Idx | 0784 |
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Keyword | dare |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I dare to say that the book is worth reading. |
Correct Sentence | I daresay that the book is worth reading. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I [[dare to say]] that the book is worth reading. |
Cloze Sentence | I [[daresay]] that the book is worth reading. |
Cloze Answer | daresay |
Choices | daresay | dare to say |
Explanation | I daresay (also written I dare say ) is a fixed phrase: 'I dare say that we'll be hearing from them again.' 'The team will put up a good performance, I daresay, but I don't think they'll win.' |
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