| Idx | 0214 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | annoy |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | I feel rather annoyed when I see the same advertisement time and time again. |
| Correct Sentence | I feel rather irritated when I see the same advertisement time and time again. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I feel rather [[annoyed]] when I see the same advertisement time and time again. |
| Cloze Sentence | I feel rather [[irritated]] when I see the same advertisement time and time again. |
| Cloze Answer | irritated |
| Choices | irritated | annoyed |
| Explanation | Something unpleasant that happens repeatedly or continuously over a long period of time tends to irritate or frustrate people, especially because they know that they can do nothing to stop it: 'I felt so tense that even the ticking of the clock began to irritate me.' 'I am constantly frustrated by all the niggling little jobs I have to do.' |
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