| Idx | 2063 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | pardon |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I asked the teacher if I could be pardoned for a few minutes. |
| Correct Sentence | I asked the teacher if I could be excused for a few minutes. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I asked the teacher if I could be [[pardoned]] for a few minutes. |
| Cloze Sentence | I asked the teacher if I could be [[excused]] for a few minutes. |
| Cloze Answer | excused |
| Choices | excused | pardoned |
| Explanation | pardon (formal) = forgive: 'I'm sure they will pardon the occasional mistake.' excuse = give someone permission to stay away from school, work etc, or leave a classroom, meeting etc: 'Can I be excused from swimming today please? I've got a cold.' |
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