| Idx | 2173 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | pretend |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The government pretends to nationalize all the major industries. |
| Correct Sentence | The government intends to nationalize all the major industries. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The government [[pretends]] to nationalize all the major industries. |
| Cloze Sentence | The government [[intends]] to nationalize all the major industries. |
| Cloze Answer | intends |
| Choices | intends | pretends |
| Explanation | pretend = behave in a way that aims to give someone a false impression: 'He got into the conference centre by pretending to be a security guard. 'She hurried past, pretending not to see me.' intend = be planning to do something: 'As soon as the baby can be left with someone, she intends to go back to work.' |
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