| Idx | 0564 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | care |
| Sub Entry Number | 4 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | It encourages readers to care for what they buy. |
| Correct Sentence | It encourages readers to care about what they buy. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | It encourages readers to care [[for]] what they buy. |
| Cloze Sentence | It encourages readers to care [[about]] what they buy. |
| Cloze Answer | about |
| Choices | about | for |
| Explanation | care for = (1) (formal) like: 'Would you care for another drink?' (2) = (usually adjectival or passive) look after: 'Don't worry. The child is being well cared for.' care (about) = think that something is important: 'I don't care (about) how much it costs.' 'I don't care about the cost.' |
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