| Idx | 1048 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | excuse |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He was sorry that he had lied to her and asked her to excuse him. |
| Correct Sentence | He was sorry that he had lied to her and asked her to forgive him. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He was sorry that he had lied to her and asked her to [[excuse]] him. |
| Cloze Sentence | He was sorry that he had lied to her and asked her to [[forgive]] him. |
| Cloze Answer | forgive |
| Choices | excuse | forgive |
| Explanation | Excuse is used only for minor faults and offences: 'I hope you'll excuse my untidy handwriting. I am trying to write this letter on a train.' Forgive is used for all faults and offences, both minor and major: 'I don't think he'll ever forgive me for calling off the wedding.' 'Don't forget her birthday or she'll never forgive you.' |
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