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Keyword delightful
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence I know that Dad will be delightful if you can come.
Correct Sentence I know that Dad will be delighted if you can come.
Cloze Error Sentence I know that Dad will be [[delightful]] if you can come.
Cloze Sentence I know that Dad will be [[delighted]] if you can come.
Cloze Answer delighted
Choices delightful | delighted
Explanation

delightful = (fairly formal) giving great pleasure: 'Thank you for such a delightful evening. George and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.'

delighted = extremely pleased: 'I'm delighted to hear that you are feeling better.'

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