How can I use "sense"? And when is a proper?

[viet hung]

Common Errors in English, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #9 "This way and that", question 1

My main trouble is that I have a terrible feel of direction.

(a) main
(b) is
(c) a
(d) feel

Common Errors in English, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #9 "This way and that", answer 1

My main trouble is that I have a terrible sense of direction.

Correct entry: sense
The error was: (d) feel

You have found the error but your entry is incorrect.
My main trouble is that I have a terrible feeling of direction.
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How can I use "sense"? And when is proper?

viet hung

[Mister Micawber]

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Sense has several meanings, but in this situation, a sense is a human faculty or ability. Here are some common collocations:

a sense of humour/direction/right and wrong/propriety/identity/responsibility-- as well as the senses of smell/taste/touch/hearing/sight.
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