| Idx | 0227 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | answer |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | It has taken them almost two months to answer to my letter. |
| Correct Sentence | It has taken them almost two months to answer my letter. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | It has taken them almost two months to answer [[to]] my letter. |
| Cloze Sentence | It has taken them almost two months to answer [[ ]] my letter. |
| Cloze Answer | _ |
| Choices | _ | to |
| Explanation | answer sb/sth (WITHOUT to ): 'Have you answered their letter yet?' Note that answer also has less common meanings where to is necessary: 'Anyone who upsets you will have me to answer to.' 'The dog answers to the name of Zak.' |
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