| Idx | 2322 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | resist |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | She couldn't resist his rudeness any longer and walked out of the room. |
| Correct Sentence | She couldn't stand his rudeness any longer and walked out of the room. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | She couldn't [[resist]] his rudeness any longer and walked out of the room. |
| Cloze Sentence | She couldn't [[stand]] his rudeness any longer and walked out of the room. |
| Cloze Answer | stand |
| Choices | stand | resist |
| Explanation | resist = fight against; oppose: 'We shall resist any changes that threaten our personal freedom.' can't stand/bear (= be unable to tolerate): 'I'd like to live in Africa but I don't think I could bear the heat.' |
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