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Engnety Posted 21 years ago
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Dear Mr./Miss!
I came across the following questions:
1. I can't make a decision now. I need_______more time to think it over.
A. rather B. fairly C. quite D. very
The suggested answer is A. Can we also choose C. quite?
2. Many patriotic organizations in Taipei gathered to_______the government to stop buying US arms.
A. call on B. call for C. call in D. call up
The suggested answer is B. I thought A. call on is also correct.
What're your opinions?
I'm expecting your answers.
Thank you!
  

Top answer

#1 -- no, only 'rather' works here. #2 -- I agree with you; both 'call on' and 'call for' would work here, with 'call for' the stronger request.

  • #1 -- no, only 'rather' works here.
  • #2 -- I agree with you; both 'call on' and 'call for' would work here, with 'call for' the stronger request.
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#1 -- no, only 'rather' works here.

#2 -- I agree with you; both 'call on' and 'call for' would work here, with 'call for' the stronger request.

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