| Idx | 1174 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | for |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I do badly in tests for I am lazy. |
| Correct Sentence | I do badly in tests because I am lazy. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I do badly in tests [[for]] I am lazy. |
| Cloze Sentence | I do badly in tests [[because]] I am lazy. |
| Cloze Answer | because |
| Choices | because | for |
| Explanation | Do not use for to mean 'because'. This usage has almost disappeared and is found only in very formal styles. |
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