| Idx | 1172 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | fool |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I was fool to believe him. |
| Correct Sentence | I was a fool to believe him. I was foolish to believe him. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I was [[fool]] to believe him. |
| Cloze Sentence | I was [[a fool/foolish]] to believe him. |
| Cloze Answer | a fool/foolish |
| Choices | fool | a fool | foolish |
| Explanation | Fool is a countable noun and refers to a person: 'She thinks I'm a fool for lending him the money.' The adjective is foolish: 'You were right. It was foolish of me to lend him the money.' 'This foolish idea could ruin everything.' |
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