| Idx | 1214 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | gentle |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | My father was a very gentle man, always helping people. |
| Correct Sentence | My father was a very kind man, always helping people. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | My father was a very [[gentle]] man, always helping people. |
| Cloze Sentence | My father was a very [[kind]] man, always helping people. |
| Cloze Answer | kind |
| Choices | kind | gentle |
| Explanation | gentle = (1) used to describe someone who never shows anger or impatience in what they say or do: 'His brother was always ready for a fight, but Tim was quiet and gentle.' (2) not loud, forceful or rough: 'He spoke to the child in a quiet, gentle voice so as not to frighten her.' 'She found the doctor's gentle manner very reassuring.' |
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