| Idx | 0197 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | amount |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The amount of accidents is steadily increasing. |
| Correct Sentence | The number of accidents is steadily increasing. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The [[amount]] of accidents is steadily increasing. |
| Cloze Sentence | The [[number]] of accidents is steadily increasing. |
| Cloze Answer | number |
| Choices | amount | number |
| Explanation | amount of + uncountable noun number of + plural countable noun Compare: 'an amount of money', 'a number of coins' |
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