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.

[Lourdes]

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.

[Alan]

Hi,

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

Alan
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[Saikrishna]

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?

[Alan]

Hi,

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

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[Bler]

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.

[Deepak55555]

Meaning of "I do hope so"

[Deepak55555]

Meaning of "I do hope so"

[Beeesneees]

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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