Idx | 0817 |
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Keyword | deny |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | When she denied to wear the uniform, she was dismissed. |
Correct Sentence | When she refused to wear the uniform, she was dismissed. |
Cloze Error Sentence | When she [[denied]] to wear the uniform, she was dismissed. |
Cloze Sentence | When she [[refused]] to wear the uniform, she was dismissed. |
Cloze Answer | refused |
Choices | refused | denied |
Explanation | deny sth = say that it is not true: 'He has been accused of stealing a car, but he denies it.' 'Both companies denied that they had been discharging toxic waste.' refuse (to do sth) = say that you will not do it: 'Employers are refusing to discuss a pay settlement until the staff return to work.' 'The students were told to leave the building, but they refused.' |
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