| Idx | 2576 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | support |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He couldn't support the way his father used to shout at him. |
| Correct Sentence | He couldn't tolerate the way his father used to shout at him. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He couldn't [[support]] the way his father used to shout at him. |
| Cloze Sentence | He couldn't [[tolerate]] the way his father used to shout at him. |
| Cloze Answer | tolerate |
| Choices | tolerate | support |
| Explanation | tolerate, put up with, stand sb/sth (NOT support /suffer ) = be willing to accept someone or something, even though the person or situation is unpleasant: 'I'm surprised that she tolerates his behaviour.' 'It's not a bad job, as long as you can stand the long hours.' |
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