Idx | 1109 |
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Keyword | fault |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I apologize for our fault and will send you a full refund. |
Correct Sentence | I apologize for our mistake and will send you a full refund. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I apologize for our [[fault]] and will send you a full refund. |
Cloze Sentence | I apologize for our [[mistake]] and will send you a full refund. |
Cloze Answer | mistake |
Choices | fault | mistake |
Explanation | Use fault in connection with machines, electrical equipment, and someone's character: 'It sounds like there's a fault in one of the loudspeakers.' 'The secret of a successful relationship is to accept each other's faults.' In connection with spellings, essays, calculations, decisions, etc, use mistake: 'There are always a lot of mistakes in Ivan's work.' 'We all make mistakes.' |
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