Difference between fond and close

[Elvira]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #60 "Chit Chat: In the theatre", question 2

Mary: I do hope so. I'm very ......... of the main actor.

(a) like
(b) fond
(c) amiable
(d) close

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #60 "Chit Chat: In the theatre", answer 2

Mary: I do hope so. I'm very fond of the main actor.

Correct answer: (b) fond

Your answer was: incorrect
Mary: I do hope so. I'm very close of the main actor.
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what's the difference between fond and close

[Alan]

Hi Elvira,

Fond of means like in the sense of affection for someone/something. Close is often used with to and means literally near as in: Close to the house is a post office. It can also mean in constant contact with as in: She is very close to her brothers.

Alan
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[Kathryn Wong]

Hi Alan,
i have a question, why can't use like instead of fond?

[Torsten]

Hi Kathryn,

You need an adjective in this sentence not a verb.

Let me know if this answers your question.
Many thanks,
Torsten
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[Kathryn Wong]

Dear Torsten,

Yes, i've got it.Thanks...

[Sasikala]

Hi Alan,

My house is very close to the post office means - its very near to the post office.
But in this sentence, "I'm very close of the actor", Does it mean very close friend of the actor?
then "amiable" could be correct answer.

Kindly clarify.