Idx | 1269 |
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Keyword | guilty |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | They feel guilty of neglecting their duty. |
Correct Sentence | They feel guilty about neglecting their duty. |
Cloze Error Sentence | They feel guilty [[of]] neglecting their duty. |
Cloze Sentence | They feel guilty [[about]] neglecting their duty. |
Cloze Answer | about |
Choices | of | about |
Explanation | (be) guilty of a crime or doing something wrong: 'The jury found the defendant guilty of murder.' 'He was guilty of driving without a licence or insurance.' (feel) guilty about (doing) sth = ashamed: 'I still feel guilty about not visiting her while she was in hospital.' |
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