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Difference between fond and close #1 (permalink) Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:20 pm   Difference between fond and close
 

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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Difference between fond and close #2 (permalink) Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:57 pm   Difference between fond and close
 

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.

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Difference between fond and close #3 (permalink) Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:31 am   Difference between fond and close
 

Hi Alan,
i have a question, why can't use like instead of fond?
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Difference between fond and close #4 (permalink) Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:49 am   Difference between fond and close
 

Hi Kathryn,

You need an adjective in this sentence not a verb.

Let me know if this answers your question.
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Difference between fond and close #5 (permalink) Tue Nov 18, 2008 15:49 pm   Difference between fond and close
 

Dear Torsten,

Yes, i've got it.Thanks...
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Difference between fond and close #6 (permalink) Tue Aug 18, 2009 15:44 pm   Difference between fond and close
 

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.
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Difference between fond and close #7 (permalink) Tue Feb 02, 2010 0:56 am   Difference between fond and close
 

I agree with Sasikala so why exist the phrase "He/She is my close friend" It can be use with the actor too. I'm close of the actor too.
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Difference between fond and close #8 (permalink) Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:14 am   Difference between fond and close
 

Hi,

If you say you are close to someone, it suggests that your relationship is very strong.

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Difference between fond and close #9 (permalink) Sun Mar 14, 2010 15:59 pm   Difference between fond and close
 

I'm sai krishna, what is the difference betweet close and fond? I do hope so i'm very close of the main actor.You said my answer is incorrect? kindly explain?
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Difference between fond and close #10 (permalink) Sun Mar 14, 2010 17:23 pm   Difference between fond and close
 

Hi,

'Close to someone' suggests that the relationship is strong but 'fond of someone' suggests that you like someone.

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Difference between fond and close #11 (permalink) Mon Sep 13, 2010 20:34 pm   Difference between fond and close
 

Hello,
I would like to know the differences between
fond and amiable.
at English English dictionary I found that :
fond-filling affection for somebody, finding something pleasant or enjoyable, ...etc
amiable-pleasant; friendly and easy to like.

Thank you.
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: I do hope so #12 (permalink) Sat Jul 09, 2011 15:51 pm   : I do hope so
 

Meaning of "I do hope so"
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: I do hope so #13 (permalink) Sat Jul 09, 2011 15:55 pm   : I do hope so
 

Meaning of "I do hope so"
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Difference between fond and close #14 (permalink) Sat Jul 09, 2011 16:21 pm   Difference between fond and close
 

Is that a question, Deepak?

It is an emphatic form of 'I hope so'. It simply adds emphasis to the hope.
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