Idx | 1216 |
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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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