Sentence | When he got back home he [[apologized]] and promised that he would never run away again. |
| Cloze Answer | apologized |
| Choices | excused himself | apologized |
| Explanation | excuse oneself = give a reason for one's actions: 'She excused herself from the meeting, saying that she was not feeling well.' apologize = say you are sorry for (doing) something: 'The bank wrote to apologize for overcharging me.' |
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