Idx | 2324 |
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Keyword | resist |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | Without weapons there was no way of resisting against the attack. |
Correct Sentence | Without weapons there was no way of resisting the attack. |
Cloze Error Sentence | Without weapons there was no way of resisting [[against]] the attack. |
Cloze Sentence | Without weapons there was no way of resisting [[ ]] the attack. |
Cloze Answer | _ |
Choices | against | _ |
Explanation | resist sb/sth (WITHOUT to/against ): 'By resisting the Mafia's attempts to control the region, Dolci was putting his own life in danger.' Compare: 'Much of the resistance to social and political change comes from people who oppose the government.' (noun + to ) |
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