Question

0786 3 He dares to die rather than break his promise. He [[dares]] to die rather than break his promise. is prepared Dare (= have enough courage) is used mainly in negative sentences and questions: 'I wouldn't dare to take the car without permission.' 'She stood at the edge of the cliff, not daring to look down.'In affirmative sentences, use be ready/prepared/willing: 'Some people are prepared to do anything for money.' 'Despite the threat on his life, he's ready to testify.'

Accepted Answer

dare ✗ He is prepared to die rather than break his promise. He [[is prepared]] to die rather than break his promise. dares | is prepared

Idx	0786
Keyword	dare
Sub Entry Number	3
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	He dares to die rather than break his promise.
Correct Sentence	He is prepared to die rather than break his promise.
Cloze Error Sentence	He [[dares]] to die rather than break his promise.
Cloze Sentence	He [[is prepared]] to die rather than break his promise.
Cloze Answer	is prepared
Choices	dares \| is prepared
Explanation	Dare (= have enough courage) is used mainly in negative sentences and questions: 'I wouldn't dare to take the car without permission.' 'She stood at the edge of the cliff, not daring to look down.' In affirmative sentences, use be ready/prepared/willing: 'Some people are prepared to do anything for money.' 'Despite the threat on his life, he's ready to testify.'

Die Break Promise Prepared Dare Courage Negative Sentences