| Idx | 2124 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | pity |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | She expected me to feel pity on her and help her. |
| Correct Sentence | She expected me to take pity on her and help her. She expected me to feel pity for her and help her. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | She expected me to [[feel pity on]] her and help her. |
| Cloze Sentence | She expected me to [[take pity on/feel pity for]] her and help her. |
| Cloze Answer | take pity on/feel pity for |
| Choices | take pity on | feel pity on | feel pity for |
| Explanation | take pity on: 'Eventually a kind motorist took pity on us and offered us a lift.' feel pity for: 'Being a widow, she expects you to feel pity for her.' |
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