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I Understood Understand Usual Applies Imagine Suppose Feel

Idx 2676
Keyword think
Sub Entry Number 6
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence I think she didn't understand what you said.
Correct Sentence I don't think she understood what you said.
Cloze Error Sentence I [[think she didn't understand]] what you said.
Cloze Sentence I [[don't think she understood]] what you said.
Cloze Answer don't think she understood
Choices don't think she understood | think she didn't understand
Explanation

Do not think (that) is more usual than think (that) ... not . This applies to believe, imagine, suppose, feel etc: 'I don't imagine they'll be coming after all.' 'I don't suppose you could give me a lift?'

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