| Idx | 1216 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | gently |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I wonder if you would gently lend us a room for one of the monthly meetings. |
| Correct Sentence | I wonder if you would kindly lend us a room for one of the monthly meetings. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I wonder if you would [[gently]] lend us a room for one of the monthly meetings. |
| Cloze Sentence | I wonder if you would [[kindly]] lend us a room for one of the monthly meetings. |
| Cloze Answer | kindly |
| Choices | gently | kindly |
| Explanation | In polite formal requests, use if you would/could kindly (or if you would be so kind as to ): 'I would be very grateful if you would kindly allow Julian to leave school early on Tuesday.' |
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