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Play Squash Seeking Seek Search Formal Styles Aim

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Keyword seek
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence ?
Error Sentence I'm seeking someone to play squash with.
Correct Sentence I'm looking for someone to play squash with.
Cloze Error Sentence I'm [[seeking]] someone to play squash with.
Cloze Sentence I'm [[looking for]] someone to play squash with.
Cloze Answer looking for
Choices looking for | seeking
Explanation

Seek is used mainly in formal styles: 'The aim of the hostel is to give help to those seeking friendship or simply shelter for the night.'

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