...you know the sort you can depend on

[Vladimir13]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #83 "Increasing Vocabulary", question 7

I've always thought of her as the kind of person you can trust, you know the sort you can ......... on.

(a) depend
(b) deter
(c) defend
(d) defeat

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #83 "Increasing Vocabulary", answer 7

I've always thought of her as the kind of person you can trust, you know the sort you can depend on.

Correct answer: (a) depend

Your answer was: incorrect
I've always thought of her as the kind of person you can trust, you know the sort you can deter on.
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Hi teachers,

In 'you know the sort you can depend on' it seems to me that some word after 'the sort' is missed out and it is implied. Correct me, please if I'm mistaken.

I'll be grateful,
Vladimir.
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