| Idx | 0558 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | care |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Take care of not catching a cold. |
| Correct Sentence | Take care not to catch a cold. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Take care [[of not catching]] a cold. |
| Cloze Sentence | Take care [[not to catch]] a cold. |
| Cloze Answer | not to catch |
| Choices | not to catch | of not catching |
| Explanation | Take care of means 'look after': 'Who's going to take care of the dog while you're away?' When you mean 'be careful to avoid something', use take care not to or take care that you don't: 'He took great care not to let anyone know his intentions.' |
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