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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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