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jasonlulu_2000



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:20 pm    Post subject: a choice Reply with quote

My husband and i were so sorry to hear of your riding accident last week. No doubt your family and your friends are giving you the strength to face this difficult challenge. People everywhere are also giving you the best wishes every day and we are among those who are keeping you ______.
A. nearby B. close C. busy D. alive

Which one is more suitable? Why?

Thanks
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Bob S.



Joined: 29 Apr 2004
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:47 am    Post subject: Re: a choice Reply with quote

jasonlulu_2000 wrote:
My husband and i were so sorry to hear of your riding accident last week. No doubt your family and your friends are giving you the strength to face this difficult challenge. People everywhere are also giving you the best wishes every day and we are among those who are keeping you ______.
A. nearby B. close C. busy D. alive

Which one is more suitable? Why?
B. To keep someone close is a common expression. It implies you are keeping the person in your heart, your thoughts and/or prayers.
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